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2027: PDP rebuilding for victory, says Tambuwal

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is re-strategising towards positioning ...

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Poll: Gov. Kathy Hochul soars above potential Democratic gubernatorial primary field

Approximately 46% of Democrats would support Hochul’s bid in a 2026 primary against potential contenders, Lt. Gov. Ant...

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Poll: Gov. Kathy Hochul soars above potential Democratic primary field

Approximately 46% of Democrats would support Hochul’s bid in a 2026 primary against potential contenders, Lt. Gov. Ant...

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DMK vs Centre as language row shakes Parliament: Is NEP pushing Hindi? Key FAQ's answered

The Lok Sabha erupted in controversy as the DMK and the Centre clashed over the NEP's three-language formula, with accus...

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Search ends for missing crew member after North Sea collision

Fire and rescue service crews respond to a collision between oil tanker and a cargo ship off the northeastern coast of E...

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In Rivers State, a supreme iniquity?

The political control of the resources of the territory known as Rivers State in Nigeria’s Niger Delta has been a site...

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‘Money illusion’ and Tinubu’s challenge to governors

‘Money illusion’, in Economics, refers to the tendency of people to confuse the nominal value of money (its face val...

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Itumbi Exposes Gachagua’s Alleged Falsehoods on Cabinet Decisions

Dennis Itumbi, the Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy, has dismissed allegations by former Deput...

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PDP flays Okpebholo over worsening insecurity, killings in Edo

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, decried the incessant killings of innocent peopl...

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Kioni: Kenyans Are the True Opposition After Raila’s Betrayal

Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of betraying Azimio coalition partner...

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Court adjourns hearing of application challenging Obasa’s removal as Lagos Assembly speaker

Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of a Lagos High Court has extended the hearing of the suit filed by the reinstated Speaker of t...

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Sudi Gives Second Chance to Youths Accused of Burning and Looting His Eldoret Club

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has followed through on his New Year’s resolution by forgiving 16 youths accused of burning and...

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UDA Sets Dates for Grassroots Elections in 22 Counties

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to hold grassroots elections across 22 counties on April 11 and 12, 2025, as...

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Former Philippine leader Duterte arrested on warrant

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested at Manila's international airport on order of the Internat...

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Babangida and his whitewashed biography - Part 2

Although Babangida had no original idea on how to cycle Nigeria’s wheel of progress, he surrounded himself with men of...

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Trump vows to "lead the charge" to unseat GOP Rep. Thomas Massie

President Trump said Monday he will "lead the charge" to oust Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) for his refusal to support Repu...

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Ukraine will propose a limited ceasefire during talks

A Ukrainian delegation will meet with the top US diplomat in Saudi Arabia to propose a ceasefire with Russia covering th...

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60 traders fined for overcharging

HYDERABAD - On the special directives of Dep­uty Commissioner (DC) Zain-ul-Abidin Memon, a crackdown on profiteers and ...

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SU announces schedule for submission of exam forms

HYDERABAD - The Controller of Semester Ex­aminations, Sindh University, Jamshoro Mashooq Siddiqui has announced the sch...

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Mustafa’s murder: Police ordered to probe Armaghan’s father, links with terrorists

KARACHI - In a major development in the high-profile Mustafa Amir mur­der case, Karachi police have been directed to in...

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SHO martyred in Mehar while resisting robbery attempt

KHAIRPUR - SHO martyred at Mehar for resisting robbery bid at him for offering resistance at Mehar in Sindh....

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Parliament Budget Session: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey to present reports on Communications and IT in LS today

BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Anil Baluni will table reports on government actions regarding cable TV regulation, digital ...

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Nasir Shah for providing employment to local people in Thar Coal Block-I

KARACHI - Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Monday said that Cyno Sindh (Shanghai Electric) working in Th...

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Judge Expands Block on Trump’s Orders Curbing DEI Programs to All Federal Agencies

Trump's mandate that agencies cut off funding for 'equity-related' grants and contracts probably violates the First and ...

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Oops, did I just offend you again?

There’s a statue of a naked adolescent in Mohenjo Daro that was socially and culturally brutalised by men who lie to t...

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Eliminate every encroachment from footpaths

Once roads, drains and footpaths are completed, no ramps obstructing walkability will be permitted...

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House Rules Committee Advances Government Funding Bill to Floor

Trump has called for Republicans to pass the legislation....

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Toxic patriarchy and Senator Natasha’s bravery

Nigeria’s legislative chamber is a disgrace. These are people deciding our fate, looking everything but serious. Watch...

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Natasha versus Akpabio, a trial or a shameful charade

Over 40 years ago, my school principal decided to suspend me for two weeks for attending a party in which the legend, Ki...

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Rudy Giuliani on Chinese Honeypot Trap, Trump Donor Pressure From China, and Corruption in NYC

Rudy Giuliani shares stories about his encounter with the Chinese Communist Party, including a meeting in Beijing during...

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President Trump delayed tariffs, but uncertainty around lumber prices and the housing market lingers

The National Association of Home Builders is calling for critical construction materials to be be exempt from any future...

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The masks come off in DAP polls

Cold body language, no eye contact and "answering the call of nature" to avoid greeting each other were some of the sign...

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Curtis Sliwa on Being Offered CCP Money and NYC’s Mayoral Race

Curtis Sliwa reveals how he was offered money by Chinese Communist Party agents in New York—and why he turned it down....

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Trump wants detained Palestinian student deported

A Palestinian activist who led student protests at Columbia University is facing deportation under Donald Trump's promis...

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Police Could Ban Release of Firearms on Day of Yoon’s Impeachment Ruling

SEOUL, March 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Police are reviewing whether to ban the release of firearms on the day of President ...

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Greenland’s Elections Could Set Stage for Independence and Renewed Pitch From America

Trump has stressed Greenlanders’ right to self-determination as he makes the case for Greenland to join the United Sta...

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Emission Reduction Measures Enforced in Greater Seoul

SEOUL, March 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Environmental authorities on Tuesday enforced emergency emission reduction measures ...

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NDC must fulfill its promise to cancel e-levy and betting tax – Miracle Aboagye

Dennis Miracle Aboagye, Former Communications Director for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign Former Communications Direc...

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Iowa mental health advocates urge change to involuntary commitment law

Advocates say a proposed change to the state’s involuntary commitment law will help provide earlier intervention to lo...

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Acting President Vows ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Any Violence amid Imminent Ruling on Yoon’s Impeachment

SEOUL, March 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Tuesday pledged “zero tolerance” for any acts ...

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Canadians travelling to the U.S. may be affected by new registration requirements

Here's what we know about the travel policy that came into effect Mar. 9...

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Poilievre accuses Carney of using Donald Trump to 'distract' Canadians

Poilievre has also taken aim at his Carney's record in business, noting how he has yet to disclose his assets and any po...

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Loblaw introduces 'tariff' symbols on products with higher prices due to trade war

'Customers can be assured that when tariffs come off, any tariff pricing changes will be entirely removed,' says CEO...

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Mark Carney appoints Marco Mendicino as chief of staff — angering Muslim supporters

Carney will have to decide if he will call an election instead of bringing back Parliament on March 24...

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Number of Canadians travelling to U.S. plummets amid threats

Canadians may have also opted to stay home due to the weak loonie making travel to the U.S. more expensive...

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Ukraine to propose limited ceasefire with Russia during talks in Saudi Arabia, officials say

The sources say the Ukrainian delegation is ready during the talks to sign an agreement with the United States on access...

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Ontario charges U.S. a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity, warning it could go higher

Ontario Premier Doug Ford also threatened to shut off power completely to Minnesota, New York and Michigan if the Trump'...

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Proposed bill would keep Trump from funding military invasion of Canada

Rhode Island congressman’s No Invading Allies Act also rules out Greenland and Panama Canal from hostile incursion...

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Scams costing Aussies $2 billion despite losses falling

The amount Australians lost to scams fell by 25 per cent in 2024 to $2 billion as widespread campaigns to reduce their f...

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford talks tariffs on Canadian energy

Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke with NBC News' Tom Llamas about his decision to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian electric...

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Elon Musk Sheds Light on DOGE Work in Media Interview

Cabinet officials and federal agency heads are in regular consultation to help streamline the government, he said....

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The ongoing struggle for women’s safety

The root cause of gender-based violence lies in deeply entrenched power imbalances between men and women....

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Why the DU student harasser got bail

Bangladesh law penalises harassment, with jail and fines under key provisions....

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Consumer confidence surges on back of interest rate cut

Australia's economic outlook is looking rosier as inflation continues to fall and following the first decline in interes...

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Vehari DC distributes free laptops among students

Vehari - In reference to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s education-friendly initiatives, a ceremony was he...

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House Republicans Cut Annual Cross-Border Sewage Infrastructure Funding in Half

The House Republican budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) includes a significant reduction in funding for cross-b...

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Mechanism discussed for verification of applicants

KHANEWAL - Deputy Commissioner Salma Suleman on Monday chaired a meeting to discuss mechanism for verification of applic...

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DC takes strict action against artificial price hike

FAISALABAD - Deputy Commissioner (DC) Captain (Retd) Nadeem Nasir on Monday took strict notice of the complaints regardi...