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World : Pentagon's Livestreamed Execution Plan Sparks Fierce Backlash Across Political Divide

ISTANBUL, Oct 10 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the firing squad execution of a former army major has triggered fierce backlash across the political spectrum, with critics warning that turning the death penalty into a public spectacle undermines American values and risks aiding extremist propaganda.

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FG Launches Free CNG Buses in Kano Varsities to Ease Transport Cost

Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano The federal government has launched free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus rides for students of Bayero University (BUK) and others as part of efforts to ease transportation

  • Federal government launches free CNG bus services at Bayero University Kano.
  • Project SPROUT aims to ease transportation costs for tertiary institutions.
  • Initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's clean energy mandate.

·thisdaylive.com

Gombe Begins N10.32bn Gratuity Payments to 6,665 Retirees

Segun Awofadeji in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has commenced the payment of N10.32 billion in gratuities to 6,665 state and local government retirees, in a major…

  • Governor Yahaya initiates N10.32bn gratuity payments to 6,665 retirees in Gombe State.
  • Total gratuity payments by Yahaya's administration since 2019 reach N44.134bn.
  • Administration settles all state government gratuity obligations by December 2025.

·thisdaylive.com

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