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Published On 27 Sep 2025
The leader of Nepal’s recent youth-led protests, which quickly overthrew the government, has declared he will run for president in the March general elections, declaring that his party will “fight till the end” to establish a people’s government.
Sudan Gurung claimed in an exclusive interview with Sandra Gathmann of Start Here that her organization is already mobilizing supporters nationwide to form a “movement for change” rather than a traditional political party.
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He criticized the former government for its “selfish” and “corrupt” politicians, saying, “They have dragged us into politics.” They will receive whatever they want if it’s the political party they want. Because we won’t be reversing our position right away, we will be running for the next election.
Gurung, 36, rose to prominence as the face of a Gen Z-dominated, largely, grassroots uprising.
After the government canceled access to Facebook, X, and YouTube on social media, protests broke out, claiming the businesses had failed to register and submit to the government’s oversight.
However, the protests quickly turned into broader unrest, which was fueled by anger over alleged corruption, state violence, and impunity. Young demonstrators were killed, and thousands more were hurt, in addition.
Through platforms like Discord, which was used to mobilise during the protests, and Instagram, Gurung believes his movement is prepared to govern, with volunteers forming legal and communications committees and gathering policy demands from across the nation.
He claimed that his team is “working to make sure every voice of the Nepalese people is heard.”
Gurung intends to run “as a group,” but it’s unlikely to do so as an independent.
He claimed that we wouldn’t have this generation of youths if I only ran as an independent candidate. We are stronger as a whole.
Beyond anticorruption, the movement has pledged to pursue a broad range of goals. It intends to promote Nepal’s tourism industry without resorting to “external interference” by strengthening ties with its neighbors, China and India.
According to Gurung, “We need to respect them, and they need to respect us.”
He urged interim prime minister Sushila Karki to expedite investigations into corruption and the killings of protesters and warned against the old political guard from contesting the March election.
Gurung said, “We’ll make sure the investigation is completed on time so that they won’t be able to participate in the elections.”
When asked if he wanted to become the next prime minister, Gurung responded, “I won’t say I’m the right person right now, but I’m going to run if the people choose me.”
He also mentioned how many people have tried to silence him, saying they have been trying to intimidate me and have [been] trying to scare me.
He spoke in a defiant voice despite the intimidation.
Ogun State Command, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding crucial national assets and infrastructure across the state and nation. It also emphasizes the need for collaboration between other sister security organizations, residents, and communities to accomplish the objectives of securing crucial installations.
The main point of a one-day stakeholders’ meeting, which was held in Abeokuta, the state capital, was the theme “Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure through Effective Cooperation, Collaboration, and Coordination.”
Top government figures, traditional rulers, security organizations, community development organizations, youth representatives, and other parties took part in the forum.
Remilekun Omalade-Ekundayo, the Ogun State Commandant of NSCDC, made the point that national assets like transportation systems, telecommunication networks, electricity, railroad tracks, airports, forests, transformers, and streetlights must be jointly protected.
She warned that government growth is seriously threatened by deliberate government destruction, whether it be for financial or political reasons.
“Everything the government constructs costs a lot.” We all rely on these facilities, so destroying them is like destroying ourselves, according to Ekundayo, who noted that asset protection should not be seen as the only responsibility of security agencies.
The Commandant urged people to use whistleblowing, community vigilance, and sharing intelligence as effective sabotage strategies.
Senior Special Assistant on Inter-Ethnic Affairs, representing the Ogun state government. The value of community involvement was raised by Hadi Sani.
He urged communities, traditional rulers, youths, and Community Development Associations (CDAs) to collaborate with government and security organizations because security challenges call for more than a kinetic approach.
You should be your neighborhood’s and neighborhood’s principal security guard. Before the government takes it up, he said, “If you see something, say something, then turn the transformer in your area on its head.”
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The call for synergy, grassroots vigilance, and shared ownership of national assets was also echoed by representatives of the Police, Army, DSS, Federal Fire Service, Customs, FRSC, Amotekun, TRACE, So-Safe Corps, Vigilante Group, Amotekun Corps, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Royal Fathers, Community Leaders, and private sector groups.
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) recognized the Ogun State Commandant for her outstanding work in preserving crucial national assets and infrastructure, including successful arrests and prosecutions throughout the state.
After the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decided not to carry on the sanctions, Belarus and Russia have been lifted.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, both nations had been barred from Paralympic competition. Russia has a close relationship with Belarus.
However, their athletes were neutral when they won the Paris Paralympics after officials opposed a full suspension and opted for a partial suspension in 2023.
Russia and Belarus now regain all of their privileges and rights as IPC members after the general assembly in Seoul on Saturday.
They might be able to compete in Milano Cortina in March 2026 under their own flags.
However, Russian and Belarusian athletes are still prohibited from competing in the six sports on the Italian schedule.
As they did at the Paris Olympics last week, the International Olympic Committee announced that it would allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the upcoming Winter Games under a neutral flag and strict rules.
The Paralympics governing body confirmed that full IPC membership rights would be restored, saying: “The IPC will work with the two members involved [Russia and Belarus] to put together practical arrangements as soon as reasonably possible.”
It was a “fair decision,” according to the Russian Paralympic Committee.
This is a significant step forward in the development of the international paralympic movement and a shining example of how athletes should be protected from prejudice on both national and political grounds, according to a statement.
Russian athletes are currently neutrals competing in New Delhi’s World Paralympics.
IPC member organizations voted 111-55 to reject a motion to ratify Russia’s full suspension with 11 abstentions, and 91-77 to reject a motion to ratify Russia’s eight-member resolution at the Seoul summit.
General Christopher Musa, the head of the National Defense Staff, has assured Nigerians of the military’s unwavering support for ending banditry in the Northwest.
General Musa made this known to the Kebbi State Commissioner of Information and Culture during a friendly visit.
He stressed the value of working with the media when addressing security issues in a speech delivered by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defense Information.
He stated that the military wants to strengthen its cooperation with the media regarding security issues.
Brigadier General Gusau expressed concern over reports that some communities allegedly support bandits by providing them with food and motorcycles while others are being protected by security forces.
He demanded that community leaders and youth share reliable information with security agencies, particularly those in the North West, to help put an end to insecurity.
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The Director of Defense Information urged the general public to support the military’s efforts to advance national security.
Everyone has a role to play in promoting peace and stability, he said.
Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed, the state’s commissioner of information and culture, advised the military to work harder to educate traditional rulers about the dangers of keeping criminals at bay in all of its communities.
He reaffirmed the Kebbi State Government’s ongoing support for security organizations, noting that the state is still one of the Northwest’s most severely affected by insecurity.
Cafu . Phillip Lahm . Paolo Maldini . Carlos Roberto. Walker, Kylie
Pep Guardiola made the suggestion that Walker should join the elite when he spoke to the media before his Saturday return to Etihad with new club Burnley.
Walker’s return will bring back fond memories for fans who watched the hosts battle their newly promoted Lancashire neighbors to lift themselves from mid-table.
Guardiola believes so.
One of the greatest full-backs ever, he declared, “Absolutely.” Before playing games there with Kyle, I slept like a baby.
He can handle the best-known wingers in the world.
Guardiola did not restrict his purring to Walker’s defensive ability during a lavish press conference tribute. As the manager called Walker “the right-back who defined our time here,” he was cited for his consistency, injury history, pass quality, and dressing room leadership.
In Walker’s time, the Manchester club won 15 major awards, including two FA Cups and the Champions League.
Walker also played a significant role in Gareth Southgate’s England team, helping them reach the 2021 and 2024 European Championship finals, being named one of his country’s vice-captain for the latter and being named one of Uefa’s teams during the latter.
However, Walker’s current England manager, Thomas Tuchel, who chose not to name the 35-year-old in his most recent squad after Walker’s most recent start in an England shirt ended in a shocking 3-1 defeat to Senegal in June, was unable to do so.
Scott Parker, Walker’s new club manager, is persuaded that Tuchel’s opinion of the player’s recent impressive performances at Burnley can be changed.
I have no doubt that he can get in and around the England squad, Parker said. His most outstanding performance of his career, in my opinion, was incredible.
He has been fantastic for us, both in terms of experience and quality. We frequently seem to return to Kyle and discuss his experiences, but I believe we have all come to terms with his quality.
How will Walker’s legacy compare to some of the greatest players of the past 30 years in terms of influence for his country and game-changing for Premier League newcomers?
Maldini, who retired at age 41 after 901 appearances, was the epitome of a one-club man. He spent his entire career with AC Milan. He wore the armband for both the club and the country, Nicknamed Il Capitano.
