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Tuggar Campaign Organisation denies defections, condemns alleged misinformation

Tuggar Campaign Organisation denies defections, condemns alleged misinformation

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Tuggar Campaign Organisation has dismissed claims that supporters of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, have defected to another governorship aspirant, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday, the organisation said the claims, made during a recent press conference by supporters […]
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Coalition plans protest to demand accountability in NNPCL investigations

Coalition plans protest to demand accountability in NNPCL investigations

A coalition of civil society organisations under the umbrella of the Civil Society Alliance for Transparency and Development (CSATD) has announced plans to stage a protest at the National Assembly from Tuesday, July 28, to call for the conclusion of ongoing inquiries into issues relating to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a […]

Group urges Ekiti govt not to alter Alara selection process

Group urges Ekiti govt not to alter Alara selection process

Warns against interference, says any deviation could trigger litigation By Dayo Johnson Akure The Oduduwa Citizen Liberation Vanguard (OCLV) has urged the Ekiti State Government to allow the selection process for the new Alara of Aramoko-Ekiti to proceed in accordance with the state’s Chieftaincy Declaration. In a statement jointly signed by its Coordinator, Korede Olanipekun, […]

Osun election: Stakeholders urge responsible social media use to curb violence

Osun election: Stakeholders urge responsible social media use to curb violence

Stakeholders have called for the responsible use of social media and heightened public vigilance against misinformation ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, warning that the spread of false information and hate speech could trigger electoral violence and undermine the credibility of the poll.

Iran army says attacked US bases in Bahrain, Jordan

Iran army says attacked US bases in Bahrain, Jordan

Iran’s army said on Friday it carried out drone strikes against several American military facilities and bases in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for the latest US attacks against the Islamic republic.

Anambra offers plea bargain to criminal suspects, excludes murder, kidnapping cases

Anambra offers plea bargain to criminal suspects, excludes murder, kidnapping cases

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Anambra State Government has introduced a plea bargain option for suspects undergoing criminal trial as part of efforts to accelerate the administration of justice and reduce delays in the prosecution of cases. However, suspects standing trial for murder, rape, armed robbery and kidnapping are excluded from the initiative. The […]

Bayelsa APGA gov’ship aspirant hails new IYC president

Bayelsa APGA gov’ship aspirant hails new IYC president

Bayelsa State governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr. Domor Mienye, has congratulated the newly inaugurated President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Comrade Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete, urging the new leadership to prioritise constitutional reforms, particularly the age eligibility for elective offices.