Anietie Udobit, AbujaTop opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, led protesters to the Abuja headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission amid a deepening crisis within the African Democratic Congress, ADC.The protest, tagged #OccupyINEC, followed the commission’s decision to remove key party leaders from its records and suspend
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Federal Government has intensified its crackdown on terrorism as courts in Abuja convicted and sentenced five suspects to prison terms of up to 20 years.At the Federal High Court, judges handed down sentences for offences linked to Boko Haram, including financing, logistics support, and participation in attacks.Justice
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaGlobal oil prices have plunged sharply following a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, raising hopes of a drop in petrol prices in Nigeria.Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude fell below $95 per barrel from over $130, while Brent and U.S. crude benchmarks also recorded double-digit declines amid
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Nigeria Union of Journalists has strongly condemned a controversial remark by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, describing it as a dangerous threat to press freedom and democratic values.The union expressed outrage over Wike’s comment directed at Channels Television anchor Seun Okinbaloye, in which he said he would have
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaA Federal High Court in Abuja has declined a request to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in activities of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the senator must first be given an opportunity to respond to the allegations against her before any decision is
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaA United States congressman, Riley Moore, has warned that Washington may take a more direct role in Nigeria’s security crisis if authorities fail to curb ongoing violence.Speaking after a recent visit, Moore said he had submitted a report to the White House outlining steps to address what he
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commenced a nine-day working visit across Plateau, Lagos, Ogun and Bayelsa states.According to presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, the trip will begin in Jos, where the president will sympathise with victims of recent attacks.Tinubu is also expected to inaugurate key infrastructure projects, including a
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaGoogle has partnered with Slum2School Africa to unveil an AI-powered folktale and colouring book aimed at improving learning access for children in underserved communities.The project, titled “Stories from Our Home,” uses Google’s AI tool to transform African folklore into illustrated content for young learners.Unveiled in Lagos, the initiative
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaTension gripped the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja on Thursday as security was tightened following its decision to delist the leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.Armed personnel of the police and DSS were deployed in large numbers, while roads leading to the Maitama
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced it will no longer recognise or engage with rival factions of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following a protracted leadership dispute.In a statement signed by Mohammed Kudu, the commission said it would stop accepting correspondence from both the faction led
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