Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Friday, February 13)
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Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Friday, February 13)

Hello, and welcome to WalesOnline's live blog for Friday, February 13. We'll be bringing you all of the latest news from across Wales - whether you're on the move, at home or at work - as well as the latest traffic and travel. We'll also be keeping you informed of major news stories from the UK and overseas. Contribute to the live blog by posting your comments below, or tweet us @WalesOnline to share the news that's breaking in your area. Ensure our latest news and sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings15:33Robert DallingDelays reportedIn Abergavenny, there's slow traffic on A40 Monk Street / Cross Street in both directions...
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Breaking News:  Gov Oyebanji Bags Tourism Excellence Award in South Africa
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Breaking News: Gov Oyebanji Bags Tourism Excellence Award in South Africa

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanjihas been honoured with the prestigious Women African Tourism Board (WATB) Iconic Awardin recognition of his outstanding leadership in tourism development and the economic transformation of Ekiti State. The award was presented at the 2025 Sixth Annual Iconic Global Summit and Honoursheld at the Capital on the Park Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg. The high-profile event attracted African political leaders, diplomats, policymakers, cultural icons, and development stakeholders from across the continent and beyond. The summit, convened by Iconic International Holdings in partnership with the Women African Tourism Board (WATB)was anchored on the theme “The Africa We Want – Everyone’s Responsibility,” highlighting the collective role of leadership, innovation, and collaboration in shaping Africa’s future. Presenting the award, WATB President, Ambassador Molebehong Matlidescribed Governor Oyebanji’s recognition as well deserved, stressing that Africa’s true liberation in the...
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BREAKING NEWS: Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of INEC Commissioner, NAHCON Chair
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BREAKING NEWS: Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of INEC Commissioner, NAHCON Chair

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday wrote to the Nigerian Senate to seek the confirmation of his nomination of Retired Admiral Jamila Abubakar, as National Commissioner representing Adamawa at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The letter which was read by Akpabio at the plenary said that his request is in line with the provision of tge 1999 constitution as amended. “In compliance with the provisions of section 154 of section 1 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, I am pleased to forward for confirmation by the Senate the appointment of Adm Jamila Abubakar Sadiq retired as Commissioner representing Adamawa state at the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. “While I hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominee...
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