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NPFL: Bosso reveals plan for Bayelsa United’s clash against Katsina United

Bayelsa United technical adviser, Ladan Bosso has said it is important for his team to maintain consistency in their performance. The Prosperity Boys will take on Katsina United in a matchday 12 fixture on Sunday. The encounter will take place at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa. Bosso said that he will approach the game with […]

NPFL: Bosso reveals plan for Bayelsa United’s clash against Katsina United




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AFCON 2026Q: Benin Republic will be difficult, Super Eagles will conquer – Troost-Ekong

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong says the team can expect a difficult duel against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. The Super Eagles will be up against their neighbours in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday five encounter at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Thursday (today). Benin Republic claimed a famous 2-1 […]

AFCON 2026Q: Benin Republic will be difficult, Super Eagles will conquer – Troost-Ekong




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AFCON 2025Q: How Benin Republic can beat Super Eagles – Rohr

Cheetahs of Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr says his side must be well organised to beat the Super Eagles. Rohr’s side will host the Super Eagles at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, on Thursday (today). The Cheetahs defeated their neighbours 2-1 when they met at the ground in June. The Super Eagles missed […]

AFCON 2025Q: How Benin Republic can beat Super Eagles – Rohr




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Edo: Obaseki embarks on medical vacation

The immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has embarked on what he described as post-tenure vacation. Obaseki said the vacation would enable him to “rest and undergo extended medical checks.” This was disclosed by the immediate past governor’s spokesman, Crusoe Osagie, via a statement on Wednesday. Osagie said Obaseki, “Once again expressed his […]

Edo: Obaseki embarks on medical vacation




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AFCON 2025Q: Mounie upbeat Benin Republic can beat Super Eagles again

Benin Republic captain, Steve Mounie has sent a strong warning to the Super Eagles ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie, DAILY POST reports. The big forward will lead his teammates out against their fellow West Africans at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Thursday night (today) hoping for a repeat […]

AFCON 2025Q: Mounie upbeat Benin Republic can beat Super Eagles again




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He’s fantastic – Rohr names player to win African Footballer of the Year

Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr has tipped Super Eagles forward, Lookman Ademola to win the 2024 African Footballer of the Year award. The 71-year-old German described Lookman as a fantastic player. Rohr spoke ahead of Benin’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier with Nigeria on Thursday in Abidjan. “For me, Lookman is the best […]

He’s fantastic – Rohr names player to win African Footballer of the Year




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They can be terrorists’ informants – Wike justifies war against beggars in FCT

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has justified the recent clamp down on beggars in the city of Abuja. DAILY POST recalls that the Minister had in October this year, “declared war on beggars because Abuja is returning to the beggar’s city”. His action attracted condemnation from those who believe that the move […]

They can be terrorists’ informants – Wike justifies war against beggars in FCT




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The Principles of the Parable of the Vineyard

What about application? That’s a common question from people who want more what now? and how to at the end of a sermon. Those pointers can certainly help us in our day-to-day lives. But they can also narrow our understanding of the implications of a biblical passage, and bypass the Spirit’s work in applying those truths to each believer’s specific circumstances. The parable of the vineyard (Matthew 20:1–15) is full of such transformational truths—both explicitly and implicitly. And many of them are central to the gospel and salvation.

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Young holidaymakers keep Malta’s 3-star hotels in the black

Three-star hotels have shown resilience in Malta’s hotel industry, combining lower costs and their appeal to budget-conscious tourists, as a way to remain profitable




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Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters defying Amsterdam ban


Dozens of demonstrators, some with Palestinian flags, chanted, "Amsterdam is saying no to genocide" and "Free Palestine."




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Blinken: US to track Israel’s Gaza aid distribution, urges war pause for relief


"Israel has to meet these [humanitarian] responsibilities, and we will be tracking this every single day," Blinken said.




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Trump and Biden discuss hostage deal during first meeting before transition of power


Concern is high that the transition of power in Washington will make it impossible to secure a deal over the next three months.




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Gal Gadot to star in action thriller The Runner, directed by Kevin Macdonald


Gadot will play a lawyer whose son has been kidnapped. Her character must run all over London, carrying out demands from a mysterious caller who has taken her child.




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The PMO must come clean to the public and be held accountable


The reports are heavily shrouded in secrecy, point fingers in different directions, and must be taken with a grain of salt.




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Because we are all equal in emergency


Two days after the war broke out, I established the Purple Emergency Center – an emergency assistance center for people with disabilities.




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Heroes walk among us: This year’s JFNA General Assembly


At the conference, a full array of organizations, foundations, nonprofits, Israeli partners, lifelong activists, concerned citizens, and contributors made up the attendees.




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Changing of the guard: A mercurial president and rankling ambassador


Netanyahu was in Jerusalem rejoicing at the election of Donald Trump with unabashed enthusiasm, while American Jewish leaders considered him too divisive and unpopular.




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Trump taps firebrand US Representative Matt Gaetz for attorney general


Gaetz, who faced a federal probe and opposed key bills, would oversee deportations and Jan. 6 pardons while dismantling what Trump calls a 'weaponized government.'




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A tale of two worlds: Republicans and Democrats after the US election


Meanwhile, the losing Democrats have turned the rifles on each other, seeking blame, but ignoring the larger reasons and implications of their decisive defeat.




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Biden meets with American hostage families


President Biden has spent the past few days promising to continue working to free all the hostages, who have been held by Hamas for over 400 days.




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‘Nonsense and disgrace’: Ex-Shin Bet Deputy Director slams PMO over classified leak


Yisrael Hasson also condemned the decision to prioritize safeguarding the Prime Minister's son's reputation over national security.




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EU's Borrell proposes suspending Israel dialog over Gaza war concerns


Borrell cited "serious concerns about possible breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza" in a Wednesday letter.




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Finding no justice here, kin of Bloody Sunday victims turn to UN body

Rosenda Lemita and Liezel Asuncion filed a case at the United Nations Human Rights Committee against the murder of their loved ones. The decision to file a case was not made lightly – it took three years of delays and disappointment from the justice system to push them to seek an international avenue.







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Best camera phones under ₹20,000: Samsung Galaxy A16, Moto G85 and more | Mint - Mint

  1. Best camera phones under ₹20,000: Samsung Galaxy A16, Moto G85 and more | Mint  Mint
  2. Best smartphones under 20,000 with good cameras: Redmi Note 13 Pro, Vivo T3 5G and others  Hindustan Times
  3. 5 Affordable Camera Phones To Consider For Vlogging  Times Now
  4. Vivo T3 to Redmi Note 13 Pro: Top 5 budget camera smartphones under Rs 20,000  Asianet Newsable





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Republicans win 218 House of Representatives seats, completing party's sweep into power alongside Trump - Deccan Herald

  1. Republicans win 218 House of Representatives seats, completing party's sweep into power alongside Trump  Deccan Herald
  2. U.S. Republicans complete power takeover with House majority  The Hindu
  3. Republicans win control of House, cementing a GOP trifecta under Trump  Deccan Herald
  4. After Senate Win, Republicans Retain House Majority; Trump Secures Clear Path To Enact His Policies  The Times of India





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‘Drill, Baby, Drill’

During his electoral campaign, incoming U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted that the U.S. holds more oil reserves than any other country, even surpassing Saudi Arabia. In this context, he openly encouraged big businesses to tap into these reserves with the words: ’Drill, baby, drill.’ The US president-elect has also threatened to impose record tariffs on […]




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A Pivotal Election - Somaliland's Fate Hangs in the Balance As Voters Head to the Polls

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- As Somaliland reached a pivotal moment in its democratic journey, citizens are casting their votes today in an election anticipated not only for its outcome but for what it symbolizes. For a self-declared republic, albeit unrecognized internationally, Somaliland has managed to forge a unique and commendable path, consistently holding peaceful elections in a region often defined by turmoil. In today's election, Somalilanders showed their readiness to signal their desire for change, with Wadani, the




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Two Al-Shabab Suspects Arrested for Mogadishu Businessmen Killings, Third Still Sought

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said it has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of three businessmen in Mogadishu's Darusalam neighborhood last month.




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Industrial confidence increases in October

The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 89.1 points in October, following a two-month decline, as more purchase orders poured in for the final quarter for year-end festivities, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).




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Bangkok traffic alert as construction starts

Motorists have been warned to expect heavy traffic congestion as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will close and demolish three key traffic flyovers during construction of the Orange Line electric train route, which starts on Friday.




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Finance Minister Pichai sees B3tn for stimulus funds

The government has a budget of up to 3 trillion baht available for economic stimulus over the next four years, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.




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Baht plunges after Pheu Thai politician made Bank of Thailand chairman

The baht is on course to slip below the key resistance level of 35 to the US dollar after depreciating sharply since government aide Kittiratt Na-Ranong was named the new Bank of Thailand board chairman, raising doubts over the central bank's autonomy, say analysts.




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AI in trade, industry set to increase Thai GDP by 6%

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is projected to raise Thailand's GDP by 6% by 2030, with hefty contributions from the trade and manufacturing sectors, according to a joint online survey by SCB X and SCB Economic Intelligence Center (SCB EIC).




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Airline results buoyed by arrival, fare hikes

International arrivals helped drive the operating results of Thai carriers despite the third quarter coinciding with the low season, but smaller fleets still pressure the aviation industry, resulting in consistently high airfares.




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US Senate Republicans pick insider John Thune as their next leader

U.S. Senate Republicans elected John Thune to lead the chamber next year, opting for a well-regarded insider and shrugging off a public pressure campaign by supporters of Donald Trump to pick a loyalist to the president-elect. The South Dakota senator’s victory is a sign the Senate could retain some degree of independence from Trump next […]




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Half a metric tonne of meat smuggled from Republic found in Famagusta

A total of 448kgs of meat smuggled from the Republic were found by local police in Famagusta on Wednesday, the town’s Turkish Cypriot municipality said. The meat, all of it beef, was found in a refrigerator at a butcher’s shop in the town. It was confiscated by the municipality, while legal action was taken against […]




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Prosecutor seeks 5-year ban from office against French far right leader Le Pen

The Paris prosecutor on Wednesday requested a five-year prison sentence and a five-year ban from public office against far-right leader Marine Le Pen, at a trial where she and 24 others are accused of embezzling European Union funds. The trial, which comes almost a decade after initial investigations started, threatens to undermine her party’s efforts […]




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Our View: Government doctors need to be publicly shamed and defeated

After a brief meeting with representatives of the state health services, Okypy, the perennially angry leader of Pasyki (government doctors union), Sotiris Koumas walked out because his members would not be paid the amount he was demanding for work done in 2023. Shortly after the meeting he appeared on a lunch-time news show on CyBC […]




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US probes UBS over Russian clients from Credit Suisse deal

The United States is pursuing an inquiry into Russian clients that UBS (UBSG.S) took on when it bought Credit Suisse, three people familiar with the matter said, heightening scrutiny of one of the world’s biggest wealth managers. The US sanctions enforcement agency, OFAC, has written to the bank as part of this inquiry, two people […]




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UK grocery inflation higher again as countdown to Christmas begins

British shoppers faced renewed pressure on their budgets in October after grocery price inflation edged higher for the second month in a row, industry data showed this week. Market researcher Kantar said annual grocery price inflation was 2.3 per cent in the four weeks to Nov. 3, having been 2.0 per cent in the previous […]




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Cyprus Business Now: crypto asset providers, CIFA president, energy tech firm

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced that Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) in Cyprus can now apply for a preliminary assessment under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR). This aims to ensure a smooth transition ahead of the regulation’s full implementation on December 30, 2024. The commission explained that “the decision […]




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Trump 2.0: Firebrand congressman Matt Gaetz chosen for attorney general

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump chose loyalists with little experience for several key cabinet positions on Wednesday, stunning some allies and making clear that he is serious about reshaping – and in some cases testing – America’s institutions. Trump’s choice of congressman Matt Gaetz, 42, for U.S. attorney general, America’s top law enforcement officer, was a […]




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Krathongs float, balloons fly at Muang Thong Thani

Impact Lakefront at Muang Thong Thani invites everyone to float their krathongs into the lake and enjoy balloons in the sky during Loy Rim Lake 2024, which will kick off Friday and run daily from 4.30pm to 11pm until Sunday.




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Max tie-up bolsters AIS's content portfolio

Advanced Info Service (AIS) has strengthened its content portfolio by partnering with Max, a global streaming platform from Warner Bros Discovery, to offer exclusive streaming to home and mobile device users.




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Bitcoin briefly tops $93,000 on Trump agenda

DELHI — Bitcoin spiked above US$93,000 for a short period as expectations of further interest-rate reductions by the Federal Reserve (Fed) added to the impetus from President-elect Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance.