The International Press Centre (IPC) has urged Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun to ensure the safety of journalists covering Edo state governorship election. In a statement released on Thursday by IPC’s Press Freedom Officer, Melody Akinjiyan, to journalists in Akure, the Ondo State capital, the organisation called on the IGP to instruct his […]
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Yiaga Africa lists 8 LGAs as violence hotspots
…says voters induced with N1,000 Africa has flagged eight of the Edo’s 18 local government areas (LGAs) as potential hotspots for violence, calling for adequate measures to ensure a peaceful election. This was revealed in a pre-election statement on Thursday, presented by Dr. Aisha Abdullahi and Samson Itodo, Chair of the 2024 Edo Election […]
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CAN holds prayer sessions against violence as campaigns end
INEC distributes sensitive materials The Edo State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has conducted prayer sessions to ensure a violence-free governorship election scheduled for 21 September. The state chairman, Apostle Dr Irekpono Omoike, stated that the prayers were essential due to the numerous threats and tensions arising from the election campaigns. […]
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Shooter found not guilty for killing man who was looking for help
An offer for cash ended in tragedy five years ago, when a man shot Clenelle Johnson to death. Johnson, a 56-year-old contractor, was reportedly asking for help.
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Here’s how and when Australians are crashing most
The behaviours contributing to car crashes around Australia have been revealed, including the days when crashes are most likely.
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Thai woman freed from python’s coils after being trapped in her kitchen for more than two hours
Dramatic video shows the moment the woman was finally freed from the serpent after a neighbour heard her cries for help.
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16-year-old arrested after woman fatally shot in front of family during robbery on Lower East Side
The NYPD says a 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged with murder, criminal possession of a weapon and burglary.
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Trump vs Harris: Pro-Palestine Americans are between a rock and a hard place
By Zainab Nasreen Muhammad In the recent presidential debate, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump addressed their approaches to the Israeli-Palestinian “conflict” – which is now simply a genocide of Palestinians. Harris has sought to position herself as a defender of democratic values and human rights, attempting to balance support for Israel with acknowledgement of […]
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Kwara LG polls: PDP candidate promises free education
As Kwara State prepares for local government elections on Saturday, Comrade Misbauhdeen Esinrogunjo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ilọrin West Local Government Area, has pledged to provide free education for public primary and secondary schools if elected. Esinrogunjo made this commitment during a radio programme in Ilọrin. In a follow-up conversation with Daily […]
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Police warn vigilantes, private security, others to stay off election
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning to vigilantes, members of private security organisations, hunters, media practitioners, and election observers without proper accreditation to stay away from Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Frank Mba, who is in charge of election security, delivered the warning in Benin […]
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