• Sat, December 14, 2024

by: The Punch Newspapers

Milking Nigeria to death

THE Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has pointedly employed the milking-the-cow-to-death metaphor to warn political leaders against the monumental corruption eviscerating the country's monolithic economy and short-changing the people.

by: KIRO-TV

Trump gets warm welcome as he watches Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny

Hegseth along with fellow Army veterans Rep. Mike Waltz, Trump's incoming national security adviser, and Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to serve as director of intelligence, posted a short video on X shortly before the game to make their allegiances clear.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Australia's damning of Israel is poisonous. I say that as an ex-Labor minister

Israel has the right under international law to use military force to defend its very existence. The Albanese government's response is despicable.

by: Business Standard

Ram Mandir workers honoured, hands of those behind Taj Mahal cut off: UP CM

He also mentioned that workers in the fine cloth industry in history also had their hands chopped off, destroying a whole tradition and legacy

by: The Daily Star

Unite to build a fair, inclusive Bangladesh

BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said his party aims to build a democratic, fair and inclusive Bangladesh through the united efforts of everyone.

by: Sky

It's called the English Devolution Bill - but 'devolution' it is not in our lopsided United Kingdom

Ensuring fairness between all the citizens of the UK is a permanent headache for any Westminster government. The word "devolution" implies England will be getting some of what the other nations have got.

by: MSN

Minister Prahlad Patel Dismisses Cabinet Discord Claims, Highlights MP Government's Development Focus

Rubbishing the allegations of discord among the cabinet ministers, panchayati raj and rural development minister Prahlad Patel said, "There is always discussion in the cabinet for the development of the state.

by: MSN

Could new super highway lure military regimes back into the West African fold?

West African leaders are gearing up for a crucial summit on Sunday in Nigeria's capital Abuja, where they will focus on the morale-sapping departure of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from their 15-member bloc Ecowas.

by: Business Standard

PM Modi exposed Cong's violating of Constitution for years: BJP leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday "exposed" the Congress by presenting "facts" on how the party tore apart the Constitution and hurt its soul just for the sake of power, BJP MPs, including Union ministers,

by: MSN

ABC settles Trump's defamation suit for $15M

ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos agreed to settle a defamation suit brought by President-elect Trump by issuing a public apology and providing $15 million to fund Trump's future presidential library,

by: MSN

Trump picks Richard Grenell as envoy for special missions

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he was picking Richard Grenell, his former intelligence chief, as presidential envoy for special missions, a post where he will likely drive policies toward some U.

by: MSN

President-elect Donald Trump nominates former Los Alamitos Mayor Troy Edgar as deputy secretary of Homeland Security

Edgar previously served as the Chief Financial Officer and Associated Deputy Under Secretary of Management for the Department of Homeland Security during Trump's first term in the White House.

by: MSN

ABC News agrees to pay $15 million in Trump defamation suit

ABC News and George Stephanopoulos have reached a settlement with Donald Trump in his defamation suit. The network will pay $15 million to a charity, $1 million in Trump's attorneys' fees, and will issue an apology. CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter explains what's notable about the settlement.

by: MSN

President-elect Trump arrives at Army-Navy game

Trump, along with Vice President-elect JD Vance and others arrive at the Army-Navy game just outside of Washington, and salutes during national anthem.

by: MSN

Mark Levin: The old Confederacy is alive and well in the modern Democratic Party

Fox News host Mark Levin says the modern Democratic Party do not believe in the rule of law and citizenship in his opening monologue.

by: MSN

Trump to receive $15 million and apology from ABC News over anchor George Stephanopoulos's 'rape' remark

ABC News will pay $15 million to Donald Trump's presidential library, settling a defamation lawsuit. Anchor George Stephanopoulos inaccurately claimed Trump was found liable for raping E. Jean Carroll.

by: MSN

'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat': PM Modi proposes 11 ambitious resolutions for India's future (WATCH)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday presented 11 transformative resolutions to guide India towards a brighter and more united future. These "sankalps," introduced during a debate in the Lok Sabha commemorating the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution,

by: MSN

Melania Trump and Donald's romance is very different to the public perception, author claims

Melania Trump and Donald Trump have been married since 2005 and have one son, Barron. The couple's relationship has been the subject of much scrutiny during their time in the White House

by: MSN

Government gives update on free bus pass for pensioners amid axing fears

Transport Minister Simon Lightwood has responded to concerns the pass for people of State Pension age and those with disabilities will be scrapped in a money-saving move

by: MSN

State and local leaders call for expanded authority to address rising drone sightings

State and local officials are speaking out Saturday after reports of drones spotted in the skies upstate, including right here in the Capital Region.Albany Coun

by: MSN

Morocco's economic, political and security landscape: Key risks from this week

Welcome to this week's edition of our Weekly Risk Watch, offering insights into economic indicators, political shifts, and security updates that could impact your business or daily life, all in one concise package.

by: MSN

I hid in govt house for 5 days to evade arrest - Kano Gov's aide, Tofa

by: MSN

The FBI and Homeland Security say they want more authority to deal with drones amid strange East Coast sightings

Officials said they are limited in how they can respond to the reported drone sightings that have stretched from Maryland to Massachusetts.

by: MSN

Rand Paul Claims Biden Spends 'Billions' on 'Magic' and 'Ice Skating Drag Queens'

Those who didn't tune into Fox News on Friday night missed a Republican senator's insane meltdown about how the Biden administration is supposedly wasting "hundreds of billions" on taxpayer-funded programs that include,
  • Sun, December 15, 2024

by: The Independent

Keir Starmer is behaving like a civil servant, not a prime minister, and it's a disaster

He says all the right things, but why listen when so little seems to be getting done? Isabel Hardman looks at the internal power struggle inside the government and why the certain type of person getting the PM's ear means he's struggling to connect with anyone

by: The Financial Times

Restitution, wrangling and renewal in Benin

The soldiers, disappointed not to find any of the kingdom's legendary treasure, raised a French flag and drank Béhanzin's gin. Some hours later, they started digging in one of the palaces. A cache of royal objects was revealed: sceptres, statues and ornately sculpted doors.

by: Reuters

Macron has a new prime minister but the same old problems

When veteran centrist Francois Bayrou, France's new prime minister, was education minister in the 1990s, his plan to increase subsidies for private schools led to nationwide protests. He quickly caved in and would stay in the post for four more years.

by: Sky News Australia

Victorian government slammed for prioritising 'demands of activists' with refusal to bring back Australia Day parade

The Victorian government has been accused of putting the "demands of activists" ahead of the preferences of mainstream Australians after it confirmed it would not bring back the state's Australia Day parade.

by: The Times of Northwest Indiana

Holcomb will hang around Statehouse after term as governor ends

The official portrait of the state's 51st chief executive was unveiled Friday by Gov. Eric Holcomb and added to the Indiana Governors' Portrait Collection.

by: RealClearPolitics

Government Should Not Legitimate Systemic-Racism Confessions

Denizens of the nation’s colleges and universities take perverse pride in proclaiming that America – including higher education – embodies

by: The New York Times

Trump Names Richard Grenell for 'Special Missions' Role

A combative loyalist and the president-elect's former ambassador to Germany, Mr. Grenell had hoped to be secretary of state.

by: ABC

Trump picks Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes to head intelligence advisory board

Donald Trump tapped former California Rep. Devin Nunes as chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board as part of a series of announcements on Saturday.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Liberal moderates were in the 'winner's circle' under Turnbull. It's a different story now

In 2019, there were about 22 members in the group that champions socially progressive causes. Now there are just 12 committed to staying on past the next election.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Five remaining Bali Nine members free men as they arrive back in Australia

Australians Matthew Norman, Michael Czugaj, Scott Rush, Martin Stephens and Si Yi Chen were accompanied back to Australia by government officials on a commercial flight on Sunday.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Dutton's nuclear plan assumes $4 trillion loss to economy: Chalmers

Chalmers blasted "economic insanity" behind the opposition's assumption that the country will be using 40 per cent less electricity by the middle of the century.

by: MSN

Illegal Channel crossings rise as Cooper refuses to set migration deadline

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by: MSN

South Korea's acting president reaffirms alliance with US

US President Joe Biden and South Korea's interim President Han Duck- soo held a phone call after Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. Biden called the alliance with Seoul the "linchpin for peace" in the region.

by: MSN

Korea exposed to Trump risk amid leadership crisis

Korea's ongoing leadership crisis, triggered by President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law, is feared to leave the country vulnerable to potential new tariffs from the incoming Donald Trump administration during upcoming trade and economic negotiations,

by: MSN

Russia retains naval base in Syria despite Assad's fall

Russia is pulling back from northern Syria's front lines but not moving its two main bases after Assad's fall, officials said. Footage from Tartous showed camouflaged equipment and ongoing troop activity at the naval base.

by: MSN

"Never does what he says...": Sanjay Raut on PM Modi's zero tolerance towards corruption

MP Sanjay Raut criticized PM Modi's speech on zero tolerance for corruption, questioning his sincerity given the alleged corruption of BJP leaders like Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde. Raut also highlighted PM Modi's relationship with Gautam Adani,

by: MSN

Politics in Washington may sink effort to save lakeside cabins in SW Nebraska

A bill to allow lakeside cabin areas to remain at two southwest Nebraska reservoirs is being threatened by last-minute opposition from departing U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, and a small group of other legislators.

by: MSN

Argentina President Javier Milei Granted Italy Citizenship, Decision Sparks Outrage

The Italian government has granted Argentine President Javier Milei citizenship in recognition of his Italian heritage, a move that has sparked outrage across Argentina, according to a report by The New York Times.

by: MSN

Dockworkers' union VP says Trump understands 'hard work, sacrifices and dedication' of members

The vice president of a union representing thousands of dockworkers said Trump understands "the importance of the work our members do every single day."

by: MSN

Cong and BJP should stop invoking Savarkar, Nehru for their politics: Aaditya Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday said Congress and the BJP should stop blaming Jawaharlal Nehru or Vinayak Damodar Savarkar for the sake of their politics, and instead talk about f

by: MSN

Mahayuti cabinet to be sworn-in at 4 pm: Who's in and who's out?

Out of its 20 cabinet berths, the BJP is likely to leave some vacant as some new faces are expected to be inducted into the state cabinet. The Shiv Sena is also likely to induct some new faces, while some ministers from the previous Mahayuti government are likely to be dropped by Eknath Shinde's faction.

by: MSN

Trump's executive action strategy: Go ahead, sue me

Even proponents of unilateral moves such as restricting birthright citizenship and rejecting federal spending measures expect them to face litigation. That's part of the plan.

by: MSN

Blinken says US has had 'direct contact' with Syria's HTS rebels who toppled al-Assad

Speaking at a press conference in the Jordanian city Aqaba, Blinken said that America and its allies 'have an important stake in helping the Syrian people chart this new path.' View on euronews

by: MSN

Advocates call for change as Indigenous employment in N.W.T. gov't hits record low

Two years after the Northwest Territories government established a plan to hire and retain more Indigenous staff, Indigenous representation in the territorial public service has hit a record low.

Milking Nigeria to death

THE Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has pointedly employed the milking-the-cow-to-death metaphor to warn political leaders against the monumental corruption eviscerating the country's monolithic economy and short-changing the people.

The article "Milking Nigeria to death" from PunchNG discusses the severe economic and social issues plaguing Nigeria, attributing much of the country's woes to corruption, mismanagement, and a lack of accountability among its leaders. It highlights how Nigeria, despite being rich in resources like oil, suffers from widespread poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and poor public services. The piece criticizes the political elite for their opulence and detachment from the common citizen's struggles, pointing out instances where public funds are embezzled or misused, leading to a stark inequality and underdevelopment. The article calls for a systemic change, urging for transparency, better governance, and a shift in leadership mindset to prioritize national development over personal gain. It also reflects on the disillusionment of the populace with the government, which has led to a general sense of despair and a call for a new direction in Nigerian politics.

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