President Muhammadu Buhari has offered a legal backing for the lockdown earlier pronounced in some states over the coronavirus pandemic. The president announced restriction of movement in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun, where there are many of the cases were recorded. He made the announcement during a nationwide broadcast on Sunday. Mr Buhari said the cessation …
They are old videos- Nigerian Military disowns videos of officers torturing people to enforce lockdown
Editorial: This actions of the Defence Headquarters in not not engaging the truth and putting out an untruthful statement citing fake news puts into public display the indiscipline inherent in the rank and file of the army. It also brings the government into disrepute. The illegal action of the government and its use of its …
COVID-19: The Legality and Limits of the President’s Emergency Powers, By Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri
 As clearly seen from the letters of the law, President Buhari’s order for a total cessation of movement, except for essential supplies, in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT do not seem to align with the constitutional requirements laid down in Section 45 and 305. President Buhari did not declare any state of emergency, but …
UK Foreign travel advice – Nigeria
COVID-19 Exceptional Travel Advisory Notice As countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including travel and border restrictions, the FCO advises British nationals against all but essential international travel. Any country or area may restrict travel without notice. If you live in the UK and are currently travelling abroad, you are strongly advised to return now, …
Yamiche Alcindor Recounts a Career of Asking Tough Questions by HANNAH BENSEN
Yamiche Alcindor found her purpose as a high school student when she heard a Kanye West song that referenced Emmett Till, a young black boy who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955. “I had this burning desire to cover more of the Emmett Tills that are out there,” Alcindor, the White House correspondent for PBS …
Continue reading "Yamiche Alcindor Recounts a Career of Asking Tough Questions by HANNAH BENSEN"
Centre for Nigeria Progress 