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Tinubu Names Abiodun Director of Fundraising for APC 2027 Campaign

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, as Director of Fundraising for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the…

  • Dapo Abiodun named APC 2027 campaign fundraiser
  • Ogun State Governor leads financial efforts
  • Campaign council includes key APC figures

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18-Year-Old Suspect Arrested Over Murder of 84-Year-Old Woman in Trans Nzoia

Detectives in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, have arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of murdering an 84-year-old woman in a brutal attack.

  • 18-year-old Ezekiel Nyongesa Barasa arrested for murdering 84-year-old Florence Khosa.
  • Florence Khosa died from injuries after brutal attack at Cheranganyi Nursing Home.
  • Suspect possibly linked to 86-year-old murder in Bungoma County.

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Indian Coast Guard, Navy continue search for 22 crew missing after bulk carrier sinks

The two rescued Chinese seafarers said the vessel developed a list on Friday and sank within eight minutes, forcing crew to abandon ship, the director general of India's Maritime Administration said.

  • Indian Coast Guard and Navy continue search for 22 missing crew members
  • Two Chinese nationals among rescued crew from Ocean Winner
  • Rescue efforts ongoing as chances of survivors diminish after 12 hours

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The man who could defeat Netanyahu

Gadi Eisenkot’s party is leading many polls. Will he loosen Netanyahu’s grip on power?

  • Gadi Eisenkot, former military chief, challenges Netanyahu in 2026 election.
  • Eisenkot's Yashar! party gains traction on moral clarity and opposition to Netanyahu.
  • Azaria case central to Eisenkot's campaign, emphasizing ethical military standards.

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The project cost skyrocketing … Seoraksan Oeseok Cable Car at a crossroads of existence The Seoraksan Oeseok Cable Car project, which has been pending for 30 years, is facing a major crisis. The project cost, which was initially expected to be around 4.2 billion won, has now surged to over 10 billion won. As a result, the project’s future is uncertain, with the possibility of it being scrapped. The Gangwon-do Provincial Council has decided to review the project’s feasibility. On the 1st, the council passed a resolution urging the provincial governor to reevaluate the project. The resolution was proposed by Councilor Lee Sang-bong of the Democratic Party. The council will review the project’s feasibility and then decide whether to proceed with the project or cancel it. The Seoraksan Oeseok Cable Car project has been in limbo for 30 years. In 1990, the project was first proposed by the Oeseok Tourism Development Corporation. However, the project faced opposition from environmental groups and others, and its implementation was delayed. In 2015, the project was approved by the Ministry of Environment, and in 2017, the Gangwon-do Provincial Council approved the project. However, the project has been stalled due to a dispute over the project cost. The project involves the construction of a 6.5 km cable car line from Oeseok in Sokcho to Ulsanbawi Rock in Seoraksan. The cable car is expected to boost tourism in the region. However, environmental groups have expressed concerns about the project’s impact on the environment. The project has been criticized for its potential harm to the natural ecosystem of Seoraksan. The Gangwon-do Provincial Council’s review of the project’s feasibility is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The council’s decision on the project’s future is expected to have significant implications for the region’s tourism industry. The Seoraksan Oeseok Cable Car project has been a contentious issue for many years. Its fate will be decided in the coming months.

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MPs Pledge Support for Expansion of Police Training Facilities Across Kenya

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security has pledged to support efforts to secure additional resources for the expansion and improvement of police training…

  • National Assembly committee pledges support for police training facility expansion nationwide.
  • Committee inspects Magado Field Campus and Lii Field Training Camp in Meru County.
  • 700 National Police Reservists begin intensive training at Magado Field Campus.

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Technological Gaps, Smuggling and Cross-Border Crime Challenge Operations at Busia Border

Technological gaps, limited parking space, smuggling and cross-border crimes have emerged among the key challenges affecting operations at the Busia and Malaba One-Stop Border Points (OSBPs).

  • Technological gaps impede efficient border monitoring at Busia and Malaba OSBPs
  • Smuggling and cross-border crimes identified as major challenges
  • Limited parking space for trucks may worsen with increased cross-border traffic
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