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Yelewata elders apologize to Peter Obi and invite him back to the community

Yelewata Elders Apologize to Peter Obi, Invite Him Back and Demand Answers Over Donations

Yelewata elders in Benue State have publicly apologised to Peter Obi and extended a formal invitation for him to return to their community, while demanding greater transparency over donations and reconstruction efforts meant for victims of the June 2025 massacre. The statement, delivered during a press conference at the Yelewata Genocide Memorial Hall and reported […]

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Bill Oliver speaking in the New Brunswick legislature.

Canadian Politician Accidentally Reads AI Chatbot’s Own Instructions Aloud in Live Legislature Speech

A Canadian provincial lawmaker has become an unlikely viral sensation after footage surfaced showing him reading aloud what appears to be an AI chatbot’s leftover editing notes — mistaking the machine’s instructions for part of his actual speech. The incident itself happened back in June, but it went completely unnoticed for weeks until a clip

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Trafficked and Abandoned: 19-Year-Old Annabel Speaks to GTV Daily After Refusing Forced Prostitution in Côte d’Ivoire

A 19-year-old Nigerian woman from Delta State, identified as Annabel, has spoken exclusively to GTV Daily about her ordeal after being trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire and later abandoned when she refused to be forced into prostitution. In the interview, Annabel confirmed that both her mother and father are still alive, and said she can identify

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Oshiomhole and Akpabio Senate truce exchange July 2026

Oshiomhole Calls Out Akpabio for Breaching Their Truce as ‘Leg Massage’ Controversy Returns to Senate Floor

A lighthearted but pointed exchange between two of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures has reignited public conversation about accountability, decorum and the boundaries of senatorial banter. The Nigerian Senate became a stage for political theatre on Thursday, July 23, 2026, when Senator Adams Oshiomhole publicly called out Senate President Godswill Akpabio for violating what he

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Governor Seyi Makinde speaking about Oriire abduction UN probe

Governor Seyi Makinde Demands UN Probe into Oriire Abduction: A Timeline of Tragedy and the Push for Accountability

On the morning of May 15, 2026, parents in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State dropped their children off at school as they always had — with the quiet, unspoken trust that they would return home in the evening. They did not. What followed was 56 days of anguish, fear, grief, and eventually,

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Rescued pupils and teachers after their release following 56 days in captivity in Oyo State.

Wild Jubilation in Ogbomoso as Abducted Students and Teachers Return Home After 56 Days in Captivity

A community torn apart by fear and grief erupts in celebration as security forces rescue the surviving abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area — according to the Presidency, without any concession to the kidnappers. On Friday, July 10, 2026, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, erupted in celebration as residents welcomed home the students and

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Europe’s Deadly 2026 Heatwave: Record Temperatures, Viral Videos and What It Means for Our Future

Europe is in the grip of one of the most devastating and record-breaking heatwaves in its recorded history. From the sun-scorched streets of Paris to the beaches of Spain and the usually temperate cities of the United Kingdom, temperatures are soaring to levels that are rewriting the history books, claiming lives and forcing governments to

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When Trump Loses in Court, He Obeys — Why Can’t Nigeria’s Leaders Do the Same?

On Friday, a federal judge in Massachusetts handed the Trump administration a sharp legal defeat. Judge Angel Kelley ordered the restoration of all national park signs and exhibits that had been altered or removed under a Trump executive order — signage covering everything about slavery, climate change, Native American history, abolition, immigration, labor, women’s suffrage

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The Future of Education in Africa: Technology, Access and Opportunity

Education is the foundation upon which Africa’s future will be built. The continent’s ability to educate its rapidly growing young population will determine whether Africa fulfills its enormous potential or squanders it. The good news is that across Africa, remarkable progress is being made in expanding access to quality education. The even better news is

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Climate Change in Africa: How the Continent is Fighting Back

Africa is on the frontlines of climate change. Despite contributing less than four percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, the African continent is among the most severely affected by the consequences of a warming planet. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, more frequent extreme weather events and rising sea levels are already having devastating impacts on

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