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Germany news: Merz to speak at CSU party conference
Merz to speak at CSU party conference. With his coalition under pressure, Merz will speak at the close of the CSU party conference.
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2027: North-West has chosen Tinubu, says APC chieftain
A member of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has declared that the North-West has chosen President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, expressing confidence that the President will secure a second term. Kwankwaso spoke on the sidelines of the formal flag-off of the APC presidential campaign in Kaduna
education
NDC goofed with initial Obuasi school sexual abuse statement; I’m glad we corrected it – Felicity Nelson
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, Felicity Nelson, has admitted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) erred in its initial statement on the sexual abuse allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School. Her comments follow public controversy surrounding allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, brought to light through an investigative documentary by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni.
health
‘It was so magical’: the 33-year-old who made history swimming the length of California
Ultra-endurance swimmer Catherine Breed navigated waves, wildlife and pollution to become the first person to swim from state’s northern-most tip to Mexico border Nearly four months ago, Catherine Breed, a 33-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, set out to become the first person to swim the entire coastline of California – from its northern-most tip to the border with Mexico. But after dodging hurricanes, wildlife and 8ft waves in an unusually volatile Pacific Ocean, Breed finally celebrated the end of her journey on a beach in San Diego on Monday.
politics
Edo Govt, NLC Resolve Dispute As NUEE Moves To Restore Electricity
Electricity supply is set to be restored in Edo State after Governor Monday Okpebholo and leaders of organised labour settled the dispute over recognition of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) caretaker committee in the state. The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, former Edo State Governor and ex-NLC President, Senator Adams Oshiomhole and others at the settlement meeting in Abuja.
politics
About 15,000 aspirants set for executive NDC positions across all constituencies
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is proceeding with its constituency executive elections nationwide despite a court injunction restraining the party from conducting the polls in Nkwanta North in the Oti Region. The High Court in Dambai issued an interlocutory injunction restraining the NDC from conducting the elections in Nkwanta North.
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PHOTOS: Tinubu’s 2027 campaign kicks off as APC supporters flood Kaduna stadium
Supporters of the All Progressives Congress have gathered at the Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna for the flag-off of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign.
crime
NHPC office, police station set ablaze, Arunachal BJP chief's house vandalised amid stir over power project
The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee has strongly condemned the violence and demanded an independent inquiry into the use of tear gas shells against protesters during the bandh
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France To Deploy 70,000 Police For Fresh Weekend Protests
The protests have come at a critical moment for France, six months ahead of elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron, with a new poll underlining far-right candidate Marine Le Pen as the frontrunner and indicating her position has been strengthened by the latest events. Adding to tensions, Le Pen is due at the weekend to host her National Rally (RN) party congress in Orleans, with thousands of supporters expected and local authorities fearing clashes as counter-protesters also head to the city south of Paris.
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Clean house or face defeat in 2027 — Onoh tasks Tinubu over claims of multi-billion Naira ministerial slots
Onoh challenges APC spokesman to prove sale of ministerial seats By Emma Nnadozie Former South-East spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 Presidential Campaign Council, Denge Josef Onoh, has challenged All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign council spokesperson Alwan Hassan to provide evidence for his claim that ministerial appointments in Nigeria are secured through payments running into billions of naira. Defending the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Onoh described it as a period when appointments to the Federal Executive Council were based on merit,…
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Ho Zongo youth demand permanent resolution to Volta Regional Chief Imam impasse
Youth in the Ho Zongo community of the Volta Region are demanding a lasting resolution to the Volta Regional Chief Imam impasse and objecting to the “knee-jerk” approach to resolving the issue. The Zongo Youth spokesperson, Abdul Razak Abubakar, entreated the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, the Volta Regional Security Council and other relevant institutions to endeavour to bring closure to the Chief Imam impasse.
world
North Korea’s Kim calls for training world’s ‘strongest’ military
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his military to train to become the strongest in the world at a two-day meeting of company commanders in Pyongyang, state media said Saturday. South Korea proposed on Friday military talks with North Korea to clarify their border and restore communication channels, after Seoul blamed the DMZ blast that injured South Korean soldiers on North Korean landmines, a claim Pyongyang strongly rejected.
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US Spy Chief Warns Iran Has Ramped Up Efforts To Target Americans
Iran has “substantially increased” its efforts to target Americans in the Middle East and beyond, US national intelligence chief Jay Clayton warned on Friday. Washington previously ordered non-essential staff to leave the Gulf ahead of the start of its war against Iran and again in July before US President Donald Trump called off a new wave of strikes.
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