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SA’s unfinished project: Honouring the vision of the constitution at 30 — by Mbhazima Shilowa
As South Africa marks 30 years since the signing of its Constitution, Mbhazima Shilowa reflects on the gains and failures of the democratic era – and calls on all South Africans to move beyond commemoration and recommit to the unfinished work of building a united, just and prosperous nation its founders envisioned. On 10 December 1996, a few days after…
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Government, traditional institutions must work together on security — Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stressed the need for stronger collaboration between government and traditional institutions to address security challenges and promote development across the country. The president’s message was delivered by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council (NTRC) held on Monday in Dutse, Jigawa…
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Military vows justice as DHQ visits family of late Major General Abubakar
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have assured the family of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd) that those responsible for his death will be brought to justice, as a delegation from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) paid condolence visits to his family and the Katsina State Government on Sunday. The delegation, led by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major…
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Israel expects new air defence orders from Europe due to Russia concerns
Israel expects more orders for air and missile defence systems from European countries soon, with at least one contract expected within weeks, a senior official at Israel’s defence ministry said. Demand continues to soar as European nations perceive a greater threat from Russia and seek to bolster their air defences, the official said, driving interest in systems designed to counter…
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BREAKING: ADC picks Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate for 2027 presidential election
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has chosen former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, pairing him with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Announcing the decision on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Amaechi emerged after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners and stakeholders across…
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Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say
With the US and Iran inching towards an agreement to end the conflict that began more than three months ago, it’s clear that some factions in Iran are not happy about what’s on offer. Hardliners have been taking to state-media with harsh criticisms of the reported details of the “memorandum of understanding;” and some rallies have seen chanting against the…
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A watershed moment: State police and the future of national security — by Seye Oladejo
The passage of the State Police Bill by the House of Representatives represents one of the most consequential legislative milestones in Nigeria’s democratic journey and a major breakthrough in our nation’s battle against insecurity. For years, progressive voices across the country have argued that Nigeria’s security challenges require bold, innovative and constitutionally-backed solutions. The increasing sophistication of criminal networks, the…
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Northern Nigeria will soon kill Nigeria — by Lasisi Olagunju
President Bola Tinubu, in his June 12 broadcast, condemned terrorists and their work but told us not to “assign blame or point fingers” because “crime has no ethnicity.” Crime may indeed have no ethnicity, but that does not relieve us of the duty to identify the environment that breeds and sustains it. A desert does not cease to be a…
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Unclear if US-Iran agreement will provide respite to Lebanon
Finally, after what have seemed like countless false starts, a deal has been agreed by the US and Iran. Both sides have predictably claimed victory. US President Donald Trump has boldly declared: “This Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region.” Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi hailed what he called his country’s military achievements as he…
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G7 leaders meet in France after U.S. and Iran declare agreement to end war
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations meet at a French lakeside resort on Monday shortly after the U.S. and Iran said they had reached a preliminary deal to end their war. Discussing next steps on Iran will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during the June 15-17 summit, which will also seek common…
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