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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Mandy Park Peter Obi, the leader of the Labour Party and its presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has urged the Nigerian Guild of Editors to critically examine the reasons behind the label of Nigeria as “a disgraced country.” In an address to the editors in Abuja on Thursday, themed “Reclaiming Our Nation’s Dignity: A Call to Conscience,” Obi emphasized that editors, as key figures who drive the narrative and shape the future, should focus not just on whether acts of violence qualify as genocide,…

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By: Mandy Park The Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) is celebrating a significant milestone in the fight for domestic workers’ rights. . The Senate has passed the Informal Sector Employment (Regulation) Bill, 2025 (SB.629), which seeks to protect the rights of domestic workers and other informal sector employees. The bill, which has been hailed by CEE-HOPE, mandates the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment to enforce and implement its provisions. The Bill was passed on the floor of the Senate on November 12. Speaking on the…

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Photo: Peter Obi By: Daniel Kanu Editor Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to take responsibility for restoring the country’s dignity, saying the nation’s disgrace is not defined by external criticism, but by internal decay and moral failings. This is as he tasked editors to play a vital role in shaping narratives, correcting distortions, and holding leaders accountable. Addressing the Nigerian Guild of Editors in Abuja, Obi highlighted pressing issues such as: poverty, education, insecurity and vote buying which must be addressed. Obi said over 130 million…

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By: Daniel Kanu Editor The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that its national convention will hold as scheduled on November 15-16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, despite a court order restraining the event. The Amb. Umar Damagum-led National Work­ing Committee (NWC) and National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) have urged members and supporters to ignore claims of postponement, attributing them to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) attempting to destabilize the opposition. While a High Court sitting in Abu­ja had stopped the convention from holding twice, an Oyo High Court had…

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Photo: President Tinubu By: Daniel Kanu Editor President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerian editors to prioritize verification, balance, and professional judgment in shaping national discourse, especially in the face of rapid misinformation. He emphasized that the media plays a crucial role in strengthening democratic life and that journalism has historically been an instrument of national awakening. The President delivered the charge on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, during his opening address at the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), held in Abuja. Speaking on the conference theme,…

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Photo: Prof Kila Anthony Kila comments on the recent news that the Lagos State Police have declared Omoyele Sowore a wanted man By Anthony Kila Every democracy requires its nuisances. Indeed, if Omoyele Sowore did not exist, Nigeria’s democracy would have had to invent him. Sowore is not a menace; he is an irritant boisterous, theatrical, occasionally reckless, yet undeniably valuable. He exemplifies those figures that democratic societies must learn to tolerate and even appreciate, for they serve to keep those in power vigilant and ensure that the flame of…

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By: Mandy Park The Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Nigeria (CCSGN) has raised concern over the recent threat by the United States President, Donald Trump to invade Nigeria over allegation of killing of Christians. This is as the group has written to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, requesting assistance in transmitting a petition to the United States Congress. The petition, titled “Petition to the United States Congress Against Military Threats and the Unjust Designation of Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern,’” according to the…

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By: Daniel Kanu Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has advised President Bola Tinubu to negotiate a 100-day stay of action with US President Donald Trump and eliminate terrorists and their sponsors within 90 days. Speaking during the Monthly Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption City, Adeboye emphasized the need for swift and diplomatic action, warning that Nigeria cannot afford to treat insecurity lightly. Pastor Adeboye suggests Tinubu request a 100-day delay from Trump to tackle terrorism. He urged Tinubu to give marching…

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Photo: Prof Soludo By: Daniel Kanu Chukwuma Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has been declared the winner of the Anambra State governorship election, securing a decisive victory with 422,664 votes. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results on Sunday, with Soludo maintaining a commanding lead over his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes . Breakdown of Results – *APGA*: 422,664 votes – *APC*: 99,445 votes – *ADC*: 8,208 votes – *PDP*: 1,401 votes – *LP*: 10,576…

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