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#FREENNAMDIKANUNOW PROTEST: IPC-SPJ Hub Condemns Attacks on Journalists

The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub strongly condemns the reported attacks on journalists covering the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest on Monday October 20, 2025. ‎ ‎Information gathered by IPC-SPJ Hub revealed that journalists who were covering the protest, coordinated by Activist Omoyele Sowore, …

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Coal-Impacted Communities Demand Justice, Clean Energy, Accountability

By: Mandy Willy  ‎ ‎ ‎Communities affected by coal extraction in Enugu State have raised strong concerns over the devastating health, environmental, and socio-economic impacts of ongoing coal operations in their areas. ‎ ‎Speaking during a capacity-building and community-strengthening workshop organized by the Rights Advocacy and Development Centre (RADEC), residents …

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Unite behind Adeniyi For a Brighter Wrestling Future- Board Member ‎

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation Board Member-Elect, Dr Okou Femedein Timipre, has called on the Nigerian Wrestling fraternity to prioritise the future of wrestling in the country by uniting behind the candidacy of the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, PhD for President, Nigeria Wrestling Federation. ‎ ‎Dr …

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Coast Guard Bill Nearing Passage- Capt. Ichaba ‎

Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Provisionary Committee of the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG), Captain Noah Ichaba has confirmed that the Nigerian Coast Guard Bill is nearing legislative conclusion. ‎ ‎Capt. Ichaba who dismissed the misleading rumours that the bill has been redirected to Senate Committee on Marine …

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Bayelsa Flags Off Statewide Immunization Campaign; Commends WHO, UNICEF, Others ‎

Bayelsa State Government has commended the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Rotary International and other partners for their supportive role in promoting improved healthcare services in the state. ‎ ‎The state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the commendation while flagging off the State Immunization …

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