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Canada's Immigration Appeal Division's decision to classify Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as terrorist organisations has sparked debate among Nigerian politicians and analysts. Senior Advocate of Nigeria, J.S. Okutepa, has defended the ruling, stating that the characterisation is
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Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Minister of Defence and a former governor of Jigawa State, has dismissed claims that he lost his polling unit to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the by-election into Garki/Babura federal constituency. According to his media aide, Mati Ali, the minister voted at polling
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Reem Hazan, a Politburo member of the Communist Party of Israel (CPI), has expressed admiration for the Vietnamese revolution, citing its resilience and determination in overcoming colonialism and achieving self-determination. As the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) prepares to commemorate its 80th anniversary, Hazan extended congratulations to the CPV, the
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US Congressmen Gus Bilirakis and Richard Hudson have written a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, expressing concerns over Spain's decision to contract Huawei to manage and store sensitive data related to the country's wiretapping services. They argue that this decision poses a significant risk to
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In a decisive turn of events, voters in Bolivia have rejected another term for the Movement for Socialism, which has governed the country for nearly two decades. The election has seen a surprise victory for Sen. Rodrigo Paz Pereira of the Christian Democratic Party, who will face off against former
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The Federal Court of Canada recently upheld a tribunal's decision to reject Douglas Egharevba's asylum claim, citing his past affiliations with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) as grounds for inadmissibility under immigration law. The ruling has sparked a sobering message
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Committee Democrats have sent letters to 24 major federal agencies, citing the Trump Administration's efforts to block inspectors general from doing their jobs. Reports to the Committee include general vacancies, staffing shortages, and delayed agency responses to investigation requests. Without adequate resources and information, inspectors general cannot hold
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Chief Bode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called out the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, for praising President Bola Tinubu's economic handling, stating that her remarks do not reflect the harsh realities Nigerians are facing.
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A recent report suggesting that the Canadian federal court declared Nigeria's two leading political parties as terrorist organizations has been widely disseminated across Nigerian news platforms and social media. However, a review of the 16-page judgment delivered in June reveals that this report is misleading. The Canadian court&
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On the 90th anniversary of Social Security being signed into law, Democrats are criticizing GOP Senate candidates and incumbents for their threats to the program. According to a fact sheet released by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), GOP Senate candidates across the country are backing a toxic agenda that
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Governors Gavin Newsom of California, JB Pritzker of Illinois, and Kathy Hochul of New York have been at the forefront of the Democratic Party's fight against President Trump's efforts to redraw voting maps in Republican-controlled states, trying to gain an advantage in the 2024 elections. While
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Intense political speculation surrounds former President Goodluck Jonathan's possible contest for the 2027 presidential election under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, with Atiku Abubakar's delayed ADC membership plans amid reports of discreet talks between the ADC and Jonathan. The delay in Atiku's membership
