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Election 2027: Why Tinubu will win convincingly in the North – Northern Elders

The Northern Progressive Elders Movement (NEPM) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts in tackling insecurity, developing infrastructure and promoting political cohesion in the country. The movement’s Secretary General, Mallam Yusuf Abubakar, in a press statement issued to journalists in Sokoto on Sunday said the country should appreciate a political leader like President Tinubu, who has the ability …

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SERAP urges Akpabio, Abbas to investigate alleged diversion of ₦6.3 billion in funds for election projects – THISAGE

By Ayo Kehinde The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, “to urgently report allegations that $6.3 billion in campaign project funds may have been diverted, misapplied or remain unaccounted for to relevant anti-corruption agencies for investigation and possible prosecution.” The call follows damning findings in the …

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OPINI: Ekosistem Pembusukan: Di Dalam Jalur Perakitan Radikalisasi Nigeria

Siapa yang Sebenarnya Diuntungkan dari Kekacauan yang Tak Berujung di Nigeria? Krisis, kebingungan, atau konflik yang berkepanjangan selalu mempunyai pihak yang diuntungkan.Mereka mungkin merupakan perantara kekuasaan lokal, kepentingan asing, atau keduanya. Namun satu hal yang pasti: kekerasan yang berkepanjangan adalah kekerasan yang menguntungkan. Di Nigeria, penerima manfaat tersebut membentuk empat bagian ekosistem: Inkubator, Pemberdaya, Sponsor, dan Aktor. Untuk menyelesaikan suatu …

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‘Investigate alleged diversion of constituent project funds amounting to ₦6.3 billion’, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas “to immediately submit allegations that constituency project funds amounting to ₦6.3 billion may have been diverted, misused or remain unaccounted for to the appropriate anti-corruption agencies for investigation and possible prosecution.” SERAP urges Akpabio and Abbas “to ensure that anyone …

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Focus Xi: Xi calls for concrete measures to modernize agriculture and rural areas

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for concrete measures to promote the modernization of agriculture and rural areas. Xi, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during an inspection trip on Wednesday to Dezhou city in east China’s Shandong province. Xi said that efforts need to …

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The peace gains of the Central African Republic must be defended: UN envoy

Ms Rugwabiza praised the people and Government of Central Africa for their “extraordinary cooperation” with the UN mission in the country, MINUSCAwhich he was aiming for. He highlighted progress in the implementation of the political and peace process, the effective expansion of state authority and presence throughout the national territory, the protection of civilians and the historic elections held in …

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World News Briefs: Students injured in drone strike in Sudan, dangerous homecoming in southern Lebanon, celebrate female diplomats

Senior UN officials including the Secretary-General and human rights chief have warned that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) could launch an imminent attack on the city, the capital of North Kordofan state. Drone attack near school Humanitarian partners reported that on Tuesday, a drone strike hit an empty fuel tanker parked near a school, injuring students. The incident occurred near …

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FIFA World Cup 2026: 9 African nations reach historic knockout stage

Africa had a historic 10-nation qualifier for the 2026 World Cup. After Congo’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan and Algeria’s stunning 3-3 draw against Austria on Saturday night, nine teams are destined for the knockout stage. The previous record was two. After 17 days of competition, Morocco, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cape Verde, Egypt, Congo and Algeria have qualified …

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Imo Police rescue a kidnapped victim during logging operation in Owerri West

Post views: 15 By Silvernews Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have rescued a kidnapped victim during an intelligence-led logging operation conducted in some parts of Owerri West Local Government Area of ​​the state. The operation, which took place on June 27, 2026, was led by the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, in …

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