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  • Fact Check: No, Nigerians Are Not Creating a Parallel Government in South Africa

    Fact Check: No, Nigerians Are Not Creating a Parallel Government in South Africa0

    CLAIM: Nigerians are creating a parallel government in South Africa and are facing deportation. VERIFICATION: False. The circulating video does not show Nigerians creating a parallel government in South Africa. It is an old video from an Igbo community family meeting in the diaspora, misrepresented to push false claims. FULL STORY A video recently surfaced

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  • Rivers State: Court Sanctions Local Government Election for Tomorrow

    Rivers State: Court Sanctions Local Government Election for Tomorrow0

    The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has determined that the local government elections, set for Saturday, August 30, 2025, will take place as scheduled, notwithstanding ongoing legal efforts to suspend the process. Justice Stephen Jumbo rejected a motion to halt the polls, stating it lacked merit. The court granted a motion for substituted

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  • 2027 Elections: Voter Registration Triggers Early Controversies

    2027 Elections: Voter Registration Triggers Early Controversies0

    Election rigging often begins with voter registration, so, unsurprisingly, the Continuous Voter Registration has sparked controversy just two weeks into the process. The controversies underscore the crucial role technology plays in elections. Previously, voter registration was used for rigging by adding fake names, but smart cards and BVAS prevented duplicate voting. However, manipulation has now

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  • IPC, IPI Decry Media Room Hub Publisher’s Arrest

    IPC, IPI Decry Media Room Hub Publisher’s Arrest0

    The International Press Centre (IPC) and the International Press Institute (IPI) have formally denounced the conduct of the Nigeria Police Force concerning Azuka Ogujiuba, Publisher of Media Room Hub and former journalist with This Day Newspapers. Both organisations criticised the reported intimidation, harassment, and detention by police operatives. In a separate statement, both organisations said

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  • Fact-Check: Nigerians Earning N800k or More Will Not Be Taxed 11%–20% Annually0

    Claim: An X user claimed that Nigerians earning #800,000 and above annually will be taxed 11% to 20% from January 2026 Verdict: False. The new tax regime exempts individuals earning ₦800,000 or less annually, while higher earners are taxed progressively up to a maximum of 25%. The claim of a flat 11–20% tax rate is

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  • PDP Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to South, Confirms Damagun as National Chairman

    PDP Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to South, Confirms Damagun as National Chairman0

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its 2027 presidential nomination to the South and will retain the national chairmanship in the North. Analysts view this decision as a strategic move to achieve regional balance ahead of the upcoming general election. The decision followed the recommendation of the National Zoning Committee, chaired by Bayelsa State

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