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Govt Confirms 23 Killed In Apa, Naka As Herders Invade Benue Communitieshttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/govt-confirms-23-killed-in-apa-naka-as-herders-invade-benue-communitites/03/06/2025/#Nigeria Police Force #Apa #Benue #Gwer #Naka #Police ©June 3rd, 2025 ®June 3, 2025 11:15 pm Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Lormem Alia has confirmed the killing of 23 persons by herdsmen who invaded the Naka community and other communities in Apa and Gwer West local government areas on Sunday. #OsazuwaAkonedo

Sinn Fein Housing Spokesman, Eoin O'Broin discusses his parliamentary question about the numbers of extra planning staff hired over the last two years by local authorities.

The opposition parties - Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori - would be in a position to form a government if an election was held today. Labour is in the lead on 33.2, with National in behind on 30.7 points, the Greens get 11.6, and New Zealand First is on 9.1 percentage points, while ACT has 6.6 and Te Pati Maori is on 5.5 percentage points. That gives the coalition government 57 seats, not enough to govern, while the Opposition parties would have 63 seats allowing them to form a government. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

The Japanese government on Tuesday adopted a basic framework for measures to support members of the so-called employment ice age generation, who had trouble finding work after graduating from schools between around 1993 and 2004.

Major Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart Co. said Tuesday that it will start selling government-stockpiled rice harvested in 2021 for 360 yen per kilogram at 10 outlets each in Tokyo and in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Friday.

The government is shifting WorkSafe's priorities from enforcement, to giving more advice. Council of Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff spoke to Corin Dann.

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Japanese government-stockpiled rice released under no-bid contracts started to hit store shelves at reasonable prices in some areas in the country on Saturday, with the focus now on whether this would lead to price falls for other types of rice.

Gadgets distributed to govt school students with much fanfare in 2022 lie unused due to a lack of internet access, leaving poor students struggling to access study material.  

Michéal Lehane, RTE Political Correspondent, discusses the defeat of the Opposition party's Bill that aimed to curtail Israeli access to sell bonds through the Irish financial system.

The government is billing its Resource Management consultation as the country's biggest ever change to national direction. It comes hot on the heels of the fast track changes and leading up the full RMA replacement due next year. Announcements were released under six ministers' names on everything from housing to mining to agriculture - and some of it's got environmental groups up in arms. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more.

The government has released the findings of independent rapid review of Sport New Zealand. The report, released by the minister for Sport and Recreation Mark Mitchell, has recommended potential changes to institutional and governance arrangements. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Education Minister, Erica Stanford, said the Selwyn district in Canterbury is getting a new 12 classroom primary school, 52 new classrooms at other existing schools as well as the government land-banking a site for a future primary. It's part of $161 million of spending on schools in the wider region. Timothy Brown was at Lincoln Primary School for the announcement, and filed this report.

Fears over child exploitation and abuse have forced the government to make a move on inter-country adoption laws. Immigration reporter Gill Bonnett has more.

The Finance Minister Nicola Willis says one in five taxpayer dollars is now going into the health system, with record investment in frontline services. But a leading health policy expert says based on this year's Budget, the public system is treading water or even sinking. Ruth Hill reports.

On today's show:  9am-10am Uisce Éireann needs €2bn to help reach Govt housing targets  Cabinet approves drafting of Occupied Territories Bill Thousands of pensioners in Galway to benefit from new public transport card

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Abraham Lincoln: ‘Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.' Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth. In his iconic Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln uttered the now-famous quote, “Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.” These words encapsulate the essence of democracy and serve as a reminder of the fundamental principle on which nations are built: the power and authority lie with the citizens. https://www.socratic-method.com/quote-meanings-and-interpretations/abraham-lincoln-government-of-the-people-by-the-people-for-the-people-shall-not-perish-from-the-earth Mass Migration against the wishes of the People is... View Article

Defence ministry's approval for Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) execution model comes close on the heels of the India-Pakistan flare-up which reinforced centrality of air superiority in conflicts. In Episode 1670 of #CutTheClutter ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what's new in the push for an indigenous 5th-generation stealth fighter, why it's important & what it means for the future of India's airpower.----more----Watch CutTheClutter with Snehesh Alex Philip 'CCS Approves 5th gen AMCA for IAF' here : https://youtu.be/Nm0N52D7M54

Frances Black, Independent Senator, speaks out as Cabinet is to consider a memo on legislation related to the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Eleven years have passed since Narendra Modi first took oath as Prime Minister. In episode 1669 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses the 11 key takeaways from this period. He is joined by Political Editor D.K. Singh to gauge the impact of BJP's reforms, hardening stance on terror, and outreach to minority communities.

The Labour Party is critical of the government's plans to redevelop Nelson Hospital, saying it will deliver half the number of new beds as the previous government had planned. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The government was warned to expect overseas scrutiny over a huge shortfall in its plans for meeting the country's international climate target. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Corin Dann.

A youth advocate says young people in crisis will be hardest hit by the Government's new benefit sanctions. Youth advocate and founder of the charity KickBack Aaron Hendry spoke to Corin Dann.

New sanctions marking the next phase of the government's Traffic Light welfare system, mean beneficiaries who fail to meet their obligations can have half their benefits restricted to being spent on essentials-only for a month. Labour social development spokesperson Willie Jackson spoke to Corin Dann.

Join Kamyabi Network: https://kamyabinetwork.comJoining us today is Ali Asghar Jamali, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC), the official assembler and distributor of Toyota vehicles in Pakistan. Jamali breaks down Toyota's localization, the flaws in Pakistan's automotive policy & what's really going on in Pakistan's auto industry. This video answers the following questions: What really went wrong in Pakistan's auto sectorIs the used car market killing local auto manufacturing?The tax burden on the Auto SectorWhether electric vehicles are actually viable hereAre local cars lower in quality than imports?Can Pakistan ever manufacture and export its own cars?Watch till the end to hear Jamali's vision for Pakistan's automotive future in 2050.Socials:TBT's Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings Muzamil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Muzamil's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzamilhasan Ali's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-a-jamali-4004ba69/

The Finance Minister has taken the government's new Investment Boost scheme on the road, telling businesses the government will give them a tax incentive to invest in assets. There appears to be cross-party support for the scheme - a rare example in a Budget that's had the opposition crying foul on almost everything else. Labour's promising to reverse the pay equity changes - but can't commit to a cost, while the Greens say it can already be paid for through their own Budget. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

'Don't just invest in stats and numbers, invest in us.' That's the message from a group of teenagers grappling with some of the decisions made by the government in this year's budget. They came together on Friday along with child advocates, researchers and other rangatahi to unpack the budget, with Kiwisaver, pay equity, employment and climate change all top of the discussion. Louise Ternouth reports.

#cuttheclutter Security forces Wednesday dealt a massive blow to Left Wing Extremism (LWE) by eliminating Basavaraju, general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), in an operation in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad. In Episode 1667 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the roots of the Maoist movement, how it is structured, and efforts over the years to rid India's central east region of Left Wing Extremism. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read reports by Ananya Bhardwaj & Mayank Kumar: https://theprint.in/india/basavaraju-tech-grad-to-maoist-commander-in-chief-who-scripted-deadliest-massacres-including-dantewada/2632948/ https://theprint.in/india/top-maoist-leader-basavraj-likely-among-27-killed-by-security-forces-in-chhattisgarhs-abujhmad/2632851/ https://theprint.in/india/over-200-maoists-eliminated-since-2021-on-path-to-naxal-free-india-top-commanders-prove-elusive/2410102/ https://theprint.in/india/forces-dealt-a-big-blow-to-maoist-top-rung-with-chalapathi-killing-but-many-big-guns-still-at-large/2460700/ https://theprint.in/politics/blowing-up-police-stations-to-murders-of-mlas-the-life-of-slain-maoist-commander-chalapathi/2455759/ https://theprint.in/india/wanted-in-37-cases-maoist-prayag-manjhi-killed-in-jharkhand-was-big-headache-for-security-forces/2597702/ https://theprint.in/india/bastar-armed-with-new-weapons-to-end-maoism-once-for-all-roads-ration-cards-crpf-gurukul/2488114/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To visit ThePrint Store: https://store.theprint.in/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan

In its budget the coalition's clawed back money from three main areas - Pay equity, Kiwisaver and Best Start payments. The bulk of the 5.3 billion dollars saved - in fact about half of it - has come from the pay equity overhaul. 2.7 billion dollars a year, re-distributed to other priorities. Deputy Political reporter Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

The amount the government adds to Kiwisaver accounts is being halved to a maximum of 260 dollars a year. People earning more than $180,000 a year will receive no government contribution at all from July. Reporters Louise Ternouth and Bella Craig hit the streets in Auckland to find how what people and business owners make of the changes. 

The government is halving its contribution to Kiwisaver shifting the financial load onto business. The change will be phased. At the moment people over 18 can get up to $521 in government contributions if they contribute $1040 dollars per year themselves. That will drop to just over $260 of government contributions. People earning over a $180,000 a year will get nothing. Tax expert Terry Baucher spoke to Lisa Owen.

The government's announced 140 million dollars to help boost school attendance as it battles to reach its target of 80 percent of students at school for 90 percent of the term by 2030. As part of that the Associate Education Minister David Seymour's been talking to people working to keep kids in class. At a recent press conference he name dropped one in particular, Philippa Dravitski from Freyberg High School in Palmerston North. Dravitski spoke to Lisa Owen.

Labour has criticised the government's decision to can the digital services tax, saying it effectively hands $479 million in tax break to global tech giants. Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

Ahead of Thursday's Budget, a new poll shows most New Zealanders want the government to spend more on public services, not less. 'Better Taxes for a Better Future' campaign spokesperson Glenn Barclay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A 24/7 counselling service for young people is calling for urgent government support as demand for its service soars. Youthline chief executive Shae Ronald spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A toxicology professor says the government's plan to increase the amount of weedkiller residue allowed on some of our foods by up to 10,000 percent is likely motivated by trade, but isn't a safety risk. Canterbury University toxicology professor Ian Shaw spoke to Corin Dann.

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There are no guarantees patient fees will get any cheaper despite a government funding boost for after hours and urgent care. The government said it will be working toward a more consistent clearer fees framework nationwide, but has not committed to making visits cheaper. Tamaki Health CEO, Dr Lloyd Mcann spoke to Lisa Owen.

After hours clinics are being hailed by the government as a solution to over-stretched and under-pressure emergency departments. But while the government unveiled it's plan to spend 164 million on expanding the clinics - there was no detail on how much it would cost patients using the services. Checkpoint has spoken to one woman who's after hours clinic visit in Palmerston North cost her $260. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

There are concerns that tens of millions of dollars being injected into after hours urgent care services won't make treatment any cheaper for patients who will still be paying to go to private after hours clinic. The government has announced 164 million dollar over four years in Budget 2025 to expand urgent and after-hours healthcare services across the country. Northland Emergency doctor Gary Payinda spoke to Lisa Owen.

The government is proposing tax changes it says will bring in more foreign investment and make it easier for start-ups to attract and retain staff. Tax expert Geoff Nightingale spoke to Corin Dann.

The government will spend more than $600 million upgrading the country's rail network as part of this year's Budget. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Corin Dann.

A new 24/7 urgent care service will come to Counties Manukau by late 2025 as part of the governments new four-year funding scheme for after-hours health care. Dr Karl Cole from Papatoetoe Family Doctors spoke to Corin Dann.

Parliament will debate on Tuesday whether unprecedented suspensions handed down to Te Pāti Māori MPs for potentially intimidating conduct - doing a haka in the House - should be adopted. Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

A critical part of the government's plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions over the next five years appears to have fallen over. Climate Change correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The government has announced $164 million has been allocated to boost urgent care services across the country over the next four years. General Practice Owners Association Angus Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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