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Nigeria: Outsourcing The Presidency, One Infirmity At A Time, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Nearly 20 years ago, while stumping for his party, the Peoples’ Democratic Party, out-going president, Olusegun Obasanjo, decided to confront head-on morbid rumours about the health of his hand-picked successor. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, then governor of Katsina State and the president’s man for the job, was said to be stricken in a hospital in Germany. From the podium, Obasanjo dialled before bellowing, “Umoru, are you dead?!” It was obviously not a question for a dead man.

Oct 11, 1:34 PM

Gript

EU VOTE: Nolan says Muslim Brotherhood free to fundraise here

“By refusing to state Muslim Brotherhood is subject to any restrictions, the Govt is allowing it to potentially recruit and raise money with impunity."

Oct 11, 1:33 PM

Jewish Rhode Island

Could Egyptian military deployment in Somalia upset Horn of Africa balance of power? - analysis

This potentially important development comes as Pakistan and Turkey may also be deploying forces to Saudi Arabia to support the Kingdom’s defenses against the Houthis.

Oct 11, 1:30 PM

The Kyiv Independent

Russia behind Britain's Brexit vote, UK prime minister admits for first time

"These things are important now to put clearly on the record and, I believe, help voters in Germany and France understand that some of this politics is instigated via our enemies, namely Russia," media reports Burnham saying.

Oct 11, 1:25 PM

The Guardian

‘A life-or-death race’: the volunteers protecting Kyiv’s skies from new jet-powered drones

Russia’s latest weapons have left Ukraine’s civilian air defence teams frantically trying to adapt as winter approaches

Oct 11, 1:15 PM

Tech, Health & Opinion

TVC News

Year Settlement Plan, Sing Asa’s ‘Jailer’

Migrant workers in the United Kingdom have protested proposed immigration reforms that could increase the qualifying period for

Oct 11, 1:35 PM

NDTV

139 Migrants, Including Children, Dead After Boat Overturns Off Djibouti

Among the 109 bodies recovered were 52 men, 42 women and 15 children -- nine girls and six boys -- the statement said.

Oct 11, 1:30 PM

The Star

Saudi Arabia extends airport closure and moves Riyadh schools online after deadly strike

Saudi Arabia on Sunday kept its main international airport closed and moved Riyadh schools online as Yemen's Houthi rebels threatened new strikes across the kingdom.

Oct 11, 1:28 PM

ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Pope Leo to undergo surgery after discovery of lung nodule

The 71-year-old pontiff, who is relatively young for a church leader, did not say whether the lesion was malignant during his Sunday address to the faithful.

Oct 11, 1:18 PM

The Independent

Langkawi guide: What to do on Southeast Asia’s most romantic island

Venus Wong discovers the perfect couples’ break on the underrated island of Langkawi in Malaysia, with its rainforests, spotless beaches and eco hotels.

Oct 11, 1:15 PM

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