Berlin, Germany – German intelligence agencies are to continue investigating the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) until after February’s elections, security sources told dpa on Wednesday, as a regional court dealt the party a further blow. The party – which is currently second in national polls – has been classified by security services as a…
Baku, Azerbaijan – A coalition of leaders from industrialized nations and climate-vulnerable countries called for more ambitious climate funding on Wednesday at the UN Climate Change Conference, or COP29, in Baku. “Trillions of dollars are required. We must urgently increase the amount of financing for climate action,” said a statement signed by leaders who are…
Berlin, Germany – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday defended his decision to fire finance minister Christian Lindner last week, prompting the collapse of his three-party coalition and early elections. “The decision was correct and unavoidable,” said Scholz as he gave a government statement in parliament. Scholz dismissed Lindner on November 6 following months of…
Calabar, Cross River State – Governor Bassey Otu on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, presented official vehicles to the newly inaugurated Vice Chairmen of Council. This is in line with the Cross River State Government’s commitment to enhancing productivity and efficiency while promoting the well-being of the public service workforce, particularly at the local government level….
Obudu, Cross River State – The Chairman of Obudu Local Government Area, Hon. Peter Akonfe Undiandeye, on Monday, November 11, 2024, inaugurated the 7th Legislative Council, at the Legislative Chamber in the Council Secretariat. Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman congratulated the newly elected Councillors for their victory at the polls and charged them to…
