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Professor Akhaine Highlights Roles of Media, INEC, and Voters for 2027 Election Credibility
Professor Sylvester Akhaine calls for a collaborative effort between the media, INEC, and voters to ensure the integrity of the 2027 elections, while stakeholders advocate renaming LASU in honor of Lateef Jakande.
Governor Makinde Begins Annual Leave, Deputy Lawal Takes Charge
Governor Seyi Makinde has received legislative approval to take his annual leave, with Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal stepping in as Acting Governor until mid-September.
Jigawa State Settles Decades-Old Border Land Conflict
Jigawa State has ended a 47-year border land dispute between communities in Nigeria and Niger, distributing new farmland to affected residents to restore peace and stability.
Sir Grant Shapps barred from future Conservative candidacy
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has signaled a clean break from the past, as reports confirm former minister Sir Grant Shapps has been blocked from running as a Tory candidate.
Femi Falana Criticizes APC Consensus Primaries as a Danger to Democratic Process
Senior Advocate Femi Falana has denounced the APC's consensus primary system as an undemocratic practice, calling for urgent reforms to address excessive campaign spending and the erosion of internal party democracy.
Governor Bago Warns Fulani Leaders Over Continued Abductions and Insecurity
Niger State Governor Bago has warned the Fulani community to help end local abductions and report armed strangers, threatening accountability if the violence persists.
Former PDP Chairman Ewor Shifts Blame to Governor Fubara in Rivers State Conflict
Former Rivers PDP official Robinson Ewor contends that Governor Sim Fubara, not FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, is responsible for the state's internal challenges, reversing his prior stance on the political conflict.
Robinson Ewor Claims Wike Demanded Dismissal of Rivers SSG and Chief of Staff
Robinson Ewor alleges that Governor Fubara's dismissal of top state officials was a condition of his deal with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
Biafra Republic Government in Exile Urges US to Block Cultural Pact with Nigeria
The BRGIE has petitioned the US government to halt the renewal of a cultural property agreement with Nigeria, citing human rights concerns and the persecution of minority groups.
Wealthy British figures petition Prime Minister Andy Burnham for increased taxation
A group of prominent millionaires, including Gary Lineker and Brian Eno, have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to levy higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy to support national investment.