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• University hosts forums for 2 vice president of student affairs candidates May 10, 2026 4:41 am Northwest Missourian The Northwest community had the opportunity to meet with two finalists for the vice president of student affairs position this week. The University began its search after former Vice President of Student Affairs Matt Baker stepped down earlier this year to …
• SDP Elects New Officers, Accuses APC of Crushing Opposition, Vows Fierce Battle for Power in 2027 May 10, 2026 3:13 am This Day *Picks Adebayo as presidential candidate  *Bugaje accuses INEC, judiciary of undermining opposition Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Social Democratic Party (SDP) yesterday launched a blistering attack on the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of …
• Bauchi retirees deserve their gratuities, Analyst tells Governor Mohammed May 10, 2026 3:12 am National Accord Newspaper A public affairs analyst in Bauchi State, Hamisu Ahmad Salele, has called on Governor Bala Mohammed to prioritise the payment of retirees’ gratuities and pensions, saying the move would attract both divine blessings and public support. Speaking with …
• Tebogo Khaas | Johannesburg cannot budget its way out of fiscal reality May 10, 2026 3:06 am News24 The recent intervention by the minister of finance, Enoch Godongwana, into the affairs of the City of Johannesburg should alarm every South African. Far from being another bureaucratic disagreement between spheres of government, the National Treasury’s …
• India News | KTR Slams BJP, Telangana Government as Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's Son Files Police Complaint over Alleged Honey-trap, Extortion Threats May 10, 2026 3:02 am Latestly Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 10 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao has strongly condemned the handling of the case registered by Telangana Police against the son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. The Union Minister…
• APC’s Choice of Jamil Gwamna: The Wisest Political Calculation in Gombe May 10, 2026 2:32 am Daily Trust By Hon. Usman Abdullahi (Sanata) The emergence of Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has been widely celebrated as a strategic, timely and far-reaching political decision …
• Gunmen attack Kwara TCN workers, shut power station May 10, 2026 1:51 am Punch Some armed men on Thursday invaded the Offa 132kV Transmission Substation in Kwara State and held workers hostage at gunpoint, the Transmission Company of Nigeria has reported. As a result, the TCN said it had declared force majeure on the Offa 132kV …
• Governance at Gauteng Liquor Board has collapsed, inquiry finds May 10, 2026 1:35 am Sunday Times Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI The governance framework of the Gauteng Liquor Board (GLB) has collapsed to the point …
• Policy on anvil to resolve issue of landless squatters for good May 10, 2026 1:30 am The Rising Nepal Kathmandu, May 10: The government has intensified its nationwide campaign to reclaim encroached government and public land, issuing directives to local governments across the country to prevent encroachment and remove unlawful settlements.  As part of the …
• Government considering devolving BISP to provinces, minister says May 10, 2026 1:09 am Profit by Pakistan Today The federal government is considering transferring the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to provincial governments, following discussions linked to the 18th Constitutional Amendment, according to Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith …
• Armed Men Invade Power Substation In Kwara, Hold Workers Hostage May 10, 2026 12:59 am The Nigerian Voice The Transmission Company of Nigeria has declared force majeure on the Offa 132kV substation in Kwara state after heavily armed men invaded the station on Thursday morning and held workers hostage at gunpoint. This was disclosed in a statement issued on …
• Government Announces Move To Rename Nelson Island May 10, 2026 12:39 am TTT Live Online Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has announced that the Government is moving to rename Nelson Island, the historic landing site for thousands of Indian indentured labourers. Speaking during a visit to the island on Saturday morning with India’s …
• Q&A with Gauteng MEC for co-operative governance & traditional affairs Jacob Mamabolo May 9, 2026 11:52 pm Sunday Times Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has made it stunningly clear to Joburg mayor Dada …
• EFCC Declares Ex-Humanitarian Affairs Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq Wanted May 9, 2026 11:43 pm The Will May 09, (THEWILL) — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, …
• Government pulls plug on failed integrated public transport systems that cost more than R80bn May 9, 2026 11:14 pm Sunday Times Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Story audio is generated using AI After spending more than R80bn over two decades on integrated public transport network …
• Nearly half of Georgia Republicans wouldn’t mind a Trump takeover of the state’s elections May 9, 2026 10:54 pm Democracy Docket A new poll finds that 44% of Republicans in Georgia approve of a federal takeover of their state’s elections, with 31% saying they strongly approve of the idea. Another 7% of Georgia Republicans are undecided about it. Such high approval rates for an …
• Pope Leo XIV at One: Lessons in Leadership for Nigeria – By Matthew Ma May 9, 2026 10:52 pm 247 U Reports   “As we reflect on the past year, we consider how the Pope’s leadership has impacted our lives and influenced the broader national conversation on unity and compassion. Thus, this anniversary serves not only as a milestone for the Church but also as an …
• Research or Political Campaign? A Response to the Heritage Institute May 9, 2026 10:32 pm Hiiraan Online - Somali News By Ali Mohamed Omar  Saturday May 9, 2026 A Response to the Heritage Institute’s Assessment of Somalia’s Diplomacy There is a difference between analysis and cynicism. Between honest critique and institutional self-harm. Between research meant to …
• ‘I will begin a leadership election’: Australian-born UK MP lobs grenade to blast out Starmer May 9, 2026 9:31 pm The Sydney Morning Herald Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA Manchester: An expat Australian in the UK parliament has vowed to launch a formal leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer to …
• Surge of pro-independence parties in Britain marks the death knell of the old union May 9, 2026 9:13 pm Gulf Times Three of the United Kingdom’s four nations are set for the first time to be governed by pro-independence parties after elections on Friday which nationalists said marked the death knell of the centuries-old union.   A breakup of England, Scotland, Wales  …
• Starmer could face a Labour leadership challenge — how do they work? May 9, 2026 8:31 pm The Independent Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …
• PM Modi lauds Yediyurappa’s 50 years in public life at ‘Abhimanotsava’ May 9, 2026 7:09 pm Mangalorean PM Modi lauds Yediyurappa’s 50 years in public life at ‘Abhimanotsava’ Chitradurga: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa for his five decades of public service, describing his political journey …
• Opposition unity unlikely ahead of elections- Mweetwa May 9, 2026 7:07 pm Zambian Observer Cornelius Mweetwa says opposition political parties are unlikely to achieve unity ahead of the August 13 general elections, citing a lack of trust and competing ambitions among opposition leaders. Speaking in an interview, the United Party for National …
• Gunmen invade TCN power station in Kwara May 9, 2026 6:51 pm The Cable Stay connected via Google News The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says heavily “armed robbers” invaded its Offa 132kV transmission substation in Kwara state and forced operators to shut down electricity feeders at gunpoint. In a statement by Ndidi …
• Ex-minister challenges UK PM after local elections loss May 9, 2026 6:43 pm Bay Post A challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer needs the support of 81 Labour MPs to trigger a contest. Photo: EPA PHOTO UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reeling from a crushing local election defeat, has faced a new setback to his leadership as a former …
• How would a UK Labour leadership challenge work? May 9, 2026 6:43 pm Bay Post If a challenge was set up, Prime Minister Keir Starmer would be on any new ballot by default. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists he will not quit after a set of bruising local election results but he is coming under …
• UFO image released by US Government gets absolutely roasted online: 'What the f*** is this' May 9, 2026 6:27 pm Indy100 The Trump administration has released its first round of UFO files and there's one image in particular that is getting absolutely roasted on social media, with a number of users asking "what the f*** is this". On Friday (8 May), the Pentagon …
• Sierra Leone’s National Security and Intelligence Act 2026: A shadow government dressed as a war cabinet May 9, 2026 6:27 pm Sierra Leone Telegraph Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 9 May 2026: When the government slipped the National Security and Intelligence Act 2026 through the cracks, they told us it was to safeguard Sierra Leone’s internal and external security. The Act created …
• India’s e-Migrate platform enhancing safe migration governance: Kirti Vardhan Singh at UN May 9, 2026 6:18 pm The Tribune (Chandigarh) New York [US], May 9 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Saturday highlighted the importance of global mobility and stressed the need for "safe, orderly and regular migration," while underscoring India's …
• Possible ministerial overhaul under Hungary’s Tisza government revealed May 9, 2026 6:15 pm Daily News Hungary Hungary’s incoming Tisza government is preparing a significant restructuring of the state administration, with a redesigned ministry system that would merge, split, and rename several portfolios if approved by Parliament. According to a legislative …
• NPS dismisses Kiganjo affairs claims, says recruits were already pregnant May 9, 2026 6:13 pm Kenya Broadcasting Corporation The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed claims that female recruits who were discontinued from the National Police College in Kiganjo became pregnant as a result of affairs within the institution. In a statement Saturday, the service set the record …
• Bandi Sanjay terms the case against his son a ‘political hit job’ May 9, 2026 5:37 pm Telengana Today Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay has dismissed the case registered against his son as a politically motivated attempt to tarnish his image. He expressed confidence that the judiciary would expose conspiracies. Hyderabad: Amidst …
• Nigeria’s Moribund Refineries and Ojulari’s New Wild Goose Chase May 9, 2026 5:30 pm This Day The signing of agreement between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and two Chinese companies for the revival, operation and maintenance of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries has sparked reactions from energy analysts and public affairs …
• Judges lose independence through political lobbying: law minister May 9, 2026 5:28 pm New Age Bangladesh Staff Correspondent 09 May, 2026, 20:08 Law, justice and parliamentary affairs minister Md Asaduzzaman. | File photo Law, justice and parliamentary affairs minister Md Asaduzzaman on Saturday observed that judges undermined judicial independence when they …
• Ex-Political Office Holders Move to Save Abia APC from Leadership Crisis, Warn against Compromising Party’s Electoral Fortunes  May 9, 2026 4:56 pm This Day Boniface Okoro in Umuahia Former political office holders that served in Abia State between 1999 and 2023 have intervened to save the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from looming implosion due to leadership tussle. Abia APC has been …
• UN and government of Sierra Leone track progress in delivering Sierra Leone’s Development Plan May 9, 2026 4:54 pm Sierra Leone Telegraph Sierra Leone Telegraph: 9 May 2026: The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2025–2030) sets out how the UN Country Team, comprising 18 resident and non‑resident agencies, funds and programmes, supports Sierra Leone’s development …
• UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (May 03 – May 09) : 10 key questions with detailed answers for Prelims 2026 May 9, 2026 4:36 pm The Indian Express As UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 is just few days away, current affairs should be your primary focus. UPSC Weekly Quiz is a current affairs–based quiz on relevant topics from the past week, curated for aspirants of competitive examinations. Attempt the weekly quiz …
• POCSO Case Against Bandi Sanjay’s Son Sparks Political Storm in Telangana May 9, 2026 4:15 pm Telangana Tribune A major political controversy has engulfed Telangana after a POCSO case was registered late on May 8, 2026, against Bandi Bhageerath, son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and BJP MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar. The family of a 17-year-old girl alleged …
• NPS Explains Reports Pregnant Kiganjo Recruits Had Affairs Inside Campus May 9, 2026 4:09 pm Kenyans.co.ke The National Police Service (NPS) has defended the termination of 18 pregnant female recruits at the National Police College, Main Campus, Kiganjo, in the face of widespread public criticism and online debate. In a statement issued on Friday, May 9, the …
• Foreign Ministry stresses care in public commentary on external relations May 9, 2026 4:04 pm Maldives Voice The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed the Maldives’ commitment to pursuing an independent and principled foreign policy grounded in national interests and sovereignty. In a statement issued today, the Ministry emphasized that the Government’s …
• Smart IDs go digital? Home Affairs publishes draft rules May 9, 2026 3:43 pm The Citizen (South Africa) Members of the public, civil society organisations, industry bodies have been invited to submit written comments by 6 June. South Africans have until 6 June 2026 to comment on draft regulations that could pave the way for a new Digital Identity system …
• Spencer Pratt and the Outsider’s Stand: Why Los Angeles Needs an Ordinary Man Against the Political Machine May 9, 2026 3:40 pm America First Report When career politicians fail spectacularly, sometimes the only answer is a man who never asked to enter their arena. Spencer Pratt, known to many from reality television, stepped onto the debate stage this week not as a polished operative but as a …
• Pro-independence parties surge across Britain May 9, 2026 3:28 pm BDNews24 Three of the United Kingdom's four nations are set for the first time to be governed by pro-independence parties after elections on Friday which nationalists said marked the death knell of the centuries-old union. A breakup of England, Scotland, Wales …
• India News | Delhi Government Cooling Zones Bring Relief Amid Heatwave May 9, 2026 2:47 pm Latestly New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Amid a severe heatwave sweeping across the capital, the Delhi Government has set up 'Cooling Zones' in crowded areas, bus stands, and metro stations to provide much-needed relief to the public. The camps, managed …
• India News | Tamil Nadu: VCK Chief Says 'long-term Political Perspective' Core Reason Behind Extending Support to TVK May 9, 2026 2:44 pm Latestly Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 9 (ANI): Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) President Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday said that the decision to extend unconditional support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was based on a joint discussion between …
• World News | India's E-Migrate Platform Enhancing Safe Migration Governance: Kirti Vardhan Singh at UN May 9, 2026 2:44 pm Latestly New York [US], May 9 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Saturday highlighted the importance of global mobility and stressed the need for "safe, orderly and regular migration," while underscoring India's …
• After Trump's policy betrayals, are his voters feeling like suckers yet? May 9, 2026 2:31 pm The South Dakota Standard It’s said “there’s a sucker born every minute.” That seems particularly appropriate as one looks at recent presidential elections.  Trump’s policy betrayals of some faithful voter groups leaves us searching for the appropriate labels: Sucker. Chump. Sap. …
• New Cabinet Formally Took Over Power from Caretaker Government during Ceremony at Council of Ministers May 9, 2026 1:21 pm BNT Following the swearing-in ceremony in the Parliament, the caretaker and newly elected governments gathered at the Council of Ministers for the formal handover of power. In a one-on-one meeting, Andrey Gyurov handed over reports from each ministry to the …
• Pope Leo Xiv At One: Lessons In Leadership For Nigeria May 9, 2026 1:17 pm The Nigerian Voice “As we reflect on the past year, we consider how the Pope’s leadership has impacted our lives and influenced the broader national conversation on unity and compassion. Thus, this anniversary serves not only as a milestone for the Church but also as an …
• Britain's Starmer weakened and Labour exposed in local elections May 9, 2026 1:14 pm CBC/Radio-Canada Play Listen to this article Estimated 6 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. British Prime Minister Keir …
• Labour minister concedes ‘we’ve made mistakes’ after local elections defeat May 9, 2026 1:04 pm GB News Labour minister Emma Reynolds has conceded Labour has “made some mistakes” after the party lost more than 1,000 wards in the 2026 Local Elections. Speaking to GB News, the Environment and Rural Affairs Secretary was reacting to the drubbing received in …
• Music Returns to Primary Education: The Elected Government’s New ‘Cluster’ Strategy May 9, 2026 1:01 pm Pressenza by Zahida Parvez Chhanda (Dhaka Bureau) A new horizon is opening for the artistic and mental development of children at the primary level in Bangladesh. After prolonged debate and administrative tension, the new government- which assumed power following …
• Mojtaba Khamenei recovers, takes charge of Iran’s affairs May 9, 2026 12:59 pm Greater Kashmir New Delhi, May 09: Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has reportedly recovered from serious injuries sustained during US-Israel airstrikes and is now playing a central role in directing the country’s political and security affairs, according to …
• Singapore’s Passion Made Possible Campaign: A Case of Public Diplomacy May 9, 2026 12:57 pm Modern Diplomacy How does a tiny city-state with no natural resources become a global powerhouse? Yes, it’s Singapore. A country sits strategically between Malaysia and Indonesia in Southeast Asia. More importantly it is surrounded by larger neighbors yet remains …
• TCN Declares Force Majeure On Offa Transmission Station After Robbery Attack, Restores Power Supply May 9, 2026 12:51 pm The Will May 08, (THEWILL) — The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared force majeure on the Offa 132kV transmission substation following a robbery incident, involving heavily armed men, who invaded the facility and temporarily disrupted operations. In …
• South Africa Suspends Officials After AI Fabrications Taint Key Immigration Policy May 9, 2026 12:37 pm WebProNews Two senior officials at South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs lost their posts this week. The reason? A list of bogus references tacked onto a freshly approved government white paper. The fake citations, products of artificial intelligence gone wrong, …
• Government forms special cell to ensure accountability in MPs’ promises, development commitments May 9, 2026 12:35 pm Views Bangladesh The government has formed a seven-member special cell under the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to monitor and ensure accountability in the implementation of promises and development commitments made by Members of Parliament (MPs). The development was …
• Peter Mutharika launches Flag Week, rallies public support for Red Cross May 9, 2026 11:58 am The Times Group Malawi By Mercy Matonga: President Peter Mutharika has officially inaugurated this year’s Red Cross Flag Week with a call for people in the country to donate generously toward Malawi Red Cross’s humanitarian interventions. The launch, marking a week of observance …
• India News | PM Modi Bows on Stage to Greet Public at Bengal Govt Swearing-in Ceremony May 9, 2026 11:03 am Latestly Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 9 (ANI): At the swearing-in ceremony of the new West Bengal government in Kolkata on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the public by bowing down on stage before the gathering as a gesture of respect. The …
• Supreme Court CTC Exposes Setback For Wike Camp In PDP Leadership Battle May 9, 2026 10:41 am Arise News A Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgement of the apex court on the leadership tussle in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed how the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, lost out in the battle for …
• Under Suvendu Adhikari’s leadership, India-Bangladesh relationship will reach new heights in the future: Sheikh Hasina May 9, 2026 10:19 am The Statesman (India) Former Bangladeshi prime minister and Bangladesh Awami League president Sheikh Hasina on Saturday, May 9, congratulates Suvendu Adhikari after the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recently-concluded West Bengal Legislative Assembly …
• Middle power or hard state? May 9, 2026 9:42 am GEO TV As the world waited with anticipation, and Islamabad was under siege with heightened security, Pakistan played a crucial role as a mediator. The prime minister and army chief shuttled between capitals, trying to build consensus and bring the parties to …
• Transport Minister reaffirms commitment towards balanced, efficient public transport system in J&K May 9, 2026 9:35 am Greater Kashmir Srinagar, May 8:Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today chaired a comprehensive meeting with the representatives of …
• Opposition unity unlikely ahead of elections, says Mweetwa May 9, 2026 9:08 am Lusaka Times Cornelius Mweetwa says opposition political parties are unlikely to achieve unity ahead of the August 13 general elections, citing a lack of trust and competing ambitions among opposition leaders. Speaking in an interview, the United Party for National …
• Tinubu Government Warns World Bank Over Delays In Loan Approval, Disbursements May 9, 2026 8:48 am Sahara Reporters Nigeria’s Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has warned that the President Bola Tinubu-led government could walk away from World Bank loan arrangements if approval and disbursement delays continue to affect project timelines and …
• Tamil Nadu Congress MLAs camp in Hyderabad amid government formation uncertainty May 9, 2026 8:19 am Telengana Today Amid uncertainty over government formation in Tamil Nadu, five Congress MLAs are camping in Hyderabad as a precaution against alleged poaching attempts. The move comes as TVK, led by Vijay, continues negotiations with allies after emerging as the single- …
• Georgian Orthodox Church succession battle: leading contenders, Moscow’s shadow and fight for power May 9, 2026 8:11 am JAMnews Election of Georgia’s patriarch Day of Ilia II funeral in Tbilisi. 23 March 2026. JAMnews The election of a new head of the Georgian Orthodox Church is entering a decisive phase. On 11 May, an expanded session of the Holy Synod will be held and a new …
• Karnataka’s GBA civic body elections may take place between June 14 and 24 May 9, 2026 7:58 am SahilOnline Bengaluru: Karnataka State Election Commissioner G S Sangreshi on Friday said elections to the five city corporations under the GBA will be held anytime between June 14 and June 24. He said the exact date for the polls will be announced after a week, …
• UN welcomes government commitment on humanitarian access in Akobo May 9, 2026 7:24 am Eye Radio Author: Lasuba Memo | Published: 11 minutes ago FILE PHOTO: Arial view of Akobo County in Jonglei State. (Photo: Charles Wote/EyeRadio). The acting United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Marie-Helene Verney Karamagi, has welcomed …
• Intimate Affairs: My wife’s son is not mine, by Funke Egbemode May 9, 2026 6:49 am Eagle Online Tina’s marriage to Otunba was the envy of their circles, social and political. In church, she was a reference point on what a good wife should be. She dressed elegantly always without exposing any part of her body believed to be the exclusive preserve of …
• Morrocan Crown Prince Steps Into Power as King’s Health Speeds Royal Transition May 9, 2026 5:53 am Sri Lanka Guardian Morocco is witnessing a quiet but significant acceleration in its royal succession planning as Crown Prince Mulay Hasán increasingly assumes public and institutional responsibilities while his father, King Mohamed VI, faces recurring health challenges. …
• Maya Leaders Say Land Rights Talks With Government at Standstill May 9, 2026 5:52 am Love FM A press conference, organized by the Toledo Alcaldes Association (TAA), on the theme ‘ The Maya People Speak to Belize’ was held in Laguna Village this morning. The conference focused on two main topics, namely, the ongoing aggression against the Maya …
• L board Government” on display May 9, 2026 5:49 am Daily FT  The “L Board” Government has been laid bare before the people, in the space of just over two weeks it is estimated that mismanagement by the government has cost the public as much as Rs. 1.5 billion “When the National People’s Party (NPP) contested the …
• LOC RECEIVES UPDATE ON 105(I) LEASE PROGRESS FOR NAVAJO NATION PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES May 9, 2026 5:26 am Gallup Sun Weekly - New Mexico Staff Reports LOC Vice Chair Nathan Notah said he will sponsor amendments allowing reimbursement for retroactive operation and maintenance costs. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the 25th Navajo Nation Council WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Law and Order Committee …
• CTC Reveals How Wike-Led Faction Lost Out in PDP Leadership Tussle May 9, 2026 4:56 am This Day *Abdulrahman faction says copy in circulation not officially released, insists content affirms his leadership Chuks Okocha and Alex Enumah in Abuja A Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgement of the apex court on the leadership tussle in the Peoples …
• Princeton Summer Theater Announces 2026 Leadership Team May 9, 2026 4:29 am New Jersey Stage originally published: 05/08/2026 (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater has announced that Lucy Shea and Orion Lopez-Ramirez will serve as the helm of this company's leadership team for the 2026 season. From Philadelphia, PA, Lucy Shea …
• ‘Constitution’ Play Makes Democracy More Accessible in Japeri May 9, 2026 4:29 am Rio On Watch Actors who took part in ‘Constitution’. Photo: Patrick Lima On October 22, 2022, performing arts group Grupo Código in Greater Rio de Janeiro’s Japeri municipality held its second performance of the play Constitution. The show explores the complex dispute …
• Iran wants oil tariffs paid in Chinese yuan – is power of US petrodollar in decline? May 9, 2026 4:23 am Hindustan Times Auckland, After weeks of blockades by Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz, it's clear the narrow waterway is now pivotal to the outcome of the conflict. Iran wants oil tariffs paid in Chinese yuan – is power of US petrodollar in decline …
• A divided kingdom: pro-independence parties surge across Britain May 9, 2026 3:57 am Politiko Three of the United Kingdom’s four nations are set for the first time to be governed by pro-independence parties after elections on Friday which nationalists said marked the death knell of the centuries-old union. A breakup of England, Scotland, Wales and …
• Oppong Nkrumah named chair of NPP policy committee amid party reorganisation May 9, 2026 3:10 am MyJoyOnline Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has been appointed Chairman of the Policy Committee of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). This is part of a major restructuring exercise aimed at repositioning the party after the 2024 general …
• Public broadcasting - Charles Alloncle accuses Le Monde, AFP, France Info and France Inter of wanting to "tarnish his integrity" May 9, 2026 3:08 am Entrevue In the midst of publishing his parliamentary report on public broadcasting, Charles Alloncle reacted strongly on Friday, on X, to the information circulating in recent days concerning a complaint targeting his work as rapporteur. The UDR deputy for Hérault …
• Bianca Ojukwu Officially Resumes as Foreign Affairs Minister Pledges Citizen Diplomacy May 9, 2026 2:35 am TVC News Nigeria Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has officially resumed her duty as the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Friday, following her elevation by President Bola Tinubu. Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who previously served as Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was …
• US Reps Warn Canada’s Public Safety Minister on Security Risks of Lawful Access Bill May 9, 2026 2:33 am The Epoch Times Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree speaks during a press conference at Cartier Square Drill Hall in Ottawa, on March 12, 2026. The Canadian Press/Spencer Colby U.S. representatives are warning Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree that …
• Treasury lists departments paid, but some public servants still waiting on back pay May 9, 2026 2:30 am The Antigua Observer The Treasury Department said retroactive salary payments have been issued to eligible public sector workers across a wide range of ministries, departments and statutory offices, but several public servants say they are still waiting to receive their money …
• AS candidates are not the problem — the elections code is May 9, 2026 2:22 am The UCSD Guardian - California The recent 2026-27 Associated Students election has been the subject of much criticism for the discriminatory case rulings and disqualifications that took place during the election period. With 37 total grievances filed against different candidates, many …
• AI, water, and climate: Illinois’ policy fights explained - UIS PAR class of 2026 May 9, 2026 2:07 am NPR Illinois Originally posted May 1, 2026. The UIS Public Affairs Reporting Program class of 2026 is nearing the end of its coverage of this session of the Illinois General Assembly. For Community Voices, director Jason Piscia convened three groups of the graduate …
• Chile Foreign Affairs Minister to visit India from May 9-15 May 9, 2026 2:04 am The Tribune (Chandigarh) New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Francisco Perez Mackenna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile will visit India from May 9-15, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said. Mackenna will attend a programme in Delhi on May 10. He will attend …
• Bengal’s Suvendu Adhikari – a tale of a gutsy political journey from Nandigram to the helm of the state May 9, 2026 2:00 am United News of India UNI SPECIAL By Sirshendu Panth Kolkata, May 8 (UNI) Hardworking, aggressive and organisationally brilliant, 55-year-old Suvendu Adhikari has gradually climbed the stairs of power from the grassroots, displaying admirable guts as the face of the anti-land …
• Arabic word of the week‘Diwan’ gathers together poetry, power and public life May 9, 2026 1:46 am The National News The Arabic word diwan carries several meanings that may seem unrelated at first. Its most familiar use is in literature. Diwan shi’r means a collection of poems, usually by one poet. Diwan Al Mutanabbi, for example, refers to the collected poems of the …
• Documentation, record keeping critical to governance, accountability: Auditor-General May 9, 2026 1:37 am Peoples Gazette The auditor-general for the federation, Shaakaa Chira, has reiterated the importance of proper documentation and record-keeping, saying they remain fundamental to governance, accountability, and national development. Mr Chira said this in Abuja on Thursday …
• Effiong, Salihu Square Off Over Protracted Court Delays on Party Leadership Disputes May 9, 2026 1:30 am Per Second News In a sharp critique of Nigeria’s legal-political landscape, human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has called for judicial sanctions against politicians who “clog” the courts with internal party squabbles. At an interactive session on Channels Television …
• Bianca Ojukwu Vows ‘Bold Global Push’ as She Takes Charge of Foreign Affairs May 9, 2026 1:30 am Per Second News By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, officially took the reins in Abuja on Friday. Upon assuming office, she committed to revitalizing the nation’s diplomatic efforts, anchored by President Bola …
• Hon. Muhammed Aliyu Wazo Commends Governor Ododo’s Leadership Style May 9, 2026 1:26 am Kogi Reports By Abubakar Ohida Hon. Muhammed I. Aliyu (Wazo), an aspirant for the Kogi State House of Assembly representing Adavi East Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, has commended the …
• Evictions, AI, public transportation bills: CT politics news May 9, 2026 1:13 am The Connecticut Mirror These news briefs are part of The Connecticut Mirror’s 2026 political coverage. For more news about the 2026 legislative session, campaigns, elections and more, sign up here for The Issue, the CT Mirror’s weekly politics newsletter. Eviction bill not taken …
• Government urged to create 'digital profiles' of Nepali workers abroad May 9, 2026 12:54 am The Rising Nepal Kathmandu, May 9: The Inter-Ministerial High Level Task Force has suggested the government to immediately create 'digital profiles' and geolocation mapping data of Nepali workers residing in conflict-affected or high-risk areas.  "Analyse risk …
• IMF completes governance diagnostic mission in Nepal May 9, 2026 12:49 am New Age Bangladesh United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka 09 May, 2026, 04:59 An IMF capacity development team led by Jonathan Pampolina visited Kathmandu and Birgunj from April 20 to May 6, 2026 at the request of the Government of Nepal to conduct a Governance and Corruption …
• WHS Youth and Government Club recognized for participation in State Conference May 9, 2026 12:42 am The Telegram - Ohio Pictured are members of the Wellston High School (WHS) Youth and Government Club. The Club was recognized for achievements at the Ohio YMCA State Conference. In the front row, from the left are honorees Mia Skeens, Brooklyn Wallar, Malaya Conley and Haiden …
• Profound lessons for democracy from a living classroom May 9, 2026 12:15 am University World News COLOMBIA From its outset, the 2025 to 2026 doctoral seminar on democratic resilience at Boston College’s Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy was intended to “invert the usual dynamic” of Western democracies lecturing so-called “ …
• Greater Manchester MPs give damning verdict on Sir Keir Starmer following disastrous local elections for Labour May 8, 2026 9:50 pm Manchester Evening News Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (Image: Ben Whitley/PA Wire) Greater Manchester Labour MPs have unleashed a damning assessment of Sir Keir Starmer following catastrophic local election results. One called on him to quit and another highlighted ' …
• Former Nesta Leader Joins Ipsos UK Public Affairs May 8, 2026 4:59 am MrWeb May 7 2026 Giulia Tagliaferri has joined the Public Affairs of Ipsos in the UK, as Head of Behavioural Science. She joins from innovation charity Nesta, where she spent more than seven years in the Behavioural Insights Team, latterly as Head of Quant and …