Separatist Bosnian Serb leader Dodik removed from office

Milorad Dodik, the leader of the separatist Bosnian Serbs, was removed from his position as president of Bosnia’s Republika Srpska, the country’s electoral authorities.

Following an earlier ruling from the appeals court, which forethrew him into jail for a year and forejoyed his political participation for a further six years.

Dodik was given a sentence in Sarajevo in February for breaking the international envoy’s 1995 peace agreements, which were triggered by the early 1990s conflict there.

According to commission member Suad Arnautovic, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) made the decision to apply the law, which forbids an elected official from serving in office after serving for more than six months in prison.

After the appeals period expires, the commission’s decision against Milorad Dodik will become effective. Within 90 days, according to Arnautovic, an early election for the president of Bosnia’s autonomous Serb Republic would be held.

Dodik’s attorneys announced their intention to file the case with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Constitutional Court.

There are no “surrender” and “giving up” in existence. Dodik stated in a post on X that he would not give up on serving as president, adding that he would continue to do so.

Bosnian Serb government claims that it is “politically motivated.”

The February court’s decision, which sentenced Dodik to prison and forbade him from engaging in political activity, was upheld on Friday by the appeals court in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In consequence, his post as Bosnian Serb president was terminated.

Dodik added that he would continue to serve as Bosnian Serb president as long as he had the backing of the Bosnian Serb parliament, as well as rejecting the court’s decision at the time.

The government of Bosnia and Herzegovina criticized the court’s decision, calling it “unconstitutional and politically motivated.”

Dodik has received the backing of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic, and its allies in the world.

The European Union, in contrast, stated last week that the “verdict is binding and must be respected.”

Bosnia is considering joining the EU, but Dodik’s separatist and pro-Russian activities have stalled progress.

Dodik has repeatedly demanded that Serbia join the Serb entity, which has prompted the former US administration to impose sanctions on him and his allies.

Bosniaks are especially concerned about his separatist threats because of them.

Bosnian Serbs rebelled against the former Yugoslavian government and formed a mini-state to unite it with Serbia between 1992 and 1995, starting a war. About 100,000 people were killed and millions were displaced, according to the report.

Republika Srpska and the Bosniak-Croat Federation were two regions in Bosnia that were supported by the US-sponsored Dayton Accords, which put an end to the conflict.

Although the regions are largely autonomous, there are some joint institutions, including the army, the highest court, and the tax administration. Bosniaks, Bosnian Serbs, and Bosnian Croats make up the rotating three-member presidency in Bosnia.

Kano Transport Commissioner Resigns Over Bail Scandal

Ibrahim Namadi, the commissioner for transportation for Kano, resigned after playing a contentious role in Sulaiman Danwawu, an alleged drug baron, as security.

Governor Abba Yusuf received the official report from a high-level investigative committee looking into Namadi’s involvement in the case shortly after his resignation.

The embattled commissioner stated in a statement that the governor’s representative, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, needed to “protect the integrity of the administration,” citing the need to uphold the administration’s integrity.

It behoves me to take this step, painful as it may be, as a member of an administration that has consistently promoted the fight against the sale and consumption of illicit drugs, Namadi said.

“It’s important for me to keep my innocence despite the pressure of the public and the need to defend the values we have built as a whole,” I said.

Read more about Yusuf’s denial of N2 billion in monthly payments to former governor in Kwankwaso, “Not A Thief,” HERE.

Namadi expressed gratitude to Governor Yusuf for the opportunity to serve, and he vowed to uphold the principles of accountability and good governance.

As a good citizen, he said, “I must work hard to instill in our dear state the trust and vision we have worked so hard to cultivate.”

“I firmly believe in the principles that guided this administration.”

Governor Yusuf Responds

On January 12, 2024, the governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, briefs journalists in Abuja.

Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s tough line on drug-related crimes by accepting Namadi’s resignation.

“Our government won’t compromise on accountability, accountability, and accountability.” The governor argued that protecting our youth’s future and well-being must be a top priority.

We don’t tolerate drug use and trafficking, we say. No one will be held accountable, no matter what their position.

The governor advised all political appointees to “act with caution” when handling sensitive matters, urging them to always seek official clearance before committing themselves to a public interest issue.

Findings of the Investigative Committee

The investigative committee led by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ibrahim, presented a detailed report to the resignation at the Government House during a formal address.

The committee discovered that Namadi submitted an affidavit confirming his status as a serving commissioner on July 18, 2025, when he voluntarily applied to become a surety for the defendant, Sulaiman Danwawu.

During the briefing, Farouk Ibrahim stated that he was aware of the charges’ drug-related nature.

His actions in contradiction to the State Government’s strict stance against drug trafficking, despite no evidence that the accused had any financial support or connections to anyone.

Other significant findings include:

1. Namadi made a promise to follow all bail conditions set forth by the court.

2. Despite the seriousness of the charges, he failed to use “adequate caution.”

3. The defendant’s affidavit only made reference to the $5 million bail amount that was not provided by the prosecution.

4. No tangible or lucrative incentives were discovered.

Can Rangers afford to let ‘brilliant’ Dessers go?

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The intriguing Cyriel Dessers case is still a source of suspense.

In the emphatic 3-0 Champions League qualifying first-leg win over Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday, the Rangers striker made his announcement under Russell Martin’s supervision.

He has repeatedly been let down by Rangers. Perhaps this served as a reminder of what he has to offer and how he might be useful in a different play format at Ibrox.

His quick deliberation just before half-time demonstrated the value of his experience and his ability to deliver the penalty that was awarded for the second, after a protracted delay just before half-time.

In his Rangers career, he has a lot of that experience.

More importantly, he appeared to be Rangers’ top priority, bringing together their attacking threat.

Is Dessers going to be the Rangers’ leader?

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Dessers’ start to this campaign has been hampered by a minor injury, but his head coach, who had started as a substitute for Motherwell, was applauded for his effort while criticizing others.

He seized his opportunity by taking advantage of his opportunity and built on that against Plzen by replacing the ineffective Danilo.

This comes after a summer of speculating about his future.

Dessers is the only player the club has bid for this season, according to Martin’s confirmation over the weekend, and based on the evidence from this performance, interest may not end there.

Martin described his performance as “amazing” and “brilliant,” which suggests he sees value in keeping him at Ibrox.

He said, “I thought he was great tonight.”

He accepted the ball well, and the guys found him a lot in the first half, according to the team’s spokesperson from yesterday.

Dessers must stay, according to McCann.

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Since working closely with Dessers with the striker during Barry Ferguson’s interim period at the club last term, Neil McCann is well-placed to assess his worth.

With six goals in the final five games of the Premiership run-in, Dessers capped the season strong in every post-split match.

Any club would be suited to have that consistency, but the criticism stems from a perception of wastefulness in front of goal and a lapsed ability to use others.

The former Rangers winger said, “I think he makes Rangers a better side.”

Dessers must remain in the club. He poses a threat to the goal. The main character in the game of number nine is him.

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What are the statistics indicating?

He is shown that he has goals. The return that would seem almost unreachable after 89 of their seasons last year. Daizen Maeda from Celtic was the only player to win the Premiership.

In total, Dessers has scored 52 goals in 113 games for the Rangers, with 80 starts occurring every 134 minutes.

As last season demonstrated, he also has a habit of scoring big goals in big games.

In Champions League qualifying, Dynamo Kyiv scored the winner in the last minute. Another goalkeeping equalizer gave Olympiakos a point in the Europa League.

In the 88th minute, a fine leveller was made at Old Trafford against Manchester United before Bruno Fernandes’ late winner.

Then, in a superb 3-1 victory over Fenerbahce, Rangers eased their way to the quarter-finals.

One significant criticism seems to be centered on a single statistic. Conversion of a shot He frequently missed chances, in plain English.

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Dessers has addressed this issue in his Rangers career on numerous occasions. Taking chances.

He reportedly said, “That’s the life of a striker,” after scoring in the 1-1 draw with Olympiakos. Whom do I as Cyriel Dessers to avoid adversity? You’re always going to have more mistakes than you can count.

“I’m unlikely to play for Rangers” if I had three chances at every game.

“You just have to keep going,” he says.

Rangers should use Dessers to stick or twist?

Martin is impressed, as the evidence suggests.

After Dessers’ game against Plzen, former Rangers winger Peter Lovenkrands also made an appearance.

Dessers declared to BBC Scotland, “It’ll be difficult if Dessers leaves.”

He stepped up before half-time, and he did that. Before there is a replacement, he’ll be dealt a blow if he leaves.

He has received a lot of criticism, but the team is really good for him.

Dessers turns 31 in December and has two more years left on his Ibrox contract.

Although Hamza Igamane’s future may depend on his own moves, having been linked to his replacement, it might cost a lot to replace him.

Given Rangers’ age and contract terms, this window, or the following, might be the last opportunity to receive a sizable fee.

Perhaps Dessers wanted a new start after initially feeling underappreciated?

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Carse ruled out of Superchargers’ Hundred campaign

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After consulting with medical staff, England’s fast bowler Brydon Carse will no longer play for Northern Superchargers in the Hundred division this year.

Carse has been replaced at the Leeds-based team by 24-year-old Lancashire quick Mitchell Stanley, who played in four of England’s five Tests against India in the recently-drawn series.

The 30-year-old claimed in June that after suffering severe cuts to his left toe from bowling, he had thought about having his toe amputated.

After missing the Champions Trophy earlier this year, Carse played for England’s bowling team against India, taking nine wickets in the final Test at The Oval.

I’m sadly not able to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred this year because of a lengthy series against India, which I’ve already discussed with the medical staff, said South African-born Carse.

“I look forward to watching from the sidelines and going back and forth with the team.”

At 18:30 BST, Superchargers kick off their Hundred campaign against Welsh Fire at Headingly.

Carse’s foot injury prevented him from playing in England’s inaugural white-ball game against India, which eventually resulted in his being excluded from the Champions Trophy and the following three months.

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Winhomes Estate: Case Was In Court, There Was Nothing We Could Do —NiDCOM

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the head of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has responded to claims made by an investor who has been affected by the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal road, stating that all legal procedures must be followed when seeking redress.

On Wednesday’s edition of Channels Television’s breakfast program The Morning Brief, the NiDCOM boss said, “We were reading the newspapers about Winhomes, and then we looked for the diaspora investors.

Someone reached us and we struck up a conversation after about two months. Our team traveled to Lagos with their representative and a lawyer, and we discovered that the case was in court.

The investor, Stella Okengwu, the Managing Director of Winhomes Global Services Limited, had charged the Lagos-Calabar Coastal road project’s minister of works, David Umahi, with contempt of court.

Read more about Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: A ” Scam ” and Babachir Lawal Alleges.

She claimed that the minister cheated on a court order and violated the law by rerouting the highway into Winhomes’ residential development in Lagos’ Okun Ajah.

Dabiri-Erewa, a former House of Representatives member, claimed the Commission had previously warned the investor that legal proceedings would obstruct any form of intervention.

A woman called me from the United States, telling her that there is nothing we can do if the case is in court.

The NiDCOM boss added that discussion could have ended the dispute sooner by identifying the reasons behind Umahi’s criticism.

We informed them that there was a meeting with the Minister when this first began. She continued, “We’ve done it in a number of other cases.”

She reaffirmed Umahi’s willingness to meet with the residents who have been affected and said, “There must be a way to prove that if you claim to have invested $250 million.” Again, the court has to make a decision regarding that.

The NiDCOM chief criticized the use of media as a platform for attacks on government officials, claiming that doing so could damage Nigeria’s reputation abroad.

She noted that they travel abroad and bring the country down because someone has already sued them for what happened to them.

According to her, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has put a premium on protecting diaspora investments and ensuring fairness.