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Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says zoning the presidential ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to southern Nigeria in 2027 will strengthen national cohesion and equity. In a post on X, the former presidential candidate described the recently concluded NDC convention as historic and commended party members for what he called

Southern Housing has selected 10 contractors to deliver £2.38bn worth of retrofit and fire safety improvement works across London and the South East over the next 20 years. The long-term programme has been split into 10 geographical lots covering both internal and external refurbishment works until 2046. Six of the lots focus on kitchen and

    At a recent national convention in a non-Southern city, your compiler was asked by a delegate with a nasal, northeastern accent what time it was, and he answered without looking.  “Must be about a quarter to three.”  (He had noticed the time in answering his cellphone a few minutes before, so the guess

Nashville, TN  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Shoney’s is going to need a bigger trophy case. Shoney’s, a true pioneer and a category leader in the restaurant industry, is one of America’s favorite brands and has been accumulating accolades for nearly eight decades. It has recently received another award, being named a winner in the 2025 Newsweek

Credit: Southern Water Southern Water has launched procurement for a major pipeline scheme between Winchester and Andover, valued at £84m including VAT. The Andover Link Main (ALM) forms part of the firm’s Water Resources Management Plan. The project involves construction of a 25km below-ground bi-directional pipeline and new and upgraded booster stations, Southern Water said

Red dust, huge crowds and raging bulls are back in action at Mount Isa Rodeo, and the outback legacy is here to stay. Almost 2,000 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, it's not the outback city's first rodeo. And thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers, it won't be the last. "The vibes are electric, it's the

As Southern Africa works toward the World Health Organization’s goal of eliminating malaria by 2030, the region continues to face major challenges, including cross-border transmission, limited resources, and insecticide resistance. However, amid these difficulties, a significant milestone will be celebrated this month: the 10th annual Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference. The event, hosted by the

The next generation of the Southern Construction Framework is set to increase in value to reflect higher demand and the inclusion of lower-value workstreams, according to a preliminary market engagement notice published today (22 August). Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council have launched early market engagement for the sixth-generation framework (SCF6), valued at £5.4bn