politics
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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, says the minors who fainted in court before their arraignment did it deliberately. Egbetokun, in a statement by Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, affirmed that under Nigerian law, individuals who have reached the age of criminal responsibility are accountable for their…
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The 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that gender influences corruption. According to him, women are not as corrupt as men. Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, the former Anambra State governor explained that because women are family-oriented, they are more determined to see society improve. He said when he was…
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The governor of Washington state has said he is “activating” members of the National Guard to be on standby in case of violence surrounding the upcoming election. Governor Jay Inslee said he made the decision after he received information and concerns regarding potential violence. The order is set to go into effect Monday and last until…
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday rejected the allegation that continued violence could undermine Mexico’s economy. “Mexico’s economy is solid and we are going to make progress towards security,” the president said at a press conference. Sheinbaum acknowledged a rise in violence in some parts of the country, such as the northern state of Sinaloa…
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Hundreds of ballots were destroyed in Washington and Oregon states after incendiary devices were set off Monday at ballot drop boxes, just days ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election, officials said. A ballot box in southeast Portland, Oregon, and at least one ballot box in nearby Vancouver, Washington, were set on fire, according to…
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As we near the end of a “mega election” year in which as many as 2 billion people will cast ballots globally, concerns about the health of democracy are growing. Among the most frequently cited threats to democratic systems are increased discontent with political parties, the spread of disinformation, despair about the future, and a…
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Michelle Obama pokes fun at Donald Trump in her opening remarks to Kamala Harris’s rally. She points out Mr Trump has not agreed to a second debate with Ms Harris, despite the Democrat candidate’s challenges. “She’s building a remarkable campaign in record time,” Mrs Obama says. “[She] dominated her opponent so thoroughly in the debate,…
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Israel begins strikes on Tyre Israel has begun striking the historic southern Lebanese port city of Tyre. Around three hours ago, an Israeli military spokesman, Avichay Adraee, published a map on X showing dozens of buildings highlighted in red and ordered their residents to evacuate. The port is typically a bustling hub for southern Lebanon,…
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Sir Keir Starmer has insisted his relationship with Donald Trump has not been jeopardised after the Republican candidate’s team accused Labour of “blatant foreign interference” in the US election. The prime minister said on Tuesday he had “established a good relationship” with Mr Trump despite the Trump campaign filing a legal complaint against Labour officials travelling to the US…
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President Xi Jinping has urged east China’s Fujian Province to play a pioneering role in the country’s modernization drive by staying committed to its development goals. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during an inspection tour in the…
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Good morning from MEZIESBLOG! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. Indications emerged on Tuesday that Ambassador Umar Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been offered an opportunity to step down from his position next week. It was gathered that the decision was reached by the party’s governors yesterday…
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European Union (EU) Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson announced that the EU is ready for the possibility of no Russian gas flowing through Ukraine when the current transit contract expires at the end of the year. “Central and Southeastern Europe have diversified their supply options to fully replace the 14 billion cubic meters of Russian gas…
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A Chinese military spokesperson on Tuesday condemned Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for courting the United States to buy weapons, saying they are only wasting the hard-earned money of people in the region. Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks when commenting on media reports about an accusation…
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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed the United Kingdom for Paris, France, where he is expected to attend an “important engagement”. This was disclosed by his Senior Special Assistant on Political and other matters, Ibrahim Kabir Masari. 2. The Borno State Police Command, has re-arrested a…
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President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has addressed fresh criticisms trailing his principal’s trip to France. Tinubu is currently on a two-week leave in the UK. On Friday, it emerged that the president had left the UK for France. This news led to mixed reactions on social media, with several people…
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