Tag: Politics
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Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri Left the Opposition PDP for the Ruling APC
NIGERIA – Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has switched from the opposition PDP to ruling APC, a development which analysts believe would impact political allegiances in the north. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, has resigned his membership of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and switched to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on…
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Tinubu Passes Executive Order to Direct Oil and Gas Revenues into Federation Account
In a move that’s got the local governors talking, President Tinubu signed an order today directing all oil and gas revenues to be paid directly into the Federation Account. This is expected to unlock an additional N14.5 trillion for state and local governments.
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Prince Andrew Released Under Investigation After Arrest by British Police
Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released on bail, after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office by British police officers. A police source said that he was interviewed for several hours before being bailed. The investigation is continuing.
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Venezuela’s Amnesty Law Could Free Political Prisoners
Venezuela’s National Assembly has passed a broad amnesty law aimed at freeing hundreds of people jailed for political reasons, though critics say its exclusions leave many prisoners behind.
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Epstein Estate Agrees to $35 Million Settlement in Victim Claims
Epstein’s estate has offered to pay as much as $35 million in a deal to settle a federal class action lawsuit filed by some victims of his sex trafficking who had yet to have their cases settled.
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Kenyan Families of Recruits in Ukraine War Demand: “Bring Our Sons Home”
Family members of men, believed to be fighting on behalf of Russia in the Ukraine conflict, are demanding the government helps their sons return. They claim their sons were lured into the fight with job offers, amid claims over a thousand Kenyan nationals were recruited after a briefing by the Kenyan National Intelligence Service.
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Drone Strike in Sudan’s Kordofan Kills Aid Workers and Civilians
“At least three aid workers were killed and others injured in an air strike in Sudan’s Kordofan region, said to be related to fighting between paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. It hit a humanitarian aid convoy that was bringing in food and medical supplies, and shows the increasing danger to relief efforts”.
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Tanzania treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu continues with courtroom drama and laughter
In this week’s proceedings of Tundu Lissu’s treason trial, exchanges were tense as the opposition leader acting as his own counsel put questions to prosecution witnesses, provoking laughter, by highlighting inconsistencies in their answers.
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Robert Mugabe’s Son, Bellarmine Arrested After Gardener Shot at Johannesburg Home
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, was arrested in Johannesburg on Thursday after a gardener at his Hyde Park residence was shot and left in critical condition, South African police confirmed.
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Russia Hosts Cuban Foreign Minister as They Urge U.S. to Lift Cuba Blockade
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodríguez, in Moscow today. Russia is urging the US to lift its blockade as Cuba faces its worst fuel shortage in decades.
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