Gubernatorial Election: APC Commits to Reclaiming Power from APGA in Anambra

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday promised to provide the necessary support for the party to wrest power from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in this year’s governorship election in Anambra State. The APC National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, stated this while addressing the party stakeholders, including…

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UK Prime Minister Starmer Dismisses Minister for “Badly Misjudged” Remarks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed Andrew Gwynne, a junior health minister, from his position following controversial remarks, marking another challenge for the Labour government just seven months into its tenure. Gwynne has also been suspended from the Labour Party, amid allegations of anti-Semitic comments.   The decision came swiftly after the prime minister…

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Exemplary Schools Transforming the Standard of Academic Excellence

[Shutterstock] Greek model schools continue to outperform in university entrance exams, with six of the top 10 highest-scoring schools in the country being model institutions, according to Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis in an interview with the Greek edition of Kathimerini. Pierrakakis stated that the success rate in university entrance exams stands at 81% for model…

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Nigeria Set to Implement Toll Collection on Additional Roads

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, said on Saturday more federal roads would be tolled to ensure effective maintenance of infrastructure. The minister stated this while inspecting the ongoing construction on the Abuja-Kaduna dual carriageway. He said the Federal Government was leveraging Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to improve road infrastructure across Nigeria for socio-economic benefits. According…

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Ghana Prohibits First-Class Travel for Government Officials

Ghanas President John Mahama has imposed a ban on first-class travel for all government appointees as part of efforts to cut down public expenditure amid the countrys economic difficulties.Speaking at the swearing-in of new ministers at the Jubilee House, Mr. Mahama said all non-essential travel would be prohibited, while the Chief of Staff must first clear any…

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