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  • Release Officers Detained for Alleged Coup Attempt or Charge Them, Says Falana, SAN

    Release Officers Detained for Alleged Coup Attempt or Charge Them, Says Falana, SAN0

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    • January 13, 2026

    Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has called on the Nigerian military to either release the officers detained over allegations of plotting a coup against Nigeria’s democracy or, if necessary, formally arraign them. In October, the Federal Government announced the cancellation of the parade that had been scheduled to commemorate the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary

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  • Where is the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria? Asks Peter Obi.

    Where is the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria? Asks Peter Obi.0

    This is not just a question; it’s a critical demand for accountability in a national emergency. As we approach the end of this year, Nigeria will be home to approximately 140 million people living in extreme poverty—the highest number in the world. We are grappling with one of the hungriest populations globally, staggering insecurity, an

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  • APC-Led Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment of Governor Fubara, Deputy

    APC-Led Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment of Governor Fubara, Deputy0

    A month after joining the All Progressives Congress, the APC-led Rivers State House of Assembly began impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Prof Ngozi Odu on Thursday. Although the House of Assembly was scheduled to resume on January 26, Speaker Rt Hon. Martins Amaewhule called an early plenary session, where the sole

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  • While Politicians Jostle, Poverty Deepens Says Peter Obi

    While Politicians Jostle, Poverty Deepens Says Peter Obi0

    “As we politicians scramble for positions and vie for control of party structures—often sharing posts even before elections are concluded—a harsh truth confronts our nation: a staggering 62% of Nigerians—roughly 141 million people—are ensnared in poverty. This alarming statistic indicates that more than half of our population is living in dire conditions. While other nations

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  • INEC Explains Why Labour Party Is Unable to Nominate Candidates in FCT Poll

    INEC Explains Why Labour Party Is Unable to Nominate Candidates in FCT Poll0

    Ahead of the February 21, 2026, Federal Capital Territory Area Council election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated it denied the Labour Party access to the candidate registration code due to ongoing leadership disputes and pending court cases. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Mrs Victoria Ewa-Messi, Director of Voter Education and

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  • EU-SDGN Impact Assessment: How IPC’s Media Training Is Helping Reduce Nigeria’s Political Gender Gap

    EU-SDGN Impact Assessment: How IPC’s Media Training Is Helping Reduce Nigeria’s Political Gender Gap0

    Although women make up almost half of Nigeria’s population, they are still largely absent from political leadership. Limited media exposure remains a key barrier, reducing their influence and chances of being elected. The International Press Centre (IPC), supported by the EU-SDGN I & II, has spent eight years running media workshops nationwide to help female

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