Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has responded to growing calls for him to serve as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 general elections, saying the speculations …
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Joburg Mayor Dada Morero Survives No-Confidence Vote
City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has survived a motion of no confidence brought against him during a council sitting on 25 June 2025, maintaining his position despite mounting criticism …
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Senate, Reps Extend 2024 Capital Budget to December 2025 Amid Criticism
For the second time this year, Nigeria’s Senate and House of Representatives have approved an extension of the capital component of the 2024 national budget to December 31, 2025. The …
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EconomyEnergyEnvironmentInfrastructurePolitics
Oilserv Crosses River Niger in Major Milestone for Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline Project
Oilserv Limited, the contractor handling the construction of the 614-kilometre Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline, has confirmed that it has successfully crossed the River Niger — one of the most difficult …
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NATOMORAS Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Unfulfilled Tinubu Campaign
The National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association (NATOMORAS) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima to keep their promise of providing 2,000 …
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Starlink Launches in Lesotho Amid US Economic Pressure
Satellite internet service Starlink, owned by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, officially launched in Lesotho on Monday under the local brand T-Connect Lesotho. This move comes at a time when the …
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EconomyEnergyMarketsPoliticsSouth Africa
Global Shock as US Bombs Iran Nuclear Sites — Oil Prices, Inflation and Markets on Edge
The United States’ surprise decision to bomb nuclear enrichment facilities in Iran over the weekend has dramatically escalated tensions in the Middle East, triggering global market turmoil and raising alarm …
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PDP Chairman Disowns Party Spokesman’s Comment on INEC, Says No Approval Was Given
Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has distanced the party’s leadership from a recent comment made by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, concerning the …
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Uganda’s President Museveni to Seek Reelection in 2026, Aiming to Extend 40-Year Rule
Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni will officially seek reelection in the upcoming general elections scheduled for January 2026, aiming to extend his nearly four decades in power. The announcement, which …
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Mali’s Cabinet Backs Five-Year Term Extension for Goïta
Mali’s transitional cabinet has officially endorsed a proposal to extend the leadership of Colonel Assimi Goïta for a renewable five-year term, further entrenching his role in the country’s shifting political …
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