AFRICA AND RUSSIA ARE NATURAL ALLIES - PUTIN. (PHOTO).

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 Africa and Russia are natural allies - Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin courted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit that wraps up Thursday as he seeks to bolster Moscow’s clout across the continent. Speaking during a meeting in the Kremlin on the second day of the summit, Putin said that “Russia and Africa are united by truly strong bonds of friendship and close partnership.” “We are natural allies in building a multipolar, genuinely democratic world order, free from diktat and double standards and based on respect for the norms of international law and the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter,” Putin said, AP reported. He mentioned Moscow’s support for the African nations’ anti-colonial fight during Soviet times. “Russia has always been and remains committed to seeing African nations defend their sovereignty, achieve steady growth, and strengthen their economies and social sectors,” the Russian leader said. “We stand ready to continue working...
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MINISTER KEYAMO WARNS AGAINST TOXIC POLITICAL RHETORIC FOLLOWING CHARLIE KIRK’S MURDER.(PHOTO).

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 Minister Keyamo Warns Against Toxic Political Rhetoric Following Charlie Kirk’s Murder


The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Saturday cautioned Nigerians against reckless statements and online attacks in political discourse, warning that such actions could incite violence. His remarks follow the murder of American conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead outside a public event in Arizona on Thursday.


Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of the right-wing organization Turning Point USA, was killed in an incident that has sparked widespread debate in the United States about escalating political extremism and threats against public figures. In a post on his X handle, Keyamo described Kirk’s killing as a “sober lesson” for Nigeria, highlighting the dangers of toxic political exchanges.


“The condemnable murder of Charlie Kirk in America holds a significance for us in Nigeria,” Keyamo stated. “The things we say and post in our intellectual contestations over political issues in our country can unwittingly rile others up to take extreme actions.” He urged Nigerians to avoid threats, bigotry, and hate speech, emphasizing that anyone could become a victim of such hostility.


Keyamo further argued that resorting to insults, threats, or intimidation in political debates reflects weakness rather than strength. “It is extreme cowardice to threaten, abuse, or humiliate others who do not agree with your political views or do not worship your political demi gods,” he said. “A resort to abuse or threats or even personal attacks is a sign that you have lost the intellectual contestation.”


The minister stressed that in a democracy, forcing others to accept a viewpoint through intimidation is unacceptable. He clarified that his message was not directed at any specific political party or group but was a general call for civility across Nigeria’s political spectrum.


Keyamo urged the nation to learn from incidents like Kirk’s murder and to foster a political environment free from heated rhetoric that could lead to tragedy.

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