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THE POWER OF THE PEOPLE: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION, ELECTORAL AWAKENING, AND THE ROAD TO NIGERIA’S 2027

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2026, CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER YOUTH VICES

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BENIN CITY, Edo State August 14, 2026: The Indomitable Youths Organization (IYO) has commemorated International Youth Day 2026 with a virtual stakeholder dialogue focused on the growing challenges confronting young people, particularly substance abuse, unemployment, crime, declining social values and hopelessness. The virtual event, held via Zoom on Friday, August 14, 2026 , brought together participants from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Implementing Partners, Youth-led and youth-friendly organizations, and the media . The programme was held under the theme, “Different Struggles, Same Dream: Breaking Free from Substance Abuse and Other Vices to Claim Our Future.” The dialogue provided a platform for young people and stakeholders to examine the barriers increasingly standing between young people and their aspirations and to identify practical approaches to addressing these challenges within the Nigerian context. In his opening remar...
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AAU ALUMNI HOME BRANCH ELECTION 2026: CONCERNED MEMBERS ALLEGE IRREGULARITIES, DEMAND CANCELLATION

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EKPOMA, NIGERIA   Concerned members and stakeholders of the Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association, Home Branch, have called for the immediate cancellation of the branch election held on Friday, August 14, 2026, alleging widespread irregularities, intimidation, and subversion of the democratic process. In a press release made available to the Bricache Intelligence on Sunday, the group accused the outgoing executive and the Electoral Committee, ELECO, of conducting a process that was "fundamentally not free, not fair and not credible." The stakeholders claim the process was compromised before voting began. They alleged that the outgoing executive led by Prof. Austin Aghemelo unilaterally appointed ELECO without consensus, despite objections at a February 2026 general meeting. They also cited repeated changes to the election timetable by ELECO Chairman, Mr. Chris Aikhohi, including an abrupt reopening of nominations till August 10, which forced a rushed manifesto on A...
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"AAU HOME BRANCH ELECTION: WHEN 49 MEN DECIDED FOR 600" ...... An Election Cancelled By Its Own Process

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EKPOMA:   Democracy died a little in Ekpoma on Friday, August 14, 2026. What was meant to be a renewal of leadership for the Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association, Home Branch, ended instead as a masterclass in how to subvert the will of the people with soldiers, secret lists, and midnight press releases. THE CRIME SCENE Over 140 financial members showed up to vote. Only 49 were allowed to.     The Electoral Committee, unilaterally appointed by the outgoing executive, moved the venue to a candidate’s private residence. They militarized it with 4 soldiers, 13 policemen, and armed youths. They produced a hidden voter list drawn from 2023-2026 attendance, ignoring the Constitution which says "all financial members are eligible to vote." Accreditation was recorded at 43. Votes cast were 45. For other positions, votes fluctuated between 20 and 24. Yet at 10:13PM, a winner was declared. By 5:15AM, the declaration was "corrected." If that is not inconclusi...
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World Food Safety Day: From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere

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  Every year on June 7, the world marks World Food Safety Day. For 2026, the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization are leading the campaign with the theme “From burden to solutions safe food everywhere.” The focus is simple: foodborne diseases are largely avoidable, and science-based solutions already exist to stop them. In practice, it comes down to one idea: safe food today for a healthy tomorrow. Food safety isn’t just a health issue. When food is unsafe, people get sick, children miss school, farmers lose income, and entire economies take a hit. Contamination can happen anywhere along the journey from farm to plate. Sometimes it’s bacteria like Salmonella, E. coli, or Listeria that get into food through dirty water, poor hand hygiene, undercooked meat, or cross-contamination between raw and cooked items. Other times it’s chemicals pesticide residues, heavy metals from polluted soil, or banned substances used to ripen fruit or preserve meat. Phy...
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Oredo Federal House of Representatives Aspirant Participates in NDC Screening, Visits Kwankwaso

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An aspirant seeking to represent Oredo Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Lion (Prince) Osadebamwen Monday Okoro, has successfully participated in the party’s screening exercise alongside other aspirants contesting various elective positions. Following the screening process, Lion Okoro joined fellow aspirants on a courtesy visit to former Governor of Kano State and prominent chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The visit, according to party sources, provided an avenue for consultations, interactions, and discussions on party unity, national development, and strategies aimed at strengthening effective representation and good governance across the country. Observers noted that the engagement further demonstrated the party’s commitment to internal democracy, inclusiveness, and continuous stakeholder consultations ahead of future political activities and...
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Volume 1: On State of the Nation

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The Nigerian State can no longer credibly deny complicity, whether by action, negligence, silence, or calculated inaction, in these coordinated, systematic and repeatedly executed attacks against innocent people. What we are witnessing is no longer isolated violence. It bears the markings of orchestration, planning, protection and sustained failure of responsibility. A government that repeatedly fails to prevent mass killings, fails to prosecute perpetrators and fails to reassure its citizens inevitably raises grave questions about its role, intent, or indifference. As Martin Luther King Jr. warned: “ Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." In another enduring reflection on silence in the face of evil, King emphasized that: “ The greatest tragedy … was not the strident clamour of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people .”  Similarly, Edmund Burke famously warned: “ When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one.” ...
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Happy International Women's Day: Champions of Womanity are doing exploits in various capacities.

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#internationalwomensday Indomitable Youths Organization (IYO) is celebrating the incredible women making a difference in our communities. These unsung heroes are supporting and uplifting each other, creating a ripple effect of kindness and empowerment. Champions of Womanity are doing exploits in various capacities. In Mentoring and Skill-Building, Women are guiding and equipping each other with skills and knowledge. In Advocacy and Empowerment, Women are standing up for each other's rights and opportunities. In Everyday Heroes, Small acts of kindness and support are making a big impact. Let's keep pushing boundaries and uplifting each other! https://web.facebook.com/share/p/18SYT6tt3s/ As UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous says, "We must stand up, show up, and speak up, for rights, justice, action, so all women and girls can live safely, speak freely, and exist equally". Happy International Women's Day from Us. Dr. Oniovokukor Bright Indomitable Youths Org...
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Amplifying Silent Voices in Our Communities

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  Across our communities, there are countless women, ladies, and girls whose efforts continue to promote peace, unity, safety, and social harmony. Many of them work quietly behind the scenes mediating family disputes, mentoring young people, advocating for justice, supporting vulnerable persons, promoting education, discouraging violence, and encouraging peaceful coexistence. These women and girls are often the unsung heroes of our society. While their contributions may not always make headlines, their impact is deeply felt within homes, schools, marketplaces, religious centres, and neighbourhoods. They represent resilience, courage, compassion, and leadership in everyday life. However, many of these inspiring stories remain untold. Too often, society focuses on conflict, insecurity, and negativity while overlooking those who are actively building peace and strengthening community security through positive actions. This is why there is an urgent need to identify, celebrate, and...
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International Day of the Boy Child: Raising Responsible Boys for a Better Society

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Every year, the International Day of the Boy Child provides an opportunity for society to reflect on the growth, development, welfare, and future of boys within our homes, schools, religious institutions, and communities. While global conversations have rightly focused on empowering the girl child and addressing the inequalities faced by women and girls, there is also an urgent need to pay attention to the emotional, moral, psychological, and social development of the boy child. A balanced society can only emerge when both boys and girls are properly nurtured, guided, and equipped to become responsible adults. Neglecting the boy child today creates dangerous consequences for families, communities, and the nation tomorrow. Who is the Boy Child? The boy child is the male child from infancy through adolescence who is growing physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and morally into adulthood. He is a son, a brother, a future father, husband, leader, professional, and nation buil...
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