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Gombe Governor Launches Anti-Terror Campaign, Urges Unity Against Insecurity

Voice of Nigeria

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June 29, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has called on residents of the state to remain united and vigilant in the face of terrorism and other forms of criminality. In a statewide broadcast to launch the ‘Unite Against Terror’ campaign, Governor Yahaya declared that insecurity remains the greatest threat to the stability and development of [] The post Gombe Governor Launches Anti-Terror Campaign, Urges Unity Against Insecurity appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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South Africa Today

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· Jun 29, 2026

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The Namibian

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· Jul 6, 2026

Namibia a gateway to southern Africa for Chinese investment – minister

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Independent Online

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· Jul 5, 2026

Mkhwanazi's explosive claims: A year of turmoil in South Africa's police force

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Vanguard News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Inuwa charges new LG chairmen to deepen grassroots governance

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MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 2, 2026

South African state complicit in xenophobic violence – Fiifi Boafo

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Watchdog Uganda

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· Jul 1, 2026

Permanent Secretary Kumumanya Orders Citizens to Expose Municipal Cartels Selling Public Office; Flashes Red Light to Corrupt Technocrats

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Related coverage for "Gombe Governor Launches Anti-Terror Campaign, Urges Unity Against Insecurity": South Africa Today — Free State Security Operations Intensify Ahead of June 30 Marches. The Namibian — Namibia a gateway to southern Africa for Chinese investment – minister. Independent Online — Mkhwanazi's explosive claims: A year of turmoil in South Africa's police force. Vanguard News — Inuwa charges new LG chairmen to deepen grassroots governance. MyJoyOnline — South African state complicit in xenophobic violence – Fiifi Boafo. Watchdog Uganda — Permanent Secretary Kumumanya Orders Citizens to Expose Municipal Cartels Selling Public Office; Flashes Red Light to Corrupt Technocrats