Veteran Journalist & Newswatch Co-Founder Yakubu Mohammed Dies at 75

Veteran Nigerian journalist and media pioneer Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, co-founder of the iconic Newswatch Magazine, has died at the age of 75 after battling an illness in a Lagos hospital, his passing was confirmed on January 14, 2026 by close associates and media sources.

US Airstrikes on ISIS in Sokoto Spark Controversy as Nigerian Journalist Demands Proof of Terrorists Killed

A Nigerian journalist has raised serious questions over the effectiveness of recent US airstrikes on suspected ISIS bases in Sokoto State, following confirmation by former US President Donald Trump that the attacks were carried out. Reacting to the development, the journalist, Victor Chukwuedo Onwuemene, said there has been no verified information on the number of terrorists eliminated, casting doubt on whether the operation achieved tangible results. He argued that a successful strike should be backed by clear evidence and casualty figures, warning that without proof, the attack could be deemed fruitless. His remarks have since sparked mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians expressing skepticism over government transparency, while others believe the strike served as a warning to terrorists operating in the region.

Nigerian Journalist Alleges Assassination Plot by Imo Police Tiger Base Over Human Rights Reports

Investigative journalist and human rights activist Chinonso Uba Nonsonkwa has accused senior officers of the Imo State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, known as “Tiger Base,” of plotting to assassinate him. Uba, president of the Nchekwa Ndi Ogbenye Foundation, alleges the threats are linked to his reports exposing alleged human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances, and extortion by the unit. He has called on international bodies such as Amnesty International and the United Nations to intervene, warning that both his life and that of his family are at risk.

Nigerian Journalist Azuka Ogujiuba Rejects ‘Forced’ Police Apology, Alleges Torture

Lagos-based journalist Azuka Ogujiuba, publisher of Media Room Hub, has rejected an apology letter she says was coerced by police under torture and harassment.

Ogujiuba described her 3-day detention without food, phone seizure, intimidation, and physical abuse, raising alarm over press freedom and journalists’ safety in Nigeria.

She insisted she was innocent of alleged cyberbullying and defamation, noting that multiple outlets published the same court documents cited in the case.

The International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) condemned her treatment, warning it undermines democracy and urging the police to follow due process instead of harassment.

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