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Published on 06:07 GMT

SERAP Asks Akpabio, Abbas To Withdraw Bill To Jail Nigerians For Not Voting

LAGOS – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, to withdraw a bill that seeks to penalise eligible voters who fail to participate in …

Source: Daily Independent - Label Pending
Published on 05:04 GMT

An Earthquake and Airstrikes Devastate the People of Myanmar

On Friday, in Mandalay and Sagaing regions of Myanmar, the people there were hit with a devastating earthquake of magnitude 7.7. The official death toll passed 1,600 on Sunday but is expected to be much higher. Not long after the earthquake, the Myanmar …

Source: The Irrawaddy - Left-wing
Published on Mar 30, 2025

SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of a proposed bill that seeks to punish Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. The bill, currently before the National Assembly, …

Source: Information Nigeria - Neutral
Published on Mar 30, 2025

A constitutional amendment to rein in runaway power

Published: 31 Mar. 2025, 00:03 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Jaung Hoon The author is an emeritus professor at Chung-Ang University and a columnist for the JoongAng Ilbo. A mix of anxious anticipation and hope-tinged unease hangs over …

Source: Korea JoungAng Daily - Center-right
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Democracy in Africa: A failure or work-in-progress?, by Richard Odusanya

Let’s begin with a “positive inference” from our former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo, a Nigerian former army general and statesman who served as Nigeria’s head of state from 1976 to 1979 and later as its president from 1999 to 2007. Regrettably on …

Source: Eagle Online - Neutral
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Drop bill to ‘jail eligible Nigerians who fail to vote’, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, “to immediately withdraw the oppressive bill which contains repressive provisions to …

Source: Eagle Online - Label Pending
Published on Mar 30, 2025

SERAP Demands Withdrawal Of Bill To Jail Nigerians Who Fail To Vote, Labels It ‘Oppressive’

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to withdraw a proposed bill that seeks to make voting compulsory for all Nigerians of voting age. The bill, currently …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Drop Bill To ‘jail Eligible Nigerians Who Fail To Vote’, Serap Tells Akpabio, Ab

Socio-Economic Rightsand Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speakerof the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas “to immediately withdraw the oppressive bill which contains repressive provisions to jail …

Source: The Nigerian Voice - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Our Democracy and Its Vagrant Elite

ENGAGEMENTS By Chidi Amuta In recent weeks, we seem to have been wrestling with the very idea of democracy. After all, our political system has passed through the Westminster parliamentary system and over three decades of the Washington type presidential …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Chiinda Slams Government’s Push for Constitutional Amendments Without Public Consent

Chiinda Slams Government’s Push for Constitutional Amendments Without Public Consent Munali Constituency aspiring Member of Parliament, Chrispin Chiinda, has strongly condemned the government’s sudden move to amend the Republican Constitution without broad …

Source: Zambian Observer - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Sports News | AIFF Draft Constitution Provides for Inclusion of Five Players in Executive Committee

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) The draft constitution of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has proposed several radical changes, including the provision for inclusion of at least five former national players in the 14-member Executive Committee and removal …

Source: Latestly - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Why stop at electing Supreme Court?Bill Fiander

Kansas lawmakers advanced a constitutional amendment to be voted on in 2026 that would give voters the power to elect state Supreme Court justices. The author argues that this change would be a step towards direct democracy, which Kansas currently lacks. …

Source: The Hutchinson News - Kansas - Label Pending
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Bidness Men

Is it said that business prowess would be an asset for serving in the government. This certainly was repeated ad nauseam regarding Trump and his sidekick, Musk: “If only we could run the government as a business, then all of our problems would be fixed.” …

Source: Daily Gate City - Iowa - Neutral
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Of Course We’re a Republic - That’s Why Your Vote Barely Counts

It seems like many times when I express a political opinion, especially if it leans toward expanding voting rights, promoting equality, or strengthening democratic participation, someone inevitably shows up to remind me that "the United States is a …

Source: East Texas News - Label Pending
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Our view: Your vote really counts in spring election

April elections point up an ongoing contradiction in our voting habits. Local races affect us more directly and immediately than other contests in our representative democracy, yet proportionately fewer of us turn out to decide those races. How many folks …

Source: The Joplin Globe - Missouri - Label Pending
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Co-ops create community, advisors say

Greg Brodsky, left, founder and executive director of business accelerator Start.coop, tells how his father launched a carpet co-op in Manchester in 1984, joined by key figure Stanley Langer. (Photo by Trisha Nail) Grocery stores, carpet and flooring …

Source: New Hampshire Business Review - Neutral
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Opinion: Elect Supreme Court? Why stop there?

It’s not often the people of Kansas get to hold a “referendum” on state legislation. In fact, they can’t. At least not on their own. Under our state’s Constitution, we operate a representative democracy electing legislators to make decisions on our behalf …

Source: Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas - Neutral
Published on Mar 28, 2025

In Defense of Media and Democracy: The Inspiring Work and Life of My Friend Robert W. McChesney

Bob McChesney, who died on Tuesday at the age of 72, first introduced himself to me almost 30 years ago, on the set of a public television news program in Madison, Wisconsin. Bob was a distinguished University of Wisconsin professor who was gaining an …

Source: Common Dreams - Left-wing
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: State basketball success, protest paranoia, and the importance of town halls

Thumbs up. State basketball: Interior Alaska basketball teams saw remarkable performances at the 2025 state playoffs. The Monroe Catholic Rams showcased exceptional grit, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams securing third-place finishes. The girls …

Source: Fairbanks Daily News Miner - Alaska - Neutral

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 13:10 GMT

Government Communications hosts activities to commemorate 30 Years of Freedom and Democracy, 27 to 28 Mar

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), in partnership with the Apartheid Museum and Gibela Rail Consortium, will host activities to commemorate the 30 Years of Freedom and Democracy on 27 and 28th March 2025 in Gauteng province. A …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

'The Broken Whistle' Goes Free on Amazon Kindle for Five Days Amid JFK Files Shock and Congressional Probe

From March 30 to April 3, 2025, download "The Broken Whistle" for free on Amazon Kindle and dive into a story that’s “provocative” and “captivating." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the …

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Published on March 29, 2025 - 06:12 GMT

President Lai meets British Office Taipei Representative Ruth Bradley-Jones

TAIWAN, March 28 - Details 2025-03-21 President Lai meets Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy On the morning of March 21, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy. In remarks, President Lai said that Alaska has long been …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 19:38 GMT

USISPF Hosted A Briefing On The U.S.- India Strategic Partnership With House Lawmakers in the 119th Congress

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) in conjunction with the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans hosted a briefing on the U.S.-India strategic partnership and strengthening the …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 19:28 GMT

NUJ writes to Turkish ambassadors to the UK and Ireland

The union has raised its concern with both ambassadors over the deportation of Mark Lowen, BBC News journalist. The National Union of Journalists has written to the Turkish ambassadors to the UK and Ireland, expressing grave concern over the expulsion of …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 16:49 GMT

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: SALGA’s 5th National Municipal Legal Practitioners Forum

Programme Director: Mr Vuyo Mvoko Cllr Dr Nasiphi Moya: Mayor of the City of Tshwane Cllr Thulani Elvis Mphithikezi: Deputy Chairperson - SALGA Gauteng PEC Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Good morning Thank you for inviting me to this year’s The …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 16:15 GMT

Minister Gayton McKenzie hosts Ministerial Dinner with Boxing Legends, 31 Mar

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, together with Boxing South Africa (BSA), invites the media to a special Ministerial Dinner with Boxing Legends, an evening of reflection and celebration of 30 years of South Africa’s democracy …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

NUJ members attend regional media reception at Buckingham Palace

Journalists including those from local and regional titles attended the reception hosted by the King and Queen on 26 March. Journalists from across the UK including court reporters, photographers, feature writers and sports presenters were among hundreds …

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Published on March 31, 2025 - 02:29 GMT

Encrypted, But Exposed: Why Signal Falls Short for Classified Communications

Despite its strengths in personal privacy, Signal falls short for classified use due to infrastructure, certification, metadata, and personal device risks. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Matt Santill, CISSP, …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 22:21 GMT

世界が注目──NOCCIがTIMEICONIC誌「世界を導くスピリチュアルリーダートップ10」に選出、カバーストーリーを飾る

日本人初の快挙。NOCCIがTIMEICONIC誌カバーストーリー＆TOP10スピリチュアルリーダーとして世界で注目を集める。 MUNICH, BAVARIA, GERMANY, March 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 日本出身で現在はドイツを拠点にグローバルに活躍するスピリチュアルリーダー NOCCI が、世界的な影響力を持つライフスタイル＆リーダーシップマガジン TIMEICONIC にて、「Top 10 Inspiring Spiritual …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

'The Broken Whistle' Goes Free on Amazon Kindle for Five Days Amid JFK Files Shock and Congressional Probe

From March 30 to April 3, 2025, download "The Broken Whistle" for free on Amazon Kindle and dive into a story that’s “provocative” and “captivating." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 14:35 GMT

日本人スピリチュアルリーダー・山下ノブエ（NOCCI）が国際メディア「TIMEICONIC」と「Womenpreneur Middle East」で表紙特集！〜世界が注目する“第三の目（サードアイ）開眼”の先導者〜

山下ノブエ（NOCCI）氏が、日本人として初めて世界的メディア「TIMEICONIC」「Womenpreneur Middle East」の両方にて表紙特集され、トップ10スピリチュアルリーダーとして選出。Energy Healer of the Yearも同時受賞。 TOKYO, TOKYO, JAPAN, March 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 2025年、国際的スピリチュアルリーダーとして活躍する山下ノブエ（通称NOCCI …

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Published on March 29, 2025 - 17:46 GMT

Future Vision and Outlook for Smart Residential Yards in the Next Five Years

Smart yards are on transformation, integrating advancements in computer vision, autonomous driving, robotic arms, AI large models, and IoT networks. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence …

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Published on March 29, 2025 - 14:58 GMT

Development of Relations Between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the European Union

The relationship between Uzbekistan and European Union (EU) is characterized by diverse cooperation in political, economic and cultural areas. TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN, March 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The relationship between the Republic of …

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Published on March 29, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

Former White House Advisor: President Trump Could Unlock $150 Trillion in Untapped U.S. Resources

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a groundbreaking initiative, former President Donald Trump is poised to unveil a $150 trillion national “endowment”, a move that could redefine the economic landscape of the United States. This revelation …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 21:43 GMT

ASSEMBLY Bill 1313 (PAPAN) EQUITABLY BALANCING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT WITH THE CREATION OF A COMMERCIAL STORMWATER PERMIT

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 25th, California Assemblymember Diane Papan introduced Assembly Bill 1313 to enact a statewide commercial stormwater permit that will equitably balance stormwater …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 20:25 GMT

A Clearer Path Forward: Joe Forte Reaffirms Values and Vision for Tempe

Joe Forte acknowledges past social media activity, denounces conspiracy rhetoric, and reaffirms his commitment to inclusive, community-centered leadership. TEMPE, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to recent …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Documentary Investigating the Horrific October 7th Massacre in Israel Added to Beverly Hills Film Festival

Produced by One Free World International, "Dying to Live" will be screened at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on April 3rd. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One Free World International …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Partnership to End HIV, STD, and Hepatitis Condemns Trump Administration’s Proposed Reduction in Force at CDC and HRSA

WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CONTACT: Pavni Guharoy | pguharoy@nmac.org| 240 372 8394 The Partnership to End HIV, STD, and Hepatitis is sounding the alarm about the Trump Administration’s “dramatic …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 11:51 GMT

At UN, CSI calls for land rights of indigenous peoples of West Papua to be protected

Christian Solidarity International's statement against expanded land exploitation and military occupation provokes reaction from government of Indonesia GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The indigenous peoples of West …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 23:05 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: America, Week 10 under President Trump's Leadership

Washington, DC, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve's Main Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/03/28/america-week-10-under-president-trumps-leadership/ ThinkCareBelieve's Article on Ukraine, …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 19:48 GMT

OSCE supports exchange on combating corruption and virtual assets between practitioners from Italy, Moldova and Romania

The OSCE organized a study visit that brought together Italian, Moldovan and Romanian anti-corruption practitioners in Bucharest, Romania, from 26 to 28 March. The participants shared good practices in combating corruption and the misuse of virtual assets, …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 19:48 GMT

Statement by the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the Transdniestrian Settlement Process on ...

HELSINKI/CHISINAU, 28 MARCH 2025 - The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the Transdniestrian Settlement Process, Ambassador Thomas Lenk made the following statement after the Joint Control Commission (JCC) Co-Chairs on 27 …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 19:38 GMT

USISPF Hosted A Briefing On The U.S.- India Strategic Partnership With House Lawmakers in the 119th Congress

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) in conjunction with the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans hosted a briefing on the U.S.-India strategic partnership and strengthening the …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 06:55 GMT

Pamela Jane Nye: A Nurses Story of Resilience and Determination Amid Unexpected Palisades Wildfire Insurance Battle

Insurance snub adds burn to nurses' damages as website documents confirm 3-month response delay and skewed basis for rejecting wildfire claims. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On January 7, 2025, nurse Pamela …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

Jim Rickards Issues New Warning: “The $150 Trillion Lie—America Was Never Broke”

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former CIA and White House advisor Jim Rickards is revealing what he calls “one of the biggest lies in modern American history.” “We’ve been told America is bankrupt. But that’s just not true,” says Rickards. …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 01:39 GMT

House Members Speak at Event with the Congressional Family Business Caucus with Focus on Women-Owned Family Businesses

Debbie McKee, of Little Debbie’s Cakes, Joins Event with Caucus Members featuring Eight Women-Owned Family Businesses; New Research Unveiled on Consumer Views WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The first of three …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 10:21 GMT

MEDITERRANEAN: New data reveals large number of deaths in 2024 ― Controversy surrounding recent shipwreck and pushbacks ...

International Organization for Migration (IOM) data reveals that 2,452 people lost their lives in the Mediterranean in 2024 The Cypriot government has refused to investigate recent pushbacks despite a journalist’s offer to present key evidence. The Greek …

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