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Coalition of CSOs warns against politicising Nnamdi Kanu’s trial
A coalition of civil society organisations and public interest groups under the banner of the Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has condemned what it described as desperate attempts by some politicians and subversive elements to politicise the ongoing trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement issued on Monday and signed…
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#FreeNnamdiKanu: Protesters flee as security operatives fire teargas in Abuja
Security operatives on Monday fired tear gas canisters at protesters, including human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who had gathered in Abuja to demand the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. In a viral video, Sowore could be seen running for his life, alongside other protesters. The protest, tagged #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow, was planned to…
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#FreeNnamdiKanu: Sowore urges Nigerians to join protest
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has urged Nigerians to join a nationwide protest demanding the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu, despite a court order restricting demonstrations around key government areas in Abuja. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday morning, Sowore called on citizens to take to the streets in peaceful protest. “Good…
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North dominates Tinubu’s federal appointments with 56%, says FCC acting chairman
By Kunle Sanni – The Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Kayode Oladele, has revealed that the northern region accounts for the majority of federal appointments made under President Bola Tinubu, holding 56.3 percent of top leadership positions. According to a Premium Times report on Sunday, Oladele made the disclosure in Abuja during the opening of a one-day…
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Osinbajo to lead ECOWAS election observation mission in Côte d’Ivoire
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, to head its election observation mission to Côte d’Ivoire ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for October 25. In a statement on Sunday, ECOWAS announced that the mission will be deployed from October 19 to 29 in accordance with the bloc’s supplementary protocol…
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No amount of defections can save APC from defeat in 2027- ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said no amount of defections can save the All Progressives Congress (APC) from defeat in 2027, faulting the party over claims that key figures from the opposition party are set to defect to the APC. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the claim made…
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Ekiti 2026: Fayemi lauds Oyebanji’s 3 years performance
… says “Oyebanji is my greatest achievement” A Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has lauded the three years performance of the Governor of the State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, describing him as his greatest achievement. Fayemi gave the commendation at Ijelu-Ekiti during the commissioning of the newly constructed Itapa-Ijelu-Omu road, as part of activities marking the third anniversary of…
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Adelabu clarifies misconceptions about his personality ahead of 2027 election
By Adejayan Gbenga – Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship hopeful in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed claims that he is arrogant or inaccessible, describing such perceptions as unfounded. Adelabu made the clarification at the weekend while hosting members of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) and On-Air Personalities (OAPs)…
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The melting opposition! By Olawale Olaleye
The contexts are sparsely the same. Drawing constructive comparison can be genuinely tough, if not impossible. Lest, it will be inaccurate. Talk about the near-extinct opposition. It may be easy to infer that, “We’ve been here before.” After all, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was at some point “The last man standing” in Nigeria’s pseudo-pluralist democracy. While the example may struggle to…
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Former Kwara PDP chairman, Babatunde Mohammed, decamps to ADC
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The immediate past Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Babatunde Mohammed, has resigned from the party after spending 23 years as a member to join the Action Democratic Congress (ADC). Mohammed, a former Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, tendered his resignation during the week. His resignation letter was…
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