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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kebbi APC re-elects Kana-Zuru as chairman

Abubakar Kana-Zuru has been re-elected as the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kebbi State, Nigeria, during a congressional meeting that emphasized unity and consensus.

Mar 3 • 17:56 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Chairman of Viðreisn in Reykjavík reported for embezzlement

The chairman of the Viðreisn party in Reykjavík has been reported for embezzlement.

Mar 3 • 17:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ex-senator emerges Anambra APC chairman

Emmanuel Anosike has been elected as the new Chairman of the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) through a consensus arrangement.

Mar 3 • 17:19 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Chairman of Viðreisn in Reykjavik accused of embezzlement

The chairman of Viðreisn in Reykjavik has been accused of embezzling between four and five million krónas from the party's funds and has stepped aside as the case is being investigated by police.

Mar 3 • 16:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara APC chairman thanks Tinubu, AbdulRazaq after re-election

Sunday Fagbemi has been re-elected as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, expressing gratitude to key political figures and party members.

Mar 3 • 16:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Mysterious Statement of the Union Chief Regarding Šulc: We Are Optimists, But We Will Not Comment

David Trunda, the chairman of the Czech Football Association, expressed optimism about the return of injured player Pavel Šulc for the World Cup playoffs, but refrained from providing details on his health.

Mar 3 • 16:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Botswana President Appoints Omoboriowo As Vice Chairman of Botswana Power Corporation's Board of Directors

Botswana has appointed Akinwole II Omoboriowo as the Vice Chairman of Botswana Power Corporation's Board of Directors to tackle electricity challenges and enhance renewable energy initiatives.

Mar 3 • 15:04 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Trausti Hjálmarsson will remain the chairman of the Farmers' Association

Trausti Hjálmarsson has been re-elected as the chairman of the Farmers' Association in Iceland.

Mar 3 • 14:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ojelabi re-elected Lagos APC chairman

Cornelius Ojelabi has been re-elected as the chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State through a consensus arrangement at the state congress.

Mar 3 • 14:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Chairman of the Board of Finnish Economists Resigned

Jukka-Pekka Kokkonen has resigned as chairman of the Board of Finnish Economists following allegations of inappropriate behavior during a student event.

Mar 3 • 13:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Chairman of the Finnish Economists Resigned Due to Scandal

Jukka-Pekka Kokkonen has resigned as chairman of the Finnish Economists following allegations of improper conduct.

Mar 3 • 13:04 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Inner Mission chairman: It doesn't make unconditional sense to reintroduce Great Prayer Day

Eight out of twelve party leaders in Denmark expressed support for reinstating the Great Prayer Day during a recent party leader debate following the announcement of the parliamentary election.

Mar 3 • 12:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Chairman of the Finnish Economists was thrown out of student parties – Immediately left his position

The chairman of the Finnish Economists, Jukka-Pekka Kokkonen, was removed from a student event due to alleged inappropriate behavior during a weekend celebration.

Mar 3 • 11:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The chairman of the Association of Finnish Economists was removed from student celebrations

Jukka-Pekka Kokkonen, the chairman of the Association of Finnish Economists, has been removed from the annual festivities of Aalto University business students amid allegations of inappropriate behavior.

Mar 3 • 10:57 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

HSBC chairman floats ‘IPO connect’ for Hong Kong, Shenzhen ahead of China’s ‘two sessions’

The HSBC chairman proposed an 'IPO connect' mechanism to allow cross-border participation in new listings between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, aiming to enhance financial collaboration in the Greater Bay Area.

Mar 3 • 10:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Sun-young targets new Truth and Reconciliation Committee Chairman Song Sang-kyu

Former Truth and Reconciliation Committee Chair Park Sun-young expressed her discomfort towards the newly appointed Chairman Song Sang-kyu, citing previous conflicts during her tenure.

Mar 3 • 06:25 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Inner Mission Chairman: It does not unconditionally make sense to reintroduce Great Prayer Day

The Danish political landscape is increasingly focused on the reintroduction of Great Prayer Day, with strong opinions expressed by various party leaders.

Mar 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Member of Parliament Orinta Leiputė Endures a Painful Loss

Orinta Leiputė, a member of the Lithuanian Parliament, is mourning the death of her father, as reported by the Seimas chairman.

Mar 2 • 19:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Technology-driven registration boosting APC electoral edge, says national chair

The National Chairman of Nigeria's APC credits a technology-based registration system for improving the party's electoral strength and membership.

Mar 2 • 17:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The law changed, but the former village leader is still in court

Maano Koemets, the former chairman of the Elva municipality council in Estonia, is being prosecuted for alleged data falsification related to the local elections in 2021.

Mar 2 • 15:34 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Memorable visit to Davíð before Christmas

The Chairman of the Independence Party honors the legacy of former Prime Minister Davíð Oddsson following his death at age 78.

Mar 2 • 12:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Yong-seob, former minister, appointed as new chairman of Booyoung Group

Lee Yong-seob, a former minister, has been appointed as the new chairman of Booyoung Group.

Mar 2 • 06:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

World’s sixth richest man is involved in F1 and leaves Lewis Hamilton in the dust

Larry Ellison, the chairman of Oracle, is recognized as the wealthiest figure in Formula 1, surpassing Lewis Hamilton and Lawrence Stroll.

Mar 1 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Heiner Wilmer: The Pious Course is Risky

Heiner Wilmer, the new chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, emphasizes placing God at the center of his mission, although significant changes are not expected immediately.

Mar 1 • 10:21 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chairman of China’s second-largest liquor producer under corruption probe

Zeng Congqin, the chairman of Wuliangye Yibin, is under investigation for corruption amid intensified scrutiny in China’s liquor industry.

Mar 1 • 06:10 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Illugi Gunnarsson is the new chairman of the Young Left Greens

Illugi Gunnarsson has been elected as the new chairman of the Young Left Greens in Iceland.

Feb 28 • 22:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Illugi elected chairman of the Young Greens

Illugi Gunnarsson has been elected as the new chairman of the Young Greens in Iceland.

Feb 28 • 21:45 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The list of candidates from Samfylkingin in Hafnarfjörður has been approved - the deputy chairman leads the list

The Samfylkingin party's candidate list for Hafnarfjörður has been approved, with the deputy chairman at the forefront.

Feb 28 • 15:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Chairman of the Jeffrey Epstein Commission: Bill Clinton answered all questions

James Comer stated that Bill Clinton responded to all inquiries made during his testimony regarding Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 28 • 09:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

D. Dundulis urges to relieve these residents from taxes: "Right now we're doing something absurd"

Dainius Dundulis, CEO of Rivona and chairman of Norfos mažmena, criticizes the slow bureaucracy in public services and urges the government to relieve citizens from unnecessary taxes.

Feb 28 • 04:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WEEK'S FACE ⟩ Peep Jalakas is the new head of the Tallink group

Peep Jalakas has been appointed as the new chairman of the board for the Tallink group.

Feb 27 • 22:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

That feeling of meeting Che Guevara's children and talking about Russia, confessed the vice-chairman of Fico's party

The vice-chairman of Fico's party expressed a sense of historical connection after meeting the children of Che Guevara and discussing current events related to Russia.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"From an ethical perspective, it looks tragic": a strict appeal to D. Radzevičius from the Conservatives

Dainius Radzevičius, former chairman of the Lithuanian Union of Journalists, is facing scrutiny over a considerable debt of nearly 60 thousand euros owed by the organization he led, which has now been transferred to his children.

Feb 27 • 15:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Chairman of the Board of 'European Railway Lines' Dzelme resigns

Māris Dzelme has resigned as chairman of the board of 'European Railway Lines', and Jānis Naglis has been appointed his successor.

Feb 27 • 13:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Isuzu's new president is Mr. Yamaguchi; his strength is 'lack of charisma' - President Minami becomes vice chairman

Isuzu Motors has announced the promotion of Makihiro Yamaguchi to President and CEO, succeeding Masatsugu Minami, who will take on the role of vice chairman.

Feb 27 • 12:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Raskevičius announced that he will not participate in the Freedom Party chairperson elections

Raskevičius has announced that he will not run for re-election as the chairman of the Freedom Party in Lithuania.

Feb 27 • 10:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Tutins has received clearance for work with state secrets

Politician Jānis Tutins has obtained clearance to work with state secrets after replacing the suspended chairman of the Rēzekne council, Aleksandrs Bartaševičs.

Feb 27 • 09:26 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Former Lyse CEO Nominated as New Chairman of DNB

Eimund Nygaard, former CEO of Lyse, is nominated to be the new chairman of DNB at the upcoming general assembly in April.

Feb 27 • 08:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Jin-sook: 'Handong-hoon, there is no place for you in Daegu'

Former chairman Lee Jin-sook criticized former People Power Party leader Handong-hoon during his visit to Daegu, stating he has no standing in the city.

Feb 27 • 08:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate Replies. “No, the newborns at the maternity ward are not dried with rough paper”

The Chairman of the Skåne University Hospital's hospital board, Maria Berglund, addresses concerns about changes in maternity ward practices, clarifying they do not stem from cost-cutting measures.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Chairman Issue: How Do Tata's Over 100 Companies Operate?

Tata Group, one of India's oldest business houses, is currently facing uncertainty regarding the extension of N. Chandrasekaran's tenure as Chairman, amidst discussions within the board.

Feb 27 • 02:44 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Cycling Federation Chairman: It was a mistake for me to call snow removal sexist. But the debate overshadowed the important issue

The chairman of the Cycling Federation admits it was a mistake to label snow removal as sexist while emphasizing the crucial issue of inadequate snow clearing on bike paths in Denmark.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gombe LG chair lists four priorities for autonomy

The Chairman of Gombe Local Government Area highlights the need for clear priorities for local government autonomy to enhance functionality and development.

Feb 27 • 00:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

APC chairman gives ₦100m grant to A’Ibom varsity for research

The APC chairman has announced a ₦100 million grant for Akwa Ibom State University to support research initiatives.

Feb 26 • 20:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

INEC seeks deeper UN partnership to strengthen elections

The Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission seeks stronger collaboration with the UN to enhance the electoral process in Nigeria.

Feb 26 • 19:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"There will be more protection": J. Olekas spoke about the amendments to the LRT law

Seimas Chairman Juozas Olekas discussed proposed amendments to the LRT law aimed at enhancing protections for journalists in Lithuania.

Feb 26 • 16:24 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

At the Ogre District Council Meeting – Mutual Accusations About Helmanis' Suitability for the Deputy Chairman of the Commission

The Ogre District Council members supported the appointment of former mayor Egils Helmanis as the deputy chairman of the civil protection commission amid discussions and accusations regarding his suitability for the position.

Feb 26 • 16:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bishop's Conference: Women Should Be Allowed to Preach in Catholic Masses

The newly elected chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, Bishop Heiner Wilmer, advocated for allowing women to preach in Catholic Masses while warning against the far-right AfD party during the conference meeting in Würzburg.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FCC boss wants to make life less frustrating for sports fans, says streaming shift a ‘real pain for consumers’

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr aims to address frustrations of sports fans caused by the shift to streaming services for live sports.

Feb 26 • 14:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

World Economic Forum Chairman Børge Brende Resigns Over Epstein Connections

Børge Brende, chairman of the World Economic Forum, has resigned following revelations of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 14:08 UTC

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