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UAE strongman Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed named new president
The United Arab Emirates’ de facto leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan was Saturday elected president of the Gulf Arab state by a federal supreme council, solidifying his rule over the OPEC oil producer and key regional player. The council, which groups the rulers of the seven emirates of the UAE federation, elected Sheikh Mohammed, known as MbZ, a day…
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You can’t withdraw resignation, it’s illegal, Falana tells Ngige, Malami
Lagos based lawyer, Femi Falana has said it was illegal for ministers to rescind their decisions to contest for elective positions and remain in the federal cabinet. Falana was reacting to reports that Minister of Justice and Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his Labour counterpart, Chris Ngige have decided to remain in office. According to him, after the directive by President…
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US defense secretary speaks with Russian counterpart for first time since Russia invaded Ukraine
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Pentagon announced on Friday. The call lasted approximately an hour and was at the request of Austin, who used the first call between the two in 84 days to urge Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to implement an “immediate…
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I’ve produced many leaders, best for presidency – Tinubu
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu says he remains the best of all the aspirants for the nation’s presidency. Tinubu said this when he met with delegates in Niger State ahead of the party’s presidential primaries. Tinubu said unlike the other aspirants, he has produced many other leaders who are doing well on their own.…
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Four Ebonyi commissioners resign to pursue political ambition
Four commissioners in the cabinet of Ebonyi State government have resigned to pursue their political ambition. The Commissioner for Information, Uchenna Orji, told journalists on Friday during a press briefing. “The concerned members include Chief Onyekachi Nwebonyi, former Commissioner for Capital City and Urban Development and Chief Emma Uguru, former Commissioner for Lands and Survey. “Eze Nwachukwu, former Commissioner for…
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Erdogan says Turkey not on board with Finland, Sweden joining NATO
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that his country does “not have a favorable opinion” about Sweden and Finland joining NATO, arguing that the Scandanavian countries are “guesthouses” for anti-Turkey “terrorist organizations.” The Turkish leader explained his opposition by citing Sweden and other Scandinavian countries’ alleged support for Kurdish militants and others whom Turkey considers to be terrorists, the…
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Jonathan is still our member, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PD), says former President Goodluck Jonathan has not informed the party that he has resigned his membership. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba said this on a Channels TV Programme, Sunrise Daily. He was reacting to stories that Jonathan had secured the nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest…
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Olawepo-Hashim drops out of APC presidential contest
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has withdrawn from the contest for the presidency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He announced his withdrawal in a statement on Friday, saying some reasons stopped him from picking the N100m nomination and expression of interest forms. He further said he was stepping down for “national interest” “Certain developments have necessitated my withdrawal from…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu meets Niger APC delegates
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Friday met with delegates of the party in Niger State in continuation of his nationwide tour ahead of the presidential primaries slated for May 30 and 31.
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Ogun inaugurates taskforce to checkmate illegalities in traditional medicine
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Ogun State Alternate Medicine Board (OGAMB) has inaugurated a taskforce to curb unlawful practices in alternative medicine practice in the state. Chairman, Ogun State Alternate Medicine Board (OGAMB), Balogun Nurudeen Olaleye made this known in Abeokuta during a one day workshop in collaboration with the National Association of Nigeria Traditional Medicine Practitioners (NANTMP), and National…
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