Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has condemned the recent hike in International Passport fees, calling it yet another burden on ordinary Nigerians. In …
Politics
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EconomyGovernment PolicyLabour PartyNigeriaPolitics
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ADCGovernanceLeadershipNigeriaPolitics
ADC Inaugurates New Imo State Executive Committee, Promises Change
The Imo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated a new State Executive Committee (SEC) to steer the party’s affairs as it prepares for the upcoming general …
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GovernanceLeadershipPoliticsSouth Africa
Tshwane Mayor Moya Defends Against DA’s Unlawful Payment Claims
Tshwane Mayor, Nasiphi Moya, has strongly defended herself against claims by the Democratic Alliance (DA) that she unlawfully benefitted from a payment made by the city. The payment in question, …
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G20InequalityPoliticsSouth Africa
Ramaphosa Launches G20 Task Force to Address Global Wealth Inequality
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday launched a G20 experts task force aimed at examining global wealth inequality and its impact on growth, poverty, and multilateralism. This marks the first initiative …
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AfricaElectionsLeadershipMALAWIPolitics
Kaliati Alleges Mutharika to Step Down for Jane Ansah in Malawi
Malawi’s political landscape has been rocked by explosive allegations from UTM Secretary General, Patricia Kaliati, who claims that Peter Mutharika, the presidential candidate for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is …
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Cost of LivingEconomyPoliticsPublic FinanceSocial WelfareUnited Kingdom
£1.3bn Loss After UK U-Turn on Winter Fuel Payments
The British government has suffered a major financial setback after Chancellor Rachel Reeves was forced to reverse plans to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners. Instead of saving …
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CrisisGOVERNMENTHealthHumanitarianInternational RelationsPoliciesPoliticsSociety
Botswana Declares Health Emergency Amid Drug Shortage
Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, has declared a state of public health emergency following a critical shortage of essential medicines and medical supplies across the country. The announcement was made on …
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BusinessEconomyGovernanceInfrastructureMarketsPolitics
Paul Ikonne Accuses Abia Governor Otti of Harsh Taxes and Lack of Transparency
A former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Mr. Paul Ikonne, has accused Governor Alex Otti of imposing what he described as harsh tax policies …
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Namibia has secured the right to host the prestigious Egmont Group Plenary in July 2027, after Cabinet granted approval for the country’s Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to organize the global …
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AgricultureBusiness and EconomyLawPoliticsReal Estate
Zimbabwe Court Evicts Kapungu in Windmill Land Dispute
The High Court of Zimbabwe has ordered the eviction of businessman Taremedzwa Kapungu, his agents, employees, and all persons linked to him, from a 65.24-hectare land belonging to Windmill (Private) …