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The major political parties have elected their candidates for the by-election in Edo, Oyo, and Zamfara states on August 16. In Edo State, the Labour Party (LP) elected Paul Okojie as its candidate to fill the vacant Edo Central Senatorial District seat in the National Assembly. Okojie was affirmed as the party’s candidate...

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for stricter punishment for perpetrators of gender-based violence (GBV) in Kano State, emphasizing that no good Muslim should beat his wife. Speaking at his palace on Monday, July 21, while receiving a delegation from the Development Research and Project Center (dRPC)...

The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has urged government at all levels, civil society organisations, the public, and other stakeholders to support and protect press freedom in Nigeria, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Ms. Grace Ike, Chairperson, NUJ FCT Council, made the call at a “Walk for Press...

The presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore and other activists are leading retired police officers in a protest in Abuja. The protest is based on the poor welfare and pension conditions of police personnel. Chanting “Pay police a living wage and proper pensions,”...

The Labour Party (LP) in Edo State has elected Hon Paul Okojie as its candidate for next month’s by-election to fill vacant seats in the National Assembly. Okojie, who is contesting to represent Edo Central senatorial district, was affirmed as the party’s candidate in a voice vote by delegates. The...

The 2025 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council Press Week continued with a thanksgiving service at World Harvest Ministries, Jikwoyi, where members gathered to seek spiritual strength and unity amid increasing challenges in the media landscape. Delivering a sermon themed “Seeking Deliverance from the Athens Troubles of Life,” Archbishop...

A coalition of protesters under the banner of the Coalition of Concerned Individuals staged a peaceful demonstration in Lagos, demanding fair and adequate compensation for property owners affected by the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. The protest, held on Thursday, July 17, drew attention to the plight of residents and business owners whose...

The Ebonyi State Government has denied reports circulating in some online media alleging that officials of its Ministry of Women Affairs colluded with other agencies to sell a baby for N25 million. The allegations, which also implicated the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Police, were...

The global football governing body, FIFA, is reportedly weighing the possibility of relocating some of the 2026 World Cup matches from the United States to Canada. This move comes amid growing apprehension over the US immigration policies that have sparked criticism from fans, human rights organizations, and media alike. Recent tightening...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to the continued development of Akwa Ibom, assuring that the Federal Government will work closely with the state in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda and the state’s ARISE Agenda.  Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday, July 17th, 2025, when he received in...