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2027 Elections: Don’t ignore our early warnings on hate speech, NHRC tells FG
…writes AGF, NSA to prosecute Senator Fadahunsi, Sheikh Jingir By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— As the country prepares for the 2027 general elections, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday
10 countries with the highest number of citizens removed from Canada in 2026
By Osundiji Sekinat India recorded the highest number of enforced removals from Canada in the first half of 2026, with 3,323 Indian nationals removed from the country, according to the
Preserving traditional religious practices key to retaining Yoruba identity – Gani Adams
By Henry Obetta The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland and Founder of the Olokun Festival Foundation (OFF), Iba Gani Adams, on Thursday, described Ifa as more than a system of
Gombe govt hands over sites for Emir’s Palace, Central Mosque remodelling
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Gombe State Government has signed the contract agreement and formally handed over the sites for the remodelling and upgrading of the Gombe Emir’s Palace and
Kebbi PDP splits over endorsement of Gov Idris for second term
Others insist there is no alternative to governor By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been divided over
Taraba APC faces pressure over Sambo’s unresolved primary complaints
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Supporters of former Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, have expressed concern over the alleged silence of the Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives
Operation Fansan Yamma launches Clean Sweep IV against terrorists
By Kingsley Omonobi The Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, has launched Operation Clean Sweep IV, a coordinated offensive aimed at intensifying pressure on terrorists and
Ebonyi Assembly orders crackdown on illegal motor parks
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has directed the Ministry of Transport to intensify enforcement against illegal motor parks and halt the activities of transport operators
Umahi tasks federal controllers on stronger road project supervision
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has directed Federal Controllers of Works across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to intensify supervision of federal road and bridge
Disu reaffirms police commitment to counterterrorism, rule of law
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening counterterrorism efforts, protecting civilians, upholding human rights and ensuring adherence
