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Ahead of rare execution, lone woman on Tennessee death row says ‘I am at peace’
With her execution days away, the lone woman on Tennessee’s death row says she is prepared to die but “nervous” about how the state intends to carry it out.
Turkish comedian goes on trial for allegedly insulting president - Vanguard News
A popular Turkish comedian goes on trial at an Istanbul court on Monday facing charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other offences during a stand-up performance in June.
2027: ‘I still embody Obidient values’ — Rhodes-Vivour - Vanguard News
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, ADC governorship candidate, Lagos.
Tinubu’s aide commends FG for connecting communities through road constructions - The Guardian Nigeria News
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagements, South-East, Barrister Chioma Nweze, commended President Ahmed Tinubu and Federal Ministry of Works for its intervention in connecting communities across the Nigeria’s regions.
2027: INEC has no candidate, no party – Amupitan - Punch Newspapers
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has reaffirmed the commission’s neutrality ahead of the 2027 general election, saying INEC has no candidate or political party to favour. In a post obtained from INEC’s X handle on Sunday, A...
Natasha seeks better pay, welfare for doctors, nurses - Punch Newspapers
2027: Atiku will not be absentee president if elected, ADC assures Nigerians 2027: Kenneth Okonkwo changes position on Obi’s Anambra debt record News JAMB restores CAPS, urges schools to speed up 2026 admissions News Danielle Adewusi crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 Entertainme...
Damaged power facility throws Ogun community into darkness - Punch Newspapers
Electricity supply has been disrupted in Arepo, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, following a fault caused by a shattered insulator at the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s end of the network. The outage has left residents waiting for repairs by the TCN maintenan...
FG urges states to hasten completion of urban water projects - Punch Newspapers
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Terlumun Utsev. Photo: The Nation
Osun pledges action as heavy rain floods communities - Punch Newspapers
Bridge linking Ijaaregbe to Ilesa damaged by flooding. Photo: Bola Bamigbola
2027: Atiku will not be absentee president if elected, ADC assures Nigerians - Punch Newspapers
ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar...Photo Credit: X / atiku
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Ferraris and friends in low places — why the taxi industry wins when the state weakens - Daily Maverick
The testimony of Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni at the Madlanga Commission is a reminder of how powerful the taxi industry, and elements of it, have become in our society.
Durban film workshop creates pathways for Deaf and Blind storytellers - IOL
Creating together: Participants and organizers of the inclusive filmmaking workshop hosted by the KZN Blind and Deaf Society in Durban Central during Deaf Awareness Month. The initiative gave Deaf and Blind participants an opportunity to explore filmmaking, create short films usi...
Govt to address Rs853b discrepancy
Provinces' investment in treasury papers, late expenses behind data mismatch
Gold falls sharply on rising US Treasury yields
Loses Rs12,800 per tola; rupee inches up to 277.15/$
Govt seeks funds for ML-1 upgrade
Iqbal informs development partners about advancement of $2.5b Karachi-Rohri rail project
Food imports raise supply shock risk
FAO says climate change, geopolitical tensions, high prices threaten access to food
PSX wobbles as Hormuz uncertainty persists
KSE-100 index sheds 340 points, settles at 170,425.62
China, US to cut tariffs on $60b of goods
Beijing says trade truce extension provides room for both sides to resolve economic issues
LTFRB: Fare rollback possible if fuel prices drop, stabilize - GMA Network
A rollback in public utility vehicle (PUV) fares is possible if fuel prices drop or stabilize in the coming months and a petition is filed, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Acting Chairman Greg Pua Jr. said Monday.
Jeepney fares up to P14 starting Sept. 28; buses, taxis, TNVS also hike rates
MANILA, Philippines — Commuters will pay higher fares for public utility jeepneys starting Monday, September 28, with fare increases also taking effect for buses, airport taxis, transport network vehicle services and point-to-point buses.
PCG: Chinese ship faked location near Batanes cable corridor
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard has accused a Chinese ship of deliberately broadcasting a false location to hide its movements in the waters off Batanes.
Why banning Roblox won’t save our schools
Why banning Roblox won’t save our schools Inquirer.net