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How fuel subsidy removal prevented nation’s economy from crashing – Alake Black Thursday

How fuel subsidy removal prevented nation’s economy from crashing – Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, Thursday said the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu in 2023 stopped Nigeria’s economy from crashing. He said this at the 2026 Nigeria Revenue Service-Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (NRS-MSMD) joint stakeholder sensitisation programme (North Central), Thursday. He stated that…
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May 22, 2026
SIU recoups millions looted through Gauteng education Covid-19 tenders Pandemic

SIU recoups millions looted through Gauteng education Covid-19 tenders

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has completed several settlement agreements with service providers and individuals linked to the R431-million in decontamination, disinfection, and sanitisation of school contracts awarded by the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The contracts were reviewed and set aside by…
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May 22, 2026
Second IS-linked group attempting return faces ‘same consequences’, Plibersek says Syria

Second IS-linked group attempting return faces ‘same consequences’, Plibersek says

In brief Another group of women and children is reportedly en route to Australia from a refugee camp in Syria. Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek said they would face consequences if accused of any crimes. A second group of Australian women and children with links to the self-described Islamic State…
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May 22, 2026
Rajnath inaugurates Indian War Memorial in Seoul, calls it a ‘fitting tribute to Indian troops’ valour, sacrifice during Korean War Korean War

Rajnath inaugurates Indian War Memorial in Seoul, calls it a ‘fitting tribute to Indian troops’ valour, sacrifice during Korean War

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and South Korean minister of patriots & veterans affairs Kwon Oh-eul on Thursday jointly inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Park in Seoul. Rajnath called the memorial “a fitting tribute to Indian troops’ valour, sacrifice and humanitarian contribution during the Korean War”. Constructed as part…
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May 22, 2026
Gavin Newsom Advises Californians to Skip Chevron as Company Blames Him for High Gas Prices VR

Gavin Newsom Advises Californians to Skip Chevron as Company Blames Him for High Gas Prices

Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom called upon Californians to skip Chevron this holiday weekend after the company began posting signs blaming his government for high gas prices. The governor issued his call in a post on X, advising Californians to purchase “unbranded” gas instead. “Californians, if you’re hitting the road…
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May 22, 2026
Former CDC director warns Ebola outbreak ‘going to become significant pandemic’ Pandemic

Former CDC director warns Ebola outbreak ‘going to become significant pandemic’

The Ebola outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation 01:59, Fri, May 22, 2026 Updated: 02:00, Fri, May 22, 2026 Mandatory Credit: Photo by Xinhua/Shutterstock (16883494e)A medical worker checks the temperature of a local resident as part of Ebola screening in…
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May 22, 2026
Game changers: how soccer’s mega-money era was sparked by a little-known Belgian athlete Maradona

Game changers: how soccer’s mega-money era was sparked by a little-known Belgian athlete

When famous soccer players come to mind, it is usually revered pioneers such as Pelé, Bobby Charlton and Diego Maradona. Later came Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Samantha Kerr. But who has heard of Jean-Marc Bosman? A man who changed soccer forever Anyone interested in association football (soccer) or sport…
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May 22, 2026
Brazil’s government expected to expand spending block on ministries, says finance minister Brasilia

Brazil’s government expected to expand spending block on ministries, says finance minister

BRASILIA, May 21 - Brazil's government is expected to announce on Friday an increase of spending blocks across ministries to stay within this year's spending cap, Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Thursday. The block currently stands at 1.6 billion reais ($320 million). The government has scheduled the presentation of…
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May 22, 2026