Ex-presidents
Former senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago in 2010 tagged Ang and other businessmen and politicians as the top operators of jueteng, which Ang denied, saying he is against illegal gambling. Charlie 'Atong' Ang, a businessman with a long history of involvement in the Philippines' gaming industry, is set to
Ex-presidents
The Minority in Parliament is disputing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government's claim of credit for recent oil discoveries, saying they were made during the previous Akufo-Addo administration. According to Collins Adomako-Mensah, Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North and Ranking Member on Parliament's Energy Committee,
Mayors
Following her announcement to re-enter party politics, Nepal's former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has been increasingly involved in various political meetings. The meetings have been attended by leaders from major parties including CPN-UML, CPN-Maoist Center, and others, with some notable figures such as Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen
All Progressives Congress
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), a coalition of opposition parties, has unveiled its new platform with former President of the Senate, David Bonaventure Alechenu Mark, and former Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, as interim national chairman and secretary respectively. This move has sparked a fierce reaction from the
All Progressives Congress
Former Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika has categorically denied reports linking him to the newly formed opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement on his X handle, Sirika reaffirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his commitment to former President Muhammadu Buhari. He
All Progressives Congress
Despite reports suggesting otherwise, former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has categorically denied joining the Abubakar Atiku-led opposition coalition. In a statement posted on his X page, Mr Sirika expressed shock at the claims made by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga and former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, stating that he
All Progressives Congress
Former Attorney-General Malami resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing concerns over worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and governance by propaganda. Malami, who served as Nigeria's Attorney-General from 2015 to 2023, described the current state of the nation as "unacceptable&
Mayors
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia revealed that Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte will assume the role of acting mayor of Davao City due to his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte's, incapacitation to take oath and assume office. The former president is currently detained by the
Mayors
Vice President Sara Duterte hinted that her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, may not take his oath as mayor of Davao City due to his detention at the International Criminal Court facility in The Hague, Netherlands. She stated that if her father fails to do so, her brother Sebastian "
Mayors
Baste Duterte, the son of former President Rodrigo Duterte, took the oath as vice mayor of Davao City amidst his family's controversies, including the ongoing trial of his father for crimes against humanity in The Hague. Despite his father's detention, Baste is expected to assume the
Mayors
As the deadline for outgoing officials to take their oath of office approaches, Vice President Sara Duterte expressed uncertainty about whether her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, will be able to take the oath as mayor of Davao City. Duterte, who is currently detained in the Netherlands on crimes against
Mediation
The Nairobi Peace Process, aimed at resolving the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has collapsed due to a series of missteps and competing foreign interests. The peace initiative, commissioned by the East African Community Summit and led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has been effectively suspended after a
