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Oby Ezekwesili Labels Nigerian Politicians as Opportunistic Predators
Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili claims Nigerian politicians act as predators outside of office, urging citizens to stop obsessing over 2027 elections and start voting for their own interests.
Daily Nigerian News Roundup: Key Updates for Tuesday
A summary of today's top Nigerian headlines, including opposition alliance plans, security operations in Enugu and Kebbi, and updates on election monitoring and criminal investigations.
Tinubu’s Allies Dismiss Potential 2027 Opposition Coalition as Ineffective
Supporters of President Tinubu have dismissed the planned alliance between opposition leaders like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi as ineffective, while the G100 continues to facilitate talks for a united front in 2027.
UK Press Roundup: Widespread Drought Conditions and Record Migrant Boat Crossings
Newspapers across the UK are reporting on the widening drought affecting millions, alongside political reactions to a record-setting migrant boat crossing in the English Channel.
CAN denounces Sheikh’s disparaging ‘infidel’ remarks regarding same-faith political ticket
Christian leaders and scholars have rejected inflammatory remarks made by Sheikh Sona Jingir, who referred to non-Muslims as 'infidels' while advocating for a Muslim-Muslim political ticket.
Russian Supreme Court excludes Yabloko from upcoming parliamentary vote
Russia’s Supreme Court has disqualified the country's only anti-war party, Yabloko, from participating in the upcoming September parliamentary elections, limiting the options for voters against the conflict in Ukraine.
Moscow court blocks Yabloko from upcoming parliamentary elections
A Moscow court has prohibited the anti-war Yabloko party from participating in next month's parliamentary elections following legal challenges brought by a nationalist rival.
Anambra NDC faction opens new state office and backs leadership
A faction of the Nigerian Democratic Congress in Anambra has opened a new secretariat in Awka, with local leaders passing a vote of confidence in Chairman Chukwudifu Patrick David.
Niger CAN Leader Urges Christians to Engage in Politics to Safeguard Rights
Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna of the Niger State CAN warns that political apathy among Christians could lead to the loss of their rights and urges active participation in the upcoming electoral process.
Northern Christian Leaders Advocate for Inclusion of Religion in National Census
Rev. Joseph John Hayab of the Northern Christian Association is calling on the federal government to include religious data in the next census to provide accurate demographic statistics and curb speculative political arguments.