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Sultan backs Sharia Court in S’West

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has renewed his call for the establishment of Sharia Courts in the Southwest region of Nigeria. This move has been met with resistance from Christian groups, particularly the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). Despite the opposition, the Sultan remains …

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Ukraine President Rejects Trump’s Mineral Deal

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has refused to sign off on a minerals agreement led by Donald Trump. Zelensky’s decision comes amid concerns that the deal does not provide sufficient security guarantees for Ukraine. The deal, which would grant the US access to Ukraine’s vast natural resources, including …

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INEC Calls for Stricter Laws to Curb Vote-buying, Electoral Malpractice

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Speaking at a consultative meeting in Abuja, INEC’s Director of Litigation and Prosecution, Tanimu Muhammed, emphasized the need for legislation that criminalizes vote-buying and puts preventive measures in place . Muhammed suggested that individuals should not be allowed to carry more than ₦50,000 within polling areas, as …

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AU Summit: Tinubu Seeks Stronger Ties with African Leaders in Ethiopia

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. . The President’s visit is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ties with other African countries and promoting regional cooperation. …

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