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Lawal’s Zamfara government rejects peace talks with bandits, insisting on military action

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State reiterated that his administration will not engage in peace talks, or negotiations with bandits, and that military action against the criminals is the best option. The governor, who stated this during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, stressed that peace agreements with criminal groups remain unacceptable. He emphasized that his …

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Fulani group warns against profiling, calls for action on Igboho’s remarks

Concerned Fulani people of Nigeria have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to urgently intervene and warn Yoruba national activist, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho), over what he described as inflammatory statements allegedly directed at Fulani communities in Oyo State. The group in the statement signed by the convener of the concerned Fulani people of …

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SERAP to Akpabio, Abbas: “Return the N110 billion spent on luxury cars and unlawful allowances now”

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas seven days “to ensure that members of the Senate and the House of Representatives return and return to the public treasury, all monies, allowances and benefits derived from the N110 billion vehicle procurement and support allowance scheme declared …

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Japan increases visa fees by 500% for Nigerians, and others

The Japanese government has announced a 500% increase in visa fees for Nigerians and other foreign nationals wishing to enter the Asian country. According to local media, the Japan Times on Saturday, the move follows a revision of related orders at a Cabinet meeting on Friday and marks the first revision of visa fees in 48 years, since 1978. Based …

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Room’s heroics give Curacao historic first World Cup point against Ecuador

Abayomi Ademola Following the heroics of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha against Spain, Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room produced another unforgettable performance between the sticks as the small Caribbean nation earned its first point in the FIFA World Cup with a surprising goalless draw against Ecuador in Kansas City. Room produced an unprecedented performance, making 15 saves, the most by any goalkeeper …

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Sunday Igboho threatens Fulani community, warns DPO of kidnapping

Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Saturday threatened to take action against the Fulani community in Igboho town, Oorelope Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State, if the kidnapped townspeople are not immediately released. He also alerted the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in the city to ensure he was not involved in any kidnappings carried out …

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The UN welcomed new reports of a ceasefire in Lebanon as human rights experts pressed for Iranian accountability

UN Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric told reporters at a midday briefing in New York that the UN was “aware of reports indicating that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire” and welcomed the development while renewing a call on all parties “to cease hostilities, respect existing ceasefire arrangements and pursue dialogue as the only path to long-term security and stability.” …

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APC wins Ondo South Senate by-election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday. INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, announced the results on Sunday at the collation centre, Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area of ​​Ondo State. Solomon-Ibileye …

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World Refugee Day: UN calls for new commitment and solidarity

Barham Salih highlights the contributions refugees make to their host communities as workers, students, neighbors, artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders. “Given the opportunity, they rebuild their lives and help strengthen the communities around them,” He said in front of World Refugee Daycelebrated every year on June 20. Turbulent times UN Secretary General António Guterres issued it a message calls for …

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