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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Schumer predicts ‘long, painful and tedious’ Trump speech as dozens of Democrats plan to boycott – live
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Schumer predicts ‘long, painful and tedious’ Trump speech as dozens of Democrats plan to boycott – live

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Congress, BRS, MIM Running Vote-Bank Politics: Bandi
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Congress, BRS, MIM Running Vote-Bank Politics: Bandi

HYDERABAD: Union minister of state for home Bandi Sanjay Kumar accused the Congress leadership of turning the Jubilee Hills byelection campaign into a religious contest, ignoring development issues that truly affect the constituency. Sanjay claimed the real fight was between the BJP and Congress, criticising what he termed “opportunistic alliances” between the Congress, AIMIM and the BRS. He alleged that government agencies had ignored complaints about the mysterious death of Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath and alleged that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao were eyeing the late MLA’s properties. “If the Chief Minister has courage and integrity, let him order a thorough probe into Gopinath’s death,” Sanjay said, showing copies of what he claimed were official complaints regarding the case. He also questioned the nomination of Gopinath’s wife,...
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