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[PRESS STATEMENT]: We strongly condemn the harassment of our journalists as they covered the Mandilas Fire on September 16. Press freedom violations are unacceptable. We call on the Nigerian authorities to protect journalists and ensure accountability. #JournalismIsNotACrime

"I'm not sure we have up to 1000 unit where we have problems, so talking about percentage, I’m sure that we had over 90% success in polling units…" Benjamin Hundeyin claims the LG election was successful, citing the low number of problematic polling units. #NCLagosPolitics

"APC in connivance with LASIEC officials deliberately did not bring voting materials...we have video evidences to this fact..." Seyi Ipinlaye claims LASIEC officials intentionally withheld voting materials from polling units in Amuwo Odofin in the last Lagos local elections.…

"The LASIEC body for me are like another political party...because they acted that way...It's a shame that in this age we are conducting such an election with a lot of irregularity..." James Adeshina says voter apathy was very high in the last Lagos local government elections.…

"This last election is the worst election we ever had...we had many cases of over rigging, the same people moved from one polling unit to go vote in another polling unit..." Tessy Whyte says the last Lagos State local government elections were plagued by widespread malpractice.…

Lagos doesn’t just play politics—it sets the standard. Inside Lagos Politics brings together candidates, party representatives, and stakeholders for a crucial live dialogue on the aftermath of the Lagos LGA elections. Showing👇🏾 📍 Thurs 07 Aug | 11 AM WAT 📍 DSTV 422, StarTimes…

🔴LIVE NOW: The latest news and current affairs. Stay informed with our bold coverage, in-depth programmes, live reports, top stories, global events, and more. Watch LIVE on DSTV 422 | StarTimes 274 | GOtv 23.

"It's very bad that we have spent nine complete years in school... and it's time for us to graduate... we are being told that we're not graduating with our medical counterparts." Dentistry students at @Unical1975 say they are disheartened after learning they won’t graduate with…

"He tried in his fight against terrorism to a large extent, by the time he left the country was a bit more stable than he met it in 2015." Victor Okhai reflects on Buhari’s time in office, acknowledging his efforts against terrorism.

"There's been insincerity on the part of the government concerning this problem." Dr Franc Ter Abagen says the Nigerian government’s lack of genuine commitment has worsened the crisis in Benue State. #NCTownHallSeries

"Since 2009, there have been over 622 attacks coordinated in Benue alone... In the last two years alone, over 1,100 people have been killed." @IerJonathan says the attacks in Benue and the Middle Belt are genocidal. Full video here: youtu.be/srUMdCurVXQ #NCTownHallSeries

"...My first step outside from the shop they now machete me... then I now ran to police station the security now told me I should go to soldier, because they have one or two bullets in their gun for defence." A survivor of the Yelwata massacre in Benue State says he was macheted…

"What we are praying is peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders in Benue State, and what we are calling for is a collaborative approach." Ibrahim Galma, Secretary @macban_nigeria, Benue State says peace in the state requires joint efforts from farmers, herders, local…

"While I was trying to send these cattle away from my farm, a Fulani man suddenly walked up to me... while I made to move, I discovered a cutlass on my hand." Tavershima Orlalumunga, a resident of Anyiin community in Benue State, says he was attacked by a Fulani man while trying…

"The attack on Yelwata was not carried out by herders, but rather by a proscribed bandit, the Lakurawa bandit. What we are facing is a coordinated genocidal attack." Denen Dennis Gbongbon Utsa says the crisis in Benue State is not a farmer-herder issue, but a conflict fueled by…

"They are even attacking us, the women, in the bushes and raping us simply because we go to the bush to get firewood and to get food for our family." Edwin Mwuese says attacks by suspected Fulani herders have torn apart her community, with killings and assaults on women since…

"When these people came to our community, we welcomed them... Since 2014, up till date, these people have been killing... without any hope of stopping anytime soon." Ukeyima David, a survivor of the Yelwata massacre in Benue State, says his community has been under attack since…

Makurdi welcomes the #NCTownHallSeries, live and in full spirit—because Benue deserves to be heard. Despite speculations and setbacks, the stage is ready to give the people of Benue a voice and push for lasting peace. Watch live at 11 AM WAT on DSTV 422, StarTimes 274, GOtv 23…

The News Central Benue Town Hall is 100 per cent happening tomorrow. Join us on Thursday, July 10th, at 11:00 AM WAT. Let's talk about the Crisis in the Heartland. Watch live on: DStv 422, GOtv 23, StarTimes 274, YouTube @NewsCentralTV. 👉🏿x.com/NewsCentralTV/…

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The News Central Benue Town Hall is 100 per cent happening tomorrow. Join us on Thursday, July 10th, at 11:00 AM WAT. Let's talk about the Crisis in the Heartland. Watch live on: DStv 422, GOtv 23, StarTimes 274, YouTube @NewsCentralTV. 👉🏿x.com/NewsCentralTV/… https://t.co/hf0LzxhVK1

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Benue State faces a critical moment that calls for unity and open dialogue. Join News Central's Town Hall as we address the ongoing violence in the state. Showing 👇🏿 📅: 10th, July 2025 🕰️: 11 AM WAT 📺: DSTV 422, StarTimes 274, GOtv 23, YouTube: youtube.com/c/NewsCentralT…