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Union Secretary-General Alleges Attempted Murder by Colleagues During Administrative Duty in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria — A senior official of Nigeria’s main oil workers’ union testified in court Wednesday, alleging a violent assault against him by more than a dozen members of a subordinate branch. The Federal Capital Territory High Court heard charges of attempted murder against the accused, linked to an incident at the national headquarters of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). Afolabi Olawale, secretary-general of NUPENG, claimed to have been nearly …

UN Secretary-General Expresses Deep Concern Over Lives Lost in East Africa Flooding

Nairobi, Kenya – UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep distress over the devastating impact of recent floods in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, Burundi, Somalia, and Tanzania. The deluge has claimed hundreds of lives and affected many others in the region. Guterres extended his condolences to the governments and people of the affected countries, especially to the families of the deceased and injured. The UN, along with its partners, is collaborating closely with national authorities …

DAP Secretary-General Calls for Swift Action from Home Ministry and Police after Violent Attack

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has urged the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Royal Malaysian Police to take immediate action following a violent attack on the family of a party member. Loke, who also serves as the Minister for Transport, emphasized the importance of maintaining public safety and order in the wake of the incident. Expressing sympathy and solidarity with the victim’s family, Loke strongly condemned the violent attack and emphasized …