Why Northern Nigeria Must Tell Its Own Stories — Suchet Baba

Kaduna-born writer, painter and cultural entrepreneur Suchet Baba has underscored the need for Northern Nigeria to tell its own stories through art, literature and creative expression, saying authentic narratives are essential to preserving the region’s cultural identity and challenging long-standing stereotypes. Baba, founder and festival director of Arts and Vibes, has dedicated her work to…

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Bayelsa Begins Annual School Census, Learners Registration Exercise

The Bayelsa State Ministry of Education has announced the commencement of the 2025/2026 Annual School Census and Learners Registration Exercise across the state’s eight local government areas. According to a government special announcement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Okene Simon-Peter, the exercise will run from Monday, June 29 to Wednesday, July…

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Oyo govt lifts curfew in 10 LGAs

The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew earlier imposed on 10 local government areas as part of measures to facilitate the rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers of schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The development was announced in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun…

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Parties Warn Delay in INEC Funding Could Jeopardise 2027 Elections

Major political parties have raised concerns over the delay in the release of funds to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 general elections, warning that the situation could undermine election preparations and affect the credibility of the polls. The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)…

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Police Arraign Social Media Influencer for Allegedly Spreading False Security Information

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arraigned a social media influencer, Akaninyene Udo, popularly known as “AK Philo,” for allegedly spreading false and misleading security information capable of causing public panic. Udo was accused of posting a threatening message on social media alongside an image of an armed bandit with the caption: *”Eket get…

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