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Inside the mind of Peter Murrell: From psychological kicks to self-sabotage
Experts put forward theories as to the enigmatic figure at the heart of the SNP embezzlement scandal
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Scottish councils facing £28m costs for burning waste after ‘irresponsible’ SNP policies
Campaigners have blamed “irresponsible” policies from the Scottish government for the forecast costs for local authorities.
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M&S boss to the rescue as youth worklessness crisis set to surge
Marc Bolland has the task of lifting the million young people not in work, education and training out of despair and into a fulfilling new life
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Kerry-Lynne Findlay voted new leader of the BC Conservative Party
In a tight race that came down to four rounds of voting, Kerry-Lynne Findlay received 4,696.51 points, or 51 per cent of the vote, to win.
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In Harris County judge runoff, a Democratic upset underscores voters’ desire for new blood
Former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer defeated longtime local politician Annise Parker to win the Democratic nomination for Harris County judge in what political experts say might be a…
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2027: We’ll neither rig nor allow our opponent rig us out
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has declared that the Allied People’s Movement (APM) will neither engage in election rigging nor allow itself to be cheated in the 2027 general…
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Tinubu Has Set Nigeria On Path Of Economic Recovery — Otuaro
The administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set Nigeria on the path of economic recovery within three years…
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2027: No One Will Use INEC To Rig Elections — Bala Mohammed
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has vowed that the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) will not allow anyone to use the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to manipulate the 2027…
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Plateau Governorship Aspirant Biggs Faults Mutfwang’s Performance, Calls For Stronger Leadership
A Plateau State governorship aspirant, Sunday Garba Biggs, has criticised the performance of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, saying the state requires stronger leadership to address insecurity, economic hardship and underdevelopment. Biggs,…
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3rd Anniversary: Fubara Reaffirms ‘Rivers First’ Agenda, Lists Key Infrastructure Projects
Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to the “Rivers First” philosophy, saying it remains the guiding principle behind his administration’s policies and programmes over the past…
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FCTA Warns Event Centre, Hotel Owners Against Use By ‘Illegal Groups’
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sounded a note of warning to owners of Event Centres, Hotels and other public buildings in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to stop…
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The Los Angeles Left Is at War With Itself Over the Mayor’s Race
Rae Huang supporters say Nithya Raman is compromised. Raman’s base calls Huang a spoiler. Looming over it all: reality TV star Spencer Pratt. The post The Los Angeles Left Is…
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Texas Democratic chair calls for party to abandon GOP House Speaker Dustin Burrows
Burrows relied on Democratic support to win the gavel last year, then green-lit a wave of conservative priorities.
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Labour faces union backlash after minister says living wage extension to over-18s not certain before election – as it happened
This blog is now closedMinisters are proposing new laws to crack down on damage to undersea cables amid “hostile activity by Russia”, the Press Association reports. PA says:Tougher penalties for…
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Joanna Cherry: Holyrood independence vote ‘utterly performative’
The ex-SNP MP accused her former party of ‘breathtaking’ cynicism
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Delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Development visits EUMAM MOZ
The European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM MOZ) received today a visit from a delegation of the European Parliament’s Committee on Development (DEVE) at the Mission Headquarters. The…
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Publicly Dissociate Yourself From PDP Presidential Candidacy, Wike-Backed PDP Tells Jonathan
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to publicly dissociate himself from reports…
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Turaki-led PDP Alleges Intimidation Over Jonathan’s Affirmation As Party’s Presidential Candidate On Saturday
Turaki-led PDP Alleges Intimidation Over Jonathan’s Affirmation As Party’s Presidential Candidate On Saturday By Chibuzo Ukaibe, Abuja The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by former…
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Court confirms seizure of Cristina Kirchner assets in corruption case
The former president, her children and a businessman were ordered to repay US$480 million in a ruling tied to a public works corruption case involving state contracts La entrada Court…
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2027: Ugochinyere Emerges Unopposed As APP Consensus Candidate For Ideato Constituency
2027: Ugochinyere Emerges Unopposed As APP Consensus CandidatIncumbent member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has emerged as the unopposed consensus candidate…
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Ontario in secrecy-by-default mode, critics say after blue licence plate reversal
The information and privacy commissioner ordered the release of documents earlier this year on the government's plan to get the plates with visibility issues off the roads.
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Nicola Sturgeon ‘pulls out of Edinburgh book event’ after pressure over Peter Murrell embezzlement
Nicola Sturgeon had been due to host a book event in Edinburgh but her name has been dropped from promotion materials
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Vast majority of Westminster committee members back SNP embezzlement probe
Eight of the 11 members now publicly back an inquiry - if Holyrood fails to hold one
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Bill to cut tax on some food in Manitoba passes after long nights of debate
Manitoba's budget bill, which includes a tax cut on some foods, passed through a final vote early Friday after long days and nights of acrimonious debate.
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Mozambique and Russia strengthen cooperation
The governments of Mozambique and Russia have agreed to strengthen economic, legal and contractual cooperation, as well as interaction in the humanitarian sphere and support for counter-terrorism efforts, the Russian…
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‘I Spent N100m, You Can’t Dump Me’ — APC Aspirant Sues Party
An aggrieved aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ambassador Fubara Dagogo, has dragged the ruling party and some of its top officials before a Federal High Court in Abuja…
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Ontario Liberal leadership candidates say legislative seat necessary for next leader
The provincial party is holding its third leadership race in seven years after two successive leaders failed to gain a seat at Queen's Park, leading to their resignations.
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You Can’t Discard Me After Spending Over N100m, Aggrieved Aspirant tells APC
Ezechukwu Obinna, an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant in the 2027 primaries, has protested the outcome of the process, alleging imposition of a candidate. Obinna, who was an aspirant…
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Tory Shadow Scots Secretary backs calls for Westminster SNP embezzlement probe
Andrew Bowie has written to the chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee requesting an probe after John Swinney refused to countenance one at Holyrood.
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JUST-IN: Ex-Deputy Gov Gwarzo Emerges NDC Governorship Candidate In Kano
Immediate-past deputy governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the State ahead of the 2027 elections.…
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Declare Me Winner, Benue Gov Hopeful Kuraun Tells APC
A govenrorship aspirant in Benue State, Dr Jeffrey Kuraun, has pleaded with the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to cancel the ‘purported’ primary election conducted in the…
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NDC delegates to affirm Obi as presidential candidate today
The Presidential, National Assembly, Governorship, and State Assembly primaries of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) will hold nationwide today. Daily Trust reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party…
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PDP faction to ratify Jonathan as presidential candidate tomorrow
The Interim National Working Committee, INWC of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP under the leadership of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has scheduled a Special National Convention to ratify former President Goodluck…
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APC suspends senator over alleged anti-party activities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the senator representing Kogi East District, Jibrin Isah Echocho,over alleged actions against the party’s interest. The decision followed a resolution by the Executive…
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Omo-Agege joins NDC, to contest for Delta Central senatorial seat
Six days after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to give vent to…
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PDP will come out stronger – South South PDP chair
Chairman of the South-South caucus of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives, Fred Agbedi, has expressed confidence that the party would recover and come out stronger…