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Sani Shinkafi Requests Police Probe into Bello Matawalle’s Educational Credentials
Former APGA secretary Sani Shinkafi has petitioned the police to investigate the legitimacy of educational certificates submitted by Defence Minister Bello Mohammed Matawalle.
APM Gubernatorial Candidate Suggests Taxing Social Media Giants to Expand Bauchi State Revenue
Dr. Yakubu Adamu, the APM governorship candidate in Bauchi, proposes that the state should collect revenue from global social media platforms to improve local finances while emphasizing the need for a business-friendly environment to attract investors.
UK highlights election irregularities in Ekiti gubernatorial race
The British High Commission congratulated Governor Abiodun Oyebanji but cited vote trading, technical failures, and poor disability access as major setbacks during the Ekiti election.
Youth Arise Movement Calls for Sowore’s Release, Criticizes DSS Conduct
The Youth Arise Movement has demanded the immediate release of Omoyele Sowore, criticizing the DSS for alleged intimidation tactics against activists.
Osun 2026: Governor Adeleke’s Aides and Accord Party Leaders Switch to APC
Governor Adeleke’s aides and Accord Party officials have defected to the APC ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship election, with more resignations expected soon.
Igbo Elders Assert National Integrity Depends on Tolerating Opposing Views
The United Igbo Elders Council has criticized the detention of Omoyele Sowore, arguing that a nation's strength is defined by its respect for dissent and adherence to the rule of law.
Former Ondo lawmaker takes IGP to court following pre-primary election arrest
Former Ondo lawmaker Ayodeji Arowele is suing the police for N50 million, alleging his arrest hours before his party's primary election violated his fundamental rights.
Nigeria secures approval for 63 presidential ambassadorial appointments
The Nigerian government has confirmed that 63 of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 69 ambassadorial appointees have received host nation approval, with the remaining six awaiting clearance.
Gani Adams and Joe Odumakin Criticize Sowore’s Continued Detention
Prominent figures Gani Adams and Joe Odumakin have condemned the court-ordered detention of Omoyele Sowore, warning that the legal proceedings against him threaten free speech and judicial fairness in Nigeria.
Peter Obi cautions against viewing journalists and activists as security risks following Sowore’s remand
Peter Obi has warned authorities against treating critics and journalists as threats to the state after the remand of activist Omoyele Sowore, emphasizing the need for protected civic freedoms.