South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed the country’s finance minister, continuing a pattern of frequent changes in the top economic post as the nation struggles with rising inflation, …
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The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, has restated the commitment of the Assembly to advancing agribusiness in the state, describing agriculture as the foundation for …
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Peter Obi Kicks Against Proposed Salary Increase for Politicians
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its proposal to increase the salaries of political …
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Syrian Embassy Reopens in Tripoli After 13 Years
The Tripoli-based Libyan government has confirmed the reopening of the Syrian Embassy in Tripoli after more than 13 years of closure, marking a fresh step in restoring diplomatic ties between …
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National Assembly Clerk Seeks Special Salary Structure for Legislative Aides
The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, has called for the creation of a separate salary structure and working conditions for legislative aides attached to lawmakers in the Senate …
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Wike Denies Owing N5.2bn, Blames Civil Servants for Illegal Contracts
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims by local contractors that his administration owes them N5.2 billion, saying the debts were from irregular contracts awarded …
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Okowa Backs Tinubu, Says President Bringing Stability and Hope to Nigeria
Former Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is restoring stability and hope to Nigeria through his leadership style and policies. Okowa made this …
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Modi Set for First China Visit Since 2018 as India, China Push to Mend Ties
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will visit China later in August to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, marking his first visit to the country since 2018. His trip …
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INEC Begins Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration for Nigerians Ahead of Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, starting today, Monday, August 18, 2025. In a statement posted on its …
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Myanmar Military Government Sets December 2025 Election Amid Civil War
The military government in Myanmar has announced that its long-promised elections will begin on December 28, 2025, even as the country continues to face a deadly civil war that has …