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Mali’s Military Government Dissolves Political Parties

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Mali’s military junta has dissolved all political parties in the country.

A statement read on state television on Tuesday said the country’s military leader, Assimi Goita, validated the decision.

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Last month, a national conference of political actors in Mali recommended the dissolution of all political parties and the naming of Goita as president with a five-year mandate.

The recommendation led to protests in Bamako on May 3 and May 4, with several hundred critics carrying placards displaying messages calling for multi-party elections.

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They also chanted slogans like ‘Down with dictatorship, long live democracy’.

Ahead of another protest planned for May 9, Mali suspended political activities across the country.

The move forced opposition groups to cancel the demonstration.

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The dissolution of political parties coincides with reports of disappearances of opposition figures, as human rights groups said several politicians have disappeared in recent days.

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On Thursday, Human Rights Watch said in a statement that Abba Alhassane, secretary general of the Convergence for the Development of Mali (CODEM), was arrested by “masked gunmen claiming to be gendarmes” on May 8.

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The group also said on the same day, “unidentified men” seized El Bachir Thiam, leader of the Yelema party, in the town of Kati outside Bamako.

Goita first seized power in August 2020 amid escalating attacks from armed groups affiliated with ISIL (ISIS), and al-Qaeda’s regional affiliate, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM).

The junta originally committed to holding elections in February 2022.

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‘His Security Is Not Guaranteed,’ Okpehbolo Warns Obi Not To Come To Edo Without Informing Him

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Governor Monday Okpehbolo of Edo State has issued a warning to the Mr. Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, saying he shouldn’t visit the state without informing him (Okpebholo).

In a video, Okpebholo said Obi’s security was not guaranteed should he visit the state without informing him (Okpebholo).

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He said the former governor of Anambra State should take whatever happened to him anytime he (Obi) visited Edo without informing him.

Okpebholo spoke in Uromi, headquarters of Esan North East Local Government, while receiving Peoples Democratic defected from the Peoples Democratic Party in Uromi, Edo central

He said he was serious about what he said.

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Okpehbolo said in the video, “The man wey say E no get shishi, I am sending a direct message to him, there is a new Sheriff in town. He cannot come to Edo without telling me, because his security will never be guaranteed.

“Whatever that happens to him when he comes to Edo State, he will take it. I’m serious about it.

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“He came the other day and donated ₦15m. Somebody wey say E no get shishi, where E for get ₦15m to donate. By the time he left after donating the money, there was a crisis, and three people died in Benin.

“So, for that reason tell Obi he should not come to Edo without telling me.”

 

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US Tech CEO Caught Cheating With HR At Coldplay Concert

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A top United States tech boss, Andy Byron, has gone viral after being caught on the kiss cam with his company’s HR chief, Kristin Cabot, during a Coldplay concert in Boston.

The duo, both from the data firm Astronomer, were shown on the giant screen while hugging. But as soon as the camera focused on them, they quickly separated. Cabot covered her face while Byron bent down to hide. The crowd laughed as Coldplay’s singer, Chris Martin, joked from the stage, saying, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”

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The video, shared on TikTok, has gathered millions of views. Many online users accused them of cheating, with some claiming Byron’s wife has already dropped her married name on social media.

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Why UNIMAID Was Renamed After Buhari – Education Ministry

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The Federal Ministry of Education on Friday said the University of Maiduguri was named after late former president Muhammadu Buhari as a result of Buhari’s unwavering commitment to education.

This was made known in a statement by Folasade Boriowo, the Ministry of Education’s director of press.

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According to the statement, President Bola Tinubu approved the renaming during a special session of the Federal Executive Council convened to pay tribute to the late leader.

The President described Buhari as a statesman whose administration prioritised national security, economic recovery, institutional reform, and anti-corruption.

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“The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa CON on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and the entire Nigerian education sector, extends profound appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for his statesmanlike decision to immortalise the late President Muhammadu Buhari through the renaming of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State, as Muhammadu Buhari University of Maiduguri.

“This announcement was made during a special session of the expanded Federal Executive Council convened by President Tinubu to honour the legacy of the late President Muhammadu Buhari. The President opened the session with a moving tribute chronicling the life and service of the late statesman, particularly highlighting his commitment to national security, institutional reform, economic recovery, and anti-corruption efforts.

“Distinguished national leaders, including the Senate President, H.E. Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; Governors, Ministers, and Heads of Service of Federation paid heartfelt tributes. In a solemn response, Yusuf Buhari, son of the late President, spoke on behalf of the Buhari family.”

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The Education Ministry further described the renaming as a symbolic gesture that acknowledges Buhari’s legacy, especially his administration’s efforts in human capital development through initiatives such as the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, the Treasury Single Account, the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, and various social investment schemes.

The statement continued, “The Ministry of Education is deeply honoured that the sector has been chosen as the channel through which the late President’s legacy will be permanently enshrined.”

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Dr. Alausa noted, “President Tinubu’s decision reflects not only deep empathy and respect but also a firm belief in education as the bedrock of national development. His commitment to human capital development is unwavering and consistent with the path of national renewal that President Buhari championed.

“This symbolic gesture underscores the administration’s recognition of education as a cornerstone for sustainable development and national identity. The Ministry reiterates its commitment to upholding the values of service, integrity, and excellence that both late President Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu exemplify. “

 

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