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Belarus Frees More Political Prisoners After US Envoy Talks
Belarus has launched a fresh round of prisoner releases following talks between President Alexander Lukashenko and US envoy John Coale, human rights group Viasna said on Wednesday. The development follows
NHRC, AccountabilityLab Seek Coordinated Response to Digital Rights Violations
* Agencies, CSOs move to bridge complaint-resolution gaps, restore confidence in access to justice Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and AccountabilityLab Nigeria have called for stronger
SDP Presidential Candidate, Adebayo Mourns Olu Jacobs, Says Nigeria Has Lost A National Treasure
The Social Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, describing him as a national treasure whose work impacted generations. In
GOKABET Enters Nigeria’s Sports Betting Market With a Sportsbook Built for Serious Fans
Football is Nigeria’s national obsession, and nowhere is that more evident than in how the country bets. Millions of fans follow the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, La Liga
Russian Court Hands Canadian-Russian National Seven Years For High Treason
A Russian court has sentenced Nikolai Zyuzev, a Canadian-Russian national, to seven years in a penal colony after convicting him of high treason, state news agency RIA reported on Wednesday.
Peter Obi left N127bn loan balance — Anambra
By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Government has disputed claims that the administration of former Governor Peter Obi left the state without outstanding liabilities at the end of his tenure.
Meet Nigeria’s Adegoke who makes history as first Black chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council
Nigerian-born Councillor Christopher Adegoke has made history after becoming the first Black and minority individual to be elected Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council since its establishment in 1889. Adegoke was
Aduku: Falconets ready for England battle, targeting World Cup glory
Nigeria are the only African team left in the competition after progressing to the knockout stage, a development Aduku admitted gives his side added responsibility as they carry the continent’s
Petrol could hit ₦5,000 under Tinubu, SDP’s Adebayo warns
Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has warned that petrol prices could rise to ₦5,000 per litre if President Bola Tinubu wins a second term.
Wike should meet APC governors, explain his Rainbow Coalition — Joe Igbokwe
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has urged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to meet with the party’s governors and explain his proposed Rainbow Coalition aimed at
