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Turkey has issued a warning about the presence of the Fethullah Terrorist Group (FETO) in Nigeria. FETO is a controversial organization led by Fethullah Gulen a Turkish cleric living in the United States. The group has been accused of orchestrating a failed coup attempt in Turkey in 2016 and has been designated as a terrorist organization by the Turkish government. The warning comes as Turkey seeks to expand its influence in Africa and strengthen its ties with Nigeria. The Nigerian government has not yet responded to the warning but it highlights the ongoing tensions and power struggles between Turkey and FETO.

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In a recent interview Femi Adesina the Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity stated that if the president had not sought medical treatment abroad he would have died earlier in Nigerian hospitals. Adesina defended the presidents decision to seek medical treatment abroad citing the lack of adequate healthcare facilities and equipment in the country. He also mentioned the efforts being made by the Buhari administration to improve the healthcare sector including the revitalization of primary healthcare centers and the establishment of a health insurance scheme. Adesinas comments have sparked controversy and criticism with many questioning the governments commitment to improving healthcare in Nigeria.

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Senator Aisha Binani who served as senator for Adamawa Central has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Her media aide confirmed the move stating that Binani quietly arrived in Yola and declared her defection in the presence of close allies. A formal unveiling ceremony is being planned for her next political steps. Binani gained national attention in 2022 as the APCs first-ever female governorship candidate but narrowly lost the 2023 election to the incumbent Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). There are also reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has also joined the ADC and both figures are expected to return to Yola next month for a political rally.

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ambra state election.On Friday night politician Ezenwafor was attacked in the Wuse 2 area of the Federal Capital Territory while returning from a private engagement. He is currently receiving emergency treatment at a hospital. Ezenwafor described the incident as a near-death experience and stated that doctors are working to remove bullets from his body. His media team confirmed that he suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to the emergency unit. The matter has been reported to the police and an investigation is underway. Ezenwafor a former presidential aspirant for the Labour Party recently rejoined the PDP and is the partys governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra state election.