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2027: Kaduna APC stakeholders declare support for Tinubu, Uba Sani

By Austine Agbo Emmanuel, Kaduna Key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Soba Local Government Area o...

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Yes We Spam: Politicians serve up eggs and pork ahead of election feast

Candidates dance around religion for Easter, Colin Boyce's oddly specific pork-barrelling, and Dan Repacholi doesn't min...

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Mesa birthing center failed to properly monitor fetal heartbeat prior to death

A Mesa birthing center has promised changes after state regulators found the center failed to ensure staff properly moni...

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What to know about Trump's changes to auto tariffs

President Trump was outside of Detroit to mark 100 days in office and touted his plan to give relief to the crucial Amer...

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Here’s what Musk got in Trump’s first 100 days

The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidency have proven universally horrible— unless you’re the world�...

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Secret state budget process breeds mistrust

State government leaders can learn a lot from local school districts when it comes to keeping the public informed about ...

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U.S. House GOP starts reconciliation work with increase for border security

U.S. House Republicans on Tuesday kicked off their work to build consensus on “one big, beautiful bill” to fund Pres...

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Police declare man wanted over alleged homosexual incident

The Abia State Police Command has declared one Jackson Chibuzor wanted over alleged involvement in homosexual activity, ...

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Trump returns to his roots with campaign-style rally to mark 100 days in office

Speaking onstage for almost 90 minutes, Trump hit on campaign themes like immigration and the economy while dismissing p...

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Hegseth boasts about ending 'woke' program on women and security that Trump had signed into law

The legislation Hegseth boasted about dismantling was actually endorsed by Trump, was heralded by Trump family members a...

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What have Elon Musk and DOGE accomplished 100 days into the Trump administration?

Elon Musk and DOGE amassed vast power in President Trump's administration — reshaping federal agencies and spearheadin...

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Are DOGE's cuts to the federal workforce actually saving money?

President Trump spent a large portion of his first 100 days in the top federal job eliminating other federal jobs. But h...

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I trust my friend Donald Trump as president — give him time

Give President Trump time. He knows what it’s like to win — and lose. He’s done both. Who’ll be better?...

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Texas Senate unanimously passes bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban

The bill does not expand access or exceptions but aims to clarify the existing law to make clear when doctors can interv...

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Nigeria facing existential crisis, El-Rufai warns

...Says country’s future hangs in balance From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna S...

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Holes mar investigation of man's death at bus stop

Fundamental details are missing, such as the speed of the car that killed Glen Smith and what entity maintains the bus l...

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Trump celebrates 100 days with rally, faces doubts over economy

US President Donald Trump attends a rally to mark his 100th day in office, at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michig...

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Furloughed Michigan auto workers react to Trump's tariff moves

Touching down in Michigan, President Trump brought with him good news for the state's key industry. Automakers will stil...

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Donald Trump says he ‘will be talking’ to Anthony Albanese ahead of Australian election – video

Donald Trump confirms he’s aware that the Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is keen to talk to him about ta...

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Gov. Greg Abbott calls San Marcos ceasefire resolution 'antisemitic,' threatens to withhold funding

The San Marcos City Council agreed to put an Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution to a vote next month. Abbott said it woul...

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JAMB controversy: Reflection on Nigeria’s culture of misinformation, selective outrage

By Timothy Odedina A recent viral video sparked outrage across Nigeria, with a woman accusing the Joint Admissions and M...

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Chief Ayo Adebanjo: Life, times and impacts

By Chinedu Okeke French philosopher, writer and social theorist, Simon de Beauvoir, once captured the human journey thus...

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Woman attacked over sister’s mistaken identity days after returning from UK

One Victory Ejiviese was attacked in broad daylight at a popular Abuja restaurant, beaten nearly to death by a group of ...

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Kathy Hochul and lawmakers’ budget deal isn’t just late, it’s reckless too

Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders sealed a deal on a state budget Monday nearly a month after the deadline....

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GOP Senators Urge ‘Long View’ Of Trump Presidency On 100th Day Despite Falling Poll Numbers

Senate Republicans are shrugging off polls suggesting voters are souring on President Donald Trump’s second term, argu...

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Breaking Barriers: Salute to Lt. Col. Anele

By Kalu Okoronkwo To the girl child whose hopes and aspirations appear to be muscled in a male dominated world, the elev...

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Trump slams Republican ‘grandstanders’ opposing budget bill, predicts massive US tax increases if it fails

During a speech in Michigan marking his first 100 days in office, President Donald Trump slammed Democrats and Republica...

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Letters: Restore NIH funding to keep nation healthy and great

Also: Eyes on Lee | Embracing immigrants. East Bay Times reader letters to the editor for April 30, 2025....

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OUR VIEW: Cast your vote this Saturday to make your voice heard

Elections don’t just happen on Tuesdays in November. In fact, there happens to be one right around the corner....

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SHRIBMAN: Familiar themes emerging for Trump

As we approach the landmark 100 days of the second Trump ascendancy, the nature of his rule has become clear. It is, to ...

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Fitch Ratings: Apt validation of Sani’s financial prudence

By Hamzat Idris-Bako Last weekend’s Fitch Ratings which upgraded the Long-Term Foreign-and Local-Currency Issuer Defau...

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Overhaul of Biden-Era Student Loan Program Clears House Committee

Republicans seek to pass national higher education finance reform as part of a massive reconciliation bill....

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Hegseth boasts about ending 'woke' program on women and security. Trump signed it into law

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has boasted that he's dismantling a program supporting women on security teams. It's an i...

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PDP declares legal war on Okowa, Oborevwori over defection to APC

...Moves to court, appoints Ogidi to lead fresh structure in Delta ...PDP NWC dumps Anyanwu, endorses Koshoedo as Acting...

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St. Louis mayor wants retired St. Louis Development Corp. chief back in interim role

Otis Williams spent 22 years at the agency, including the last eight as executive director....

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Fox News anchor breaks down Donald Trump's 100 day approval rating in brutal segment

Fox News' Sandra Smith broke down the results of a poll showing Donald Trump's approval rating has sunk to a new low, ju...

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Albanese ‘happy’ to ban annoying texts, won’t commit to make it happen

Mining magnate Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots has been sending large volumes of texts but the mainstream parties a...

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Why the US Denied a Request From Mexico for Water

Drought, population growth, and decades of lax treaty enforcement have come to a head as the United States and Mexico tu...

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On Trump’s 100th day, Chinese communist regime declares it will 'never kneel' to U.S. pressure in fiery video

China released a defiant video on Trump’s 100th day in office, vowing to "never kneel" to U.S. tariffs, as Beijing esc...

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David Amess’s daughter calls for police investigation into Kneecap ‘kill your MP’ comments

The organisers of Glastonbury festival are facing growing calls to remove Kneecap from the lineup...

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More than 1,000 physician associates could enter NHS workforce each year

The medical regulator has approved 36 courses to teach physician associates and anaesthesia associates....

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Jonny McCambridge: A Sunday car trip to the north coast of my youth – it’s not how it used to be

​It’s been a while since anyone asked me where I come from, but if ever the query were posed, I would reply without ...

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Judge skeptical of Trump administration argument that federal courts can’t review border declaration

The judge asked for more written arguments on specific legal questions before making his ruling....

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Commerce chief wants you to work in factories 'for the rest of your life'

Another day in Trump’s America, another idiotic comment from an out-of-touch multibillionaire.During an interview on C...

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Hunter voters get Trumpet of Patriots text messages 'two or three times a day'

'I report each one and block the number, but they must have hundreds of phones.'...

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The two worrying trends revealed in Australia’s AAA warning

The next federal government should be thinking about ways to get control of the financially imprudent behaviour of the s...

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Lincoln's building and safety director leaving for job at Olsson

Lincoln Building and Safety Department Chad Blahak is leaving the city for a job at Olsson. His last day will be June 27...

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The economic cost of inaction on gender parity

A letter from DATIN SERI UMAYAL ESWARAN, Chairperson, RYTHM Foundation. Read full story...

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Pleased with excellent service at Wisma Putra

A letter from RAVINDRAN RAMAN KUTTY, Kuala Lumpur. Read full story...

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Remembering Mazlan’s five decades of legacy in sports

THE strategic thinker behind the Jaya '98 programme that accelerated Malaysia's medal-winning performance in multi-sport...

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Navigating the landscape of digital safety at work

A letter from CHIN YEW SIN, Shah Alam. Read full story...