Politics

Explaining Benin’s presidential election

Benin is voting for its next president. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris is in Cotonou, explaining what’s at stake.

Smesko says Reese will 'fit in great' with Dream

Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko said Sunday that newly acquired forward Angel Reese will "fit in great," but added the team will work to improve her shooting efficiency.

Vance, Witkoff, Kushner Depart Pakistan Amid Uncertain Iran Peace Talks

Negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad have ended without an agreement. Bloomberg News Reporter Eric Martin currently in Islamabad, Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason, and Israel Channel 13 US Correspondent Neria Krus join Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the complexity of such diplomatic efforts. (Source: Bloomberg)

Nation's Top Banks Set to Release Earnings After Tough Quarter

The KBW Bank Index had its weakest quarterly performance since 2023, which is raising concerns about the banking sector's recent challenges ahead of the upcoming earnings report from Wall Street's six largest banks. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst Herman Chan and Bloomberg News Managing Editor Kristine Aquino provide insight on what investors might expect to Christina Ruffini and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg This Weekend. (Source: Bloomberg)

Rurum, Garo, Bichi emerge top contenders for Kano deputy governor post 

Fresh political manoeuvring is shaping the search for a new deputy governor in Kano, as key All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders have pruned the list of contenders to three names. The selection reflects a delicate balance of experience, acceptability, and political risk. At a high-level meeting held on Saturday, party leaders submitted the nominees to […] read more Rurum, Garo, Bichi emerge top contenders for Kano deputy governor post

Silas Onu elected ADC chairman in Ebonyi

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Ebonyi State has elected a substantive State Working Committee, SWC, headed by Barrister Silas Onu. The emergence of the new SWC was the high-point of the state congress of the party that took place in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, on Saturday. Onu, a former senatorial candidate of the […] Silas Onu elected ADC chairman in Ebonyi

Lampard’s Coventry held goalless draw by relegated Sheffield Wednesday

Frank Lampard’s Coventry City were held to a goalless draw by relegated Sheffield Wednesday to prolong the Sky Blues automatic promotion to the Premier League. This goalless draw was a second this week for Coventry after their 0-0 draw at Hull City on Easter Monday. Against a team who had lost 30 of their 41 […] read more Lampard’s Coventry held goalless draw by relegated Sheffield Wednesday

Valkyries sign All-Star Williams to multiyear deal

Gabby Williams, who was named to her first All-Star Game last season, has signed a multiyear deal with the Valkyries.

Ex-Ohio St. WR Ginn arrested, to miss UFL game

Former NFL wide receiver and current Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. was charged with driving while intoxicated in Tarrant County, Texas, on Saturday.

Underreported killings in Nigeria, global silence worrisome — Gbenga Hashim

…Says Nigerian lives so devalued, world no longer even bother to condole A former presidential candidate, Gbenga Hashim, has said that a fresh wave of mass killings across Nigeria, many of them underreported, has intensified accusations of global indifference, as repeated attacks in Shanga Local Government of Kebbi State and many spots in the North […] read more Underreported killings in Nigeria, global silence worrisome — Gbenga Hashim

Orbánomics has been a disaster for Hungary

The country’s economic model has stoked inflation and weighed on growth

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