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Abba Bichi: Generosity and the money question

Abubakar Kabir Bichi, member representing Bichi Federal Constituency in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, is a cool, quiet and smooth operator within the Green Chamber. Lately described by some of his colleagues as “Member-General”, Bichi is also known amon…

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‘How I regained sight 27 years after’

For 27 years, Abdullahi Abubakar lived in total darkness. Born in Kebbi State but raised in Wudil, Kano, he lost his sight at the age of three and grew up navigating life without vision. He has endured the stigma of blindness, struggled to earn a living and r…

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‘Tinubu Must Go’ vs ‘Tinubu Must Stay’: Forces behind campaigns

As Nigeria moves towards the 2027 general elections, the rival campaigns of “Tinubu Must Go” and “Tinubu Must Stay” have emerged as competing expressions of public dissatisfaction and political support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While one seeks to mobil…

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Insecurity: Kaduna Millennium City turns hotspot

Millennium City, once a preferred destination for middle-class families seeking peaceful environments and homes on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis, is recently increasingly becoming a hotspot for kidnappings, with residents living in fear of night-time att…

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Inside civil servants’ battle with wages

Civil servants across several Nigerian states are struggling for survival as the cost of food, accommodation, transportation, education and healthcare continues to erode their monthly earnings, with workers saying their salaries often run out before the end o…

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Village — Consultation

GDELT indexed reporting associated with consultation involving Village near Wakiso, Wakiso, Uganda.

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The invisible power of the President

While the power of the Estonian President seems to be extremely limited, his support has been very great among the people as a rule and as moral authority, all heads of State have had significant influence on the performance of their powers.

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The Kassanda South Election Dispute: What Happened

In January 2026, voters in Kassanda South, a constituency in Uganda’s Mubende region, went to the polls for a parliamentary seat. The race was tight and had been building for months. On one side was Hajji Abdul Bisaso, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) f…

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917681 ebola kenya records third case continues contact tracing

In tonight's programme, Kenya confirms a third case of Ebola, a relative of a man who died earlier this month after travelling from DR Congo. Also,Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering in hospital after being shot in the legs by gunmen in Bamenda…

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DSS arrests Maina’s son weeks after father was declared wanted

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina, fugitive son of the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina. The agency has also handed him over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

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US Budget Deficit Nears $2trn, Highest Since 2021

Among other sectors, spending on defence military programmes increased by $48 billion, or six per cent, over the year to $917 billion. The post US Budget Deficit Nears $2trn, Highest Since 2021 appeared first on Channels Television.

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Abdeljabbar Errachidi pass from social inclusion to Artisanat

State Secretary for Social Instrument since October 2024, Istiqlaien has become a delegate minister responsible for Artisanat and the Solidarity Economy in Jalal Charaf. This Friday 16th October Minister delegated to the Minister of Tourism...

diplomatic · P1

2027: YPP Candidate Agada Rules Out Fuel Subsidy Return

Agada said he would retain the subsidy removal policy introduced by President Bola Tinubu but reform government spending to improve revenue and economic outcomes. The post 2027: YPP Candidate Agada Rules Out Fuel Subsidy Return appeared first on Channels Tele…

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Kouloub Fatah to Parliament relations

The Tangerous lawyer from 2021 to 2026 became the delegate minister responsible for relations with Parliament and civil society. The password port, which was to be completed in Akhannouch, goes to Samir Belfkih on Friday 16 October mini...

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Village — Concession

GDELT indexed reporting associated with concession involving Village near Ikona, Buyende, Uganda.

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Salaheddine Abkari, a teenager in the Youth

Born in 1994, the Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs of the Department of Culture became a delegate minister responsible for Youth. This Friday, 16 October, the Minister for Youth, culture and Sport, is appointed to be the Minister of Education.

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Charafat Afalal passes from water to energy

The former Minister then delegated to the Secretary of State for Water, who represented PPS in the governments Benkirane and El Othmani inherited energy, Mines and Sustainable Development. Appointed on Friday 16 October...

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Ex-convicts arrested over alleged N50m robbery in Osun

Two ex-convicts, Ejike Ani, 32, and Chubuzor Anasihwe, 31, have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command over alleged robbery operations along the Ife-Ilesha Expressway in Osun State, where five vehicles and valuables estimated at N50m we…

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Azzeddine El Midaoui returned to higher education

Appointed in October 2024 in a full crisis of medical students, the former president of Ibn Tofaïl University keeps his portfolio in El Mansouri government. Named on Friday 16th October, Minister of Higher Education, Science Research...

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Madiha Khayr, a professional trainer

There was a week when the Istiqlalian group was appointed to the House, Béni Mellal's Member of the Government as a delegate to the PPS Minister of National Education. Passage express. On 8 October, Istiklal designated Madiah Khay...

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Nabil Benabdallah Returns to Government by Education

Former Minister of Communication after Habitat, the historical figure of PPS finds a portfolio nine years after leaving the executive at the head of an extended ministry in vocational training. This Friday 16 October, the Ministry of Education...

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Rachid Hamouni, from opposition to social inclusion

President of the PPS Group in Chamber since 2021, this member of the Government has been delegated to Minister Najwa Kokuuss. Appointed on Friday 16 October, the Minister for Family and Development...

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KENYA CONFIRMS THIRD EBOLA CASE

In tonight's programme, Kenya confirms a third case of Ebola, a relative of a man who died earlier this month after travelling from DR Congo. Also,Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering in hospital after being shot in the legs by gunmen in Bamenda…

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Abdessamad Kayouh remains in transport

Named October 2024 instead of Mohammed Abdeljail, Istiqlalian Minister is preserving Transport and Logistics in the Government El Mansouri. Continued on transport. Abdessamad Kayoh was re-elected this Friday 16 October as Minister of...

military · P4

Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Arms, Motorcycles In Sokoto

By Salim Ashir Mahuta Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed two terrorists and recovered four AK-47 rifles and eight motorcycles during clearance operations in Sokoto State. The Media Information Officer of the taskfor…

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Najwa Kokuuss, National Council of the Family

The President of the "Parliament" PAM between the Government. A lawyer and a purely product from the party, she belongs to the Ministry of Family, Social Development and Equality. From Soltane to the government. This Friday 16 October...

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Jalal Charaf, from UM6P to Tourism

The former Director-General of the CGEM, passed by OFPPT, OCP and U6P, inherited from Tourism, Artisanat and Solidarity Economy. This Friday 16 October, the Minister for Tourism, Artistsanat and Soliding Economy Jalal Charaf arrived...

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16 October: Don't miss today’s news

Destructive skin care trends on Tiktok, residents hit down 63 years of age women and many stick to the door of toothbrushing – here are today’s news.

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Khalid Hatimy, a pattern for agriculture

The new Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries and Food Sovereignty came from private. He belongs to a ministry whose title has been redesigned on Friday 16 October. Khalid Hatimy takes the lead in a department that, under the rule of...

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State House holds medical camp to promote staff wellness

State House staff have benefited from a medical camp aimed at promoting preventive healthcare, early diagnosis and access to essential health services. The camp, held on Friday 16th October, 2026 at Okello House in Nakasero, brought together health profession…

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Samir Belfkih, from ENSAM to the Government's spokesman

The director of the ENSAM Rabat Heritage House, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri's former portfolio, became the executive’s voice. This Friday 16 October, the Minister for National Territory Management, Urbanism, Habitat and Poli...

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Ryad Mezzur adds Investment to Industry

Conciliated in the government El Mansouri, Istiqlalian engineer sees his extensive Ministry of Investment and Economic Inclusion. The Industry remains at Isticlal, and Ryad Mezzour. This Friday 16 October Minister of Industry, Trade...

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Nizar Baraka keeps the water and recovers forests

In El Mansouri, the Secretary-General of Istiqlal keeps the portfolio he has occupied since 2021, now extended to Forests. Named on Friday 16 October, Minister of Equipment, Water and Forests Nizar Baraka makes...

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"How are you not ashamed?" Siniš Small in his pre-election debate with Dila and the representative of the student list: "In your time, the doctor generally had a pay rate of 53,000, now he has 150,000!"

Siniša Mali (list Aleksandar Vučić – United Serbia), Dušan Bayatovic (list Ivica Dacic — Factor of stability), Yugoslavia Ristic (list of students winning) and Dragan Dílas (list European Serb – Marinica Tepić – Zdravko Ponoš) are participants in the debate...

diplomatic · P1

2027: ADC campaign accuses Kwankwaso of working for Tinubu

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has berated the Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over his call on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to step dow…

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You're always fighting about the same thing?

The goal is not that every permanent difference is eliminated, but that the subject remains safe for discussion and that it will lead to compromise at a time rather than humiliation.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to other prisons

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs (56) was transferred to another prison. That is reported by various media, including NBC News, on the basis of a spokesman from the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

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Okpebholo Blames Tanker Owner for Edo Explosion

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has blamed the explosion of a petrol tanker in the Oluku area of Benin City on the tanker owner’s decision to transfer fuel to another tanker without taking the necessary safety precautions. Daily Trust had reported how…

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Businessman remanded over Shs62m land fraud

GARUGA: A businessman has been remanded to prison over allegations of obtaining Shs62 million from a buyer by falsely claiming to be selling him land in Garuga, Wakiso District. Gashari Samuel was arraigned before the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on charge…

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STB: a compulsory loan of 150 million dollars from 19 October

The Tunisian Banking Society (STB) will open on 19 October 2026 subscriptions to a compulsory loan of 150 million maximum, representing 1,500 000 securities of 100 dinars per person. STB launchs an additional bond loan of 1...

diplomatic · P1

Obi Of Onitsha Urges South-East Residents To Vote In 2027

Achebe urged Ndigbo to overcome what he described as historical apathy towards elections, saying they could not complain about marginalisation while staying away from the electoral process. The post Obi Of Onitsha Urges South-East Residents To Vote In 2027 ap…

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Government El Mansouri: Who are the new faces of executive?

Universities, former parliamentarians, heads of public institutions or party figures: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri government, appointed on Friday 16 October by Mohammed VI, hostes several personalities that are in favour of the first f...

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Jonah does not accept that cooperation is sweet

Pavel Bartosek, chairman of the Confederal Group, does not want to be taken under Yoni Gnarr, who left the group yesterday, to say that the vote is within the section.

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France or Algeria?

In his first briefing, the meeting of Ellis Zedan, the youngest son of the Zheidan religious group, to conduct a long-term discussion about his Croatian career, his new experience in France and the intention to bear the name of Zezdan.

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African Railway: The Climate to finance railways

Meeting in Rabat on 14 and 15 October by the UNIF and IIC, African railway operators focused on new financial arrangements. Green bonds, private partnerships, carbon credits: climate impact would make the race more...

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NSIB Probes Mid-Air Door Separation On Aircraft En Route To Lagos

The Bureau said the aircraft, with registration number T7-SEI, was flying from Abuja to Lagos when its crew declared a mayday after the door separated at an altitude of 3,500 feet. The post NSIB Probes Mid-Air Door Separation On Aircraft En Route To Lagos app…

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SM The King presides over the new government's appointment ceremony

King Mohammed VI, a president, on Friday 04 Joumada 1st 1448 H, corresponding to October 16, 2026, in the Royal Palace in Rabat, the new government's appointment ceremony. Here is the composition of the new Government: -Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Manso...

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Automnal depression: The late day, the happiness too!

The autumn comes after a warm and busy season that lasted more than five months! Its survival has never been expected, the one representing the fragility of nature, the dead leaves, the heavy grayish and the capricious weather...

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Weather: Overnight temperatures in Tunisia between 15 and 23 °C

Time will be partially cloudy on most Tunisian regions this night, with a risk of training local roulard at the end of the night on the coastal areas of the North. The wind will breathe from the south sector in the Northern and Central...

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Aprened high-speed boat in Villa do Bishop

The boat was found on the beach of Telheiro, in Villa do Bishop, after a popular complaint. Authorities are investigating the origin of the launch, often used in drug trafficking.