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When women live in fear, none of us can remain neutral

The discovery of women’s bodies across Ekurhuleni has once again brought South Africa’s gender-based violence crisis into sharp focus. But outrage alone will not make women safer.

  • Women's bodies discovered in Ekurhuleni spark gender-based violence crisis.
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa urges South Africans to stand up for women's rights.
  • Universities must address culture enabling violence and hold perpetrators accountable.

NDC Suffers Defection As Members Join PDP in Enugu

Gideon Arinze in Enugu Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has suffered defection in Enugu State, with over 6,000 of its members joining the Peoples

  • Over 6,000 NDC members defect to PDP in Enugu State ahead of 2027 elections.
  • Defectors led by Godwin Obasi cite unpopular candidate choices as defection reason.
  • PDP welcomes defections, pledges equal rights and full participation.

Ododo declares 3-day mourning as ex-Gov Idris dies in UK

Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has died at the age of 77. He was reported to have died on Sunday in a United Kingdom hospital where he had gone for medical treatment.

  • Former Kogi State Governor Idris dies at 77 in UK hospital
  • Ododo declares 3-day mourning period for Idris
  • Idris served Kogi State from 2003 to 2012

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