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Burnham’s Election Victory Piles Pressure on Starmer as Labour Leadership Battle Looms

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by election with a commanding majority, strengthening speculation that he could challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the Labour Party leadership. Burnham secured nearly 55% of the vote, defeating Reform UK and increasing Labour’s majority in a contest widely viewed as a test of Starmer’s leadership. The victory returns Burnham to Parliament and places him in a stronger position to influence the party’s future […]

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Entertainment

Nigerian Star Tems Set for Performance at Obama Presidential Center Launch

Nigerian Grammy winning singer Tems has been announced as one of the performers at the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, marking another major international milestone in her career. The event scheduled for June 18, will celebrate the official opening of the center founded by former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Tems will share the stage with global stars including Stevie […]

today17 June 2026 7

Foreign

Dutch King Hosts Japan’s Emperor Naruhito to Strengthen 400 Years of Relations

The Netherlands has welcomed Emperor Naruhito for a state visit aimed at celebrating more than 400 years of diplomatic and cultural ties between Japan and the Netherlands. Hosted by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, the visit focuses on strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, water management, sustainability and cultural exchange. The long-standing relationship between the two nations dates back to the early 17th century, when Dutch traders became […]

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Foreign

UN Calls for Rapid Expansion of Fish Farming Across Africa

The United Nations has urged African countries to invest more heavily in fish farming, warning that the continent must significantly increase production to meet future food demands and support its growing population. Speaking at the Our Ocean Conference in Kenya, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said aquaculture, or fish farming, has become a major source of global food production, surpassing 100 million tonnes in 2024. However, Africa remains […]

today17 June 2026 6

Foreign

Ramaphosa Urges Calm as South Africa Faces Rising Anti Immigrant Tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended his government’s handling of growing anti-immigrant sentiment, warning against violence and blaming migrants for the country’s social and economic challenges. Ramaphosa said illegal immigration should be addressed through lawful enforcement, not mob action, as tensions continue to rise following protests and attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country. His remarks come amid growing pressure on the government to respond to unemployment, […]

today17 June 2026 7

Foreign

Economic Pressure Forces Thousands of Unemployed Nigerians to Tap Pension Funds

Rising unemployment and cost of living pressures have pushed more than 8,000 Nigerians to withdraw about ₦12.1 billion from their pension savings, according to data from the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The withdrawals were recorded between October and December 2025 and involved Retirement Savings Account holders who had lost their jobs and qualified to access part of their pension contributions after remaining unemployed for a period. The figures highlight how […]

today17 June 2026 7

Foreign

Trump Signals Early Release of Iran Peace Deal as Ceasefire Framework Takes Shape

US President Donald Trump may release details of a preliminary peace agreement with Iran before its formal signing on Friday, according to Vice President JD Vance. The deal, described as a brief memorandum of understanding, is aimed at ending months of conflict and laying the groundwork for a broader peace agreement. Under the framework, Iran is expected to commit to regional stability, halt support for armed groups, and accept strict […]

today17 June 2026 6

Foreign

Peter Obi Explains Why He Would Have Handled Subsidy Removal Differently

Former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi has clarified that he was never against the removal of fuel subsidy, insisting that he would have implemented the policy in a more organised and gradual manner. Obi said there was “nothing wrong” with removing the subsidy, which he described as a system plagued by corruption, but faulted the way President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration announced and implemented the policy. […]

today17 June 2026 4

Local

Starmer Urges Burnham to Focus on Election Amid Leadership Challenge Speculation

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged Andy Burnham to focus on the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral election rather than any immediate challenge for the Labour Party leadership. Burnham is expected to resign as mayor if he wins Thursday's parliamentary by-election in Makerfield, triggering a fresh mayoral contest. Speculation has grown that he could mount a leadership challenge against Starmer after entering Parliament. Speaking at the G7 summit, Starmer said […]

today17 June 2026 6

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