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What is the root cause of Sudan’s bloody fighting? [EXPLAINER]

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2023 0

Sudan has been in the midst of fierce fighting, which has left hopes for a peaceful transition to civilian rule in tatters. POLITICS NIGERIA understands that forces loyal to two rival generals have been vying for control, and as is so often the case, civilians have suffered the most, with

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Army sends message to Nigerians over UN fighting vehicles sighted in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2023 0

The Defence Headquarters on Tuesday said there is no cause for alarm over the presence of United Nations (UN) fighting vehicles and equipment in Nigeria. The Army’s assurance was contained in statement signed by Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, the Acting Director, Defence Information, obtained by POLITICS NIGERIA. This newspaper reports that social media clips circulated

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Police arraign Badagry chief, 3 others for allegedly fighting in public

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2020 0

The police on Friday arraigned a Badagry chief, Cowel Aivoji (74) and three others before a Lagos Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly fighting in public and assault. The police charged Aivoji, Mohammed (61), Mohammed Modawa (43) and Sewedo Hunpevi (26) with three counts of assault, theft and breach of public peace. Prosecution counsel, Clement Okuiomose, […]

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Plateau: Thugs disrupt PDP primaries in Kanke, beat up electoral officers

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2017 0

Thugs on Friday disrupted the PDP primary elections organised to decide its chairmanship candidate for Kanke, in the Feb. 18 local government elections in Plateau State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the thugs, who invaded the Kwall Stadium venue of the election, beat up members of the PDP electoral committee and officials […]