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Strengthen Democratic Institutions, Tackle Insecurity, Deliver Economic Justice, CAPPA Tells Government

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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on all tiers of government, electoral authorities, and political actors to take concrete steps to safeguard the country’s democracy, ensure credible elections, and address the worsening socio-economic and security crises confronting millions of Nigerians. In a statement issued over the…

Akpabio’s IPU Address Positions Nigeria as Voice of Moral Clarity – Diaspora Groups

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Renowned policy analyst, Dr Olusegun Adebola, Chairman of The International Watchers, alongside Dr Mike Uyi, President of Global Peace Movement International, a diaspora organisation with presence in 27 countries, have described the recent address delivered by Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union as a timely intervention that projects Nigeria…

Suspect’s Death: Lawyers Accuse NDLEA of Negligence and Threats

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By Choice Ebuwa Some legal practitioners and human rights advocates in Edo State have asked the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to take full responsibility for the death of a 52-year-old suspect, Titilayo Akindele, in court, accusing the agency of negligence. Reacting to the incident, Charles Igiebor, a legal practitioner and former Welfare Secretary…

Suspect Slumps, Dies in Edo court

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A 52-year-old woman identified simply as Titilayo on Tuesday slumped and died a few minutes after she was arraigned at the Federal High Court sitting in Benin, Edo State. The deceased was said to have been arrested by the Edo State Task Force and handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. She was…

Edo Police Arrest Suspects Over Igbinedion Education Centre Bullying Incident

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The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of suspects linked to a viral bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre, stating that those involved will be charged before the Family Court. Authorities say the suspects, whose identities are being withheld due to their status as minors, will face trial in line with juvenile justice…

EFCC Arrests Edo Traditional Ruler, One Other For Alleged fraud

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The Benin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested HRM, Michael Sado, the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. The traditional ruler was arrested alongside one Egr. Patrick Omkhagbo for alleged fraudulent activities. The arrest was a sequel to a petition to the Benin…

Arrested Edo sex workers appear in court

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The Edo State Government has taken to court scores of arrested sex workers apprehended during enforcement operations on ‘red light district’ areas in Benin City. Addressing journalists during the parade of suspects, the Director General, Edo State Migration Agency, Lucky Agagzuma said the move was part of government renewed onslaught against prostitution and human trafficking…

NOA, NIALS to Partner on Legal Research, National Values Orientation

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The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) are exploring areas to strengthen collaboration to enhance legal research, policy formulation, and national value reorientation. During a courtesy visit to NOA, the Director General of the institute, Professor Abdulqadri Abikan, commended NOA’s role in conflict resolution and public engagement. He…

Groups Condemn Alleged Assault of Ogadinma by Ahoada West Council Chairman

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By Katherine Abayomi The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) has joined other civil society organisations in condemning the alleged assault of Miss Ogadinma Minnie Uchechi by the Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area in Rivers State, Hon. Eugene Cheta Epelle. The incident reportedly followed a social media post by Miss Ogadinma in which…

Yahaya Bello: Witness Narrates How N2.1b Loan was Repaid with Funds from Kogi State LGAs

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The trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, continued on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with the Tenth Prosecution Witness, PW10, Olomotane Egoro, a compliance officer with Access Bank giving a detailed movement of public funds through multiple bank accounts. Led…