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Ex-Aviation Minister Chidoka Urges Inclusive Governance, Institutional Reform to Deepen Democratic Participation in Nigeria

Ex-Aviation Minister Chidoka Urges Inclusive Governance, Institutional Reform to Deepen Democratic Participation in Nigeria

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Former Minister of Aviation and Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Mr. Osita Chidoka, has called for inclusive governance and far-reaching institutional reforms as critical steps towards deepening democratic participation in Nigeria, declaring that “the age of excuses is over.” Chidoka made the call while delivering the 2nd Distinguished Personality Lecture of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) at the Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Multipurpose Auditorium, Enugu. The lecture, themed 'Beyond Participation: Rebuilding Nigeria’s Political Culture for a New Generation', focused on what he described as Nigeria’s “democratic crisis.” Drawing…
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Oyo PDP Guber Hopeful, Oguntoyinbo, Salutes Nureni Akanbi On Birthday

Oyo PDP Guber Hopeful, Oguntoyinbo, Salutes Nureni Akanbi On Birthday

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated a leader of the party in state, Chief Nureni Akanbi (Iba Oluyole), Laguna Balogun of Ibadanland, as he celebrated his birthday. Oguntoyinbo, in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, stated that he joined family members, friends, political associates and other wellwishers of Chief Akanbi in wishing him a happy birthday as he turned 82. Oguntoyinbo, in the statement described Chief Akanbi, who is also Baba Isale Musulumi of Ibadanland, as a distinguished grassroots politician, community leader, and great political…
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APC Nomination Exercise In Tarka Peaceful -State Assembly Candidate Nyitse

APC Nomination Exercise In Tarka Peaceful -State Assembly Candidate Nyitse

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Against the acrimony and bad blood which marked the process of nomination of consensus candidates on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in many parts of Benue State ahead 2027, the exercise in Tarka State constituency was peaceful and accepted by stakeholders in the area. The House of Assembly seat for the constituency was zoned to Mbaayo council ward. Speaking on the outcome of the nomination exercise, the House of Assembly nominee for Tarka State constituency, Dr. Mark Nyitse, thanked people of the constituency for what he described as their orderliness and commitment…
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Arsenal Edge Closer To EPL Title As Frantic Man City Draw 3-3 With Everton

Arsenal Edge Closer To EPL Title As Frantic Man City Draw 3-3 With Everton

*Arsenal: 76pts, 35 Games Played; Man City, 71pts, 34 Games Played Somewhere in London, a celebrated former Everton midfielder may have raised a toast to his old club. Manchester City avoided a damaging defeat, on Monday night, with virtually the last kick of the game at Everton but two dropped points handed Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal the advantage in their pursuit of a first league title in 22 years. Jérémy Doku opened the scoring in magnificent style and ended the scoring in similar fashion in the 97th minute – six minutes of stoppage time had been signalled – to rescue a…
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Kwankwaso Rallies Supporters Nationwide To Join NDC

Kwankwaso Rallies Supporters Nationwide To Join NDC

*Following His, Obi's Exit From ADC *Reps Join NDC *Obidient Movement Hails As 'Courageous' Obi, Kwankwaso's Defection Millions of supporters of former governor of Kano State, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as well as well-meaning Nigerians have been enjoined to steer their political ships to dock in the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Engr. Kwankwaso reached out to the supporters and other Nigerians in a post on his official X handle today. The call followed his recent resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to NDC over the protracted leadership tussle in the former. Kwankwaso, who is seeking a joint presidential ticket…
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US Navy SEAL Who Killed bin Laden 15 Years Ago Gives Blow-by-Blow Account Of Earth-Shaking Event

US Navy SEAL Who Killed bin Laden 15 Years Ago Gives Blow-by-Blow Account Of Earth-Shaking Event

The former US Navy SEAL who fatally shot Osama bin Laden exactly 15 years ago yesterday (2 May), said he has only one regret: the al Qaeda leader he killed with three shots to the head was buried at sea. bin Laden planned and sponsored the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including on the New York World Trade Center twin towers, which claimed thousands of lives - a bold move that shook the world, which roundly condemned it. “I would have hung him from a bridge in New York City,” and let the locals deal with him," Robert O’Neill told The New…
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Peter Obi Quits ADC, Accuses Tinubu Govt

Peter Obi Quits ADC, Accuses Tinubu Govt

*FG Agents Moving To Torpedo ADC As Done In LP, He Says *'We Now Live In An Environment That's Increasingly Toxic, Where The System That Should Protect And Create Opportunities For Decent Living Often Works Against The People' *I've Always Sought Governance That Has Compassion On The Weak, Vulnerable, One That Delivers People-Oriented Service, He Adds *ADC Rolls Out Timetable For Primaries, Atiku, Other Presidential Aspirants Take Turn 25 May *N100m Nomination Form Fee For Presidential Hopefuls, 50%, 25% Discount For Youths, Women, PWDs Respectively Seeking Any Position Frontline presidential aspirant and heavyweight of main opposition coalition African Democratic Congress…
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Oborevwori, VC Push For Innovation, Acquisition Of Digital Skillset At DELSU Graduation Ceremony

Oborevwori, VC Push For Innovation, Acquisition Of Digital Skillset At DELSU Graduation Ceremony

*Church, Media Should Collaborate For Truth, Moral Values -Bishop By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Professor Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba, have charged graduates to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship and digital skills as critical tools for employment and job creation in a rapidly evolving global economy. Speaking during the 18th convocation ceremony of DELSU, yesterday, the governor, represented by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, said the state government is repositioning tertiary education to produce graduates who are not only job seekers, but job creators. Oborevwori noted that the…
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Enugu: Are Gil Nnaji, Chinyeaka Ohaa In The Guber Race For Real?

Enugu: Are Gil Nnaji, Chinyeaka Ohaa In The Guber Race For Real?

(Also published In Vanguard Newspaper of Saturday, 2nd May, 2026) By SHEDDY OZOENE Gilbert Nnaji has long been a familiar figure in Enugu politics. He rose through the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—from local government chairman to member of the House of Representatives, and eventually a two-term Senator. Chinyeaka Ohaa, on the other hand, is a former Accountant-General of Enugu State and a retired Federal Permanent Secretary. He gained political visibility after his retirement, particularly in 2023, when he entered the governorship race on the platform of the PDP—a bid that ended midway. Today, both men have defected…
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HORROR! Iranian Regime Tortures Father To Death For Using Internet, Executes Young Karate Champion -Reports

HORROR! Iranian Regime Tortures Father To Death For Using Internet, Executes Young Karate Champion -Reports

The Iranian regime reportedly tortured a man to death for the crime of using the internet and abused and executed a 21-year-old karate champion for attending a protest. Father of two Hesam Alaeddin, 40, was beaten to death after being arrested for using Starlink to access the internet — which has been banned in the country since the US-Iran war started 28 February this year. Starlink uses private satellites orbiting the Earth to connect internet with transponders on the surface, which can allow people to access the web anywhere on the planet — and circumvent blackouts in countries such as…
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