Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has appointed the conservative politician Luís Montenegro as the new prime minister, 11 days after parliamentary elections were held. The President’s Office in Lisbon announced the appointment on Thursday. M…
Russia bombards Kiev with waves of missiles overnight
The Ukrainian capital Kiev was bombarded by several waves of missiles overnight on Wednesday, injuring 10 people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Thursday. Klitschko wrote on Telegram two people had been hospitalized, while others were treated by medics…
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Thursday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has cleared the $7 billion foreign exchange (FX) backlog inherited by Governor Yemi Cardoso. This move fulfills a key pledge on his appointment and sig…
Aakash Chopra showers praise on Mumbai Indians’ Mohammad Nabi, calls him “great utility cricketer”
New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra showered praise on Mumbai Indians’ (MI) Mohammad Nabi and called him a “great utility cricketer”. While speaking on his official YouT…
EU leaders to discuss breaking the defence bond taboo at Brussels summit
It’s seen as a first attempt to test EU member states’ appetite for jointly issuing debt to bolster the bloc’s defence industry as war rages on its eastern flank. Although divisive, French President Emmanuel Macron and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kall…
Tinubu bans on foreign funded trips for ministers, other govt officials
President Tinubu has temporarily banned ministers, heads of agencies, and other government officials from embarking on public funded foreign trips. This was contained in a presidential directive dated 12th March signed by the Chief of Staff to the Pres…
Chatham Town return to Isthmian Premier Division action at the Bauvill Stadium on Saturday to face Haringey Borough after losing to Ebbsfleet United in the Kent Senior Cup semi-final
Chatham Town boss Kevin Hake hopes his men learn from their Kent Senior Cup exit at Ebbsfleet United after a ruthless display from the hosts. A thriller at Stonebridge Road left Chats beaten 5-3 on a night where National League side Ebbsfleet displayed…
Opinion: Small numbers of objections from neighbours should not be allowed to hamper thriving businesses, says Rhys Griffiths
Having covered my fair share of council planning committee meetings over the years, I’ve always felt a smidgen of sympathy for those elected officials tasked with deciding on the fate of applications both large and small. How do you adequately balance …
Bosses at Unit 1 in West Hythe warn microbar will shut if bid to keep outdoor seating is rejected
Bosses at a hugely popular microbar say they will be forced to shut if they are unable to keep their outdoor seating. Retrospective plans have been submitted for Unit 1, located next to the Royal Military Canal in West Hythe, to continue serving food a…
Jephte Tanga’s impressive performances prove Maidstone United the perfect environment for Leyton Orient loanee to develop his game
Teenager Jephte Tanga knows he couldn’t be in a better place than Maidstone for his development. Tanga is enjoying himself at the Gallagher Stadium on loan from League 1 club Leyton Orient. The 19-year-old joined the Stones in January, initially for a …