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US election: Pompeo promises ‘smooth transition to Trump’s second term’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday promised the world a “smooth transition” after US elections but refused to recognize President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, saying Donald Trump will remain in power.
“There will be a…
Davido, Tuface, Aisha Yesufu, 47 others dragged to court over #EndSARS protests
Notable Nigerian including musicians, activists, religious leaders have been dragged to court over their roles in the #EndSARS protests which rocked the country recently.
An activist, Kenechukwu Okeke, filed a criminal…
US Election: Turkey’s Erdogan congratulates Biden, thanks Trump
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday congratulated Joe Biden on his victory over Donald Trump in the US presidential election, urging closer ties between the two NATO allies.
Erdogan’s statement came a full three…
Eight insurgents, female suicide bomber killed by troops in Borno, Yobe
No fewer than eight insurgents, including a female suicide bomber have been killed by troops in Borno and Yobe States.
In a statement on Tuesday by the acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig. Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, the…
CAS: We’re expecting 19 additional aircrafts to tackle Boko Haram in North East
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar said on Tuesday that the Nigerian Airforce is currently expecting delivery of 19 additional aircraft in the fight against insecurity in the North East.
Abubakar who spoke…
UN indicates willingness to work for relocation of displaced victims of Boko Haram
by Michy Abraham in Maiduguri
The United Nations has indicated it’s willingness to assist in resettlement of people displaced by Boko Haram.
The organisation’s expressed it’s readiness on Tuesday in Maiduguri just as Borno State…
Mercy Corps, EU hand over 325 shelters to returnee families in Borno
By Michy Abraham in Maiduguri
Mercy Corps and the European Union (EU) have handed over 325 permanent shelters to returnee families in Borno State.
The handing over, which was done last Thursday at Gwoza local government area…
Benin agog as Super Eagles arrive ahead of Friday’s AFCON qualifier
Benin City, the Edo State capital, was on a standstill on Monday night as Super Eagles players arrived in the ancient city, ahead of their 2021 AFCON qualifier match against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.
The crew led by Super…
Strike: Senior citizens set to broker peace between ASUU, FG
Senior citizens under the umbrella of the Association of Nigeria Universities Alumni (ANUA), on Monday, expressed its readiness to broker peace between the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) and the Federal Government in…
Former Bond actor, Sean Connery’s ashes to be scattered in Scotland, Bahamas
The late legendary James Bond actor, Sir Sean Connery ashes are to be scattered in Scotland, Bahamas, according to his last wish.
His wife, Micheline Roquebrune, shared that it was the James Bond icon’s ‘final wish’ to have…