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I won't disappoint Nigerians, new SGF Akume says: "I assure Nigerians I will do my best, I will not disappoint the President, I will not disappoint ...
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Tinubu swears in Akume as new SGF: Mr Akume takes over from Boss Mustapha as the SGF.
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I won't disappoint Nigerians, new SGF Akume says: "I assure Nigerians I will do my best, I will not disappoint the President, I will not disappoint ...
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Tinubu swears in Akume as new SGF: Mr Akume takes over from Boss Mustapha as the SGF.
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Ex-SGF hands over B’Haram detainees, Magu’s cases to Akume - Punch Newspapers: President Bola Tinubu swore in Senator George Akume as the 21st Secretary to the ...
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PICTORIAL: Boss Mustapha hands over SGF documents to Akume - Punch Newspapers
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Akume resumes at Aso Villa SGF office: Akume, subsequently headed to his office located at the Three Arms Zone in Abuja.
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JUST IN: I will not disappoint Tinubu, Nigerians – Akume: Akume was sworn in by President Bola Tinubu at the council chamber, Wednesday in the presence of some ...
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JUST IN: Tinubu swears in Akume as SGF: Akume took his Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office in the present of government officials.
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Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government: Google employees are staging sit-ins and protests at company offices in New York and California ...
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Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Rwanda bill latest: Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights will take off in '10-12 weeks' - BBC News
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Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
REPUBLISHED: Gbajabiamila Corruption Story That Landed FirstNews Editor in Undeground Cell
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Quick Glance: Corruption Scandal: Gbajabiamila's Alleged Scheme Exposed
- President Bola Tinubu's Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the new cabal at Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, allegedly tried to embezzle $30 billion and 66 valuable properties.
- The Presidency cabal is fighting the takeover of four erring banks seized by the Central Bank of Nigeria, allegedly arranging for their cronies to buy the affected banks surreptitiously.
- The cabal allegedly concocted lies to convince President Tinubu to stop the Special Investigator's investigations and shielded suspects from interrogation.
- Gbajabiamila attempted to control the funds himself and gave instructions on how they should be distributed. Civil society groups urge President Tinubu not to undermine the credibility of the investigations and to warn Gbajabiamila to stay out of the Special Investigator's affairs.
Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
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Data: Buhari, Tinubu Took Nigeria’s Economy 18 Steps Backward in 9 Years: While Buhari was president, the Nigerian economy slipped twice into recession ...
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Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
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About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
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Supreme Court will decide if Trump has immunity in election interference case: On the left and right, Supreme Court justices seem to agree on a basic truth about ...
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Quick Glance: US Supreme Court Begins Trump Immunity Hearing
- The Supreme Court discusses presidential pardons and whether a coup is an official act.
- The distinction between 'private' and 'public' acts is explored, with a focus on Trump's private motives for official actions.
- The question of whether Trump deserves immunity for actions done for personal gain is raised, along with the definition of 'official conduct' versus 'private conduct'.
- The potential ramifications of this case are considered to be significant, potentially impacting the ongoing criminal trials against Trump.
ArcaneDoor hackers exploit Cisco zero-days to breach govt networks: Cisco warned today that a state-backed hacking group has been exploiting two zero-day ...
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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Obi Cubana, Folashade Tinubu… Popular Nigerians Who Went Scot-Free After Abusing Naira
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Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
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Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
Tinubu demands critical reforms in justice sector: President Bola Tinubu has called for a reform that would enable Nigerians to fully benefit from the justice ...
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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...
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Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline
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Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid: Russia threatened to step up strikes on Ukraine in response to the US vote to provide new military aid to ...
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Terrorism is alien to Africa, an imported evil — Tinubu: President Tinubu said terrorism cannot co-exist with democracy and development.
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Tinubu directs inclusion of NOUN graduates in NYSC scheme, law school: President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Education to include graduates of the ...
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
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I’m not desperate to become next president, says Obi: The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, on Wednesday denied being ...
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
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62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report: Only 14 of the 37 technical staff in the institution have undergone training ranging from basic to ...
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
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Tinubu lauds Dangote’s diesel price cut, foresees economic relief: President Bola Tinubu applauded Dangote Oil and Gas Limited for reducing the gantry price of ...
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...
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Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...
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Irish budget: Government ran €8.3bn surplus last year: The Irish government ran a budget surplus of €8.3bn (£7.1bn) last year.
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Igboho, Akintoye write Tinubu, demand Yoruba exit from Nigeria: The Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, led by Prof Banji Akintoye and Chief Sunday Adeyemo ...
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Do Kwon Lost to the SEC. The U.S. Is Piling Up Other Crypto Wins, Too.: The decision was the latest in a series of federal court wins bolstering regulators’ ...
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Tinubu meets Afenifere leader, vows tough action against threats to Nigeria’s sovereignty
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Defend Tinubu administration or quit, Matawalle tells Northern appointees: "This is not the time to keep quiet in the face of intimidation and ...
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El-Rufai counsels Tinubu on how to handle underperforming appointees: Mr El-Rufai also urged the President Tinubu to explore the possibility of amending some of ...
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Tinubu celebrates Onakoya’s new world chess record: President Bola Tinubu has commended Chess maestro, Tunde Onakoya, on setting a new world chess record.
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Tinubu commends Dangote refinery on diesel price reduction: Mr Tinubu affirms that Nigerians and domestic businesses are the nation's surest transport and ...
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Ondo APC Primary: Aiyedatiwa appreciates Tinubu for providing enabling environment
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Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations
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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
FG sets up committee for Tinubu’s first anniversary: The Federal Government has formed a 28-member inter-ministerial committee to organise and oversee activities ...
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SCANDAL EXPOSED IN PASSPORT PRINTING CONTRACT
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MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant RDCs: “What roles are the Assistant RDCs going to play that the RDCs and Deputy RDCs are ...
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Tinubu approves commencement of consumer credit scheme for Nigerians: Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance ...
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Enugu gov hails Tinubu, EFCC over 14 recovered assets: Enugu State Governor, Peter Mba, on Wednesday, commended President Bola Tinubu over the return of 14 ...
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Tinubu promises infrastructural, economic transformation in Niger Delta : President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Niger Delter that concerted efforts are ...
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Biden considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Julian Assange: President Joe Biden says he's considering a request from Australia to drop the ...
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Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
- President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.
- There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Tinubu promises economic turnaround by December: President Bola Tinubu says Nigerians should expect the economy to “roar back to glory” by December 2024.
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Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death over $12bn fraud: State media says Truong My Lan’s crimes eroded public trust in ruling Communist party
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Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...
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Takeaways: Iran's attack on Israel raises fears of a wider war: The unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel early Sunday ratcheted up regional tensions ...
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The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes and maintenance costs show little sign of abating ...
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Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords: Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.
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Tinubu appoints Consuls-General, Chargés d’Affaires for 14 countries: President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 12 consuls-general and five chargés ...
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Tinubu declares 7 April national police day: President Tinubu said the police would be transformed into “a modern, professional, and accountable institution that ...
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My purported suspension conspiracy against Tinubu in Kano — Ganduje: The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday ...
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...
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Presidency set to roll out CNG Initiative: The initiative is to deliver cheaper, safer and more climate-friendly energy to Nigerians.
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Tinubu determined to improve Nigerians’ welfare, harness population — Shettima: Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday said the administration of President ...
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Tinubu holds Northern elders in high esteem, Marafa replies Mattawale: Marafa urged the minister to retract his offensive remarks and extend an apology to the ...
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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...
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You’re political paperweights, Matawalle slams Northern elders over anti-Tinubu comments
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Northern group dissociates self from NEF’s comment against Tinubu: The Arewa Progressive Forum has disassociated itself from the recent views of the Northern ...
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Ekiti inaugurates security outfit to protect farmlands, schools, palaces: Mr Oyebanji explained that the Agro Marshals became necessary following the instruction ...
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APC chieftain begs Tinubu to settle Kwankwaso-Ganduje feud: A former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress, Salihu Lukman ...
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FG now paying more for fuel subsidy than before – El-Rufai: The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said the Federal Government was now ...
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Tinubu appoints new board for Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission: The president anticipates that all members of the board of this critical commission ...
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Tinubu receives envoys, canvasses stronger partnerships in manufacturing sector: President Tinubu said his administration’s reforms have bolstered Nigeria's ...
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Tinubu a proactive president — Nuhu Ribadu: Mr Ribadu says the Tinubu-led administration’s holistic framework is addressing insecurity and poverty,
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What the TikTok Bill Gets Wrong: Congress Should Regulate All Social Media Apps—Not Just Chinese Ones
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VIDEO: Melaye, Ortom clash at PDP meeting over ex-gov’s support for Tinubu: Senator Dino Melaye, engaged in a altercation with former Governor of Benue State ...
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JUST IN: Tinubu appoints SEC chairman, board members: President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven persons to the Board of the Securities and ...
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RFK Jr. questions prosecutions for Jan. 6 attack, saying he wants to hear ‘every side’
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Abu Ghraib survivors bring their torture claims to a US court: Twenty years ago this month, photos of abused prisoners and smiling U.S. soldiers guarding them at ...
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Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister at 37: Father-of-two Mr Harris becomes Ireland's youngest and 15th taoiseach as he succeeds Leo ...
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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
Judge in Trump’s classified files case agrees to protect witness identities: The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former ...
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Quick Glance: Judge to Redact Witness Names in Trump's Case
- The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's case agreed to protect potential government witnesses.
- The dispute over witness information in pretrial documents has slowed down the case.
- The judge agreed to protect witness identities but refused to seal the substance of witness statements.
- In light of prior criticisms, the judge appears to ease tensions by redacting witness names.
Tinubu mourns Ogbonnaya Onu: President Tinubu described Mr Onu as a luminous star in Nigeria’s political firmament.
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Lawyers Sue Germany in Bid to Block Arms Exports to Israel: "There is reason to believe that these weapons are being used to commit grave violations of ...
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ANALYSIS: Will Senegal’s new president shake up external relations?: Despite pre-election rhetoric, long-standing principles and regional realities will likely ...
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