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2027 elections: Inside Ruto’s target for South Rift turf ahead of IEBC’s official campaign period

President William Ruto is stepping up his political activities in the South Rift, with his latest tour of Bomet and a planned return to both Bomet and Kericho signalling an early effort to consolidate his political base ahead of the 2027 general election. The President’s renewed focus on the region comes well before the Independent […]

The National Assembly has issued a directive to suspend all official visits to South Africa in response to xenophobic attacks, violence, and hostility against Nigerians and other African nationals. This decision was conveyed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr Kamoru Ogunlana, to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Friday.

Ogunlana emphasized that the decision reflects the National Assembly's grave concern for the safety, dignity, and welfare of Nigerian citizens residing abroad. He urged the South African government to take urgent and concrete measures to protect Nigerians and other African nationals, investigate reported incidents, arrest suspected perpetrators, and prosecute those responsible in accordance with the law.

The suspension and boycott of South African-hosted or South African-organized legislative activities will remain in force until further notice and will be subject to review by the National Assembly leadership based on the prevailing circumstances.

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