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Senegalese President Macky Sall says he won’t seek third term in 2024 elections after protests
Senegalese President Macky Sall declared Monday evening that he will not run for a third term in next year’s elections, ending years of uncertainty over his political future that helped fuel deadly opposition protests last month. Top opposition leader Ousmane Sonko already had called for more demonstrations around the West African country in the event Sall had instead announced his…
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Nigeria can’t fail Africa, Tinubu tells Bank of America executives
…says only fiscal, institutional reforms can solve Nigeria’s governance, developmental challenges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed confidence that his administration is on the pathway to success in spite of the challenges facing the country, saying Nigeria has no reason to fail the rest of the African continent. Receiving visiting Bank of America officials in his office at the State…
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Tribunal chides Adebutu’s lawyers for submission error
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, held in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, expressed its disappointment with the presentation made by the Counsel to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, citing a glaring error in the manner of its submission before the Tribunal. Chairman of the Tribunal, Hon. Justice H.N. Kunaza said this during resumption of…
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Ihonvbere, Chinda emerge majority, minority leaders of 10th House of Reps
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has named Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo) as the Majority Leader of the 10th House of Representatives. Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Rivers) also emerged as the Minority Leader. Abbas during plenary in Abuja on Tuesday unveiled the duo and other principal officers. Ihonvbere represents Owan Federal Constituency of Edo State while…
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Jay-Z’s mother Gloria Carter ‘marries longtime lesbian partner Roxanne Wilshire’
Jay-Z’s mother, Gloria Carter has reportedly married her long-time girlfriend, Roxanne Wilshire in Tribeca, New York City over the weekend. The wedding is said to have been attended by Carter’s friends and family, including her son Jay-Z and his wife and fellow artist, Beyoncé, along with Kelly Rowland, Tina Knowles-Lawson, Tyler Perry, and Robin Roberts. According to Complex, the wedding…
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BREAKING: Opeyemi Bamidele emerges Senate Majority Leader
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has announced names of majority leadership of the tenth Senate. This was announced on the floor of the senate by the senate president during resumption of plenary on Tuesday. The new Majority Leader is Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, while former Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, is the new Deputy Majority Leader Senator Ali Ndume was announced as…
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JAMB slams three-year ban on candidate for allegedly falsifying results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has taken a firm stance against examination malpractice by imposing a three-year ban on a candidate, Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, accused of falsifying UTME results. In a press statement released on Tuesday by its Acting Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB reiterated its assertion that the UTME result presented by Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma…
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Jenin: Israeli military launches major operation in West Bank city
There have been intense exchanges of fire between Israeli forces and armed Palestinian militants in Jenin refugee camp, in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military began what appears to be one of its most extensive operations in the territory in years with drone strikes early on Monday. Nine Palestinians have been killed and 100 injured, health officials say. Israel…
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SGF assures China of sustainable bilateral relations
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has assured the Government of the People’s Republic of China, of the Nigeria’s commitment to sustain bilateral relations to boost development. The SGF stated this when he received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun with his delegation in his office. He said that Nigeria has been enjoying…
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Kwara gets first female Commissioner of Police
In a groundbreaking move, the Nigeria Police Force has appointed the first female Commissioner of Police for the Kwara State Command. She is Ebun Oluwarotimi Adelesi. The announcement of this historic appointment was made over the weekend, marking a significant milestone for the state. CP Adelesi takes the reins from her predecessor, Paul Odama, who was redeployed following his promotion…
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