4 h. ago German newly elected chancellor, Friedrich Merz, calls for ‘independence’ from US

Tribune Online German newly elected chancellor, Friedrich Merz, calls for ‘independence’ from US Speaking on Sunday, he emphasised that his “absolute priority” would be strengthening Europe’s defence to reduce reliance on the US. German newly elected chancellor, Friedrich Merz, calls for ‘independence’ from US Tribune Online

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10 h. ago German election winner, Merz, admits tough road to build govt

Germany’s conservative election winner Friedrich Merz faced an uphill struggle to build a coalition government on Monday, a day after an election which saw a record performance by the right. Merz has warned against more paralysis in Berlin at a time US President Donald Trump is driving head-spinning change, the German economy is in recession, Read More

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10 h. ago German 2025 election: What to know about new chancellor, Friedrich Merz

Tribune Online German 2025 election: What to know about new chancellor, Friedrich Merz The conservative opposition led by Friedrich Merz emerged victorious in Germany’s 2025 election on Sunday, securing a lacklustre victory. Exit polls and partial vote counts indicated that Merz’s Union bloc secured approximately 28.5% of the votes, while the AfD gained around 20.5%, a significant increase from its 2021 performance. Scholz’s Social Democrats received just over […] German 2025 election: What to know about new chancellor, Friedrich Merz Tribune Online

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14 h. ago German 2025 election: Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz emerges winner

Tribune Online German 2025 election: Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz emerges winner “The most important thing is to reestablish a viable government in Germany as quickly as possible,” he said, adding, “I am aware of the responsibility. I am also aware of the scale of the task that now lies ahead of us.” German 2025 election: Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz emerges winner Tribune Online

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20 h. ago German conservatives seal election win, seeking coalition talks

Friedrich Merz, Germany’s conservative opposition leader, has promised swift action to form a new government after winning Sunday’s federal election, read more German conservatives seal election win, seeking coalition talks

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34 h. ago German 2025 election: Meet top five candidates vying to be next chancellor

Tribune Online German 2025 election: Meet top five candidates vying to be next chancellor The election has drawn intense scrutiny from Europe and the United States, with the campaign dominated by concerns over Germany’s faltering economy and security challenges linked to migration. German 2025 election: Meet top five candidates vying to be next chancellor Tribune Online

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35 h. ago German 2025 election: Over 59 million voters to decide next chancellor today 

Tribune Online German 2025 election: Over 59 million voters to decide next chancellor today  No fewer than 59.2 million eligible voters, including millions who have already cast ballots by post, will determine the next chancellor in Germany as Germans head to the polls today in a pivotal election that has drawn intense scrutiny from Europe and the United States. The voting follows a campaign dominated by concerns over the […] German 2025 election: Over 59 million voters to decide next chancellor today  Tribune Online

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4 d. ago 2025 Hajj: CSO, IHR urge NAHCON to refund N.4m to each intending pilgrims

Tribune Online 2025 Hajj: CSO, IHR urge NAHCON to refund N.4m to each intending pilgrims ..Refunds are processed after Hajj operations – Commission   A religious-based civil society organization (CSO), the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), on Thursday called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to refund each Nigerian intending pilgrim for this year’s Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a little over N400,000 as a differential […] 2025 Hajj: CSO, IHR urge NAHCON to refund N.4m to each intending pilgrims Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Refund N437k Excess Hajj Fares To Intending Pilgrims Now, IHR Tells NAHCON

A Hajj monitoring and reporting organisation, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to refund excess fares paid by intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise due to exchange rate differentials. According to the group, 26,287 confirmed intending pilgrims, who had paid their fares before the February 10 […]

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5 d. ago Hold Elections For Vacant National, State Assembly Seats, Reps Tell INEC

The House of Representatives has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct bye–elections for vacant seats in the National and States Houses of Assembly. Therefore, the Green Chamber mandated its Committee on Electoral Matters to investigate the matter and invite the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide a […]

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