Tears On The Shore: How Lagos $1.5 Billion Seaport Ruined Fortunes Of Local Communities
Nobody wanted to tell me the story behind the pain of a people in the coastal settlements of Lekki in Lagos. A few people said…
People are just realizing there’s a surefire way to find out if your local McDonald’s is a ‘good one’
A FORMER McDonald's cook has devised a test to help customers figure out if their local restaurant is up to snuff. Mike Haracz, who was…
The Sports Report: Meet the local golfers who could win this week’s U.S. Open
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Congo oil auction: Perenco is interested, local communities want it out
The Anglo-French oil company Perenco has filed expressions of interest in two of the Coastal Basin blocks on offer in the giant oil auction the…
Sinn Fein set for historic gains in Northern Ireland local elections
Sinn Fein party vice president Michelle O'Neill, shown on June 1 at the European Parliament in Brussels, hailed the Northern Ireland election results as "historic"…
China’s cash-strapped local governments can’t pay workers on time | Business and Economy
Hu Mingdan, a civil servant in eastern China, prided herself on landing a job known as an “iron rice bowl” – the kind where you…
Prep Rally: NFL Draft was a great day for former local high school football stars
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. There’s never been a time when the No. 1 and No.…
Chargers stay local by drafting USC edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu
After taking Quentin Johnston with the 21st pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, the Chargers turned to the defense with the…
Prep Rally: NFL draft should feature many local former high school stars
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. The NFL draft begins on Thursday, and it’s going to be…
Terrorists Using Local Language To Spread Propaganda On Facebook
Members of an Al-Qaeda-linked terror group in Nigeria have been using social media to spread their jihadi propaganda, recruit members and gather sympathisers freely, going…
Fire in Dubai apartment building kills 16 people: Local media | News
Investigation launched, but authorities say violations of safety and security regulations the cause. A fire has swept through an apartment building in an older neighbourhood…
Will public financing clean up local politics?
SACRAMENTO — American politics will never be perfectly clean because politicians represent and reflect imperfect humans. Yet voters unreasonably expect the people they elect to be,…
Indonesia’s war on secondhand clothes riles local sellers | Business and Economy
Medan, Indonesia – Siti, who sells used clothing in the Indonesian city of Medan, usually cannot wait for Ramadan. During the Muslim holy month, shoppers…
Local officials to select replacements for expelled TN lawmakers
1/3 Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, attends the Tennessee legislative session on January 14. On Thursday, he was expelled for joining a protest on the House…
Local media report two killed in Israeli air attack on Damascus | Syria’s War News
Syrian state media says Tuesday’s attack was the fourth of its kind in a week, as Israel targets Iran-backed groups. Syrian state media has reported…
ACT Legislative Assembly hears motion calling for regulation, protection and education on local venomous snakes
An ACT snake catcher has brought some venomous reptiles to meet their local politicians in a bid to encourage education and protection for the species.Key…
Nigeria local elections open in shadow of contested national vote | News
Millions of Nigerians have headed back to the polls as Africa’s most populous nation held gubernatorial elections amid tensions after last month’s disputed presidential vote.…
QAnon goes local, bringing Dominion conspiracy to California
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors has “upended the county’s election process,” the Los Angeles Times reported last week, “canceling its contract with Dominion Voting…
Cheltenham Festival worth £274m to local economy
A University of Gloucestershire study examined the spending habits of racegoers at the annual event. Source link
Nepal says tourists trekking in Himalayas must hire local guides | Tourism News
The rule, which will come into effect from April 1, is aimed at ensuring the safety of travellers and creating more jobs. Nepal has made…