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Hollywood’s writers' union says it has reached a preliminary labour agreement with the industry’s major studios in a deal to end one of two strikes that have halted most film and television production for nearly five months. The Writers Guild of America announced the deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the group that represents studios, streaming services and producers in negotiations. The three-year contract agreement – agreed to after five marathon days of renewed talks by negotiators between WGA and the AMPTP – must still be approved by the guild’s board and members before the strike can be declared officially over.

Hollywood’s writers' union says it has reached a preliminary labour agreement with the industry’s major studios in a deal to end one of two strikes that have halted most film and television production for nearly five months. The Writers Guild of America announced the deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the group that represents studios, streaming services and producers in negotiations. The three-year contract agreement – agreed to after five marathon days of renewed talks by negotiators between WGA and the AMPTP – must still be approved by the guild’s board and members before the strike can be declared officially over.

Hollywood’s writers' union says it has reached a preliminary labour agreement with the industry’s major studios in a deal to end one of two strikes that have halted most film and television production for nearly five months. The Writers Guild of America announced the deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the group that represents studios, streaming services and producers in negotiations. The three-year contract agreement – agreed to after five marathon days of renewed talks by negotiators between WGA and the AMPTP – must still be approved by the guild’s board and members before the strike can be declared officially over.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement

Kenya’s security minister, Kithure Kindiki, has issued a shoot-to-kill order against criminals who target law enforcement officers in the troubled northwest of the country. Mr Kindiki reiterated the government's commitment to bring order to parts of the Rift Valley region that border South Sudan. The directive was given a day after armed bandits killed three people in an attack. For years, bandit attacks and cattle rustling have been a cause of instability in northwest Kenya.

Kenya’s security minister, Kithure Kindiki, has issued a shoot-to-kill order against criminals who target law enforcement officers in the troubled northwest of the country. Mr Kindiki reiterated the government's commitment to bring order to parts of the Rift Valley region that border South Sudan. The directive was given a day after armed bandits killed three people in an attack. For years, bandit attacks and cattle rustling have been a cause of instability in northwest Kenya.

Kenya’s security minister, Kithure Kindiki, has issued a shoot-to-kill order against criminals who target law enforcement officers in the troubled northwest of the country. Mr Kindiki reiterated the government's commitment to bring order to parts of the Rift Valley region that border South Sudan. The directive was given a day after armed bandits killed three people in an attack. For years, bandit attacks and cattle rustling have been a cause of instability in northwest Kenya.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement

Niger's military rulers have banned French aircraft from entering the country's airspace. The air safety agency, ASECNA, saysNiger's skies were open to all commercial flights, except for those belonging to or chartered by France. Paris is a former colonial power and has around 1,500 troops in the country. Niger reopened its airspace earlier this month, after closing it for nearly four weeks. The West African nation says it had shut it down because of the threat of intervention from neighbouring countries.

Niger's military rulers have banned French aircraft from entering the country's airspace. The air safety agency, ASECNA, saysNiger's skies were open to all commercial flights, except for those belonging to or chartered by France. Paris is a former colonial power and has around 1,500 troops in the country. Niger reopened its airspace earlier this month, after closing it for nearly four weeks. The West African nation says it had shut it down because of the threat of intervention from neighbouring countries.

Niger's military rulers have banned French aircraft from entering the country's airspace. The air safety agency, ASECNA, saysNiger's skies were open to all commercial flights, except for those belonging to or chartered by France. Paris is a former colonial power and has around 1,500 troops in the country. Niger reopened its airspace earlier this month, after closing it for nearly four weeks. The West African nation says it had shut it down because of the threat of intervention from neighbouring countries.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement

African governments have called on the UN Human Rights Council to terminate the mandate of a team of human rights experts on Ethiopia after the submission of its latest report earlier this week. The expert panel says war crimes and crimes against humanity were still being committed despite the signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement officially ending the war in Tigray. An Ethiopian delegate however accused the commission of failing to recognise the efforts of the government and engaging in defamatory rhetoric with questionable methodology.

African governments have called on the UN Human Rights Council to terminate the mandate of a team of human rights experts on Ethiopia after the submission of its latest report earlier this week. The expert panel says war crimes and crimes against humanity were still being committed despite the signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement officially ending the war in Tigray. An Ethiopian delegate however accused the commission of failing to recognise the efforts of the government and engaging in defamatory rhetoric with questionable methodology.

African governments have called on the UN Human Rights Council to terminate the mandate of a team of human rights experts on Ethiopia after the submission of its latest report earlier this week. The expert panel says war crimes and crimes against humanity were still being committed despite the signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement officially ending the war in Tigray. An Ethiopian delegate however accused the commission of failing to recognise the efforts of the government and engaging in defamatory rhetoric with questionable methodology.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has called on the newly appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, to prioritise clearing the backlog of forex exchange obligations. The Managing Director of CPPE, Muda Yusuf says the clearance of the backlog of forex obligations should be accorded high priority to restore the confidence of domestic and foreign investors. He suggested that the newly appointed CBN management team should, in addition to the existing Investor and Exporter FX exchange window, create an autonomous window in the banking system where the currency can trade freely without any encumbrances.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has called on the newly appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, to prioritise clearing the backlog of forex exchange obligations. The Managing Director of CPPE, Muda Yusuf says the clearance of the backlog of forex obligations should be accorded high priority to restore the confidence of domestic and foreign investors. He suggested that the newly appointed CBN management team should, in addition to the existing Investor and Exporter FX exchange window, create an autonomous window in the banking system where the currency can trade freely without any encumbrances.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has called on the newly appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, to prioritise clearing the backlog of forex exchange obligations. The Managing Director of CPPE, Muda Yusuf says the clearance of the backlog of forex obligations should be accorded high priority to restore the confidence of domestic and foreign investors. He suggested that the newly appointed CBN management team should, in addition to the existing Investor and Exporter FX exchange window, create an autonomous window in the banking system where the currency can trade freely without any encumbrances.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement

The Ogun Government is set to enact a law that will pronounce the death penalty on anyone caught engaging in cult activities in the state. State governor, Dapo Abiodun expressed shock over the wanton destruction of lives and peace of Sagamu and its environs, warning that the government would not fold its arms and watch unscrupulous persons run riots in any part of the state. He called on the Commissioner of Police, the Director of the State Service (DSS), the Commander of the Civil Defence, our Amotekun Commander and all our security architecture to relocate to Sagamu for this purpose.

The Ogun Government is set to enact a law that will pronounce the death penalty on anyone caught engaging in cult activities in the state. State governor, Dapo Abiodun expressed shock over the wanton destruction of lives and peace of Sagamu and its environs, warning that the government would not fold its arms and watch unscrupulous persons run riots in any part of the state. He called on the Commissioner of Police, the Director of the State Service (DSS), the Commander of the Civil Defence, our Amotekun Commander and all our security architecture to relocate to Sagamu for this purpose.

The Ogun Government is set to enact a law that will pronounce the death penalty on anyone caught engaging in cult activities in the state. State governor, Dapo Abiodun expressed shock over the wanton destruction of lives and peace of Sagamu and its environs, warning that the government would not fold its arms and watch unscrupulous persons run riots in any part of the state. He called on the Commissioner of Police, the Director of the State Service (DSS), the Commander of the Civil Defence, our Amotekun Commander and all our security architecture to relocate to Sagamu for this purpose. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement

The Presidency says a Chinese construction company, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd has committed to the completion of the Abuja light rail project in eight months. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha noted that the promise was in line with the determination of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to enhance infrastructure development across the country. Vice President Shettima described CCECC as part of Nigeria’s history, saying the Chinese construction giant has played a pivotal role in developing Nigeria’s landmark projects, adding that their commitment to the development of Nigeria and Africa is commendable.

The Presidency says a Chinese construction company, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd has committed to the completion of the Abuja light rail project in eight months. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha noted that the promise was in line with the determination of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to enhance infrastructure development across the country. Vice President Shettima described CCECC as part of Nigeria’s history, saying the Chinese construction giant has played a pivotal role in developing Nigeria’s landmark projects, adding that their commitment to the development of Nigeria and Africa is commendable.