Philippines Flood Control Scandal Triggers Public Outcry Over Corruption

The Philippines is grappling with a growing scandal over flood control projects, igniting widespread public anger amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement. The controversy comes as President Ferdinand Marcos’ administration ramps up investigations into infrastructure programs nationwide, following complaints that millions of pesos intended for flood prevention were misused. The scandal first erupted after audits…

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Ghana Accepts West African Deportees from the US Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown

Ghana has agreed to accept West Africans being deported from the United States under the Trump administration’s controversial immigration policies, President John Mahama confirmed on Wednesday. The decision marks a rare instance of an African country agreeing to take in deportees from a third country, many of whom have never lived in Ghana. “We were…

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China Bets Big on Biopharma as Foreign Drugmakers Lead Record 2025 Investment Surge

China is emerging as a global magnet for biopharmaceutical investment in 2025, even as foreign direct investment (FDI) in many other sectors loses momentum. Looser restrictions, targeted incentives, and Beijing’s drive to boost healthcare innovation have sparked a wave of commitments from global drugmakers, led by AstraZeneca’s landmark $2.5 billion pledge. Between January and July…

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Nigeria’s coastal communities on the brink of extinction as rising sea level, coastal storms intensify.

Coastal floods arising from rising sea level, ocean surges and tropic storms are gradually eroding century old communities located along Nigeria’s coastline. Nigeria’s coastal belt, stretching from Lagos to Bayelsa, is home to millions of people who depend on fishing, farming and trade for survival. These coastal communities over the years, have added their own…

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Birmingham Community Leisure Trust and Serco Leisure to Operate Alexander Stadium

Birmingham Community Leisure Trust (BCLT) and its managing agent, Serco Leisure, have been appointed as the new operators of Alexander Stadium, one of the UK’s premier athletics venues. This appointment follows a 15-year agreement signed in 2015 between BCLT, Serco Leisure, and Birmingham City Council (BCC), under which BCLT and Serco Leisure manage nine leisure…

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Birmingham’s HAF Programme Expands to Reach More Families Than Ever

Birmingham City Council has announced the expansion of its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, aiming to support more families than ever before. The initiative, known locally as ‘Bring it on Brum!’, provides eligible children and young people with access to free holiday clubs that offer healthy meals and engaging activities during school holidays. Since…

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Former European Kickboxing Champion Opens New Gym in Oldbury to “Transform Lives Through Sport”

A former British and European kickboxing champion has officially opened a new boxing and fitness gym in Oldbury, aiming to inspire and transform the lives of both young people and adults in the community. Wayne Evans inaugurated Evans Boxing and Fitness on Dudley Road, Oldbury, on August 30, in the presence of former Midlands, English,…

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Federal Government of Nigeria to Introduce Landed Property Insurance Tax from January 2026

The Federal Government has announced that a new insurance tax on landed properties will take effect starting January 2026, aiming to bolster domestic revenue and ensure better risk management for property owners across the country. According to officials, the Landed Property Insurance Tax is part of a broader initiative to strengthen fiscal policy, improve compliance…

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