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Photos: Mahama joins Commonwealth leaders at CHOGM opening in Antigua and Barbuda
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Photos: Mahama joins Commonwealth leaders at CHOGM opening in Antigua and Barbuda

President John Mahama joined other Commonwealth leaders at the opening ceremony of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda. The meeting has brought renewed attention to the historical legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, with King Charles III, Head of the Commonwealth, acknowledging it as a shameful chapter in history whose effects continue to cast a shadow over Caribbean nations and other Commonwealth member states.

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PSWU wants single spine pay policy scrapped over growing inequalities
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PSWU wants single spine pay policy scrapped over growing inequalities

The Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has renewed its call for the scrapping of the Single Spine Pay Policy, saying years of inconsistent administration have created deep inequalities and unfairness in public sector salaries. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, November 2, during a discussion on the eight per cent base pay increase agreed for public sector workers for 2027, Mr Adjei said the union had consistently advocated the abolition of the Single Spine Pay Policy over the past three to four years.

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Tinubu fulfils pledge as Super Falcons receive $100,000 cash rewards
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Tinubu fulfils pledge as Super Falcons receive $100,000 cash rewards

The Federal Government has paid cash rewards to players, coaches and officials of the Super Falcons following their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), completing the reward package promised by President Bola Tinubu. “The Super Falcons made Nigeria proud, and Mr President has honoured his commitment to them in full.

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GACL’s GH¢30m dividend Is manufactured and misleading – Africa Policy Lens
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GACL’s GH¢30m dividend Is manufactured and misleading – Africa Policy Lens

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) says the much-publicised GH¢30 million dividend by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) to Government is manufactured and does not reflect operational performance. In a statement issued by its Research Directorate, APL said it had examined GACL’s 2025 Audited Accounts as presented at its 11th Annual General Meeting and concluded that the dividend is being misrepresented as evidence of a turnaround.

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2027: Tinubu inherited Nigeria on brink of collapse — Mutfwang
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2027: Tinubu inherited Nigeria on brink of collapse — Mutfwang

Tinubu inherited Nigeria on brink of collapse — Mutfwang. •Declares no vacancy in Aso Rock, Plateau Govt House •Says no rainbow coalition, Plateau going APC By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said President Bola Tinubu inherited an economy that was tottering on the brink of collapse from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.

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