The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 election in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Javis Archibong, has urged citizens to use the power of their …
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Veteran Nollywood and Yoruba theatre icon, Kola Oyewo, has passed away at the age of 80.His death was announced on Friday via Instagram by fellow actor Kunle Afod, who described …
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ADC Faults Tinubu’s Democracy Day Address, Says Speech Lacks Accountability
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day broadcast, describing it as a speech filled with promises rather than explanations of his administration’s achievements.In a statement …
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The Edo State Government has announced that schools temporarily closed over security concerns will reopen on Monday, June 15, 2026, following an improvement in the security situation.The directive was conveyed …
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June 12 Lessons Still Unlearnt, Nigeria’s Democracy Remains Weak — PDP
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that Nigeria’s democratic system remains fragile and incomplete, even 33 years after the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election.In a statement issued on …
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Benue Governor Backs N’Assembly Over State Police Bill, Says Reform Will Strengthen Security
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborBenue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commended the House of Representatives for advancing legislation that supports the establishment of state police, describing the move as a significant step toward improving …
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Amnesty Slams Abuja Protest Crackdown, Says Sowore Hospitalised
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborAmnesty International has strongly criticised the handling of a Democracy Day protest in Abuja, describing it as a violent suppression of peaceful demonstrators, during which activist and African Action Congress …
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Nigeria Cannot Expect Effective Governance While Ignoring Expertise in Politics — Kagoro
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborPan-Africanist and constitutional lawyer, Brian Kagoro has urged Nigeria to adopt a more knowledge-driven approach to politics, cautioning that sustainable development cannot emerge from a system that ignores expertise and …
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Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, has stated that he never had access to or received any form of “security vote” during his time in office. …
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Nigeria’s Education Sector Underfunded Below Global Standard — Minister
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has expressed concern that Nigeria’s education system continues to suffer from chronic underfunding, warning that the situation is affecting infrastructure, research, and access to …
