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June 12: Indiscipline Threatening Our Democracy – CSOs, Parties
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June 12: Indiscipline Threatening Our Democracy – CSOs, Parties

Jonathan Nda-Isaiah, James Kwen and Paul Uwadima

As Nigeria marks 26 years of interrupted democracy, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and political parties have said that indiscipline is a threat to the system. With the nation rolling out drums to celebrate this year’s Democracy Day, CSOs have expressed concerns over how…

Zamfara CSOs Hail Matawalle’s Education Strides, Seek 2027 Return
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Zamfara CSOs Hail Matawalle’s Education Strides, Seek 2027 Return

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A coalition of 14 local civil society organisations across Zamfara State has showered praises on the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for what they termed a “monumental transformation” of the state’s education sector during his tenure as governor between 2019…

Power Struggles, Resource Rivalry Threaten Sudan’s Coup Regime
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Power Struggles, Resource Rivalry Threaten Sudan’s Coup Regime

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The arrival of Sudan’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Kamal Idris, at Port Sudan airport comes amid a turbulent political climate and an increasingly fraught landscape in eastern Sudan. Here, military factions, Islamist movements, and armed groups collide in a feverish…

15 Years After, UMTH Carries Out Another Successful Kidney Transplant
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15 Years After, UMTH Carries Out Another Successful Kidney Transplant

Francis Okoye

The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) has carried out another successful kidney transplant 15 years after carrying out the first transplant in 2010. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of facility, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo, in…

Adopt AI, Innovation For Tourism Growth, Tinubu Tells African Countries
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Adopt AI, Innovation For Tourism Growth, Tinubu Tells African Countries

Jonathan Nda-Isaiah

President Bola Tinubu has called on African countries to adopt policies that promote eco-friendly tourism and preserve cultural heritage across the continent. Specifically, he sought practical solutions and alliances that would boost investment in tourism infrastructure,…

SEC Orders Companies To Honour Unclaimed Dividend Requests
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SEC Orders Companies To Honour Unclaimed Dividend Requests

Olushola Bello

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed all publicly listed companies in Nigeria to honour unclaimed dividend requests by shareholders. The directive aims to protect the rights of investors and ensure that companies comply with regulatory requirements. The…

Air Peace Kicks As Ex-Gov Oshiomhole Disrupts Lagos Airport Operations
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Air Peace Kicks As Ex-Gov Oshiomhole Disrupts Lagos Airport Operations

Yusuf Babalola

Air Peace Airline has slammed a former governor and current Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, over his alleged unruly behaviour at the Zulu Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, on Wednesday. LEADERSHIP reports that a viral video of the former governor of Edo…