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Scale of Xi’s military purges could hinder China’s ability to fight, says think tank
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has extended his purge of the country’s military to its highest ranks, targeting his top general in a move that underscores the breadth of his anti-corruption campaign. More than 100 officers may have been ousted since 2022, according to a new report by the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The report, published Tuesday,…
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JUST IN: Police confirm abduction of worshippers in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of six worshippers from a Celestial Church along the Uso/Owo Expressway in Uso. Western Post had reported that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, around 12:50 a.m., when the victims were reportedly seized by unknown gunmen and taken to an undisclosed location. However, the…
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Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for facilitating the return of 17 South Africans who were reportedly deceived into joining the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The group, who believed they were travelling to Russia for bodyguard training, ended up on the front lines in Ukraine. The South African government received distress calls from the men…
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Residents appeal to Tinubu, Oyebanji amid rising insecurity in Ekiti North
By Boye Oyeyemi – Residents of several communities in Ekiti State have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji for urgent intervention over an alleged looming bandit attack threatening lives and property. The affected towns — Itapaji, Iyemero, Oke-Ako, Irele, Ijowa and Ipao-Ekiti in Ekiti North Senatorial District — said recurring kidnappings and armed assaults had heightened…
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South-South governors applaud Tinubu’s oil revenue directive
The South-South Governors Forum (SSGF) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Order directing the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues into the Federation Account, describing the move as a landmark decision for Nigeria’s petroleum sector. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its chairman and Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, the forum said the order marks a significant step…
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US ambassador to France set for talks with foreign minister after row
The US ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, has reportedly assured French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot he will not interfere in the country’s affairs, after he failed to explain claims France had seen a “rise” in violence. The pair spoke by phone on Tuesday after Barrot blocked Kushner, father of Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, from access to ministers in response…
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BREAKING: Gunmen reportedly abduct five worshippers in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Five worshippers have been abducted by suspected kidnappers who attacked a church in Uso, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Uso, a community situated along the Akure–Owo highway, was reportedly thrown into panic on Tuesday when gunmen invaded the church premises during a religious activity and seized the victims. Sources within the community disclosed that…
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Tinubu’s executive order within constitutional bounds, says Pinheiro
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kemi Pinheiro, has defended the constitutional basis for presidential executive orders, stating that the President is empowered to amend existing laws to ensure they conform with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution. Pinheiro’s position follows the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Order suspending revenue deductions by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and other…
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ADC condemns alleged attack on Obi, warns against threats to democracy
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the reported attack on Peter Obi and several party leaders in Benin, Edo State, describing the development as a serious affront to Nigeria’s democratic values. The incident was said to have occurred on Tuesday at the residence of John Odigie-Oyegun, a senior figure in the ADC, shortly after Obi and other political stakeholders…
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Trump rejects reports top US general warned against Iran strike
President Donald Trump has dismissed reports that his top military adviser urged caution over potential air strikes on Iran, insisting the general believes any conflict would be “easily won.” US media outlets reported that Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine, had warned that strikes on Iran could be risky and potentially draw the United…
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