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Congress leader's son killed in Nadia district of West Bengal

Three persons have been arrested in connection with the murders, among them Fatema Bibi, head of Nadia’s Haranagar panchayat

  • Congress leader Anishur Rahman and son Abu Sufiyan murdered in Nadia district, West Bengal
  • Three individuals arrested for beheading father and son on August 16, 2026
  • Congress marks August 16 as Black Day, accuses Trinamool Congress of orchestrating murder

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Reproduce Osun Governorship Poll Template in 2027, Yiaga Africa Tasks INEC

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The Chairman, 2026 Osun Election Observation Mission of Yiaga Africa, Dr. Asmau Maikudi, on Sunday tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reproduce the…

  • Yiaga Africa urges INEC to replicate 2026 Osun election success in 2027 polls.
  • INEC demonstrated high operational standards and transparent results in Osun election.
  • Recommendations include improving IREV portal transparency and BVAS device testing.

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Bacon says Congress "should have oversight" amid concerns about USS Lincoln

GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska said Congress should conduct oversight following concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is being replaced after a nearly nine-month deployment.

  • Congressman Don Bacon calls for Congress oversight of USS Abraham Lincoln.
  • Concerns raised over supply shortages, mental health issues among sailors.
  • Bacon's personal experience with similar incidents during 1996 deployment.

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Proposed MACC ‘Whistleblower Reward’ Raises Unanswered Questions

Over a billion dollars stolen from Malaysia as part of the 1MDB cover-up was laundered through Kuwait. The scandal has landed the son of the former prime minister of the Gulf state in jail.

  • Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission proposes whistleblower reward.
  • Bachar Kiwan, convicted fraud scheme exposé figure, alleges conviction misinformation.
  • MACC negotiating with Kiwan for asset recovery assistance.

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Wanga, Wandayi call for peaceful politics as 2027 election race gathers pace

Homa Bay Governor and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi have urged political leaders to promote unity and peaceful politics as Kenya heads towards the 2027…

  • Wanga and Wandayi call for unity and peaceful politics ahead of 2027 election.
  • Emphasize unity, avoid ethnic or regional divisions in political competition.
  • Warn against activities that could provoke unrest during political rallies.
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