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A symposium at Edo State University revealed that Nigeria's security issues are tied to governance problems and poverty. Experts call for comprehensive solutions.
Wole Oluyede, the PDP governorship candidate, expresses concerns about slow voting and police intimidation in Ikere. He calls for better support from INEC.
The 2026 Ekiti election faced significant disruptions due to BVAS issues, impacting voter accreditation and the overall voting process across multiple polling units.
The US government plans to cut HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa, citing policy issues. This decision raises concerns for millions living with HIV in the country.
Edidiong James faces trial for allegedly cheating a foreigner out of $41,000 through a romance scam. He claimed the EFCC could not arrest him.
In Akwa Ibom, a magistrate expelled journalists and a complainant from court during a case about cattle damaging farms. This raises concerns over justice fairness.
EFCC operatives visited Governor Oyebanji's polling unit during the election in Ekiti State. Their presence raised concerns about vote buying.
The Nigerian government has provided N13 billion in interest-free loans to 7,450 workers in public tertiary institutions. This initiative aims to support university staff financially.
Dele Momodu predicts a challenging 2027 election for President Tinubu. He believes Atiku Abubakar can win with strong support in the North.
The Cross River State Government has suspended all ticket sales and levies for inter-city transport operators, responding to complaints about excessive charges.
Voting kicked off early in various local government areas of Ekiti State for the governorship election. Reports indicate that voters arrived on time.
The police have stated that recent violence in Isan-Ekiti is not connected to the ongoing governorship election, attributing it to a local football match.