#FactCheckAfrica Workshop: How Misinformation and Disinformation Distort Nigeria’s Democratic Choice

By: Abudu Olalekan Every four years, millions of Nigerians queue up at polling units across the country, driven by a shared desire for good governance, economic stability, and structural progress. Yet, cycle after cycle, a familiar sense of frustration settles over the electorate post-election. While analysts often point to logistical bottlenecks, institutional deficits, and political…

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Abia promises improved healthcare as general hospital nears completion

By: Abudu Olalekan The Abia state government has reaffirmed its commitment to building accessible, affordable healthcare for residents, as work on the upgraded Obingwa General Hospital in Mgboko nears full completion. The Commissioner for Health Prof Enoch Uche led a pre-completion inspection of the facility on Thursday, and spoke to reporters after the tour. This…

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Relief for Students as NECO Releases 2026 BECE Results, Sets July Resit Dates

The wait is over. Finally. The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, drawing a close to weeks of anxious checking and quiet prayers in many homes. In a statement on Thursday, June 25, NECO’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, confirmed the development. According…

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Black on Monday: Federal Workers Plan Nationwide Protest Over Pay and Hardship

The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) says it will stage a nationwide protest to demand an urgent wage review and better welfare for civil servants. The decision, according to its National Coordinator, Andrew Emelieze, came after an emergency online meeting that drew workers from across the country. Voices were raised. Frustrations too. This one, they insist,…

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