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Sweden passes ‘good behaviour’ law to kick out misbehaving immigrants
Sweden’s parliament passed a law on Monday allowing authorities to revoke immigrants’ residency permits based on bad behaviour, such as having unpaid debts, doing undeclared work or links to extremist organisations. The law, which covers pending permits but also retroactively already granted permits, is part of a wider tightening of immigration rules by the right-wing government and its support party,…
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Senegal’s Sonko softens tone on debt restructuring as IMF talks due
Senegal’s ousted prime minister, Ousmane Sonko, softened his tone on debt restructuring in an interview broadcast on Monday, saying he does not hold “rigid positions” on the issue, a departure from his previous staunch opposition to such a move. While he was dismissed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who dissolved the government last month, lawmakers then voted to make Sonko…
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Dora Akunyili’s daughter, Njideka, delivers Obamas painting at Presidential Library in Chicago
Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby, daughter of the late Dora Akunyili, has unveiled a portrait of former United States President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The artwork, which will be displayed in the Hope and Change lobby of the Obama Presidential Center beginning on Juneteenth, was officially presented during a…
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Peter Obi commends Davido’s gesture at 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has lauded Afropop star Davido for drawing global attention to Nigeria’s insecurity challenges during the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert. In a statement shared on his official X account on Sunday, Obi described the singer’s action as one that…
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Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals
Fires targeting properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer were part of a Russian campaign, the BBC has found. Even after he set fire to Sir Keir Starmer’s house, Roman Lavrynovych – convicted on Monday of conspiring to commit arson – seemed to know as much about the prime minister as a bullet knows about its target. His anonymous handler, known…
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BREAKING: Troops rescue abducted wife of late retired General Rabe
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued Mrs. Rabe Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), who was abducted by bandits and held in captivity. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced the rescue in a statement issued on Monday, saying the operation followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA. According to the statement, sustained offensive…
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Adeleke faults party deregistration ruling, insists Accord will remain on ballot
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has faulted the Federal High Court ruling ordering the deregistration of some political parties, describing it as a breach of judicial procedure and a threat to the integrity of the electoral process. The Federal High Court in Abuja had on Monday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister…
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Media practitioners urged to intensify advocacy on disability law implementation in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Stakeholders in Osun State have called on journalists and media professionals to intensify advocacy for the full implementation of disability rights laws and deepen public awareness on inclusion, amid concerns over persistent gaps in enforcement and accessibility. The call was made during a media engagement, advocacy and training programme organised by the Community Advancement Initiative…
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Court adjourns El-Rufai’s trial to June 24 as co-defendants fail to appear
The trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on charges of alleged abuse of office, fraud and financial misconduct suffered a setback on Monday after two co-defendants failed to appear before a Federal High Court in Kaduna. The case, instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, was adjourned by Justice Hauwau Buhari to June 24…
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Police arrest two over alleged production of counterfeit beverages in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspected producers of adulterated alcoholic beverages and recovered counterfeit drinks, chemicals and packaging materials used in their alleged operations. The suspects, identified as Ikechukwu Okeke, 42, and Okeke Chukwuemeka, 38, were arrested by officers attached to the Rapid Response Squad and the Anti-Violent Crime Unit following credible intelligence on…
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