Ireland headed to the polls on Friday to elect a new president, with left-wing independent candidate Catherine Connolly expected to emerge victorious in a contest marked by limited choice and …
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Governor Sule credits Tinubu’s reforms for mass defections to APC
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has said that the ongoing wave of defections by governors, senators, and other top politicians across Nigeria into the All Progressives Congress (APC) …
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ECOWAS Appoints Osinbajo to Lead Election Observation Mission in Côte d’Ivoire
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), as the Head of its Election Observation Mission for the forthcoming …
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INEC acting chairman meets party leaders, confirms Anambra election readiness and new party registration update
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday held its third quarterly consultative meeting with political party leaders in Abuja, where updates were given on upcoming elections, continuous voter registration, …
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China Condemns Trump’s 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods
China has criticised the decision by the United States President, Donald Trump, to impose 100 per cent tariffs on all Chinese goods, describing the move as “hypocritical” and harmful to …
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The Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Adebayo Ogunlesi, has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms, describing them as a solid foundation for renewed international …
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Nigerian businessman, Femi Otedola, has strongly denied claims linking him to the controversial fuel subsidy fraud investigated under former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. He described the allegations made by Umar …
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Court Orders NMA to Assess Nnamdi Kanu’s Health Condition
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to set up a special panel of medical experts within eight days to evaluate the health condition …
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Congo and Rwanda Set October Start Date for U.S.-Mediated Peace Deal
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to begin implementing key security measures under a peace deal mediated by the United States, starting October 1, 2025. The joint …
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Nigeria Seeks UN Security Council Seat, Calls for Debt Relief and Fair Share of Mineral Wealth
Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has demanded that Nigeria be granted a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, insisting that global …