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Police Arrest Three Over Yankara Violence in Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested three suspects following violence in Yankara, Faskari Local Government Area, where a vehicle was set ablaze...

Gov Yusuf Urges Nigerians to Reject Violence Ahead of 2027 Elections
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Gov Yusuf Urges Nigerians to Reject Violence Ahead of 2027 Elections

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has urged Nigerians to reject violence, hate speech and provocation as political activities intensify ahead of the...

2027 elections: Rising political thuggery sparks fears of violent campaigns
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2027 elections: Rising political thuggery sparks fears of violent campaigns

There are growing concerns over rising political thuggery and violence as campaigns for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections intensify, with reported incidents already recorded...

Police Seek Information on Delta APC-NDC Clash, Clarify Rifle Recovery
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Police Seek Information on Delta APC-NDC Clash, Clarify Rifle Recovery

The Delta State Police Command has appealed to members of the public with useful information to assist investigations into the reported clash involving...

Lamido warns leaders against using youths for political battles
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Lamido warns leaders against using youths for political battles

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has warned political leaders against using Nigerian youths as instruments to fight their political battles, saying the...

Obidient Movement Warns Against Political Attacks, Vows Resistance Ahead of 2027
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Obidient Movement Warns Against Political Attacks, Vows Resistance Ahead of 2027

The Obidient Movement has warned against further attacks on opposition supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying it will resist attempts to...

US Health Report Linking Trans Support to Authoritarianism Draws Fierce Criticism
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US Health Report Linking Trans Support to Authoritarianism Draws Fierce Criticism

By Benson Daniel A new report released through the US Department of Health and Human Services has triggered fierce criticism from researchers and...

Osun Attacks: Tension rises as parties trade blame over local councils, motor parks
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Osun Attacks: Tension rises as parties trade blame over local councils, motor parks

By Blessing Fali Tension has continued to rise in Osun State following reports of violence in Ikire and growing accusations between the All...