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A pressure group in Bayelsa State, Concerned Bayelsa Stakeholders Forum (CBSF), has advised Governor Douye Diri to consider defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group's leader, Mr. Wisdom Ikuli, argued that the move would be in the best interest of
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As Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sets a date for by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states, concerns over electoral integrity and fairness have come to the forefront. The use of off-cycle elections, a complex process of election petitions, and allegations of electoral malpractice have raised questions
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The Spanish Ministry of Interior has awarded a significant contract to Huawei, worth EUR12.3 million, to manage information obtained through judicial wiretaps, sparking concerns about the company's ties to the Chinese Communist Party and human rights implications. Article 19, a global freedom of expression movement, is urging
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated Beijing's commitment to strengthening ties with Tehran during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. Wang emphasized China's willingness to work with Iran to deepen mutual trust, strengthen cooperation, and promote the steady and long-term development of China-Iran
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Senator Rick Scott has introduced a bill to strengthen national security by targeting Chinese espionage. The legislation aims to add new grounds of inadmissibility and deportability for foreign nationals who are required by law to cooperate with or support foreign intelligence services. This move directly addresses the Chinese Communist Party&
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A pressure group, Concerned Bayelsa Stakeholders Forum, has urged Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group's convener, Wisdom Ikuli, a technical adviser to the governor on print media, claims that Bayelsa must align
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Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and Executive Vice President of the European Commission Teresa Ribera co-chaired the sixth China-EU High-Level Environment and Climate Dialogue on Monday in Beijing. The meeting aimed to strengthen practical cooperation on the environment and climate, and promote sustainable development in China, the EU, and the
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced that leaders from more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations will participate in the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China. The summit, set to take place from August 31 to September 1, aims to strengthen regional development, promote
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Senate Republicans are set to adjust President Donald Trump's $9.4 billion rescission request, aimed at making cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid legitimate, to address concerns from key senators. The changes come as Trump's Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought met with
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The Conservative government, led by Kemi Badenoch, is planning to force a vote on the two-child benefit cap, a policy implemented in 2017 that restricts the number of children families on benefits can claim for. The cap affects nearly 1.7 million children in the UK and has been described
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Lagos PDP chairmen, in a press conference held on Tuesday, rejected the outcome of the just-conducted council election in Lagos, describing it as an orchestrated charade by the APC-led government to subvert the will of the people. They threatened to challenge the outcome at the tribunal, citing detailed evidence, eyewitness
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China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, held a crucial meeting with Jonathan Powell, the British prime minister's national security adviser, in Beijing on Monday. The talks focused on strengthening strategic communication and cooperation between China and Britain, with a mutual commitment to promoting world peace, stability, and
