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INEC Appointments: Tinubu Seeks Swift Senate Confirmation of Six Nominees
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INEC Appointments: Tinubu Seeks Swift Senate Confirmation of Six Nominees

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to expedite the confirmation of six nominees for positions at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as preparations for the 2027 general elections continue. The nominations were announced on Friday, 16 October, in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. The appointments are intended to fill vacancies arising from the expiration of the tenures of serving electoral officials.

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39 Years After Sankara: Is Burkina Faso’s Traoré Carrying the Torch?
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October 15, 2026 • 47 views

39 Years After Sankara: Is Burkina Faso’s Traoré Carrying the Torch?

Thirty-nine years ago today, on 15 October 1987, Burkina Faso’s young president, Thomas Sankara, was shot dead during a coup in Ouagadougou. He was 37, and twelve of his comrades died with him. Today the country is led by another young army captain who often invokes his name: Ibrahim Traoré. The question many Africans now ask is whether Traoré is carrying Sankara’s torch or borrowing his image.

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Nigeria Secures Seat on UN Human Rights Council with 172 Votes
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October 14, 2026 • 40 views

Nigeria Secures Seat on UN Human Rights Council with 172 Votes

Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council after securing 172 votes in an election held at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. The country will serve a three-year term beginning on 1 January 2027 and ending on 31 December 2029. UN member states to reject candidates whose records raise serious concerns. These criticisms have renewed questions about how the council can ensure that its members meet the standards expected of a body established to protect human rights. Nigeria's election therefore brings both an opportunity and a responsibility.

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Nigeria Needs Restructuring, Not Just State Police — Ezekwesili
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Nigeria Needs Restructuring, Not Just State Police — Ezekwesili

As conversations around state police continue to gain momentum in Nigeria, former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has warned that creating state police alone will not solve the country's security challenges. Speaking on the ongoing debate about policing reforms, Ezekwesili argued that insecurity in Nigeria goes far beyond the structure of the police force. According to her, the country's problems are rooted in deeper governance and structural issues that require comprehensive reforms rather than a single policy solution.

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Rabe Abubakar: A soldier who served Nigeria until the very end
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Rabe Abubakar: A soldier who served Nigeria until the very end

Nigeria is mourning the loss of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information and one of the country's most respected military officers, who died while in the captivity of bandits after being abducted alongside his wife in Katsina State. His death has triggered an outpouring of grief from military personnel, public officials, and Nigerians who remember him for his years of service to the nation. For decades, Major General Rabe Abubakar dedicated his life to the defence of Nigeria. Throughout his military career, he held several strategic positions, including serving as spokesperson for different military formations and later as Director of Defence Information, where he became one of the leading voices of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. In that role, he helped communicate military operations and national security efforts to the public during some of the country's most challenging security periods.

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Edo reopens three schools after kidnap threat closure
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Edo reopens three schools after kidnap threat closure

The Edo State Government has reopened three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area after temporarily shutting them down on June 9, 2026 over intelligence reports of a possible kidnap threat targeting students and staff. The schools are Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School, and Makeke Secondary School were ordered closed on June 9 as a precautionary measure following a security alert reportedly issued by intelligence agencies warning of a potential abduction plot in the area.

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Dickson’s bold claim: “I’m more qualified than Obi and Kwankwaso”
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Dickson’s bold claim: “I’m more qualified than Obi and Kwankwaso”

Former Bayelsa State governor, founder of NDC and senator, Henry Seriake Dickson, has thrown a bold statement into Nigeria’s political space, saying he believes he is more qualified to become president than opposition figures Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. The remark, made during a recent media interview, has quickly triggered debate online and within political circles, as discussions around the next presidential cycle slowly begin to build momentum.

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Atiku Abubakar Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate Ahead of 2027 Race
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Atiku Abubakar Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate Ahead of 2027 Race

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after winning the party’s primary election, a result that is already shaking up Nigeria’s political conversations ahead of 2027. The primary, conducted across thousands of wards nationwide using the Option A4 voting system, saw Atiku defeat former Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi and businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to secure the party’s ticket. According to official results announced by the party, Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes, while Amaechi received 504,117 votes and Hayatu-Deen secured 177,120 votes.

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Ibrahim Traoré Sparks Reactions After Reports of Salary Cuts for Politicians and Pay Rise for Workers
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Ibrahim Traoré Sparks Reactions After Reports of Salary Cuts for Politicians and Pay Rise for Workers

Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traoré, is once again dominating conversations across Africa after reports emerged that his government reduced the salaries of ministers and politicians while increasing workers’ pay. The reports, which have gone viral on social media, claim that Traoré cut politicians’ salaries by 30% and raised workers’ salaries by 50%, a move many online users described as “a message to African leaders.”

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Professor Segun Aina Appointed New JAMB Registrar
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Professor Segun Aina Appointed New JAMB Registrar

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), bringing a new face and a fresh chapter to one of Nigeria’s most important education institutions. The appointment was announced on 21 May 2026, with Professor Aina set to officially take over from Professor Ishaq Oloyede when his tenure ends on 31 July 2026. At 39 years old, Professor Aina is expected to become the youngest person ever appointed to lead JAMB, a detail that has already sparked conversations within academic and education circles.

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EFCC Arrests Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman After Weeks of Evasion
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EFCC Arrests Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman After Weeks of Evasion

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman in Kaduna State, days after he was sentenced to 75 years imprisonment over a multi-billion naira fraud case linked to major power projects. The arrest took place in the early hours of Tuesday in the Rigasa area of Kaduna, according to EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, who confirmed that operatives tracked the former minister to a property where he had allegedly been hiding. Two other individuals found with him were also arrested as investigations continue into claims that he was being shielded from authorities.

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Uganda’s Museveni Extends Historic Rule, Sworn In for Seventh Term After Nearly Four Decades in Power
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Uganda’s Museveni Extends Historic Rule, Sworn In for Seventh Term After Nearly Four Decades in Power

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has officially begun another term in office, extending a political reign that has shaped the East African nation for almost 40 years. Having first taken power on January 26, 1986, after leading a guerrilla war that ended years of political instability, Museveni’s continued leadership marks one of the longest presidential tenures on the African continent. His latest swearing-in for a seventh term reinforces his place as a dominant figure in Uganda’s modern political history.

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Nigeria is Now Airtel’s Most Valuable Growth Engine
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Nigeria is Now Airtel’s Most Valuable Growth Engine

Nigeria is no longer just a 'big' market; it is a 'valuable' one. For years, the story was told through the lens of sheer numbers, but recent financial shifts at Airtel Africa prove that the real story is now Average Revenue Per User (ARPU). Driven by a 70% explosion in data revenue, the Nigerian consumer is proving that even amidst economic headwinds, the hunger for digital connectivity is transforming the nation from a volume-play into a high-value tech powerhouse

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Silent Threat: Understanding Hantavirus Infection
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Silent Threat: Understanding Hantavirus Infection

A rare but dangerous disease spread by infected rodents, Hantavirus Infection can attack the lungs and kidneys, causing severe breathing problems and other life-threatening complications. The virus spreads through contaminated dust, urine, saliva, and droppings, making proper hygiene, rodent control, and early medical treatment essential for prevention and survival worldwide today.

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