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Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, has petitioned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, over alleged extortion of passengers by airlines at the country's airports. The senator has denied allegations of disrupting the operations of Air Peace at the Murtala
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The recent appointment of Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich to key positions in the Israeli government has sent shockwaves through the international community. Both men have a history of provocative rhetoric and extremist views, which has raised concerns about their impact on the region's fragile peace process. Ben-Gvir,
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Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich escalated tensions with western governments after they imposed sanctions on him and another far-right minister for inciting violence against Palestinians. Smotrich responded by ordering the cancellation of a crucial waiver, effectively cutting Palestinian lenders off from the Israeli financial system. The move could disrupt the
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A former Lebanese Cabinet minister has been arrested and charged with alleged financial crimes, marking a significant development in the country's efforts to reform its battered economy. Former Economy Minister Amin Salam was detained after a three-hour interrogation by judicial and security officials regarding the alleged misuse of
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The Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit the use of private aircraft in air defense, marking a significant step in bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities. In a move aimed at countering the increasing threat from enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the Ministry of Defense has simplified temporary registration procedures for
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Nigeria has emphasized the need for collective global action to secure the health of the oceans for future generations, highlighting its commitment to achieving the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 14 and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The country has also urged the international community to provide financial support for
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Chinese Ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping and newly appointed Minister of Works and Transport, Nekundi, engaged in discussions to deepen collaboration in road and transport infrastructure development. The meeting aimed to expand cooperation in transportation and infrastructure development, with a focus on implementing outcomes from the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
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The United Kingdom's decision to remove its remaining sanctions on Zimbabwe marks a significant moment in diplomatic relations between the two countries, following a similar move by the European Union in February 2025. The sanctions, first imposed in the early 2000s, were a response to human rights abuses,
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Nigeria's Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Dingyadi, has emphasized the need for world leaders to come together to address the challenges threatening shared prosperity, including socio-economic, cultural, and technological transformations that blur the lines of traditional jobs and livelihoods. Speaking at the 113th session of the
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Somali Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, Hon. MP Ali Yusuf Ali, welcomed United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador James Swan, for a high-level meeting at the Ministry's headquarters. The gathering focused on bolstering cooperation on Somalia's ongoing state-building agenda, emphasizing the importance of
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The coalition government in Islamabad has introduced its second growth-driven federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, totaling Rs. 17.573 trillion. The budget aims to enhance exports, improve foreign exchange reserves, reduce fiscal imbalances, and encourage economic productivity. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the budget before the national
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The UK has joined forces with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway to impose sanctions on two Israeli government ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for inciting violence against the Palestinian people and egregious abuses of human rights. The sanctions, which include a travel ban and asset freeze, are a
