An investigation is under way after a fire damaged a well-used pier. The walkway off Mark Lane, in Denton near Gravesend, partially collapsed on Saturday (August 31) and has been taped off. Pictures of the wooden structure, which is near the Ship and L…
Portugal apurado para o Mundial de voleibol pela terceira vez
A Seleção Nacional vai marcar presença no Mundial de Voleibol, que terá a próxima edição entre 12 e 28 de setembro de 2025, nas Filipinas, confirmou a Federação Internacional de Voleibol (FIVB). Esta será a terceira participação de Portugal num Campeon…
SNAP benefits a sticking point that is holding up the new Farm Bill
(The Center Square) – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP program, has been a major talking point when it comes to negotiating the new Farm Bill. Illinois is one of only six states where more than 15% of the population use SNAP benef…
Moscow Court Extends French Researcher’s Detention Until Feb. 21
A Moscow court on Tuesday extended the detention of a French researcher accused of gathering information about the Russian military and violating the country’s laws on “foreign agents.” Laurent Vinatier, who worked for a Swiss conflict mediation NGO be…
Akwa Ibom SSCE top scorer awarded ₦1.5 million for outstanding performance
The top scholar award was instituted to encourage hard work. The management of Topfaith Schools, Mkpatak, in Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom, says it gave a cash prize of ₦1.5m to Master Emmanuel Zekhome, the winner of its 2024 top scholar…
Fire Service saves 3 lives, N102.9m property in Kano
The Kano State Fire Service says it saved three people and property worth N102.9 million from 21 fire incidents recorded in August. The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, made this disclosure on Tuesday in Kano. Abdullahi…
How the ‘antiquated’ Electoral College can be reformed to root out ‘intrigue and corruption’
As 2016 demonstrated, a presidential candidate can win the popular vote by millions of ballots and yet still lose the election due to the Electoral College. Now, one columnist is making the case to shore up democracy to reform the system he calls “anti…
How the ‘antiquated’ Electoral College can be reformed to root out ‘intrigue and corruption’
As 2016 demonstrated, a presidential candidate can win the popular vote by millions of ballots and yet still lose the election due to the Electoral College. Now, one columnist is making the case to shore up democracy to reform the system he calls “anti…
We’ll reveal true volume of petrol consumption in Nigeria – Dangote refinery
The President of Dangote Group and owner of Lagos-based Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote has said that his $20 billion facility will show the true volume of petrol consumption in Nigeria. Dangote made this statement at a conference on Tuesday in Lagos w…
Florida Gulf Coast Fishing Report – September 3, 2024
Anglers hitting the Florida Gulf Coast today can expect mixed conditions, but those willing to put in the time and effort can still find success. Warm Gulf waters continue to hold a variety of species, with nearshore and offshore opportunities availabl…