Tinubu Denounces Coup In Gabon, Speaks with Canadian PM Trudeau on Unfolding Situation
He said he’s in touch with other African and world leaders over need to stem autocratic tendencies blowing across the continent.
Hurricane Idalia Wreaks Havoc in Florida As A Category 3 Hurricane, Damaging Wind Spreads To Southern Georgia
Interstate 75 was shut down due to power lines collapsing onto the roadway to the south of Valdosta, Georgia.
Coupists Place Ousted Gabon President Ali Bongo Under House Arrest, Detain Son For Treason
This is coming hours after they announced the cancellation of the election and seizure of power.
Gabon: Military Officers Seize Power From Ali Bongo Following Controversial Presidential Election
His overthrow would end his family’s 53-year hold on power in Gabon.
Elumelu Hails Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Holds Private Meeting with President
He urged Nigerians to be more patient with the President and the ongoing process.
Bolaji Akinyemi: Nigerian Governors Have No Business Going For Leadership Retreat in Rwanda
“The constitution we have in Nigeria is not comparable to the constitution in Rwanda,” he said.
At Maiden FEC Meeting, Tinubu Charges Ministers To Be Focused On Reviving Nation’s Ailing Economy
He said unemployment is unacceptably high.
Oil Theft: Nigerian Government Lauds Private Security Firm Protecting Pipelines From Vandals
Nuhu Ribadu said the FG will continue to partner with Tantina to curb vandalism.
At Rwanda Retreat, Nigerian Governors Declare Effective Leadership in High Demand in Africa
They said Nigeria is facing a huge trust deficit and needs to dialogue
Tinubu: Nigeria Cannot Continue To Service External Debt With 90% of Its Scarce Resources
He promised world class renumeration for judicial officers and said poverty eradication and investment for wealth creation rest on justice reform.
Nine Nigerian States May Be Flooded As Cameroon Opens Lagdo Dam
Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra, Edo, Delta and Bayelsa states are at risk.
Wagner Leader Prigozhin Confirmed Dead after Genetic Tests, Russia Says
The Kremlin has denied speculation it was to blame for the crash.
‘Crocodile’ Mnangagwa, 80, Wins Second Term as Zimbabwe President
The opposition claimed there had been widespread vote-rigging while international observers said the vote fell short of democratic standards.
Nigeria Debunks Rumoured Expulsion of Ambassador To Niger
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the general public that this information is false and as such should be disregarded.”
Biden To Host Tinubu on Sidelines of UN General Assembly, Says US Envoy
“We know there is more we can do to incentivise large-scale American investment in Nigeria,” said Ambassador Molly Phee.
Nigeria Secures $500m Loan For Local Funding of Digital Economy, Says Minister
“We want to ensure that those businesses that will benefit are true, real Nigerian businesses.”
Kiss Controversy: Spanish FA President Rubiales Suspended By FIFA From All Football-Related Activities
“This suspension, which will be effective as of today, is for an initial period of 90 days.”
Putin Orders Wagner Fighters To Sign Oath of Allegiance after Prigozhin’s Demise
Putin’s introduction of a mandatory oath for employees of Wagner and other private military contractors was a clear move to bring such groups under tighter state control.
ECOWAS: All Our Actions for the Good of Niger and Nigeriens
“Coup d’etat is a tragedy for our regional efforts at consolidating democracy after the political crises of the 90’s exemplified by the civil wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone.”
Russia Dismisses Wagner Leader’ Prigozhin’s Assassination As ‘Absolute Lie’
Kremilin spokesperson Peskov refused to say if Putin planned to attend Prigozhin’s burial, citing the president’s “tight schedule”.
