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Mother of Abductee Megumi Yokota Eager for Reunion

Tokyo, Oct. 5 (Jiji Press)--The mother of Megumi Yokota, a Japanese woman abducted to North Korea at age 13 in 1977, continues praying for a reunion with her daughter, with her loved one turning 62 on Monday. "There has been no information (about Megumi) for the 50 years (since she went missing)," the 90-year-old mother, Sakie, has told reporters. "I just want her to stay alive." Sakie h...

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2027: Tompolo Donates Campaign Vehicles for Tinubu’s Re-election in Yobe, Taraba

Says reforms yielding results, need consolidation Buni, Kefas declare 100% support for president’s return Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, led by its Grand Patron, Government…

  • Tompolo Donates 25 Campaign Vehicles to Tinubu’s Re-election in Taraba
  • PBAT Movement Mobilizes in Yobe and Taraba for Presidential Campaign
  • Economic Reforms Boosted State Resources for Campaign Projects

·thisdaylive.com

Rainbow Coalition: Benue APC Petitions NWC, Demands Ex-Chairman’s Suspension

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Prominent leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have formally petitioned the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party demanding immediate suspension of…

  • Former Benue APC Chairman Austin Agada petitioned NWC for suspension.
  • Agada accused of fraternizing with Rainbow Coalition supporting Nyesom Wike.
  • Allegations of endorsing PDP Senator Abba Moro and printing mixed banners.

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