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The claims made by Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo, the representative of Hadejia, Auyo, Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, that lawmakers receive between N1 million and N3 million to present motions, bills, or petitions during plenary sessions have been described as baseless and highly irresponsible by the House of
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Philippine President Marcos has called on lawmakers to expedite the approval of the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, citing its alignment with the government's agenda for prosperity. The budget, which represents a 7.4 percent increase from this year's outlay, is anchored on the
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Vice President JD Vance kicked off his family vacation in England last Friday with a relaxing round of carp fishing, but his leisure time hasn't slowed down. He has been busy taking part in conference calls about Ukraine, meeting with Britain's foreign minister, David Lammy, and
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Ambassador Kong Xianhua delivered a keynote speech on 'Why China' at the Maldivian Parliament on August 12, 2025, before an audience of over 40 members of parliament, including the majority party leader Falah. In his speech, Ambassador Kong presented China's achievements in various fields, including economy,
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Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed was a Ghanaian politician and member of the Sixth, Eighth, and Ninth Parliaments of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. He served as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale Central and held various ministerial positions until his death in a military
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Executive members of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) youth wing have shown unwavering support for Dr. Bryan Acheampong's bid to become the party's flagbearer in the 2026 presidential election. The move, according to Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah, former Member of Parliament (MP) for Tema West
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The Senate's Ad-Hoc Committee on the 2026 Budget Bill, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, has proposed cuts totalling 8.92 billion baht across all ministries. The committee has trimmed allocations to the Interior Ministry, parliament, the Transport Ministry, the Public Health Ministry, and
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Kansas state and university employees were told to remove pronouns from their email signatures and all other work communications as a result of a directive lawmakers inserted into the state budget. The budget proviso requires state agencies to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion programming, training, and positions, threatening constitutional
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President William Ruto has strongly condemned corruption among Members of Parliament (MPs), citing instances where they demand bribes in exchange for altering or ignoring official reports. This alleged practice has been particularly prevalent among members of House Oversight Committees, who invite guests to appear before them to account for their
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As lawmakers in the Indiana statehouse weigh the prospect of early redistricting, criticism is mounting from both within their own party and outside it. President Donald Trump's push for early redistricting in some GOP-led states, including Indiana, has sparked opposition from some Republicans and Democrats alike. The move
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Rahul Gandhi, a prominent opposition leader and member of the Nehru-Gandhi family, led a large protest in New Delhi on August 11, 2025, against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly manipulating the recent elections. The demonstration, which was part of the Indian National Developmental
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Oklahoma has become a hotbed for expensive legislative campaigns, with one state representative still owing his campaign $385,000, while others have loaned millions to their own races. Rep. Jim Shaw, R-Chandler, now owes his campaign $385,000, having loaned himself an additional $20,000 in the second quarter. Shaw&
