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The Punch 

Education minister and need for re-education

There is a book my friend frequently alludes to when we talk about Nigeria’s issues, and it is titled Planning Without Facts: Lessons in Resource Allocation from Nigeria’s Development by Wolfgang Stolper. The funny thing is that the book was published in 1966. That tells us that Nigeria’s penchant for chaos is not exactly novel.

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Scoop 

Waimea Community Dam Gets The Big Tick For Commissioning

An important milestone has been reached in the completion of the Waimea Community Dam project, with all consent, and Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP) requirements related to the dam’s commissioning now met. This means that from Monday 16 September, ...

Dawn 

‘First IPP’ offers to revisit contract

KARACHI: Amid increasing pressure from the public and the business community to review power contracts to end unjustified capacity payments, an independent power producer (IPP) has announced that it is submitting proposals to the federal government to lower electricity prices and adjusting its rate of return from US dollars to the local currency.

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Dawn 

SCO ministerial meeting begins today

ISLAMABAD: The 23rd meeting of ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will begin on Thursday to discuss measures to strengthen regional cooperation for expanding trade, fostering sustainable development and promoting connectivity among member countries.

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«Just Jared» 

Anitta Debuts 'Paradise' Song With Fat Joe & DJ Khaled at MTV VMAs 2024 - Watch Now!

Anitta hit the stage for a medley performance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena on Wednesday night (September 11) in Elmont, New York. The 31-year-old Brazilian superstar joined collaborators Fat Joe and DJ Khaled for the premiere performance of their new song “Paradise,” which is being released after the awards [...]

«Just Jared» 

Sabrina Carpenter Wins Her First VMA Ever, Thanks Her 'Cats & Dogs' at Home

Cats and dogs are in the news this week and Sabrina Carpenter made sure to thank her pets during her VMAs acceptance speech. The 25-year-old singer won the award for Song of the Year for “Espresso” at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday (September 11) at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. [...]

Front Page Magazine 

Apostasy From the Top

An American bishop accuses Pope Francis of abandoning the faith.

The post Apostasy From the Top appeared first on Frontpage Mag.

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Judge disqualifies Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz from running for president in Georgia

Georgia state court judges have disqualified presidential candidates Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz from running for president in the state. The judges said Wednesday that electors for West and De la Cruz didn't file the proper paperwork. The decisions mean votes for West and De la Cruz won’t be counted in Georgia, even if it's too late to remove their names from ballots. Both candidates say they will appeal. The move leaves four candidates running in Georgia. Democrats have been seeking to block... Читать дальше...

Scoop 

Canada’s First Indigenous Languages Commissioner Arrives In Aotearoa

The first Commissioner of Indigenous Languages of Canada, Dr Ronald E.Igance (Secwepemc Nation) has arrived in Aotearoa ahead of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori which takes place from 14-21 September 2024. “As we reflect on our own language revitalisation efforts ...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Frankie Beverly, legendary R&B singer and Maze frontman, dies at 77

Legendary R&B singer and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly has passed away at the age of 77. Known for his soulful music, Beverly was the lead singer of the band Frankie Beverly and Maze. His family announced his death on Instagram, requesting privacy during this difficult time.

World Socialist Web Site 

New details emerge about warnings before Georgia school shooting

Details have been reported based on text messages and phone logs from family members about an exchange between the mother of 14-year-old Colt Gray and a school counselor about an “extreme emergency” approximately 30 minutes before the shooting began at Apalachee High School on September 4.