Liberia: Rep. Chiwolo Alarms Over Proliferation of Drugs, Craves Gov’t to Act Decisively - FrontPageAfrica
Lofa County Electoral District #5 Representative Augustine Chiwolo has elevated the call for the Government of Liberia (GoL) to support all efforts of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) to decisively tackle the proliferation of illicit drugs in the country. Rep. Chiwolo said the high-speed proliferation of illicit drugs in the country poses a dangerous
Liberia: Deputy Finance Minister Stresses Community Input in FY 2025 Budget Draft During Legislative Session in Monrovia - FrontPageAfrica
Monrovia — Deputy Finance and Development Planning Minister for Administration, Bill McGill Jones, announced on Monday that the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and succeeding budgets under the current regime will be shaped by insights gathered from ongoing consultations regarding the National Development Plans (NDPs). By Webster Clayeh, webster.clayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking at the start of Day two
Liberia: Senator Findley Threatens Legal Action Against UP-led Government Over Refusal to Hold Chieftaincy Elections - FrontPageAfrica
Monrovia –The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Revenue, Senator Gbehzohngar Findley, has threatened to take legal action against the Government of Liberia (GOL) if it fails to desist from replacing dismissed chiefs with supporters and partisans from the governing Unity Party (UP) and reneging to conduct chieftaincy elections across the country. By Obediah Johnson,
Revealed: The bedroom where a couple forced slaves to live in squalor
EXCLUSIVE: Ernest Drevenak, 46, and Veronika Bubencikova, 46, forced the men to share a tiny room in their modern semi-detached housing association home.
Lebanese PM warns country is in 'one of the most dangerous phases in its history' as Israel launches ground invasion
Lebanon’s Prime Minister has warned that the latest escalation of Israel's ground invasion means the country is into “one of the most dangerous phases in its history”.
'Mamata Has Learnt A Lesson'
'If she manages to throw out people, go for surgical operations, clean up her image, she will be victorious.'
Ishiba focuses on defense
Japan's parliament elected Shigeru Ishiba as the new prime minister on Tuesday, tasked with addressing public outrage over his governing party's corruption scandals ahead of a parliamentary election later this month, while trying to boost the economy and tackle security challenges from China and North Korea.
They voted for the first time in Jammu-Kashmir elections!
Long denied the right to vote, members of the Valmiki community exercised their franchise for the first time in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections on Tuesday and termed it as a 'historic moment'.
Help on the way for students struggling to pass new NCEA tests - Minister
Next term Erica Stanford will be announcing new support for those who "are still not getting there".
Help on the way for students struggling to pass new NCEA tests - Minister
Next term Erica Stanford will be announcing new support for those who "are still not getting there".
'Don't give up looking' - new social housing complex opens in Hamilton
Residents of a new Salvation Army social housing complex in Hamilton say they are grateful to live there.
'Not for a particular community': SC on bulldozer action
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will lay down guidelines for all citizens and not for any particular community on the issue of demolition of properties.
Twenty children dead after Thailand school bus fire
The bus was returning from a field trip when it crashed and caught fire just outside Bangkok.
SC uses its extraordinary power under Article 142: Here's how it protected rights of a Dalit IIT aspirant
The Supreme Court of India reinforces Article 142, ensuring complete justice and protecting fundamental rights. In a landmark case, the court intervened to admit a Dalit youth to IIT Dhanbad after he missed the fee deadline.
CJID’s staffer bags Commonwealth Scholarships Award to study in UK
The award recognises her significant contribution to her field and her zeal to drive positive social change in Nigeria.
Israel Pounding Iranian Militias in Syria, Many Die, including TV Presenter
In Deir Ezzor, on the banks of the Euphrates River, the death toll from Israeli airstrikes rose to 19 Iranian militia members, including one leader.
IMF team to arrive for talks with new Lanka government on loan agreement for economic recovery
IMF team to discuss economic reforms with new Sri Lankan government led by President Dissanayake
Rubbish explodes in binman's face as empty gas bottle is crushed
Shocking video footage has emerged showing the moment a rubbish truck full of waste exploded in a London binman's face after an empty gas bottle was crushed and blew up.
Jenrick defends special forces claim after backlash
The Tory leadership hopeful claimed special forces were “killing rather than capturing terrorists”.
Situation at LAC stable but not normal: Army Chief
The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh is stable but sensitive and not normal, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday on the dragging military standoff between China and India in the region.
Four Brits rescued as luxury yacht explodes into flames
The blaze broke out in the engine room before spreading rapidly to the rest of the vessel in Mahon, the capital of the Mediterranean island, on Sunday.
Tom Tugendhat 'very pleased' that 'vile and evil' Hezbollah regime being knocked out as Israel enters Lebanon
Tom Tugendhat said he was "extremely worried" for his friends in Lebanon after Israel's incursion but "very pleased" that the "vile and evil" Hezbollah regime was being knocked out.
We’ll implement financial autonomy of local governments – Tinubu
President Tinubu assured that the federal government would implement the judgment of the Supreme Court as part of the measures to promote political economy.
INTERPOL tracks stolen Nigerian official’s car to Ghana
The car was stolen after a robbery attack; INTERPOL recovers it in Accra, Ghana.
CPI(M)-UDF clash over Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s alleged gold smuggling comments against Malappuram residents
UDF and CPI(M) clash over accusations of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan demonizing Malappuram residents, sparking political tensions in Kerala.
Lack of physical resistance, no verbal denial does not mean consent is given in rape cases, court orders
In future a person accused of sexual violence will have to take objectively reasonable steps to ascertain the complainant consented to the sexual conduct in question.
DCS fingered for poor handling of Thabo Bester escape while Patekile Holomisa is off the hook
Former correctional services deputy minister Patekile Holomisa has been let off the hook over Thabo Bester's infamous escape from a Mangaung prison.
Scottish government: Assisted dying bill not in Holyrood's powers
Health Secretary Neil Gray says issues relating to end-of-life drugs are reserved to Westminster.
Can give up ministerial post: Chirag Paswan
Union minister Chirag Paswan has caused a flutter by stating he would choose to give up his ministerial berth instead of a compromise on his principles, in keeping with the precedent set by his late father Ram Vilas Paswan.
Jobs for youth 'snatched' during BJP rule in Haryana, says Rahul Gandhi
Seeking votes to create jobs and to check inflation, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that employment opportunities for the youth were “snatched” during the BJP rule in Haryana.
All school managements in A.P. told to create APAAR IDs for students of Classes 9 and 10
Director V. Vijay Rama Raju directs officials to create APAAR IDs for students, ensuring lifelong access to educational achievements.
Climate, Conflict and Aid: Three-pronged solution needed for Mozambique
The protracted crisis in Cabo Delgado requires a triple nexus approach to climate change, conflict and humanitarian assistance.
Pictured: Brit priest, 69, who died after drug sex with Belgian pastor
Father Andrew Wagstaff, 69, had spent the evening with his fellow cleric at a rectory near Antwerp, and after taking ecstasy and 'poppers' together and having sex, he suddenly felt unwell, it was claimed.
Boris Johnson's talk with Harry not first time PMs have advised royals
Boris Johnson 's revelation that he gave Prince Harry a 'manly pep talk' to try to convince him not to leave life the UK may not surprise seasoned royal watchers.
Misuse of study bursary meant for UCT costs employee R83k a month job
The misuse of a company bursary towards obtaining a MSc in project management at the University of Cape Town cost a former senior petroleum company employee his R83,500 a month job.
Council to pay out £450k in refunds to 1,000 applicants after admitting 'major failings'
Up to 1,000 applicants could be owed cash
Tánaiste 'strongly condemns' Iranian attack on Israel
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has urged leaders in the Middle East to "think of the immediate and long term consequences of their actions", as Iran launched a missile attack on Israel.
Private buses choke major roads in Bengaluru, commuters bear the brunt
As buses line up to pick up passengers, often blocking entire lanes, the city comes to a standstill, especially on weekends.
Where Is Hezbollah?
The flagship of Iranian regional and global terrorism is plagued by confusion and uncertainty.
Martin ‘concerned’ by ground raids in Lebanon as Irish citizens urged to leave
Ireland’s Tánaiste has said he is “very concerned” by Israeli troops starting “ground raids” in villages in south Lebanon, saying international humanitarian law is...
Modular home costs a 'bonfire of taxpayer money' - Aontú
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín has described the 120% increase in projected costs of modular homes as "another bonfire of taxpayers money".
SIT probe into the alleged adulterated ghee temporarily suspended: Andhra Pradesh DGP Dwaraka Tirumala Rao
Investigation into alleged adulterated ghee in temple laddus suspended pending Supreme Court instructions, raising concerns among devotees.
Prisoner killed after '30 minute attack' while locked in exercise yard
Prisoners received bags of razor blades in the week of the attack, a PPO report found
Apparently, HS2 now IS coming to Euston after all
After months of confusion, the controversial high speed train line looks set to go all the way to central London.
Surgeon Vice-Admiral Arti Sarin becomes first woman DG of Armed Forces Medical Services
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, first woman DGAFMS, honored for distinguished service and leadership in armed forces medical services.
Sindh govt implements measures to combat extremism, prevent radicalisation: CM Murad
Says CTD and special branch of police have been upgraded, Karachi Safe City Project launched.
How Minnesota figures into the presidential politics of insulin prices
In June 2019, Lija Greenseid handed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz an empty vial of insulin that her 13-year-old daughter had painted gold.
Can give up ministerial post rather than compromise on...: Chirag Paswan
It is also being speculated that Chirag Paswan has indirectly tried to sound off the BJP leadership that he was not happy with its hobnobbing with his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras.
DRIPA sits in crosshairs
It has been nearly 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission put out its 94 calls to action to help guide the country toward meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
'Government Must Talk To Sonam Wangchuk'
'Ladakh has become a hollow UT.' 'Bureaucrats from Delhi rule Ladakh and there is no attention paid to the grievances of the people.'
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