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Rivers 2027: Ogoni diaspora backs ADC candidate Pidomson
…Unveils digital platform for campaign mobilisation By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The Ogoni Diaspora Coalition, North America, has endorsed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Dr Gabriel Pidomson,
Katsina, Security Chiefs, Intensify War Against Banditry, Terrorism
• Seek stronger collaboration to tackle scourge Francis Sardauna in Katsina Security chiefs, Katsina State Government and other stakeholders have called for stronger synergy, intelligence sharing and coordinated operations among
NHRC Cautions Against Hate Speech Ahead of 2027 Polls
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a stark warning that escalating hate speech, intimidation, incitement and divisive political rhetoric could plunge Nigeria into violence
Kunle Fagbemi: Western-Style Democracy Has Failed To Reflect Africa’s Realities
Political scientist Dr. Kunle Fagbemi has said Western-style democracy has failed to reflect Africa’s social, cultural and political realities, calling for a rethink of the system across the continent. Fagbemi
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
Osun election: ‘Don’t join ugly parties to cause violence’ — Uzodinma advises voters
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodinma, has urged voters in Osun State to shun violence and intimidation ahead of Saturday’s governorship
