Six days to Osun election: 18 ‘killed’ as fears of more violence mount
Fresh fears of further violence have gripped Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, with the two major opposition parties, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Accord Party, claiming to have lost a combined 18 members in the build-up to the poll.
‘I have no godfather’ – Blessing Fubara distances self from brother’s battles
Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, the NDC flagbearer insisted that his political ambition is driven by a personal vision and conviction rather than any external influence.
UN appoints Eziakonwa special adviser on Africa
In addition to English and her native Igbo, Eziakonwa speaks fluent Yoruba and has a working knowledge of French
‘They removed my friend’s eye’ – Gory tales from South Africa
By Dickson Omobola & Matilda Ikediobi For the 258 Nigerians who returned home aboard an Air Peace flight under Federal Government’s evacuation programme, Thursday, it was a moment of relief after years of enduring xenophobic attacks and discrimination in South Africa. Read Also: South Africa to charge FG for cost of deporting Nigerians Though exhausted from the […]
‘They disengage but never deradicalise’; fresh fears over ISWAP commanders who surrendered
When an insurgent lays down his weapon, does the threat truly end or simply change form? That question has moved from theoretical debate
South Africa to charge FG for cost of deporting Nigerians
“We will also be billing countries for their foreign nationals who have to be deported or who are in our criminal detention facilities”
