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Japan's Crown Prince, Crown Princess Return Home from Paraguay

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko arrived at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Wednesday morning, returning home after their official trip to Paraguay.

  • Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko returned to Tokyo on August 26.
  • It was their first visit to Paraguay in twenty years.
  • They expressed hope for Japanese immigrants' development and strengthened relations.

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Muhoozi declares presidential bid, predicts landslide win with Museveni’s backing

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has expressed confidence in his chances of winning the 2031 presidential election, saying he expects to secure 90 per cent of the vote with…

  • General Muhoozi Kainerugaba declares presidential bid for 2031.
  • Anticipates 90% victory due to father President Museveni's backing.
  • Muhoozi's approval rating at 35%, lower than Museveni's 54%.

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Umahi Visits Benin-Agbor-Asaba Road after Commuters’ Gruelling Experiences

• Says rehabilitation works will go beyond temporary fixes •56.5km Ibadan-Ijebu Ode dualisation flagged off Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Minister of Works, David Umahi, yesterday visited the…

  • Federal Minister David Umahi visited Benin-Agbor-Asaba road to address commuters' hardships.
  • President Bola Tinubu directed Federal Ministry of Works to intervene urgently.
  • Umahi assured government commitment to provide immediate relief and permanent solutions.

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Sanwo-Olu to Receive 2026 Global Transformation, Good Governance Prize in Washington DC

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has been named recipient of the 2026 Global Transformation and Good Governance Prize by the Millennium Excellence Award USA. In a letter delivered by

  • Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu awarded 2026 Global Transformation and Good Governance Prize
  • Award ceremony to be held at Warner Theatre, Washington D.C. on August 29, 2026
  • Sanwo-Olu to deliver keynote on attracting investment to Lagos

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NSCDC Honours Commander of Mining Marshals, Onoja, for Outstanding Service to Nigeria

Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has honoured the Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) Attah John Onoja, with a

  • Assistant Commandant of Corps Attah John Onoja honored for outstanding service to Nigeria.
  • NSCDC Commander of Mining Marshals recognized at National Armourers’ Retreat in Abuja.
  • Award highlights Onoja’s dedication to combating illegal mining and mineral theft.

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Two Afghan nationals shot dead in Quetta

QUETTA: Two Afghan nationals were shot dead by unknown armed men in the Sariab area of the provincial capital. Police officials said the armed men opened indiscriminate fire when the two Afghans were…

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Sledgehammer sovereignty: Zvi Sukkot’s vigilante stunt hurts Israeli security, law - editorial

Sukkot could have demanded its removal through the IDF, the government, or the courts. What he could not do was appoint himself judge, enforcement officer, and demolition crew.

  • MK Zvi Sukkot destroyed a monument in West Bank village, arguing it glorifies terrorism.
  • IDF deemed Sukkot's actions unauthorized and deceitful, not executive authority.
  • Incident highlights distinction between law enforcement and vigilantism, security cost.

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Constituency issues dominate NA session

• Deputy speaker defers entire 58-point agenda, including 20 private members’ bills • PPP legislator demands policy statement from PM on new provinces • MNAs voice concern over rise in violence against women ISLAMABAD: It was a largely non-productive and wasteful day in the National Assembly on Tuesday as lawmakers spent nearly three…

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