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Ortom Accuses Alia of Involvement in Peter Obi’s Benue Blockade
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of being involved in the blockade of Peter Obi’s visit to Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area. Former Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson has also called for an investigation, while the Benue State Government denies involvement and says authorities are investigating the incident.
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Ortom Declines APC Membership, Pledges Support for Alia
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has stated he will not join the APC and will support Governor Alia instead.
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2027: INEC To Provide Voting Centres For IDPs in Plateau
The Independent National Electoral Commission plans to make voting arrangements for internally displaced persons in nine local government areas of Plateau State if security challenges prevent them from returning to their communities. INEC says the initiative is intended to protect the electoral rights of displaced citizens ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Cash Transfer: Auditor-General Flags ₦33.75bn In Unverified Transactions
The Auditor-General for the Federation has flagged ₦33.75 billion in electronic cash transfers made under Nigeria’s National Cash Transfer Programme in 2023, saying the government could not provide sufficient records to verify that the funds reached genuine beneficiaries.
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Keyamo Condemns Protest Blockade Against Peter Obi, Calls for Fair Democracy
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has condemned the blockade of Peter Obi’s visit to Benue State, saying political disagreements should never justify disrupting campaign activities. He also called for fair media coverage and urged Nigerians to reject political violence and express their choices through the ballot.
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Former Attorney General Condemns Attack on Peter Obi in Benue State
Aondoakaa condemned the attack on Peter Obi in Benue State, calling it a disgraceful assault on democracy.
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APC National Chairman Takes Two-Week Vacation Ahead of 2027 Elections
Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda of the APC has begun a two-week vacation abroad as he marks his first year in office.
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Germany Challenges ICJ Jurisdiction in Nicaragua Genocide Case
Germany is contesting the jurisdiction of the ICJ in a genocide case filed by Nicaragua.
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Saudi Arabia and Russia Hold Joint Press Conference in Moscow
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister and his Russian counterpart addressed key issues at a press conference in Moscow.
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APC And PDP Candidates Deny Petitions Challenging Adeleke's Victory
The All Progressives Congress (APC) legal team in Osun State, along with Adebayo Adedamola, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the August 15 election, have both rejected petitions disputing Governor Ademola Adeleke’s win.
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Lawal Daura Critiques Buhari's Administration, Cites Betrayal by Close Aides
Lawal Daura claims close aides betrayed former President Buhari, contributing to his administration's shortcomings.
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IAEA Reports Syria's Reactor Configured for Nuclear Weapons
The IAEA has reported that a Syrian reactor, bombed in 2007, was configured for nuclear weapons.
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