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WABMA set to hold the Political Reporting Project Awards Ceremony in Lagos

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The implementing partners of the US Consulate General Lagos Political Reporting Project (PRP), the West Africa Broadcast & Media Academy [WABMA], Enugu Literary Society (ELS), and WABMA Media Development Foundation have announced the 2023 Political Reporting
Awards Ceremony, dedicated to celebrating excellence in political journalism.

The prestigious event which comes up on Friday 22nd Sep. 2022 by 10am to 2pm at the American Corner, Local Airport Rd., Ikeja, will bring together prominent political reporters, journalists, and key figures in the media industry for a day of recognition, networking, and reflection on the vital role of journalism in the society.

About PRP:
The Political Reporting Project is a non-governmental intervention programme that helped to
build the capacity of 150 reporters, political editors, photojournalists and video journalists,
covering the 2023 election cycle in Nigeria.

The yearlong project began in September 2022, involved a series of Political Journalism Workshops and Photojournalism and Videography Workshops held in Nov. and Dec. 2022 for participants selected from radio, TV, newspapers, and digital media (online) from 17 Nigerian states. Additionally, the project created an online community of trained political reporters, editors, photojournalists and videographers who are also certified fact checkers; as well as supported and curated content produced by participants pre-during-and-post election culminating in the upcoming closing ceremony and Awards to outstanding participating journalists.

Award Ceremony:
The 2023 Political Reporting Awards ceremony will honor outstanding participating reporters,
editors, photojournalists and videographers. The awards will recognize excellence in various
categories, including:

Print (online print media included)
Broadcast (online broadcast media included)
Photo & Video Journalism
There will also be Honorable Mention for some PRP participating media firms.
All recognized PRP participating journalists are outstanding participating reporters, editors,
photojournalists, and cameramen who produce exceptional content that embodies journalistic
ethics of objectivity, balance, fairness and presentation of facts and data.
“We believe that political journalism plays a critical role in upholding the principles of
democracy by informing the public and holding those in power accountable,” said Ken Ike
Okere, Team Lead of the Political Reporting Project (PRP), and former Director of FRCN’s
National Broadcast Academy.
“This event is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and unwavering
commitment of political reporters, editors, photo and video journalists who strive to provide
the public with accurate, insightful, and impartial reporting.”
The ceremony will feature distinguished guest speakers from the US Consulate General Lagos,
participating member media; captivating Spoken Word & Literary presentations from the EKO
Literary Society (EKLS), and Enugu Literary Society (ELS); and, an awards presentation segment
where the winners will be announced.
Media representatives are invited to attend the 2023 Political Reporting Awards ceremony to
cover the event and interview award recipients, speakers, and event organizers.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain insights into the state of political journalism and hear
from the individuals shaping the narrative in our ever-evolving political landscape.

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Sokoto community empty as Bello Turji plans attack

Local accounts said that Turji is attempting to reassert relevance and recognition after a lull in his activities, warning of “dire consequences” for Tidibale and nearby settlements that have not aligned with him.

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January 13, 2026

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• Villagers fleeing to neighbouring towns

RESIDENTS of Tidibale, a community in Isa Local government area in Sokoto State, have fled their farms and homes following a severe warning issued by notorious warlord Bello Turji, a name long associated with banditry in the Northwest.

Residents said that the threat, delivered after months of relative silence from Turji, has triggered fresh panic, forcing families to abandon their homes and farmlands. Many

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US military strikes in Nigeria killed 155 Lakurawa terrorists -Report

Dando Sibu, a key Lakurawa commander, is reported to have survived the attack because he left the location less than five minutes before the second missile was fired.

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January 13, 2026

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Military strikes conducted by the US in December 2025 killed 155 Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoro, a report by The New Humanitarian has claimed.

The US focus was Lakurawa though the strikes didn’t touch other jihadist groups including Boko Haram, as well as the al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru.

The publication also claimed that the attacks left 200 additional Lakurawa fighters missing in the week following the operation.

The strikes, carried out in collaboration with Nigerian authorities, were believed to have involved Tomahawk missiles launched from a US destroyer positioned in the Gulf of Guinea.

The missiles targeted three districts in Sokoto State: Isa, Tangaza, and Tambuwal, though only Tangaza is widely recognised as a core area of Lakurawa.

It is believed that Tambuwal is not generally associated with organised armed violence; while Isa is a bandit stronghold largely controlled by Bello Turji.

Although details of the strike on Isa remain unclear, Turji is widely believed to have survived the attack.

A Lakurawa camp in Tangaza, however, reportedly suffered significant losses.

The New Humanitarian reports that there were two missile hits.

The first reportedly killed around 30 fighters. As surviving members converged to assess the damage and assist the wounded, a second missile struck, killing those who had gathered.

In total, an estimated 155 Lakurawa were killed, including 19 who were initially injured but later succumbed to their wounds.

Dando Sibu, a key Lakurawa commander, is reported to have survived the attack because he left the location less than five minutes before the second missile was fired.

However, in the week following the strikes, about 200 Lakurawa fighters were reported missing. The group was also said to have lost nearly half of its cattle, which is a major source of its revenue.

(The Sun)

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Akran of Badagry’s burial rites begin with restrictions on movement

Residents said the rites would affect social and commercial activities around the palace and may force many residents especially those working outside Badagry to return home early.

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January 13, 2026

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Following the death of the 89-year-old monarch, De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, the Akran of Badagry., restrictions have been imposed on vehicular movements around the palace vicinity with some sections of the road leading to the place barricaded.

Commuters were said to be directed to take alternative routes.

Sources said the traditional worshippers have started observing rites necessitated by the demise of the monarch.

Security and palace officials were seen restricting movement in the immediate vicinity.

Residents said the rites would affect social and commercial activities around the palace and may force many residents especially those working outside Badagry to return home early.