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Your age mates left politics: MP David Ochieng tells Orengo to quit

Ugenya Member of Parliament David Ochieng has launched an attack on Siaya Governor James Orengo, telling the veteran politician to quit active politics and pave the way for a younger generation of…

  • Ugenya MP David Ochieng urges James Orengo to step aside for younger politicians
  • Ochieng cites several senior politicians who have left active politics
  • Orengo accused of abandoning democratic values and opposing free campaigning

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APC registers to contest local elections in 58 municipalities

Municipalities are failing to deliver good basic services due to corruption and poor leadership.

  • APC to contest local elections in 58 municipalities across 7 provinces
  • Themba Godi, APC President, announces registration for 2026 elections
  • Focus on inadequate services, corruption, and poor leadership

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South Sudan explains increased security deployment in Juba as elections approach

South Sudan has explained the increased deployment of security forces and street patrols in the capital, Juba, saying the operation was authorised by President Salva Kiir and is intended to reassure…

  • South Sudan increased security deployment in Juba authorized by President Salva Kiir.
  • Deployment consisted of military and street patrols, executed with Chief of Defence Forces approval.
  • Heightened presence aimed to showcase government control and assure public tranquility.

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From McGurk’s militias to Barrack’s pipelines

From McGurk’s militias to Barrack’s pipelines newspress_en Sat, 08/29/2026 - 18:28 Opinion When Tom Barrack, President Donald Trump’s ambassador to Türkiye and envoy to Syria and Iraq, said that the…

  • Tom Barrack distanced US from Kurdish forces in Syria, contrasting Brett McGurk's support.
  • Barrack withdrew American backing, stating SDF's original ISIS fight purpose ended.
  • In Iraq, Barrack urged state control over weapons, contrasting McGurk's previous approach.

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Ondo Records 82.6% Debt Reduction as Aiyedatiwa Unveils 18-Month Scorecard

•Says 200km roads completed, 6,000 jobs created Fidelis David in Akure The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, said that his administration has achieved an 82.6 per cent reduction in the state’s

  • Ondo State Governor Aiyedatiwa reports 82.6% debt reduction in 18 months
  • Administration settles inherited salary arrears, pensions, gratuities
  • 18-month scorecard focuses on healthcare, education, infrastructure

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Iran-backed Iraqi group sets 10 conditions for disarmament, including full US withdrawal

Iran-backed Iraqi group sets 10 conditions for disarmament, including full US withdrawal Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, an Iran -backed Iraqi armed group, said on Saturday it will only cooperate with…

  • Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada outlines 10 disarmament conditions
  • US forces must withdraw completely from Iraq on land, sea, air
  • Demand for Iraqi federal control, stronger air defenses, PKK, Turkish troops withdrawal

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Zamfara: Police Rescue 9 Travellers After Gun Battle With Bandits

The police in Zamfara State have confirmed suspected bandits’ attack on the Gusau-Funtua Federal Highway in Tsafe Local Government Area and rescued nine people trapped by the criminals.

  • Nine people rescued from bandits on Gusau-Funtua highway.
  • Police arrest alleged arms courier with 11 AK-47 rifles.
  • Attacks occurred on Friday, August 28, 2026.
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