{
  "id": 13887954,
  "title": "Arewa House cancels venue of anti-Tinubu book launch in Kaduna",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/arewa-house-cancels-venue-of-anti-tinubu-book-launch-in-kaduna",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:00:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/arewa-house-cancels-venue-of-anti-tinubu-book-launch-in-kaduna/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arewa House, a research and historical documentation center at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Kaduna, has cancelled the venue for a book launch critical of President Bola Tinubu's administration. The cancellation, announced after a letter from the management on October 10, cited operational reasons such as post-examination inspection and maintenance. The book, titled \"Tinubu: From Renewed Hope to Despair: A Critical Examination of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Government,\" examines Tinubu's policies and their impact on Nigeria's economy, security, national unity, and democratic development. The author, Abubakar Siddique Mohammed, of the Centre for Democratic Development Research and Training, alleged that authorities were attempting to thwart the event. Despite unsuccessful attempts to secure an alternative venue in Kaduna, the organizers have decided to relocate the presentation to Abuja. Amnesty International condemned the cancellation, accusing the university of succumbing to political pressure and described the incident as part of an increasing pattern of political repression and intolerance of dissent in Nigeria.",
  "summary": "The management of Arewa House, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), has withdrawn its approval for the presentation of a book said to be critical of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing operational considerations. However, the author of the book has alleged attempts to frustrate the event by the authorities. Abubakar Siddique Mohammed, Executive Director of the Centre […]",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "Arewa House Cancels Booking on Launch of ‘Tinubu: From Renewed Hope to Despair’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/arewa-house-cancels-booking-on-launch-of-tinubu-from-renewed-hope-to",
        "published": "2026-10-12T00:18:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}