[This Day] Abuja and Nume Ekeghe in Lagos -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a revised framework for Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees, eliminating free interbank withdrawals and introducing charges of up to N600 per N20,000 withdrawals.

[New Zimbabwe] OPPOSITION party leader Elizabeth Valerio has criticised the ruling party ZANU PF for pushing for the amendment of the constitution to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his stay in office.

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The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the practice of announcing freebies, stating they discourage people from working and contributing to national development. Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih suggested integrating beneficiaries into mainstream society while the Centre finalizes an urban poverty alleviation mission.

Somalia’s Minister of Finance Bihi Iman Egeh announced that the country has successfully settled around $4.5 billion in debt under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative led by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He attributed this milestone to major institutional and financial reforms, as well as increased domestic revenue mobilization.

The governments of Uganda and the Federal Republic of Somalia have signed a joint communiqué to enhance strong defence cooperation between the two countries.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali government has reached an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Development Fund (ADFD) to settle a longstanding debt of $257 million linked to the former Juba Sugar Factory project, marking a step in the country’s economic recovery efforts.

Actor-turned-politician K Chiranjeevi expressed his wish for his son, Ram Charan, to have a boy to continue the family's legacy, causing mixed reactions on social media. Many criticized his remarks as reinforcing outdated gender biases, while some fans defended them as lighthearted banter. Chiranjeevi currently has granddaughters from his daughters and a granddaughter from Ram Charan.

Donald Trump is committed to bringing home all Americans detained in Russia, Marco Rubio has said following Marc Fogel’s release Read Full Article at RT.com

Robert Fico has requested that Elon Musk disclose detailed information about American grants allocated to Slovak NGOs and media Read Full Article at RT.com

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating US federal agencies to implement workforce reductions and efficiency measures Read Full Article at RT.com

Italian police arrested 181 suspected mafia members in a major raid, dealing a “hard blow” to Cosa Nostra’s attempt at a revival Read Full Article at RT.com

The Indian PM is expected to discuss trade tariffs with the US leader during his visit to Washington  Read Full Article at RT.com

Deepika Padukone spoke to students about handling stress and mental health during exams at 'Pariksha Pe Charcha.' She emphasized the importance of expressing emotions and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Padukone also urged parents to nurture their children's individual potentials without pressuring them to achieve high marks.

A drunk UK man racially abused Indian-origin passengers on a London to Manchester train, citing England's colonial past and making offensive remarks about immigrants. Gabrielle Forsyth, one of the abused passengers, shared her experience online and reported the incident to British Police.

Around 32 lakh temples globally, primarily in India, will form a unified federation to efficiently manage tourism and spiritual circuits. The International Temples Convection and Expo (ITCX) 2025 in Tirupati will bring together various religious institutions to modernize temple management, focusing on technology, sustainability, and community services.

Jamaicans are being encouraged to extend love, protection and hope to the most vulnerable, particularly children, by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas. Addressing the...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Domestic Violence Intervention Unit began their month-long Cross Country Tour yesterday. The JCF launched the tour in 2024 as part of its ongoing effort to combat domestic violence and raise awareness across...

For 175 years, St George’s College has stood as a beacon of excellence, forging leaders with competence, conscience, and compassion who transform the world around them. “As we celebrate this extraordinary milestone, we are reaffirming our legacy...

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon has given an assurance that steps will be taken to improve the security along Jimmy Cliff Boulevard, in the St James capital, amid concerns about poor lighting and criminals preying on locals and...

WESTERN BUREAU: The struggles of motorists and pedestrians using the pothole-riddled roadway between Montego Bay in St James and Negril, Westmoreland, is steadily being eased, thanks to ongoing road-patching taking place under the Relief Emergency...

La session d'assises de la cour d'appel de Papeete a débuté cette semaine. Elle comprend 8 affaires : des viols, tentatives de viols, et des meurtres ou assassinats.

Four drivers were nabbed by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Tuesday (Feb 11) for illegally providing ride-hailing services within Singapore, and to/from Malaysia. In a Facebook post, LTA said the drivers' foreign-registered vehicles have been impounded. A video accompanying the post showed several Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) being towed away from housing estates. LTA reminded the public to avoid using illegal ride-hailing services, which do not have proper licencing and insurance. This poses «serious risks» to passengers when accidents happen. «We will continue to take action against drivers who provide illegal hire-and-reward services, including cross-border trips without a valid Public Service Vehicle Licence (PSLV),» said the authority. Offenders may face a fine of up to $3,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both. Their vehicles may also be forfeited.

Dans le cadre du renforcement de l'écosystème numérique et de l'innovation au Gabon, une délégation composée de membres du cabinet du Ministère de l'Économie Numérique et des Nouvelles Technologies, et du Centre Gabonais d'Innovation (CGI) s'est rendu à Moanda du 2 au 4 février 2025 dans le cadre d'une mission. Ladite mission avait pour objectif de présenter le CGI aux acteurs locaux, intégrer le FabLab de Moanda comme une extension du FabLab national et du Centre d'Acculturation (...) - ECONOMIE NUMERIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Chaque matin, ils se lèvent avec l'espoir fragile que cette journée sera différente. Que peut-être, cette fois, leur CV ne finira pas au fond d'un tiroir, que leur démarche ne sera pas un énième pas vers le néant. Au Gabon, où le travail est une denrée rare et où les opportunités semblent réservées à ceux dont le nom ouvre des portes avant même qu'ils n'aient besoin de frapper, la jeunesse se bat. Elle se bat dans les rues, sous le soleil accablant, à la recherche du moindre petit (...) - CHRONIQUES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The family of six from Gaza - a mother, father and four children between seven and 18 years old - had reportedly applied to the Ukraine Family Scheme asking to join their brother in the UK.

Myar Curran, 25, shouted 'we love you, Peter' during his gig at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday - only to be ejected by security.

BBC2 programme, Louis Theroux: The Settlers, will meet the 'large and growing ultra-nationalist community' of Israeli settlers who are based in the area.

Labour's choice for the next borders watchdog, John Tuckett, has hinted he plans to work part of the time from home in Finland .