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Peter Obi disowns viral letter to Obi of Onitsha - Vanguard News
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has denied authoring a purported letter addressed to the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, amid the ongoing dispute over political and financial issues in Anambra State.
Niger miners’ deaths: PRP demands justice, inquiry - Punch Newspapers
The Peoples Redemption Party has demanded justice for the 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State, calling for the prosecution of anyone found culpable. The party also condemned the continued captivity of ...
2027: Ogun PDP chieftain backs Tinubu’s re-election, urges South-West support - Punch Newspapers
Ogun State PDP chieftain and convener of The Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 presidential election. Showunmi said the country needed policy continuity and sufficient time for the governm...
President Ramaphosa extends Madlanga Commission deadline
President Ramaphosa extends Madlanga Commission deadline ewn.co.za
Fikeni calls for recommendations to address political impunity within govt departments
Public Service Commission Chairperson Somadoda Fikeni has called for recommendations to address political impunity within government departments.
Municipal elections: DA sticks to its stalwarts as ANC & EFF look to wrestle control of Cape Town
Twenty years since taking control of the Cape Town metro, the DA is largely sticking with its stalwarts to keep the city under its control in the upcoming municipal polls.
Ombudsman Remulla: All barangay officials have pork barrel - GMA Network
Ombudsman Boying Remulla on Saturday criticized the current barangay system, saying it has supposedly paved the way for barangay officials to have their own pork barrel.
(LEAD) Cho, Rubio agree to work together for 'good' results from talks on investment projects in U.S. - Yonhap News Agency
(LEAD) Cho, Rubio agree to work together for 'good' results from talks on investment projects in U.S. Yonhap News Agency
Malaysian Deputy PM Zahid to Visit Indonesia: What's on the Agenda? - Tempo.co English
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is scheduled to visit Indonesia this week to meet with Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, according to the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta.
Israeli President Pardons Ex-Soldier Over Killing of Incapacitated Palestinian
In 2016 Elor Azaria killed a Palestinian attacker who had been injured, fueling a public debate both at home and abroad over Israeli military actions.
Fewer props, more policy: Lib Dems trim stunts to quiet MP unrest - The Times
Fewer props, more policy: Lib Dems trim stunts to quiet MP unrest The Times
Israel’s president pardons soldier who killed wounded Palestinian in 2016
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has expunged the criminal record of a former soldier convicted of manslaughter for killing a wounded Palestinian in Hebron a decade ago.
James Moore: 3 prime ministers, 63 years of history, and a masterclass in cross-partisan solidarity - CTV News
James Moore: 3 prime ministers, 63 years of history, and a masterclass in cross-partisan solidarity CTV News
How will the U.S.’s Sanctioning Act affect India? | Explained
Why did the U.S. introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, 2026? What does this new law say about tariffs? What particular condition impacts India’s imports of Russian oil? How could this impact India’s economy? Is there any provision for a waiver of tariff...
Saudi Arabia-Turkey Kaan jet talks irk a Trump administration bent on arms export dominance - Middle East Eye
Saudi Arabia’s bid to diversify its weapons partners is rankling the Trump administration, which sees deals with countries like Turkey potentially cutting into the US’s slice of the kingdom’s arms market, current and former US officials have told Middle East Eye.
Qatar blockade: What caused it and why is it coming to an end? - Middle East Eye
After almost four years, Saudi Arabia announced on Monday the end of its blockade of neighbouring Qatar, restoring a degree of normalcy to the relationship between the two members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
2027 Polls: Appeal Court validates registration of NDC as political party - Vanguard News
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the Federal High Court’s judgment in Lokoja, Kogi State, which ordered the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party.