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Emmanuel Fayose, brother of outgoing Ekiti Governor Fayose, has announced his intention to run for governor in the upcoming election. He is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) making the move.
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 38-year-old man, Destiny Ekhorutomuen, for spreading false and inciting content on social media platforms. He is believed to have used these platforms to damage the reputation of an unspecified entity.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) needs approximately N126 billion to fund its operations for 2025, according to Chairman Prof Mahmood Yakubu. This funding will also support preparations for the 2023 general elections.
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed that his outspoken nature on national and international issues led to his imprisonment under the military regime of General Sani Abacha in the late 1990s. Obasanjo's criticism of the government was seen as a threat to the ruling military regime, resulting in his detention.
