My ambition to enter politics wasn’t money driven – MC Jessy
08 Nov
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My ambition to enter politics wasn’t money driven – MC Jessy

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Politics tamfitronics Churchill comedian MC Jessy says his intention to enter politics wasn’t driven by money, but rather to push for the creation of a creative fund to support his fellow artists.In a candid podcast conversation with songwriter and performer Bien, the musician questioned MC Jessy’s ambitions to venture into politics.Taking him to task, Bien argued that MC Jessy’s ambition to become a...
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Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria declares 40-day prayer and fasting over hardship
08 Nov
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Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria declares 40-day prayer and fasting over hardship

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Politics tamfitronics The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), under the leadership of National President Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has announced a 40-day period of prayer and fasting starting January 6, 2025, calling on Nigerians to seek divine intervention for the nation’s relief and prosperity.The campaign will conclude with a national prayer gathering in Abuja on February 14, 2025.Announcing the initiative on Thursday, Bishop Oke, accompanied by PFN Deputy President Archbishop John Praise Daniel, urged all Nigerians to join in prayer, saying, “In the Bible, when judgment was pronounced on Nineveh, the king and the people cried out for mercy, and God heard their prayers.We believe that the same God who delivered Nineveh is alive today and will hear our cry.”The prayer campaign will take place ahead of PFN’s 18th Biennial Conference scheduled for February 10-14...
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‘I think the major parties need a kick in the nuts’: How ‘Punter’s Politics’ stormed Parliament House
07 Nov
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‘I think the major parties need a kick in the nuts’: How ‘Punter’s Politics’ stormed Parliament House

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Politics tamfitronics It was a topical week for Punter Konrad*, aka Punter’s Politics, to visit Parliament House — though perhaps they all are.The 35-year-old influencer, who aims to make politics accessible to the “average punter”, came to make a point about lobbying laws, having secured one of thousands of orange passes that give lobbyists free rein — passes sponsored by politicians, with no way of knowing who sponsored whom. “If you can’t beat them, join them!” he posted, inviting followers to buy a message for an MP of their choosing.The self-titled “punter’s lobbyist” spent Monday presenting crossbenchers, including David Pocock, Jacqui Lambie and Zali Steggall, with Punter-branded “bribes” — to “remind them that they serve the punters, the average Australian and not the corporate lobbyists”. By Tuesday his pass had been suspended, following a run-in...
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Germany’s government on brink of collapse: What’s next for Europe’s economic powerhouse?
07 Nov
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Germany’s government on brink of collapse: What’s next for Europe’s economic powerhouse?

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Politics tamfitronics Politics tamfitronics Germany is facing a political crisis after Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner, dissolving the ruling coalition amid economic woes and growing dissatisfaction with mainstream politics. Scholz’s Social Democrats and the Greens now attempt to form a minority government while navigating issues like budget deficits, military spending, and Ukraine supportread moreGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a media briefing at the Chancellery after sacking Finance Minister Christian Lindner following a meeting with the heads of the so-called "Traffic Light Coalition" in Berlin, Germany, November 6, 2024. ReutersThe German government has unravelled following Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s dismissal of his finance minister, Christian Lindner, marking a turning point for Europe’s largest economy.This unexpected upheaval arrives amidst a backdrop of economic stagnation, political tension, and external pressures, with Germany and the European Union...
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