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1 week ago | 
politicsnigeria.com | Simon Okeke
Iran on Friday launched direct strikes on southern Israel, firing up to three missiles that struck civilian and strategic sites in and around Beersheba. Among the targets was the Gav-Yam Negev Advanced Technologies Park, which reportedly hosts active military and cyber installations. At least seven people were wounded in the attack. Local media reported that one missile evaded Israel’s air defenses and impacted a residential car park, leaving a small crater amid vehicles set ablaze.
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1 week ago | 
politicsnigeria.com | Simon Okeke
Canada has unveiled $4.3 billion in fresh assistance for Ukraine’s military and reconstruction efforts, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday during a bilateral meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit. Of that total, $2 billion will fund the purchase and donation of drones, ammunition, armoured vehicles and other materiel—contributions that Ottawa will count toward its NATO defence‐spending commitments.
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1 week ago | 
politicsnigeria.com | Simon Okeke
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a massive overnight assault by Russian forces as “pure terrorism” after at least 15 civilians were killed and 116 wounded in coordinated drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and Odesa. Ukrainian officials report that 14 victims died in the capital when multiple residential buildings were struck, while a 60-year-old woman was killed in Odesa.
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1 week ago | 
politicsnigeria.com | Simon Okeke
Court documents reveal that suspect Vance Boelter meticulously planned the recent shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. Prosecutors say that notebooks seized from Boelter’s car and the home where he was staying contained names—and in many cases home addresses—of more than 45 elected officials, “mostly or all Democrats,” according to an FBI affidavit. Investigators believe Boelter used various people‑finding websites to compile the information. One entry described the victims Rep.
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1 week ago | 
politicsnigeria.com | Simon Okeke
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele bail set at ₦2 billion, with stringent surety conditions, in the ongoing prosecution over alleged financial crimes and illicit property acquisition.
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1 week ago | 
politicsnigeria.com | Simon Okeke
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje narrowly escaped a serious beating on Sunday by irate APC members in Gombe. This incident occurred at the APC North-East Forum meeting earlier today. POLITICS NIGERIA learned that trouble began after Comrade Mustapha Salihu, National Vice Chairman of the ruling party in the North-East, endorsed Tinubu for the 2027 Presidential elections but refused to endorse Shettima.
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1 week ago | 
politicsnigeria.com | Simon Okeke
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken major steps toward enhancing its combat capabilities with the fast-tracked acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from the United States. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF.
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2 weeks ago | 
politicsnigeria.com | Simon Okeke
Grief and devastation gripped Guma Local Government Area of Benue State following a coordinated attack by suspected terrorist herdsmen on Yelewata and Daudu communities, which reportedly left over 200 persons dead, including women, children, and security personnel. The carnage, which occurred late Friday night, came days after residents raised alarm over looming threats.
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2 weeks ago | 
politicsnigeria.com | Simon Okeke
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has made clear that it will not tolerate political “sinners” seeking refuge under its banner, even as suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara reportedly eyes defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Sir Tony Okocha, chairman of the APC’s Rivers State Caretaker Committee, spoke on Tuesday in Abuja about the implications of Fubara’s recent Sallah visit to President Bola Tinubu.
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2 weeks ago | 
politicsnigeria.com | Simon Okeke
From the bustling streets of Ajegunle to international recognition, Veekee James stands out as one of Nigeria’s most dynamic creative entrepreneurs. Here are ten essential insights into her journey, achievements, and influence. Born to CreateRuth Erikan James, popularly known as Veekee James, was born on June 9, 1995, in Lagos. She grew up in a household deeply rooted in creativity: her father was an architect, and her mother is a skilled tailor.
