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By: Mandy Park A federal high court in Abuja has convicted four persons over their involvement in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo state. Four out of the five suspects initially arraigned were convicted on all nine counts preferred against them by the federal government. The suspects — Idris Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Otuho Abubakar — were arraigned on August 11 on a nine-count terrorism charge. The federal government alleged that they joined the Al-Shabaab terrorist group…

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Photo: Gov Bassey Otu By: Mandy Park Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has officially unveiled the theme for the 2026 Carnival Calabar and Festivals entitled: “Rethinking Our Collective Destiny,” declaring that the globally acclaimed cultural spectacle must continue to serve as a platform for economic growth, social cohesion, cultural renaissance, and national reflection. The unveiling ceremony, held on Sunday at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, attracted an array of distinguished personalities, diplomats, tourism stakeholders, former public office holders, corporate sponsors, and cultural enthusiasts…

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Photo : Okey Ndibe By: Ndidi Adams The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the reported detention of renowned Nigerian novelist and author, Okey Ndibe, by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) upon his arrival in Nigeria from the United States. In a statement issued on Monday, SERAP described the incident as an arbitrary detention and a violation of fundamental human rights, despite reports that the author was later released. According to available reports, Ndibe was detained by DSS operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport…

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BREAKING: Oyo teachers to embark on indefinite strike over abduction By: Mandy Park The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to withdraw their services from schools beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, until further notice. The directive, issued by the national leadership of the union, is in protest against the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils, whose rescue and safe release remain uncertain. The document was signed by the chairman of the NUT, Hassan A. Fatai, and the secretary,…

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Mandy Park Peter Gregory Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and the 2023 presidential candidate, has been officially endorsed by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as its presidential nominee for the upcoming 2027 general election. This affirmation took place at a special convention held in Abuja on Saturday, following a motion introduced by Senator Victor Umeh and supported by former Deputy Senate President, Omo Agege. Immediately after his endorsement, Obi nominated Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano State, as his running…

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Photo:  Comrade Robert Egbe By Robert Egbe In 2009, Brazil banned electronic smoking devices (including e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and other emerging nicotine delivery systems. However, a loophole in the law left open a pathway for Big Tobacco and their allies to seek approval if they could demonstrate that their products were safe. Nearly two decades later, none has succeeded. Brazil’s health regulator, ANVISA, required tobacco and nicotine companies to provide scientific evidence supporting claims that these products were “reduced risk”, and “harm reduction” substitutes for smoking, or treating tobacco…

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Photo: Amanda Pam By: Jennifer Nnadi The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially declared Amanda Pam as its candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senatorial seat following the conclusion of the party’s primary election process. Pam’s emergence comes amid controversy surrounding reports that prominent activist and politician, Aisha Yesufu, had withdrawn from the race. In a swift reaction, Yesufu distanced herself from claims that she voluntarily stepped down from the contest, describing the reports as misleading and inaccurate. She maintained that she did not withdraw her aspiration and rejected…

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Photo: Senator Abaribe By: Mandy Park Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has reportedly called on Igbo communities across the country to remain vigilant and prepared in the face of what he described as emerging security and political challenges facing Nigeria. In comments circulating widely on social media, Abaribe, who represents Abia- South federal constituency was quoted as warning that the situation confronting Nigeria could become more dangerous than previous periods of conflict if citizens fail to remain alert and united. According to the widely shared statement, the senator urged Ndigbo to “arm…

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