The landslide victory of the Students' List in Serbia's general election seems to have removed a blockage in the justice system: Cases that were long stalled are now suddenly moving forward.
–As Onanuga warns of threat to democratic institutions, public trust By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA–THE Presidency has called for urgent global action to check the growing misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in political communication, warning that unchecked deployment of the technology could undermine democratic institutions, distort electoral processes and erode public trust ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, made the call on Thursday in Beijing, China, while delivering a paper titled, “AI and…
Deepavali celebrations planned in 2.25 lakh Indiramma houses with participation of Ministers, MLAs, MLCs
The SGF urged authors to speak frankly about Nigeria’s challenges while using their influence to promote understanding and constructive solutions.
Al Jazeera's senior political analyst Marwan Bishara says the US election is a setback for warmongers.
The project, sanctioned in 2017, was initially estimated to cost ₹2,290 crore, however, the revised project cost has increased to ₹3,409 crore owing to changes during implementation, higher land acquisition costs, rising prices, delays, and additional works
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, says the government has so far absorbed more than GH¢2 billion to ease the financial burden on Ghanaians. He disclosed this at the 2026 NPA Consumer Week Celebration in Kasoa.
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana’s decision to pursue a partnership with the BRICS bloc was first recommended by a ministerial committee set up under the previous administration led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
The governor said the distribution of 300 vehicles and 2,000 motorcycles is part of the state government’s empowerment programme aimed at engaging people and groups in productive activities and boosting the local economy
Academics question the purpose of the carer’s allowance and say we can learn from the Scottish government’s reform process Your editorial (27 October) is right: serious issues with the Department for Work and Pensions’ administration of carer’s allowance run far deeper than inadequate IT systems. Following the revelation that the DWP has completed fewer than 2% of the cases included in its reassessment exercise, this brings into question the urgency given to improving carers’ financial security.
voters exercised their franchise in 30,994 polling stations by 3 p.m; stray incidents reported in Kadapa, Chittoor and some other districts
Paraguay's President Santiago Pena has resigned amid a crisis over his ties to collapsed lender Ueno. Millions of customers' accounts are frozen, with public pension and health care funds also tied up.
Paraguay's President Santiago Pena has resigned amid a crisis over his ties to collapsed lender Ueno. Millions of customers' accounts are frozen, with public pension and health care funds also tied up.
An election-day poll says the economy and the state of democracy are the top issues for US voters. Majority say Trump’s policies ‘worsened economy’ Almost two-thirds (65%) of voters surveyed say US President Donald Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions in the US.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, on their 3-1 victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Flamingos reached the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time after defeating Brazil 3-1 in their semi-final encounter in Morocco.
A Democratic 'blue tsunami' in the US midterms shines a light on emerging distaste for Trump's brand among Republicans.
Makinde rejects ‘turn-by-turn’ presidency, vows APM victory. APM National Leader and Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, described Makinde as a tested politician whose record in Oyo State informed the party’s decision to present him as its presidential candidate.
The declaration urged the State government to conduct next taluk and zilla panchayat elections using the pre-SIR 2025 electoral rolls
Peter Obi Declares NDC Movement The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the attack on his convoy in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, on Wednesday.
Musk spent at least $45m supporting Paxton, according to a BBC analysis of campaign finance data. James Flintoft, head of investment solutions at AJ Bell, pointed to Musk’s unsuccessful spending on Republican candidates and Democrats’ scale of wins as creating a “period of uncertainty for investors as they assess whether tech companies are set to face greater regulation.”