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By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, on Wednesday dismissed claims that Sections 77(7) and 85 of the Electoral Act 2026 are in conflict, saying the provisions address different aspects of the electoral process. Itodo said the issue required careful legal interpretation rather than partisan consideration, noting that the two […]

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By Dayo Johnson AKURE — The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, citing his commitment to restructuring and other policy priorities. The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the organisation’s caucus meeting held at the Akure residence of its leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti. […]

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By Henry Ojelu The Break The Silence Foundation, has rejected the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in its suit seeking further investigation into the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The foundation, in a statement signed by its Convener and President, Yomi Fabiyi, said it would explore available legal […]

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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Vice-Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, has said women will determine the outcome of the party’s battle against the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general election, charging them to take the campaign into their wards and polling units. Amaechi, who recalled how women […]

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By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over the conditions at the Ramin Kura Internally Displaced Persons, IDP, camp in Sokoto State, saying as many as 10 displaced persons are forced to share a room. Obi, a former governor of […]

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— AIRS seeks additional N28bn after N47bn generated in 2025 By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — The Anambra State Internal Revenue Service, AIRS, has set a target of N75 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, representing an additional N28 billion over the N47 billion generated in 2025. The Executive Chairman of AIRS, Ikeazor Okonkwo, disclosed this […]

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