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Tinubu drums support for fight against drug trafficking in Africa

President Bola Tinubu has implored heads of national drug law enforcement agencies in Africa to renew the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in their respective countries. Specifically, the Nigerian leader warned vehemently that the African continent would remain in chains till it breaks free from the shackles of the criminal enterprises of drug barons and syndicates of…

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First lady commemorates International Day of Peace

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, says first ladies of African countries play a pivotal role in promoting peace in the region. She was speaking at the commemoration of the International Day of Peace organized by the African First ladies Peace Mission. The First Lady pointed out that women in general have the capacity deal with conflict without violence. She said,…

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PHOTO NEWS: Zambia Vice President, Mutale Nalumango welcomes Pastor Kumuyi to Lusaka

Vice President of Republic of Zambia, Mutale Nalumango on Thursday welcomed Pastor Williams Kumuyi to Lusaka. The Deeper Life Church founder is in Zambia for Global Crusade of the church which has been going on across the world. Pastor Kumuyi and his wife, Mrs. Esther Kumuyi alongside other members of his delegation will Minister at the National Heroes Stadium in…

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ECOWAS Commission president lauds force commander for stabilising mission

The Special Representative of the President of ECOWAS Commission in Guinea Bissau Hamidou Boly has commended the country’s Force Commander (FC) ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission, Al-Hassan Grema for laying a hallmark foundation for the mission. He made the commendation during a Send-off Dinner in honour of the Force Commander at Hala Hotel Restaurant in Bissau. Boly also expressed ECOWAS gratitude…

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Human rights advocacy shouldn’t be used to prevent Africa from taking needed economic reforms – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, said African nations will no longer accept a situation in which human rights advocacy is used by powerful nations to stop developing economies from dealing decisively with malign actors who illicitly siphon and smuggle out the continent’s vast mineral resources. The President said this while meeting with United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, at his UN…

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VIDEO: Excitement as President Tinubu rings NASDAQ bell in New York

President Bola Tinubu rang the closing bell at NASDAQ in New York, United States on Wednesday. This was part of proceedings at the Executive Business Dialogue organised by the United States Chamber of Commerce, Nigerian Exchange Group Plc and Nigerian Investment Promotion Council.

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UNGA:Tinubu says Africa must reject coups, affirm democratic governance as best guarantor for sovereignty

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday emphasised the need for African countries to reaffirm their dedication to democratic government as the best safeguard for the sovereign will and welfare of the populace. President Tinubu said this during his address to the 104 world leaders attending the ongoing 78th United Nations General Assembly, in New York USA. President Tinubu, who also serves…

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Tinubu assures African Union of Nigeria’s cooperation, support

President Bola Tinubu asserted that the African Union (AU) is strategically positioned to secure consensus positions for the continent on economic and socio-political relations with the world, particularly with Nigeria’s stalwart backing, as he engaged in a bilateral discussion with the President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), President Azali Assoumani, on Monday in…

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US, Norway to launch Africa agriculture fund, commit $70 million

The United States and Norway will pledge a total of $70 million on Monday to launch a fund, reported here for the first time, to help farmers and agricultural businesses in Africa, a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) spokesperson said. THE TAKE Hunger has worsened in several regions of Africa, driven by armed conflict and extreme weather that scientists…

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Iran-US prisoner swap: How Democrats and Republicans reacted to the deal

Republicans have denounced Monday’s prisoner swap between the United States and Iran, saying that the deal provides an incentive for Tehran to detain more Americans in future. Officials in the administration of US President Joe Biden, however, hailed the release of the five US citizens from Iranian custody, adding that they would soon be reunited with their families. Five Iranian…

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