Reckya Madougou
11 Dec
Benin opposition leader Reckya Madougou was sentenced on Saturday to 20 years in prison for terrorism by a special court in the capital Porto-Novo after a brief trial that her lawyers condemned as a "political attack".
7 Dec
A special court in Benin on Tuesday sentenced one of the country's opposition figures, Joel Aivo, to 10 years in prison after a treason trial critics dismissed as a politically-motivated sham. Several opposition leaders were detained before or just after an April election that saw President Patrice Talon win a second term with more than…
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The President of Anglican Grammar School Ubulu-Uku Old Boys Association (AGSUOBA), Lagos State chapter, Mr Okey Odibeli, has restated the group’s commitment to moving education forward through its activities and contributions. Odibeli said in a statement, signed by the Secretary of the association,, Mr Cletus Nwanze, that in pursuit of its objectives, the association would…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its special convention for the presidential primary from Sunday, 29th - Monday, 30th of May, 2020 to Monday, 6th - Wednesday, 8th of June, 2022. APC's National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka explained that the decision was in line with the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) extension of…
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has cautioned its members against being used for unprofessional acts by politicians. It also warned them against making their platforms available for individuals to settle personal scores. In a statement, yesterday, by its National President, Secretary and Treasurer, Comrades Chris Isiguzo, Shu'aibu Leman and Bamidele Atunbi, NUJ said it…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, bowed to pressure and extended the deadline for political parties to conduct their primaries for the 2023 general election...