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Accord Party Urges Police and INEC to Address Harassment of Osun Candidates
Accord party candidates in Osun State are demanding official intervention following a series of arrests they claim are politically motivated attempts to intimidate their members ahead of the August 2026 election.
Venezuela Withdraws from ICC Following Prosecutor Karim Khan’s Removal
Venezuela has announced its departure from the International Criminal Court, citing geographic bias, shortly after member states voted to remove prosecutor Karim Khan.
Former Prisoners Urge Nigerian Government to Assist Nationals Detained in Tanzania
Recently released Nigerians are pleading with the Federal Government to initiate a prisoner transfer deal to bring over 30 fellow citizens home from Tanzanian jails, citing inhumane conditions and legal barriers.
IPOB Claims Nnamdi Kanu Has Become a Worldwide Icon of Injustice Following US Congress Motion
IPOB asserts that Nnamdi Kanu's case has moved beyond Nigerian jurisdiction after Congressman John James urged the US government to secure the leader's release during a congressional debate.
Ondo Police launch inquiry into officer caught making ethnic threats against UK returnee
The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation after an officer was recorded threatening to detain a UK-based traveler based on his Igbo ethnicity.
Nigerian Citizen Chika Ibe Reportedly Killed Under Custody in South Africa
A Nigerian national, Chika Ibe, has allegedly died after being tortured by South African police during an operation in Cape Town.
Viral Video Captures Police Officers Threatening Traveler Over Ethnicity on Lagos-Sagamu Expressway
A viral video shows Nigeria Police officers attempting to extort a passenger and making ethnic threats, leading to widespread public outcry.
Senator Cruz Accuses Nigerian Administration of Using Lobbyists to Hide Anti-Christian Violence
Senator Ted Cruz alleges the Nigerian government is using U.S. lobbyists to conceal anti-Christian violence, while Timi Frank claims the presidency is misrepresenting diplomatic correspondence to gain political favor.
Ted Cruz Claims Nigeria Uses Lobbyists to Hide Violence Against Christians
Senator Ted Cruz has accused the Nigerian government of using a $9 million lobbying contract to obscure the country's security failures and the ongoing violence against Christians.
US Officials Demand Justice Following Attack on Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s Relatives
The US government has called for accountability following the tragic killing of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s family members in Plateau State, emphasizing the need for better security in Nigeria’s Middle Belt.