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By Eniola Amadu Public services in Wales could face severe funding cuts if Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford fails to win cross-party support for the Welsh government’s £27bn budget, which he begins publishing on Tuesday. The budget sets out spending plans for 2026–27, covering vital services from hospitals to waste collection. While the Labour government will present the proposals, it lacks the votes in the Senedd to pass them without help from other parties. A pending by-election in Caerphilly could make the task even more challenging. If Labour loses the seat, it would weaken its already fragile position, leaving the party…

By Eniola Amadu Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has intensified his call for the introduction of a targeted screening programme for prostate cancer, saying he is “convinced of the urgency” of a plan that would be affordable, deliverable, and capable of “saving countless lives.” In an interview with the BBC, Sunak said that personal experiences with family and friends had strengthened his conviction in the importance of early detection. “I’ve had family and friends that have been impacted by it – thankfully not lost their lives – but that partly has made me aware of why it’s so important we…

Boboye assumes his new role with immediate effect following a mutual agreement between both parties.

The pressure is firmly on Chelle and his team.

By Ismaeel Aleem A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has declared that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is no longer a recognised member of the party and thus cannot meddle in its internal affairs. The pronouncement escalates ongoing rifts within the state chapter, amid disputes over a recent congress that installed a rival executive. Bassey Ewa, the factional Chairman of the PDP’s Caretaker Committee and a former Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, made the assertion during a press briefing in Calabar on Monday. Ewa accused Wike,…

By Jeremiah Aminu Throughout the course of history, Africa has witnessed the emergence of different governmental systems in the course of its political evolution. In the pre-colonial era, for instance, monarchy (both constitutional and absolute) served as the dominant system of governance whereby a king, queen, or emperor directed the political operations of different empires. Following the partial displacement of this system of government by colonial rule in the 19th and 20th centuries, Africa witnessed the advent of a centralised and unitary governmental system in which political power and authority were highly concentrated in the hands of the colonial government…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed heavy sanctions on Kano Pillars Football Club following a violent incident during their Matchday 8 clash with Shooting Stars SC at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday, October 12, 2025. ‎In a summary jurisdiction notice issued on Monday and signed by NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi, the league found Kano Pillars guilty of multiple breaches of its Framework and Rules, including failure to ensure adequate security, loss of crowd control, and acts of misconduct. ‎According to the NPFL, unauthorised individuals gained access to restricted areas and the pitch due…

Ayuba underscored the APC’s dedication to internal democracy and fair competition.

‎Carlo Ancelotti is no stranger to making history, but his latest challenge could see him break new ground leading Brazil to World Cup glory as their first foreign-born coach in over 60 years.

By Eniola Amadu Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in Egypt ahead of an international peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, where the long-awaited Gaza peace plan is expected to be signed. Downing Street said Sir Keir will pay “particular tribute” to US President Donald Trump, who brokered the ceasefire and will lead the summit alongside Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Leaders from more than 20 nations are expected to attend Monday’s meeting, which aims to formalise the first phase of the truce and pave the way for lasting peace. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Friday…