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Nigeria: Democracy, Borrow-cracy Selfo-cracy, Wayo-cracy Or Demonstration of Crase? EBEN ENASCO REPORTING. Every June 12, Nigeria marks Democracy Day with speeches, parades, and promises. But scratch beneath the surface and you will hear different vocabulary in market squares, offices, and social media spaces, like; "Borrow-cracy, Selfo-cracy, Wayo-cracy, and Demonstration of craze". Despite Nigeria sustaining uninterrupted democratic governance since 1999, making it the country’s longest period of civilian administration since independence, genuine dividends of democracy have eluded citizens. Amidst plenty, citizens now lobby for what to eat, drink and power daily necessities. Waves of self aggrandizement, notorious policies and deepening  Judiciary corrupt practices heaping loads of concern with no end in sight for the commons. The words sting because they point to a gap between the idea of democracy and the way it feels to live in it. Today, citizens no longer ...

Edo Queens Emerges Winner Of 2026 NWFL Super Six Champions ...As Enabulele Dedicates Triumph To Gov Okpebholo Edo Queens Football Club have been crowned champions of the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six Finals after securing a hard-fought goalless draw against defending champions Bayelsa Queens in the decisive Matchday 5 fixture on Sunday. The highly anticipated encounter, which lived up to its billing as a title decider, was played at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where the 2024 champions demonstrated resilience, composure, and tactical discipline to hold their opponents and seal their championship triumph. The result confirmed Edo Queens as the best-performing side in the Super Six playoffs, capping an impressive campaign defined by determination, teamwork, and a never-say-die attitude under head coach Moses Aduku. Aduku’s achievement also marked another milestone in his managerial career, as he secured his s...

CRPP Calls For Sack Of Edo Commissioner, Afegbua For For Attacking Opposition  ... Describes Him Unprofessional For rendering Incompetent Function Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has called for the sack of Edo state commissioner for information and strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua for attacking opposition parties in the state consistently. The coalition also described Prince  Afegbua as incompetent in projecting and defending the state government in an unprofessional manner due to his inability to recognise the function of the opposition parties in Edo State. The body also lampooned on governor Monday Okpebholo regime for the persistence insecurity that have overwhelmed the state and demand for urgent solutions to curb the menace. This follows a statement issued by Dr. Samson Isibor, National Chairman, Hon. Nka a Waribe, National Secretary, of CRPP posited that  Afegbua in speaking for the state government is u...

*NUJ South-South Salutes Festus Alenkhe’s Appointment as EBS Ag. MD _ The South-South Zonal Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has congratulated Edo State Council Chairman, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, on his appointment as Acting Managing Director of Edo Broadcasting Service, EBS. In a communiqué issued Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the end of its meeting in Calabar, Cross River state , the zonal meeting presided over by its Vice President,  Comrade Opaka Dokubo,  commended Edo state Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo for appointing Festus  Alenkhe, describing it as a well-deserved recognition of his leadership. The NUJ South ,south zone described the appointment as a round peg in a round hole. The Council further condemned attacks, harassment and cyberbullying against journalists in the zone and urged security agencies to act swiftly.  It expressed concern over worsening insecurity nationwide and called on South-South governments to str...

Owa Monarch Calls For  Comprehensive Investigation Into Deadly Train Derailment ... Mourns Victims Who Lost Their Lives Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Obi of Owa Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Obi Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor II, JP, OON, has called for a thorough investigation into the immediate and underlying causes of the train derailment that occurred four days ago at Owa-Oyibu in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, resulting in the loss of four lives and injuries to several passengers. The revered monarch made the call during a visit to the scene of the tragic incident, where he urged relevant government authorities and security agencies to unravel the circumstances surrounding the accident and identify those responsible for any acts of sabotage. Obi Efeizomor expressed concern over intelligence reports indicating that suspected vandals frequently operate along the railway corridor at night, allegedly removing metal components and other critical infrastr...

   Ghana Citizens Protest Against Xenophobic Attacks ...Gives South African Businesses Close In Their Premises  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Hundreds of Ghanaians marched through the streets of Accra on Thursday in a protest against what they described as ongoing xenophobic attacks and discrimination targeting Ghanaians and other African migrants living in South Africa. The demonstration, organised by the Ghana First Alliance, drew large crowds carrying placards with messages such as “Stop Afrophobia,” “Enough Is Enough,” “South Africa Must Go,” and “We Are Brothers and Sisters.” Videos and images from the march quickly spread across social media, sparking conversations across the continent about migration, discrimination, and African unity. Protesters accused South African authorities of failing to adequately protect foreign nationals from hostility, violence, and exclusion. Organisers called on the South African government to take stronger action against xe...