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A fresh truce has been brokered by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu between Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, as both figures have spoken on the new agreement, Premium Times says in a report. This development is the latest attempt to resolve the protracted political power struggle in Rivers State, which has persisted since Governor Fubara took office. The intervention by President Tinubu follows previous peace deals that have failed to create lasting stability, as the conflict between Wike, the former governor, and his successor Fubara has continued to impact governance in the state.
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Mobile Internet Suspended in 2 Haryana Districts Amid Unrest Over Teacher's Death
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