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Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi,

“No-Go Area” for Opposition: Amnesty International Condemns Benue Blockade of Peter Obi

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By Emmanuel Angulu MAKURDI, Benue State — Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Amnesty International has condemned the reported blocking of opposition…

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NFF Names Augustine Eguavoen Interim Coach of Super Falcons for 2028 Olympic Qualifiers vs Comoros

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By Anita Babalola LAGOS, Nigeria — Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former Super Eagles…

NNHRI-WA calls for stronger, independent and adequately funded human rights institutions across West Africa amid insecurity, detention crises, shrinking civic space and democratic challenges.

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NNHRI-WA Demands Stronger Human Rights Institutions as Insecurity, Detention Crisis and Democratic Backsliding Threaten West Africa

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Regional rights watchdogs warn that weak institutional independence, inadequate funding, shrinking civic space and persistent justice gaps could undermine democracy…

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Appeal Court Upholds 490-Year Jail Term for Ex-NEXIM Bank MD, Robert Orya, Confirms Conviction on 49 Fraud Counts

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By A1NEWS International ABUJA — The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the conviction and 490-year prison sentence…

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Benue Government Denies Blocking Peter Obi, Accuses Presidential Candidate of False Claims

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By Emmanuel Angulu MAKURDI, Benue State — The Benue State Government has rejected allegations by presidential candidate Peter Obi that…

The National Human Rights Commission has warned Nigerians that its official X account has been compromised and is under unauthorised control, urging the public to disregard posts and messages from the account.

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NHRC Raises Alarm Over Compromised Official X Account, Disowns Posts From @ephesus_lib

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Human Rights Commission warns public, partners and media against unauthorised statements as it moves to regain control of official social…

Arsenal’s German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz (L) scores the team’s first goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 6, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)

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Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Havertz and Odegaard Strike as Gunners Maintain Perfect Premier League Start at Emirates

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Arsenal extended their flawless Premier League beginning to three games after Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard delivered a 2-1 comeback…

Makinde Begins Tour of APM Presidential Campaign Headquarters in Abuja

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Makinde Inspects Newly Equipped APM Presidential Campaign Headquarters in Abuja Ahead of Inauguration

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The Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Engr. Seyi Makinde, tours a newly equipped campaign office…

Arsenal’s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on August 31, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

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Saka Strike Sends Arsenal to Perfect Start: Gunners Beat Aston Villa 1-0 as Arteta Marks 250th Premier League Match

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By A1NEWS Sports Desk BIRMINGHAM, UK — Bukayo Saka’s decisive second-half goal helped Arsenal maintain an ominously perfect start to…

Some of the rescued corps members at the police HQ in Kogi

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Kogi Kidnapping: Security Forces Rescue 15 Corps Members as Gunmen Abduct Six Others in Egume Forest

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By Mike Onoja ABUJA, Nigeria — Joint security forces have rescued 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted by…

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“No-Go Area” for Opposition: Amnesty International Condemns Benue Blockade of Peter Obi

NFF Names Augustine Eguavoen Interim Coach of Super Falcons for 2028 Olympic Qualifiers vs Comoros

NNHRI-WA Demands Stronger Human Rights Institutions as Insecurity, Detention Crisis and Democratic Backsliding Threaten West Africa

Appeal Court Upholds 490-Year Jail Term for Ex-NEXIM Bank MD, Robert Orya, Confirms Conviction on 49 Fraud Counts

Benue Government Denies Blocking Peter Obi, Accuses Presidential Candidate of False Claims

NHRC Raises Alarm Over Compromised Official X Account, Disowns Posts From @ephesus_lib

Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Havertz and Odegaard Strike as Gunners Maintain Perfect Premier League Start at Emirates

Makinde Inspects Newly Equipped APM Presidential Campaign Headquarters in Abuja Ahead of Inauguration

Saka Strike Sends Arsenal to Perfect Start: Gunners Beat Aston Villa 1-0 as Arteta Marks 250th Premier League Match

Kogi Kidnapping: Security Forces Rescue 15 Corps Members as Gunmen Abduct Six Others in Egume Forest

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