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The Okuama community in Delta State, Nigeria, is in turmoil after the deaths of two prominent leaders, with tensions running high following the second leader's death in military custody. The 81-year-old treasurer, Dennis Okugbaye, was among those detained by security forces.
Nigeria's media repression has sparked warnings from the Nigerian Guild of Editors and Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, two prominent organizations calling for an end to press freedom suppression. The guild and project have raised alarm over growing restrictions on free expression in the country.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as the acting Accountant General of the Federation. Mr. Ogunjimi will assume the role, according to a statement by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps is seeking collaboration with verified title holders to oversee recovered mining sites, aiming to curb illegal mining and increase revenue generation.
