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In Anambra State today, the only talking point is the November 6 governorship election. As the contest hots-up, 17 political parties are warming up to unseat the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) which has governed the state since 2003. MICHAEL OVAT examines the intrigues within the political parties, their candidates and the factors that may make or mar their chances.
As residents of Anambra State prepare to elect a successor to Governor Willie Obiano of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), whose tenure ends on March 17, 2022, supporters from the opposition parties are mobilising desperately to take over the state Agu-Akwa Government House.
North-East Nigeria: Operational Update, January 2021
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Over 6,100 men, women and children were newly displaced in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States in January.
UNHCR’s protection, human rights and border monitoring teams reached nearly 33,000 internally displaced people and refugee returnees in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) States.
UNHCR and partners raised awareness about COVID-19 and protection among over 22,000 people in the BAY States in January 2021.
Operational Highlights
■ The security situation in the North-East remains unpredictable. The operational area continues to be impacted by the ongoing violent conflict, terrorism, and criminal activities, which have resulted in the displacement, killing and abduction of civilians as well as the destruction of properties and critical infrastructure. The second wave of COVID-19 also continues to exacerbate the already worsening situation. A total of 43 security incidents perpetrated by NSAG in the BAY States comprised of at
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