Senate permitting talks reach a turning point - Semafor
Senators want to hit the campaign trail for the fall, but first they have to figure out how much they want to get done before the election.
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Gas prices approach highest level this year with just weeks to go before midterms
U.S. gas prices approached their highest level of the year Friday, after the national average rose another 3 cents overnight.
Nearly half of Germans expect Merz to be out by year-end – poll
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. © Getty Images / Christoph Soeder/picture alliance Nearly half of Germans believe Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be out of office by the end of the year, a new survey has indicated, as his approval hits record lows and speculation over his future...
California Gov. Newsom issues executive order to rein in AI 'before it's too late'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls have called for a more aggressive approach to addressing AI fears.
Explainer-How Putin may leverage predictable outcome of Russia's elections
MOSCOW, Sept 18 - Russians are voting in a three-day parliamentary election which is widely expected to see the ruling United Russia party retain its dominance in what is a tightly controlled political system that has excluded most candidates who oppose Moscow's war in Ukraine.
2027: Catholic Church declares December 8 national prayer, fasting day - Vanguard News
As the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections, the Catholic Church has declared December 8 as national day for prayer and fasting for the successful and peaceful conduct of the poll.
Sowore, Amaechi trade words at NBA conference - Vanguard News
Presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore and former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, who represented former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, clashed on Monday during a political session at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, ...
2027: Tinubu’s group to meet Ohanaeze, Anyaoku to beg Obi to step down - Vanguard News
The Southeast chapter of the Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN), has resolved to engage leading Igbo statesmen to persuade former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, to withdraw from the 2027 contest and...
ICAN Northern Conference Demands Tighter Audit of Security Spending, Agricultural Funds - The Guardian Nigeria News
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has called for stronger accountability and independent auditing of security expenditure, agricultural interventions and other public funds, saying financial transparency is critical to tackling insecurity and promoting econ...
Bayelsa APC dismisses Rainbow Coalition, backs Tinubu’s 2027 bid - The Guardian Nigeria News
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Warman Weri Ogoriba, has dismissed the relevance of the emerging “Rainbow Coalition” in the state, saying the party has the organisational capacity and grassroots support to deliver President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ...
Tinubu orders prosecution of officials linked to Niger miners’ deaths - Punch Newspapers
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full and transparent investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State. He directed that officials found to have contributed to the deaths be arrested and pro...
RMAFC reopens oil wells probe, dumps old report - Punch Newspapers
RMAFC Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR.
Lamola in the US to improve strained diplomatic relations amid latest visa restrictions - EWN
International Relations Minister Ronald lamola is currently in the United States to engage with policymakers and improve strained diplomatic relations.
Russia votes as Putin’s party dominates election amid Ukraine war - IOL
Russia has begun voting in its first parliamentary election since the Ukraine invasion, with Putin’s United Russia party dominating the political landscape.
WATCH: KZN storm damage causes flooding, mudslides, and power outages - IOL
A mudslide caused damage to cars and houses in Mariannhill.
Home Minister Langov says 'certain' officials, politicians, NGOs financing terrorists in Balochistan
Stresses intelligence agencies have evidence of terrorist support networks
UN Boss Says Board of Peace Won't Replace UN Role in Gaza - Tempo.co English
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated on Wednesday, September 16, that the US-led Board of Peace would not replace the UN's role in the Gaza Strip.
Indonesia's Budget Deficit Hits Rp240.1 Trillion by August 2026 - Tempo.co English
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's state budget recorded a deficit of Rp240.1 trillion (about US$14.2 billion) as of August 31, 2026, equivalent to 0.93 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara said Friday, September 18.