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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Parliament is expected to scrutinise government decisions, debate laws and examine how publ...

A new report shows many farmers can't reliably call 111 on their farms.

Council has deferred action on alternatives to the all ages and abilities (AAA) bike network because councillors say they want to gather more feedback on the proposed plans.

A faction of the Inter-Party Advisory Council in Osun State has disowned individuals listed as its representatives in the campaign council for President Ti Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-ipac-faction-disowns-members-in-tinubu-campaign-council/

As shoot days fall, the city is making civic properties more accessible to crews and offering free microshoot permits.

South Australia tops the list of most business-friendly states, according to the Business Council of Australia.

Mayor Andrew Little says the property is at risk of landslips from council-owned land, but there's no wider "programme of buyouts".

Tuesday night's discussion tested National's longstanding grip on the Waitaki electorate with discussion over fast-track development, health funding and policy flip-flopping.

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed new governing councils for 17 state-owned institutions and agencies for efficient service deliv Read More: https://punchng.com/abdulrazaq-appoints-governing-councils-for-17-kwara-institutions/

<p>Pakistan has warned that adding more permanent members to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and extending veto privileges would “deepen existing inequalities, perpetuate historical advantages and increase the risk of Council paralysis”.</p> <p>The counsellor at the Pakistan Mission at UN, Gul Qaiser Sarwani, presented these views at the UN Genera

Polling for the Pune Graduates’, Nagpur Graduates’, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) Graduates’, Pune Teachers’ and Amravati Teachers’ constituencies took place on October 23, recording a voter turnout of 72.96%, as per officials

Labour MPs are urging the Treasury to forgive billions of pounds of legacy debt owed by councils to support Andy Burnham's pledge for a post-war housebuilding boom.

Four new ministers, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shamim Firdous and Altaf Ahmad Wani (Kallo), were sworn in as CM Omar Abdullah expanded his council of ministers

Election Observer Manoj Jain and Returning Officer K.M. Janaki oversaw the opening of the strongroom and the process of opening ballot boxes and bundling ballot papers.

Mr. Namoshi secured 7,243 votes, while Mr. Mattur polled 5,714 votes. The first round covered 14,001 ballots.

<p>Pakistan has warned that adding more permanent members to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and extending veto privileges would “deepen existing inequalities, perpetuate historical advantages and increase the risk of Council paralysis”.</p> <p>The counsellor at the Pakistan Mission at UN, Gul Qaiser Sarwani, presented these views at the UN Genera

Toronto will welcome seven new councillors for the next term after three incumbents were ousted and four councillors will be taking over in seats left empty. Here are the new and familiar faces who will be joining Toronto City Council for the next term: Beaches-East York Former Beaches-East York MP Nate Erskine-Smith will now be […]

A look at the growing trend of violent threats in Nigerian politics, highlighting a former senator’s alleged threat to kill potential election riggers. Read More: https://punchng.com/bloodsuckers-and-poisonous-councillors-feeding-politics/

As many as 43 candidates, including three sitting members, are in the fray

The African Democratic Congress in Rivers State has inaugurated its 2027 governorship campaign council, alleging that governance has been abandoned. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-adc-inaugurates-campaign-council-faults-fubaras-administration/

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The decision adds Kārewarewa urupā in the Waikanae Beach area to the District Plan as a site of significance to Māori.

Outgoing city councillor Janice Lukes says a lot has changed during her 12 years at city hall.

ECI says such serious lapses cannot be condoned, directs charge-sheets to be issued to delinquent officers; repoll in three polling booths in affected constituency conducted peacefully on Monday with 57% voter turnout

Egypt has been elected chair of the executive bureau of the Arab Ministerial Water Council for its current term, with Sudan selected as deputy chair, as Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam participated in a series of meetings and events during the ninth Cairo Water Week. The executive bureau comprises Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Saudi […]

The council is being formed to ensure more effective and sustainable bonds with non-resident Keralites and their organisations, says Chief Minister

While the BJP stages a protest seeking action against Congress election malpractice, the latter accuses the former of indulging in it

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&nbsp;PUTRAJAYA, Oct 26 &mdash; The Court of Appeal today reduced the damages payable by the Klang Municipal Council, no...

Atiku Abubakar will campaign in all 36 states for the 2027 presidential election, his campaign council has said, contrasting with President Tinubu’s plan. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-to-campaign-in-all-states-adc-campaign-council/

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 &mdash; The High Court&rsquo;s decision to grant leave to 12 Ampang Jaya residents to initiate judi...

The man was found dead after going missing in floodwater north of Brisbane, as warnings were issued for the Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs.

The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has faulted the Nigeria Democratic Congress’s campaign council list, questioning the party’s preparedness for the 2027 elections Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ok-movement-faults-ndc-campaign-council-list/

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The 57-year-old man found dead in floodwaters on Queensland's Fraser Coast has been identified as local dairy farmer and former councillor James Hansen.

Monument was purchased in excess of its guide price of €1.5 million, a cost described as ‘excessive’ by a council official

The rise in homelessness is one of the most pressing issues mayors and councillors elected across Ontario will have to face as the struggle to fund housing, mental health and addiction services persists.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has formed its National Campaign Council for the 2027 elections, naming Peter Obi as co-chairman and Henry Dickson as chair Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-ndc-names-peter-obi-henry-dickson-others-as-campaign-council-members/

Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has faulted the Nigeria Democratic Congress’s 2027 campaign council, saying the list is dominated by content creators. Read More: https://punchng.com/bwala-mocks-ndc-campaign-council-list/

It is expected that counting will go on for more than one round and the official announcement can come late in the evening or at midnight

An annual Christmas party enjoyed by residents of Northcote in Melbourne may be scrapped after the council announced fees to hold the event.

KUCHING, Oct 25 &mdash; The much-anticipated Consulate-General of Singapore in Kuching will be located within the Kuchin...

Young people are often criticised for disengaging from politics, but these researchers, community organisers and local activists, all under the age of 30, have had enough of decisions about their future being made without them and have decided to contest the local government elections.

'We need to remove that risk – that is our immediate concern.'

The Nigeria Democratic Congress will on Monday unveil its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. It will also present its statement of account at its third National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja. The party said it would also present certificates of return to its candidates for the presidential, National Assembly, governorship and st

The opening of the national products pavilion in Thailand will provide Russian manufacturers with comprehensive support in promoting their products on the Thai market,” Vladimir Kovalev, Executive Director of the Russian-Thai Business Council, said ahead of the II Russian–Thai Investment Forum. “Exporters will not only gain access to a modern business platfo

Female councillors across western Sydney have raised the alarm about worsening threats to their safety.

Green leaders have been given until Sunday to disown their party's "Zionism is racism" conference vote.

Of the total 3.43 lakh voters, 2.01 lakh voters cast their votes in the four constituencies that went into polls

A senior police official said no untoward incident was reported, even as the RJD alleged police harassment of its Patna Teachers’ candidate and firecrackers were burst outside JD(U) MLA Anant Singh’s residence for Jan Suraaj Party’s Anuj Kumar Singh; counting is on October 27

A new dangerous dog declaration, under state laws, is now proposed and would incur larger penalties.

The APC Presidential Campaign Council says the N10bn President Tinubu approved for Ebola emergency remains untouched, slamming Atiku for questioning the fu Read More: https://punchng.com/n10bn-ebola-fund-unspent-apc-campaign-council-slams-atiku/

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 &mdash; The Taiping Municipal Council (MPT) has rejected claims that the three Malaysian elephants...

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has warned 56 newly inducted nurses from Wellspring University against professional misconduct, especially on Read More: https://punchng.com/nursing-council-warns-56-wellspring-varsity-inductees-against-misconduct/

A Wellington councillor says living in a block of social houses at the centre of a controversial sale changed the course of his life and allowed him to reach his potential.

Some prominent APC leaders, including Adegboyega Oyetola, were absent as Governor Ademola Adeleke inaugurated a 344-member council for Tinubu’s 2027 campai Read More: https://punchng.com/oyetola-oyebamiji-absent-as-adeleke-inaugurates-tinubu-campaign-council/

The New York City Council voted Thursday on Romanch's Law, which will ban horse-drawn carriage rides in the city by 2028.