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By Ono Yima In a move aimed at strengthening newsroom competitiveness and enhancing digital storytelling capacity, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, in partnership with Lifestyle Hues and the Adobe Express Team, has trained 100 journalists in Abuja on digital media and content creation skills. The one-day capacity-building programme, held on Monday, brought together journalists drawn from public and private media organisations across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), exposing participants to emerging tools for multimedia storytelling, visual design, digital content production and online audience engagement. Declaring the training open, Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Ms. Grace Ike, said the initiative forms part of the council’s broader commitment to ens...

By Ali Elias The United Nations has expressed deep concern over renewed attacks on schools in Nigeria following recent coordinated assaults on educational institutions in Oyo State that left dozens of pupils and teachers abducted and at least one teacher dead. Speaking at the UN headquarters, spokesperson to the Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, said the world body was worried by the recurring targeting of children and schools by extremist groups, warning that such attacks carry severe consequences for affected communities. “We’re, of course, very concerned. We have seen the continued attacks on children, on places of education in Nigeria by extremist groups,” Dujarric said. “As you can imagine, these have devastating impact on the communities.” The UN reaction follo...

By Ali Elias Mr. Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen after he fired Galatasaray S.K. to the Turkish Süper Lig title with a match-winning performance. Osimhen scored twice in the crucial victory that sealed the championship for Galatasaray, further cementing his reputation as one of the hottest strikers in world football. Reacting in a post on his X account, Obi described the Super Eagles forward as an inspiration to millions of young Nigerians chasing their dreams against difficult odds. “I want to join other fans in congratulating one of Nigeria’s many talented exports, Victor Osimhen, for successfully leading Galatasaray S.K. to the Turkish Süper Lig title with a brilliant performance,” Obi wrote. “Your resilience, discipline, and talent ...

Photo courtesy: Facebook By Ali Elias Amid rising political tensions and a flurry of allegations within Nigeria’s multiparty landscape, former Bayelsa State Governor and Senator, Henry Seriake Dickson, has issued a strongly worded response to what he describes as “misguided and sponsored propaganda” against the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The statement, directed at political associate Umar Ardo, offers a detailed account of the NDC’s registration process, its legal battles with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and a broader defense of the party’s legitimacy and growing influence. Framed as both a rebuttal and a declaration of intent, Dickson’s address underscores the fragile state of Nigeria’s opposition politics while positioning the NDC as a rising f...

By Rareview As the global community gathered on May 3, 2026, to commemorate World Press Freedom Day under the UNESCO theme, “Shaping a Future of Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security,” the atmosphere in Nigeria remained decidedly somber. While official speeches touted democratic ideals, the reality on the ground tells a story of a profession under siege, caught between the pincer moves of legislative weaponization and physical brutality. The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has sounded a piercing alarm, calling for "urgent reforms" to halt the backsliding of media independence. In a blistering statement, CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, reminded the government that a free press is not a decorative appendage...

By Rareview The quiet omission of Wale Edun from President Bola Tinubu’s public birthday messages this week raised eyebrows in political circles. Within 24 hours, the speculation gave way to confirmation: the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy had been relieved of his duties. For insiders within the Presidential Villa, however, the development was neither sudden nor surprising. Rather, it marked the culmination of months of waning influence, internal disagreements, and mounting political pressure. “The president asked Edun to leave honourably in October last year, but he lobbied to keep his position,” a senior source familiar with the matter said. “Even when he stayed, the president had already moved on.” A Gradual Diminution of Authority Follow...

By Rareview ABUJA — Nigeria’s media and civil society landscape was roiled last week as leading professional bodies and rights groups demanded an immediate investigation into a controversial remark by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, directed at Seun Okinbaloye, a prominent anchor with Channels Television. The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) issued strongly worded statements condemning Wike’s comment during a recent media chat in Abuja, where he reportedly said, “If there was any way to break the screen, I would have shot him,” in reaction to a question about the trajectory of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. The minister’s remark followed Okinbaloye’s o...

By Ali Elias United States President Donald Trump has sparked fresh diplomatic controversy after mocking French President Emmanuel Macron and questioning the reliability of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) during an ongoing conflict involving Iran in the Middle East. Speaking at a private lunch on Wednesday, Trump ridiculed Macron in remarks captured in a video that was briefly uploaded to the White House’s YouTube channel before being taken down. The US leader also criticised NATO allies for what he described as their reluctance to support Washington’s military efforts in the Gulf. “We didn’t need them, but I asked anyway,” Trump said, referring to overtures made to France for military assistance. In a controversial aside, Trump took a personal swipe at Macron...

By Rareview JOS, Plateau — The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba community that has intensified concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation and drawn reactions from both local and international actors. The curfew, announced by the state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, took effect from midnight of March 29 to April 1, 2026, after what officials described as a “tragic security incident” that left multiple residents dead and several others injured. “Following the tragic security incident that occurred at Gari Ya Waye community, Angwan Rukuba… resulting in the loss of lives, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries, the Plateau ...

Japan has deployed long-range missiles in a southwest region near China, its defence minister said Tuesday, at a time when ties with Beijing are at their lowest in recent years. The missiles were installed in Kumamoto, in the southern region of Kyushu, as Japan attempts to shore up its military capacity amid China’s stepped-up naval activity in the East China Sea. “Standoff defence capabilities enable us to counter the threat of enemy forces attempting to invade our country… while ensuring the safety of our personnel,” said Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. “This is an extremely important initiative for strengthening Japan’s deterrence and response capabilities,” he added. The surface-to-ship guided missile system has a range of around 1,000 kilometres (620 miles), putting par...