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Democracy On Trial: CSOs, Media Unite To Safeguard Anambra Poll
Ahead of the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election, Yiaga Africa has emphasized the importance of collaboration between civil society organizations and the media to boost citizens’ participation and ensure credible, data-driven election observation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, this was disclosed during the Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) meeting held Friday in Awka, the state capital. The roundtable, themed “CSO Leaders and Media on Election with Focus on Anambra State,” was organized to educate stakeholders on the methodology for transparent observation and to review political and security developments ahead of the polls.
Cynthia Mbamalu, Yiaga Africa’s Director of Programmes, explained that the exercise is part of the “Watching The Vote” project designed to track every stage of the election process, from polling to result collation. She noted that 250 stationary observers and 22 mobile observers would be deployed across all local government areas to monitor incidents in real time.
Mbamalu said the PRVT approach uses statistical sampling to verify whether results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reflect the actual votes cast. “If INEC results align with our findings, we verify them. If not, we identify discrepancies and explain why verification cannot be given,” she stated.
She highlighted that Anambra is the only off-cycle governorship election scheduled for 2025, making it a critical test of INEC’s preparedness and a chance to correct the lapses experienced during the 2023 general elections. Mbamalu also stressed the need for improved voter turnout, noting that the last governorship poll in the state recorded only about 12 percent participation.
On election security, she urged reliance on the Nigeria Police Force as the lead agency for election duties, cautioning against the deployment of local vigilante outfits such as Agunechemba. She called for adequate training of security personnel to prevent voter intimidation and ensure a peaceful environment on election day.
Yiaga Africa further pledged to engage in extensive voter education and community sensitization ahead of the polls to build citizens’ confidence and strengthen electoral integrity.
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FROM BEHIND BARS! Uwazuruike Drops Bombshell: Nnamdi Kanu Is Recruiting Igbo Youth For Violence From Prison!.
Ralph Uwazuruike, an agitator for the Biafran nation, has accused Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), of continuing to recruit Igbo youths for violent activities from his prison cell in Sokoto. Uwazuruike claims that this ongoing recruitment is directly responsible for the deaths of many young people.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Call to Action: He urged Igbo leaders and the pan-Igbo organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, to travel to Sokoto to demand that Kanu cease his recruitment efforts.
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Opposition to Violence: Uwazuruike emphasized his own aversion to violence and questioned how someone serving a life sentence for terrorism can continue to mobilize youths for such causes.
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Advocacy for Amnesty: He questioned why IPOB members cannot renounce violence and seek government amnesty and rehabilitation, similar to the programs offered to repentant terrorists and bandits in northern Nigeria.
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Context of Allegations: Uwazuruike’s comments appear to be prompted by recent social media videos featuring hooded, armed militants who claim loyalty to Kanu and threaten further violence in the South East to secure his release.
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Leadership Changes: These concerns also follow reports that Kanu has restructured his leadership team from prison and initiated a vague “100-man-project”.
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THE VIRAL REBUTTAL! APC Chieftain Ayekooto Fires Back: Remi Tinubu’s Advice Was Not For Yahoo-Boys Or Obidients!.
APC chieftain Ayekooto Akindele has defended First Lady Remi Tinubu regarding her controversial advice to women about engaging in small-scale businesses, such as selling roasted corn, akara, and kuli-kuli. Akindele clarified that this guidance was not intended for internet fraudsters or supporters of Peter Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Target Audience: The advice was specifically aimed at individuals living at or below the poverty line who seek to earn an honest living while maintaining their dignity.
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Defense of Small Businesses: Akindele argued that the businesses mentioned by the First Lady are daily necessities patronized by almost every household in Nigeria.
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Critique of Critics: He claimed that those criticizing the advice, including “Yahoo-boys” and “ObiDENTs,” view such work as beneath them because they aspire to high-level trade like selling cars, rather than starting with small-scale ventures.
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Advocacy for Honest Labor: The APC chieftain emphasized that these small enterprises provide a path to earning a livelihood without resorting to immoral activities or cybercrime.
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has expressed deep sorrow and shock over the assassination of its Benue State Chairman, Ardo Risku, and is demanding that security agencies launch a comprehensive investigation to ensure the perpetrators face justice.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Context of the Attack: MACBAN reported that Risku was killed shortly after attending a security meeting requested by Ohimini Local Government officials to discuss regional peace and stability.
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The Incident: Approximately an hour after the meeting, Risku and an associate were intercepted and fatally shot in Okudu village.
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Premeditation Concerns: The association views the killing as a “dastardly and deeply disturbing act” and highlighted that the timing, immediately following a peace-oriented security meeting, suggests the attack may have been premeditated.
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Pattern of Violence: MACBAN noted that this incident follows a recent attack on the deceased’s son, a lawyer, in a village last week, further supporting the need for a thorough and transparent investigation.
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Broader Impact: The association emphasized that targeting community leaders and peace advocates actively sabotages efforts toward dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
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Commitment to Peace: Despite this tragedy, MACBAN reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with government and security institutions to resolve national security concerns and offered condolences to the victim’s family and the Benue State chapter.
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