PETER OBI AND KWANKWASO BEING PRESENTED WITH THEIR PARTY CARDS. (VIDEO/PHOTO).

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Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have arrived at the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) secretariat in Abuja, amid cheers from supporters, marking a significant shift in Nigeria's political landscape. They are strengthening unity ahead of the 2027 elections.  The two leaders, who previously quit the African Democratic Congress (ADC) due to internal crises and hostility, are expected to hold a consultative meeting with NDC leaders to discuss future collaborations , Peter Obi cited a toxic political environment, internal crises, and external interference as ons for leaving the ADC. He emphasized the need for genuine service delivery and national progress. The NDC has reportedly offered Obi and Kwankwaso a joint presidential ticket for the 2027 elections, with a short timeframe to decide on the offer.   The development has sparked reactions, with some Nigerians welcoming the move as a step towards strengthening democracy and opposition parties. Others have expressed skepticism, ...

TERRORIST ATTACK IN BURKINA KILLS AT LEAST 14 SOLDIERS: SECURITY SOURCES. (PHOTO).


 Terrorist attack in Burkina kills at least 14 soldiers: Security sources


A terrorist attack on a military post killed at least 14 soldiers in northern Burkina Faso, which has seen a flare-up in violence in recent weeks, security officials told AFP on Tuesday.


Al-Qaeda's branch in the Sahel claimed responsibility for the attack in Bagade on Saturday.


Burkina Faso has endured deadly attacks by terrorists affiliated to Al-Qaeda for more than a decade, particularly in the north.


After a relative lull in the west African country, the attacks have resumed recently.


One security official, who asked not to be named, gave a "provisional toll" of "14 soldiers killed and many others missing" after the latest attack.


Counter-offensive


"Every effort has been made to 'neutralise' the individuals who carried out the attack," another security official said, also speaking anonymously.


"Many of them were killed during the counterattack."


WAMAPS, a group of west African journalists specialising in security news in the Sahel, said "nearly 20" soldiers and civilian volunteer fighters who support the military (VDPs) could have died.


It said JNIM had released "a shocking video showing around 15 dead soldiers, some of whom had been burned alive".


VDPs, or Volunteers for the Defence of the Fatherland, are civilian auxiliaries of the army engaged in combatting extremists.

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