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US Election: Trump makes first appearance since ‘defeat’
US President Donald Trump makes his first official post-election appearance Wednesday for what should be a moment of national unity to mark Veteran’s Day, now marred by his refusal to acknowledge Joe Biden’s win.
The president…
Obaseki, deputy to be sworn-in for second term tomorrow
All is now set for the inauguration of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and his deputy, Philip Shaibu for a second term in office.
The event which takes place tomorrow will take place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in…
Second term bid: Imo lawmaker dumps APC, returns to PDP
In what has been considered in some quarters as a smart move to retain his seat for a second term, a member of the Imo State House of Assembly, Paschal Okolie has returned to his original party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).…
A woman can take over from Buhari in 2023… Amina Mohammed
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on Tuesday said a woman can take over from President, Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
Mohammed, a former minister, spoke on a television programme in Abuja.
Asked whether…
We believe in One Nigeria, South East Leaders tell Buhari’s delegation
Leaders of the South East Zone on Saturday reiterated their commitment to a United Nigeria.
The leaders including the five governors of the zone, traditional rulers, religious leaders, women groups, the Ohanaeze leadership and…
Obasanjo congratulates Biden, Harris on election
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday described the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as United States President-elect and Vice President-elect respectively as “victory of good over evil”.
In a congratulatory…
Convention: We’ve not unfolded any zoning arrangements says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has says it has not unfolded any zoning arrangement for its forthcoming National Convention, dismissing sharing formula being posted on the social media as totally fake.
The party’s…
Suleiman of Bauchi assembly emerges new Speakers’ chairman
The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Suleiman, has emerged as the new chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria.
He took over from Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly,…
It is better to lose power and gain honour – Jonathan
A former President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday said it is better to lose power and gain honour.
Jonathan, who made this known in a Facebook post, said he was recommending the ‘philosophy’ to all leaders facing ‘challenging…
US Election: Secret Service increases Biden’s security ahead of possible victory
The US Secret Service has increased its protective bubble around Joe Biden as chances increased that he will be the next US president, the Washington Post reported Friday.
The Secret Service sent an extra squad of agents to…