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ODM wrangles continue to rock county assembly

Fresh wrangles have emerged after the party organs insisted on change of leadership of the majority side directing Speak...

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The Titan's former lead engineer says he felt pressured to get the submersible ready

The lead engineer for an experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreck of the Titanic says he felt pressu...

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Edo 2024: All Eyes On INEC, Police Amidst

Robert Frost (1874-1963), an American poet known for his realistic depictions of rural life settings, said that: “Home...

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Rahul Gandhi and his dangerous rhetoric in the USA: Here is why the people need to defeat the venom

Rahul Gandhi now tries to incite the Sikhs and walk around with a matchstick in an incendiary environment - just to capt...

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Oando@30: Tinubu’s Eyes Still On The Future

Sometime in 1994, the trio of Wale Tinubu, Omamofe Boyo and Onajite Okoloko had a brainwave of sorts to float an oil fir...

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy glad Trump safe following apparent assassination attempt

‘This is our principle: the rule of law is paramount and political violence has no place anywhere in the world,’ say...

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Sebastian Coe among 7 IOC members to enter race to succeed Thomas Bach as president

Two former Olympic champions are in the race to be the next IOC president...

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Second Trump ‘assassination attempt’ leaves America on the brink

He is more dangerous today than ever, and the divided nation more volatile...

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American Opinion: Walz’s biography falls apart under the spotlight

From the editorial, "But the spotlight on the national stage shines much brighter than it does in Minnesota. And Walz’...

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Data indicates voting by noncitizens is rare, but Republicans are pressing the issue

Only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in this fall's presidential election, but the potential for noncitizens to regis...

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APC Flags Off Campaign Ahead Of Jigawa LG Election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State has officially commenced its campaign for the upcoming local governm...

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Besides the postal service, what other options do voters have to cast early ballots

As early voting has begun, NPR's Steve Inskeep asks David Becker, executive director and founder of the nonpartisan Cent...

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As Trump news spread, Harris says 'violence has no place in America'

The Trump campaign was the first to alert people with a statement from spokesman Steven Cheung: “President Trump is sa...

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Delhi L-G Saxena to meet Arvind Kejriwal at 4:30 pm on Sept 17

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to meet Lt Governor VK Saxena at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, where he is expected to...

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Travel Troubleshooter: When reserving an extra seat on United, don’t forget to do this

Leigh Roberts and her wife book an extra seat on a United Airlines trip from Orlando, Florida, to Venice, Italy. But Uni...

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Emilokan Caps: Tinubu’s Symbols Of Hope Now Relics Of Disappointment – Atiku’s Aide

ABUJA – In a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant on Public Commun...

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Edo Guber: Peace Accord Only Moral Obligation, We Can’t Force Any Political Party To Sign – Bishop Kukah

September 16, (THEWILL) – The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan-Kukah, has said the failure of ...

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FBI investigates what could be the 2nd attempt on Donald Trump's life

A man is in custody after what the FBI says was an apparent attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump while h...

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Tánaiste says by-elections to replace new MEPs won't be held and that February is 'ideal date' for election

Martins says February would be an ‘ideal date’ to hold the general election....

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PM Modi inaugurates and lays foundation of several developmental projects worth Rs 8,000 cr in Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for developmental projects worth over Rs. 8,000 crores in ...

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Is food in Louisiana ‘too good to go?’ Food waste prevention startup could expand here soon.

In July, Rebecca Texada, now a resident of Prairieville, went back to Houston to visit family and friends. She went to a...

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Letters to the editor: Big cats might seek domestic animals; housing project is unrealistic; what kind of world do we want to live in?

I’m not opposed to banning sport hunting of the big cats, because the proposed ordinance does leave out justified retr...

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A Trump mystery makes election outcome even murkier

There have been some weird findings from recent polls – before Tuesday night’s debate – both nationally and in key...

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Editorial: The teen arrested in Georgia school shooting is not an adult, and shouldn’t be treated like one

The fact is that we still have trouble acknowledging juvenile killers as anything but incomprehensible monsters. A gener...

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A year after end of cash bail, early research shows impact less than many hoped or feared

The law to end cash bail in Illinois passed the General Assembly during a special lame duck session in January 2021 and ...

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The way we talk about politics does not describe America

The America of the campaign trail, debates and political news is not the real America....

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Building bridges across the divide: Louisiana Inspired Book Club discussion

The Louisiana Inspired Book Club’s virtual statewide discussion is approaching quickly. Mónica Guzmán will be disc...

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Squeezed by inflation and smaller SNAP benefits 'older Virginians are going hungry'

It’s a common sentiment for the thousands of Virginians feeling the pinch. Pensions, jobs and plans that once seemed d...

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Beyond bedside manner: How physician CEOs get it done

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week th...

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Goliad Finance Officer fired over lack of confidence

Goliad Finance Officer Amy Reynolds was fired during a Goliad City Council meeting on Sept. 10....

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How the CEO of one Louisiana Better Business Bureau is trying to keep the organization relevant

The Better Business Bureau brand these days can call to mind a bygone era, when customers knew the name of their local p...

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With Russia-Ukraine war entering final showdown, India has a critical role to play

Ukraine is slowly becoming a proxy for NATO, while Russia’s threat to deploy nuclear weapons on the war front is dange...

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The performative culture in Kigali has to stop!

Rotting days are essential for me. I need at least one day each week to “rot” in bed and recharge. It is crucial for...