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Nigeria’s hostages in law

In 1991, Nigeria was in the full throes of the interminable transition to civil rule programme of General Ibrahim Babang...

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Reflection on Nigeria's leadership and economic impact

Have you ever stopped to ponder the profound connection between today and tomorrow? The concept of "Tomorrow is the real...

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Hong Kong Cancels Passports of Seven Activists Based Overseas

The Hong Kong government canceled the passports of seven overseas-based activists under the new national security law an...

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Albanese, Dutton reflect on 2024 in Christmas messages

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton gave thanks to essential staff working over the holid...

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Declaring Kurram a calamity-hit dist, KP cabinet approves relief emergency

PESHAWAR - The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (CP) Cabinet yesterday approved the relief emergency after declaring clashes-hit Kurra...

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Nightmare on the Virar Fast

Six persons per square metre is the norm. Mumbai’s locals carry 16 at rush hour. I learnt what this means when I board...

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BMC’s solutions should not spawn more problems

At least 37 stormwater drains have been covered with tar poured in rectangular shapes over them....

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Biden delivers on threat to veto bill to expand U.S. judiciary

The JUDGES Act would have increased the number of trial court judges in 25 federal district courts in 13 states in six w...

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Nippon Steel's US Steel bid referred to Biden decision

Nippon Steel's proposed take over of US Steel could result in lower domestic steel production representing "a national s...

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Delhi Congress holds key meeting on manifesto; two ex-AAP MLAs join party

Sources indicate that the party is likely to include a promise of ₹3,000 per month for women and 400 units of free ele...

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Leaders praise Aussie resilience and Christmas spirit

The resilience of Australians has been celebrated by political leaders as communities battle natural disasters over Chri...

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Scramble for Gen Z as leaders eye 11m new voters in 2027

Political scientists say any political party, coalition or leader who wants to make significant impression in the 2027 e...

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How to ensure credible elections in Nigeria – Prince Adebayo

By Sunday Ani Chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 gener...

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'Mohan Bhagwat not our disciplinarian': RSS chief's ‘mandir-masjid’ remark has no takers in Hindu seer groups

Seer organisation like Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti (AKSS) criticised on Monday RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's critic of trend...

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Politics News Today Live Updates on December 24, 2024: 'Mohan Bhagwat not our disciplinarian': RSS chief's ‘mandir-masjid’ remark has no takers in Hindu seer groups

Politics News Today Live Updates on December 24, 2024: Stay engaged with the latest in politics, covering government pol...

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Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis predicts 'national' role for sulking Bhujbal, Dy CM Pawar calls it NCP’s ‘internal matter’

After being dropped from the new council of ministers, NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal expresses discontent while CM Fadnavis...

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Impact of blockchain technology in revolutionising legal systems

Blockchain technology is bringing a new level of transparency, security, and efficiency to legal processes. As investors...

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Three policemen injured in grenade attack on DPO office in Tank

DERA ISMAIL KHAN - Three policemen wounded as unknown terrorists attacked district police office in Tank on Monday....

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Eleven convicted by military court transferred to Lahore jail

LAHORE - At least 11 criminals convicted in the May 9 cases by the military court were transferred to the Lahore’s Cen...

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Buffalo Common Council votes to approve Scanlon's amended ARPA fund

The council voted 5-3 on Monday to approve Acting Mayor Scanlon's American Rescue Plan Fund, which totals an estimated $...

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Albanese seeks ‘positive outcome’ for Australian volunteer fighter captured by Russia

Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins became the first known Australian to be taken prisoner by Russia in Ukraine when footage of ...

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Letters: A Christmas past when goose down would fly and so would wild tales of US adventure

Christmas stirs memories and I am remembering our childhood neighbour, Frank....

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Aoife Rooney: ‘One perk of having friends live half a world away is the reunions, but there’s also heartache’

Anyone who is not made of stone will have shed a few tears while watching the surprise homecoming videos that have fille...

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Editorial: Story of the three wise men reminds us why giving is so important

Memory is not really frozen. It follows us over the years, changing as we move along. Yet how often are its most treasur...

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Lujain Jo: How Christmas is being kept alive in a bombed-out church in Lebanon

A Christmas tree stands among the fallen stones of what remains of St George Melkite Catholic Church in southern Lebanon...

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John Downing: Christmas is the one time of year when myth and magic can cool our inner cynic

I have long seen Christmas as the quintessential battle between two forces within ourselves: the cynic and the myth-love...

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Ex-US President Bill Clinton hospitalised in Washington after fever

Former US President Bill Clinton arrives to speak on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill...

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Earthquake jolts KP and AJK

ISLAMABAD - An earthquake measuring 5....

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Anthony Albanese urges vigilance and caution on roads amid horror death toll from crashes

All Australians need to be vigilant to tackle the rising road toll, Anthony Albanese says as he urges people to be cauti...

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How are the July-August survivors doing now?

The Daily Star speaks with a few of the injured of the uprising, their families and volunteers who are helping them, to ...

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LG chairmen, deputies remain suspended, Edo govt tells AGF

Top officials of the Edo State government yesterday said the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) do...

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The end of an era: Remembering Igwemma, the master of Latin

By Val. Obienyem What do I compare him with as a teacher of teachers? Who else has the longest history of teaching semin...

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It’s callous to politicise tragedies, APC replies PDP

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday took a swipe at the leading opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PD...

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Adamawa APC crisis: NWC constitutes c’ttee to reconcile aggrieved members

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a committee to address griev...

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Reps propose open-secret ballot for election of presiding officers

The House of Representatives has proposed an open-secret ballot system for the election of presiding officers for the fe...

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Counting the gains of President Tinubu’s economic renewal

As the first full year of President Tinubu’s administration, 2024, has come with its unique share of challenges and tr...

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Politics, patience and people’s mandate

The interim government must prioritise reforms to elections....

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Appoint independent chair for Arima fire probe

The tragic deaths of Lisa Morris-Julian, a former mayor of Arima and most recently, a Government Minister in the Ministr...

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Criticize and go to jail

It was wrong to change the fancy name of jails to correctional centres. It is a serious attempt to transform official ja...

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Biden’s horrific commutations are a grotesque abuse of the US justice system

President Biden, or whoever is running the White House, has grotesquely abused the pardon power, yet again....

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Nigeria’s Civil Service Commissions, 'Katsina declaration' and reform implications

From November 25 to 28, 2024, the Katsina State government hosted the annual conference of the National Council for Civi...

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Where is the goodwill in the season?

Christmas is generally celebrated around the world even by those who are not Christians. This is mainly because it has b...

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Elderly man killed in hit-and-run Monday in Hayward

The fatal traffic collision happened at the intersection of Miami Avenue and Coronado Street....

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Strange Christmas with no rice or stew

Yesterday morning, I was in a rare prayerful mood and I began by playing the worship songs of American singer and pianis...

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St. Johnsville retiree spreads holiday cheer year-round as 'The Real Santa Claus'

With not much more than a few handfuls of candy and a coterie of coworkers, Tom Harrington created both a parade and a l...

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Internet Politics

After months of obfuscation, half-truths, and evasive statements, the truth is finally out: the government is actively s...

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Tragic Existence of Transgenders

Article 9 of the Constitution of Pakistan enshrines that no person shall be deprived of life or liberty, in a similar to...

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A Common Journey of Climate Resilience

In recent years, the impact of climate change and environmental issues on Pakistan has been increasingly challenging....

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5 skiers hospitalized after ‘incident’ on chair lift at Heavenly resort at Lake Tahoe

Photos captured by a skier and shared with CNN show the aftermath of a collision between two chairs....

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Forgotten Pakistanis

The plight of the stranded Pakistani Bihari community in Bangladesh is a tragic chapter of South Asia’s history that r...

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Protecting Sindh’s Higher Education System

Sindh’s higher education sector faces a critical juncture, with policies threatening university autonomy and faculty s...

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When will we get Justice?

I speak of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a nation founded on the principle that everyone should live freely....

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Embrace & Support Technology

At the helm of the world’s richest country, Donald Trump should exercise caution when dealing with tech companies like...

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U.S. House fails to reauthorize 20-year-old bipartisan bill to fund rural schools, communities

Editor’s note: The Capital Chronicle has launched a $10,000 end-of-year fundraising campaign to help us continue our f...

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GOP congressman outraged that Matt Gaetz’s lewd past is now public

Congressman Tim Burchett, Republican of Tennessee, shared with Fox News on Monday his outrage over the release of the lo...

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Youth loses life in wedding celebratory fire near Naushehro Feroze

NAUSHEHRO FEROZE - A wedding ceremony turned into mourning when a youth lost life due to celebratory fire in village Sip...

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Sindh CS emphasises empowering women through sports

KARACHI - Empower Sports Academy hosted the grand finale of the “Dove Presents Empower 1st National Women’s Volleyba...