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The former Philippine president known as "Noynoy" and scion of the Aquino family has died aged 61.

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Pro-democracy paper Apple Daily published its final edition amid moving support from locals.

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The suspect was allegedly caught with cocaine and threw acid during his disciplinary hearing.

The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo, has emerged the winner of the Anambra governorship primary election of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Soludo will be representing the party in the November 6 governorship election.

Soludo secured 740 votes to defeat other challengers. The total number of accredited delegates who participated was 795 while 792 votes were cast.

Willie Obiano, Anambra state governor, and other stakeholders of the party were present at the event that took place on Wednesday in Awka, Anambra state capital.
Meanwhile, earlier, Soludo was suspended from the party by the National Executive Committee under the Jude Okeke-led faction, for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities. 

His suspension by one faction and victory in a primary overseen by another faction further intensified the crisis within the party.

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The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo, has emerged the winner of the Anambra governorship primary election of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Soludo will be representing the party in the November 6 governorship election.

Soludo secured 740 votes to defeat other challengers. The total number of accredited delegates who participated was 795 while 792 votes were cast.

Willie Obiano, Anambra state governor, and other stakeholders of the party were present at the event that took place on Wednesday in Awka, Anambra state capital.
Meanwhile, earlier, Soludo was suspended from the party by the National Executive Committee under the Jude Okeke-led faction, for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities. 

His suspension by one faction and victory in a primary overseen by another faction further intensified the crisis within the party.

News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements : 
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The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo, has emerged the winner of the Anambra governorship primary election of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Soludo will be representing the party in the November 6 governorship election.

Soludo secured 740 votes to defeat other challengers. The total number of accredited delegates who participated was 795 while 792 votes were cast.

Willie Obiano, Anambra state governor, and other stakeholders of the party were present at the event that took place on Wednesday in Awka, Anambra state capital.
Meanwhile, earlier, Soludo was suspended from the party by the National Executive Committee under the Jude Okeke-led faction, for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities. 

His suspension by one faction and victory in a primary overseen by another faction further intensified the crisis within the party.

News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements : 
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The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo, has emerged the winner of the Anambra governorship primary election of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Soludo will be representing the party in the November 6 governorship election.

Soludo secured 740 votes to defeat other challengers. The total number of accredited delegates who participated was 795 while 792 votes were cast.

Willie Obiano, Anambra state governor, and other stakeholders of the party were present at the event that took place on Wednesday in Awka, Anambra state capital.
Meanwhile, earlier, Soludo was suspended from the party by the National Executive Committee under the Jude Okeke-led faction, for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities. 

His suspension by one faction and victory in a primary overseen by another faction further intensified the crisis within the party.

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The baby delivered in prison by Kemisola Ogunniyi, an 18-year-old girl detained over #EndSARS protest has been christened.

The baby was named Okikiola, Samuel, Oluwapamilerin, among others.

Among those who attended the event was the wife of the Ooni of Ife, Olori Naomi Ogunwusi.

The Ondo State High Court sitting at the Olokuta Medium Prison in Akure had on Tuesday granted Kemisola bail in the sum of N10 million and a surety in like sum.

The nursing mother was arrested in Akure on October 24, 2020, while going to a pharmacy to buy drugs for her mother.

She was arrested by the police along with three others, saying they participated in the #EndSARS protest in the state.

The police claimed they were part of the #EndSARS protesters who burnt the office of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state last year, about eight months ago. 

The three others are Ayodele Bukunmi, Ojo Samuel and Ani Obinna.

The charges preferred against them were conspiracy to commit the following felonies, to wit: arson, riotous assembly, stealing and malicious damage.

Kemisola was said to have gone into labour on June 15 and given birth to a baby boy the following day.

Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, had in a Facebook post last week called on Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of the state to look into the issue, adding that the mother of the newborn was innocent and never committed any offence.

The post by Sowore triggered public outrage, with many Nigerians demanding her swift and unconditional release from detention.

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The baby delivered in prison by Kemisola Ogunniyi, an 18-year-old girl detained over #EndSARS protest has been christened.

The baby was named Okikiola, Samuel, Oluwapamilerin, among others.

Among those who attended the event was the wife of the Ooni of Ife, Olori Naomi Ogunwusi.

The Ondo State High Court sitting at the Olokuta Medium Prison in Akure had on Tuesday granted Kemisola bail in the sum of N10 million and a surety in like sum.

The nursing mother was arrested in Akure on October 24, 2020, while going to a pharmacy to buy drugs for her mother.

She was arrested by the police along with three others, saying they participated in the #EndSARS protest in the state.

The police claimed they were part of the #EndSARS protesters who burnt the office of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state last year, about eight months ago. 

The three others are Ayodele Bukunmi, Ojo Samuel and Ani Obinna.

The charges preferred against them were conspiracy to commit the following felonies, to wit: arson, riotous assembly, stealing and malicious damage.

Kemisola was said to have gone into labour on June 15 and given birth to a baby boy the following day.

Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, had in a Facebook post last week called on Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of the state to look into the issue, adding that the mother of the newborn was innocent and never committed any offence.

The post by Sowore triggered public outrage, with many Nigerians demanding her swift and unconditional release from detention.

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The Chief of the Army Staff, Maj Gen Farouk Yahaya, on Wednesday visited Owerri, Imo State, saying he came for an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation of the state. 

Yahaya, who met with troops of 34 Brigade in Obinze Barracks, Owerri, urged them to be dogged and decisive against the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which he said, was disturbing the peace of the state. 

According to a release by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, the army chief lauded "the resilience of troops of 34 Brigade and operatives of other security agencies in turning the tide of the recent spate of insecurity that resulted from the criminal activities of the proscribed group, IPOB, in Imo State." 

He said, "Gen Yahaya made the commendation today at Obinze Barracks, Owerri, Imo State, while addressing the troops during his maiden operational visit to Headquarters 34 Brigade.

"He told the troops that his visit was informed by the need to have an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in the state. The COAS expressed delight on the successes so far recorded by the troops and urged them to redouble their effort in order to consolidate on their successes.

"Gen Yahaya further charged them to be loyal and exhibit high sense of duty at all times. He pointed out, that more successes would be recorded through compliance to instructions and loyalty to superior authority.

"The COAS also called on the officers to always lead by example and ensure that troops are adequately briefed and kept abreast of the mission at hand.

"In a show of synergy, the COAS also paid a visit to troops of 211 Response Group, Nigerian Air Force, Owerri, where he implored the troops to be professional and alert at all times. He appreciated them for their spirit of jointness and synergy towards tackling insecurity in the state.

"Highlight of the working tour was COAS' visit to the proposed Military Hospital Owerri and a tour of Obinze Barracks." 

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The Chief of the Army Staff, Maj Gen Farouk Yahaya, on Wednesday visited Owerri, Imo State, saying he came for an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation of the state. 

Yahaya, who met with troops of 34 Brigade in Obinze Barracks, Owerri, urged them to be dogged and decisive against the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which he said, was disturbing the peace of the state. 

According to a release by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, the army chief lauded "the resilience of troops of 34 Brigade and operatives of other security agencies in turning the tide of the recent spate of insecurity that resulted from the criminal activities of the proscribed group, IPOB, in Imo State." 

He said, "Gen Yahaya made the commendation today at Obinze Barracks, Owerri, Imo State, while addressing the troops during his maiden operational visit to Headquarters 34 Brigade.

"He told the troops that his visit was informed by the need to have an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in the state. The COAS expressed delight on the successes so far recorded by the troops and urged them to redouble their effort in order to consolidate on their successes.

"Gen Yahaya further charged them to be loyal and exhibit high sense of duty at all times. He pointed out, that more successes would be recorded through compliance to instructions and loyalty to superior authority.

"The COAS also called on the officers to always lead by example and ensure that troops are adequately briefed and kept abreast of the mission at hand.

"In a show of synergy, the COAS also paid a visit to troops of 211 Response Group, Nigerian Air Force, Owerri, where he implored the troops to be professional and alert at all times. He appreciated them for their spirit of jointness and synergy towards tackling insecurity in the state.

"Highlight of the working tour was COAS' visit to the proposed Military Hospital Owerri and a tour of Obinze Barracks." 

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Recent years have seen a dramatic re-engagement with Africa, especially the Nile Basin countries.

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As President Biden launches a renewed effort to tackle violent crime, we've looked at trends in the US.

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Illegal miners are accused of targeting indigenous communities, as violence in the rainforest rises.

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Agent 007's famous hangouts in France still exist - so what are they like now?

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Environment minister Ricardo Salles denies taking part in a timber-trafficking scheme in the Amazon.

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The largest US reservoir fell to its lowest level in history, threatening water and power supplies.

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Ros Atkins looks at the events that led to the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily.

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Kidnappers have seized more than 1,000 students and staff in raids on schools in northern Nigeria since December.