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Nigerian community reports 105 deaths in South Africa in 7 years

The Nigerian community in South Africa has reported that at least 105 Nigerians have lost their lives in the country over the past seven years, due to ongoing xenophobic attacks against migrants. The data was released in a joint statement by Smart nwobi AND Frank Onyekweluleader of Nigerian Union of South Africa (NUSA) AND Nigerian Citizens Association of South Africa …

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UN80 Initiative: ‘An important new phase’ for UN reform efforts

On Thursday, Guterres told the General Assembly that reform was necessary because “Inaction in the face of geopolitical turmoil will increase human suffering.” Launched in March 2025, the initiative aims to ensure that “every mandate, fund and decision” delivers greater impact for people and the planet, at a time of increasing demand and limited resources. The UN Secretary General described …

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Omo-Agege joins the NDC to run for the Delta Central Senate seat

Six days after quitting the APC, former Senate Vice President Ovie Omo-Age has joined the Democratic National Congress and said he will run for Delta Central in 2027. In a statement on Thursday, Omo-Age said the move follows weeks of consultations with advocates and stakeholders across Delta State. He said the feedback was clear: Deltas want leaders who listen, act …

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The NDC confirmed a primary election for May 29, citing logistical disruptions to Eid

The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated that the national primaries for the offices of president, governor, National Assembly and State Assembly will go ahead on Friday, May 29, despite logistical disruptions caused by the Eid al-Fitr holiday. In a statement jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, and National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, the party explained that the …

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Chimaroke Nnamani: Ebeano’s progenitor, misunderstood leader, avenged at 66, by Paul Mumeh

Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, former governor of Enugu State, stands as one of the most intriguing, visionary and intellectually gifted political figures of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. A doctor, philosopher, statesman, motivational speaker and political strategist, the man fondly called “Ebeano” remains a phenomenon whose impact on politics, governance and public discourse continues to resonate far beyond Enugu State. Born on May …

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Arsenal climb top of Premier League with late Brentford win

Arsenal have climbed to the top of the Premier League after sealing a late 1-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday night. More to follow… Join the conversation Opinions Support Ripples Nigeria, hold up solutions journalism Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs. As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right …

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Afenifere warned Tinubu against ‘one-man rule’, saying Nigeria was entering a crisis

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, delivered a scathing assessment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as the government marked the third anniversary of his tenure, accusing him of exacerbating poverty, insecurity and the decline of democracy across the country. In a statement issued on Thursday by the group’s leader, Oladipo Olaitan, and National Publicity Secretary, Hakim Faloye, Afenifere said Nigeria’s democratic …

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“Do not hand over Ogun to ‘Foreigner’, Adebutu camp tells voters and questions Adeola’s origin”

The Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State on Wednesday slammed the governorship ambitions of Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, saying residents should not entrust the leadership of the state to “a foreigner” allegedly without deep ties to Ogun. The party, through the media director of the Ladi Adebutu Campaign Organisation, Afolabi Orekoya, also launched a scathing attack on …

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