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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 — 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.

The seat, from which party MLC Neeraj Kumar is seeking a fourth consecutive term, has become the centre of attention after JD(U)’s Mokama MLA Anant Singh declared support for Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Kumar Singh

Joburg’s eastern suburbs have faced repeated water cuts this year as contractors fixing sewerage infrastructure allegedly damage drinking-water pipes, risking contamination.

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has inaugurated a 344-member campaign council for President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election, but Adegboyega Oyetola was absent. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyetola-absent-as-adeleke-inaugurates-tinubu-campaign-council/

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has inaugurated the All Progressives Congress Campaign Council to intensify grassroots mobilisation for the 2027 Read More: https://punchng.com/oborevwori-inaugurates-delta-apc-campaign-council/

A plan that would allow 20-storey unit blocks in an inner-west suburb has enraged residents. Housing advocates welcome the proposal for more mid-rise apartments.

Martin Griffiths, Reform UK leader of North Northants Council, says: "We have nothing to hide."

Three Tory and one Liberal Democrat-led councils are officially challenging government funding changes.

Municipality had issued a notice in June, which cited his absence from three consecutive municipal council meetings as grounds for ending his membership.

Polling will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. across 17 districts, with counting of votes scheduled for October 27

Senior Counsel Jimmy Yim and former LawSoc vice-president Samuel Chacko, the two heavyweight lawyers contesting in groups this election, were both successfully elected to the council.

The Democratic Leadership Alliance has appointed Obinna Ejindu, a Lagos-based legal practitioner, as the spokesperson of its National Campaign Council. Read More: https://punchng.com/dla-appoints-campaign-council-spokesperson/

Jason Zadrozny was found guilty of defrauding the county council out of thousands of pounds.

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has said it was not briefed before the announcement of the State Presidential Campaign Committee for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. The party said this on Thursday, a few hours before the scheduled inauguration of the campaign council. This was contained in a statement signed Read More: https

Tauranga City Council has set a budget of $100,000 for the process of appointing a new chief executive.

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Met Éireann issues status-orange rain warnings for Thursday night when the storm tracks past Ireland’s south coast

It comes as the council confirms who will be its interim chief executive.

The Osun State APC has remained silent after Governor Ademola Adeleke unveiled a 344-member campaign council for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-apc-silent-as-adeleke-unveils-tinubu-campaign-council/

Councillors voted 6-5 to reject the request to waive development contributions.

With fewer seats on offer and several mayors stepping aside, Tasmania's council elections may radically shake up local government across the island — with just days left for people to cast their vote.

The administration of Ladakh has notified 100 elected constituencies for the eight districts of the region; nominations will close on November 2 while the Model Code of Conduct has come into force with immediate effect

Leaders in Memphis, Tennessee, voted against a one-year data center development moratorium but approved a significantly shorter pause. CBS News' Lauren Fichten has more details.

The African Action Congress has asked President Bola Tinubu to approve the use of the Presidential Villa for its campaign council inauguration for the 2027 Read More: https://punchng.com/sowores-aac-seeks-approval-to-inaugurate-campaign-council-in-aso-villa/

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has warned against Australia following the United States’ path of political violence.

A council in Victoria's south-east has rejected an application from fast food giant McDonald's to open a restaurant on Phillip Island.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Ten dismissed Negeri Sembilan executive council members have mounted an unprecedented const...

Plaid Cymru's leader makes pledge ahead of talks with Andy Burnham, who wants more devolution to councils.

A senior councillor says concerns have been raised about the transparency of the process to approve the loans.

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