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Defection: ‘Do Justice to All APC Members in Ebonyi’, Buni tells Umahi
National Caretaker Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Mai Mala Buni has charged Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State to do justice to all members of the APC across all levels in the State.
Buni described Umahi's…
Shock, panic as Obaseki’s aide collapses during inauguration
There was shock and panic on Thursday as an Aide-de-Camp to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, collapsed during the governor’s second-term inauguration at the Tennis Court of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin…
Africa will miss Jerry Rawlings… Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said Africa will miss a former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings, who died at the age of 73.
Buhari spoke in statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina,…
Former Ghana President, Jerry Rawlings reportedly dies of COVID-19
A former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings, has died at the age of 73.
Rawlings died from complications relating to COVID-19, according to multiple reports in the Ghanaian media.
The deceased buried his mother less than…
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…
We’ve no plans to stop pensions to ex-Govs, Deputy Govs says Okowa
We’ve no plans to stop pensions to ex-Govs, Deputy Govs says Okowa
Barely 24-hours after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State gave an indication that the state will soon stop the payment of pension to past governors and deputy…
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…
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…
Tokyo Olympics organisers hail COVID-19 vaccine
Tokyo Olympics organisers said news of a coronavirus vaccine was a “relief” on Tuesday but insisted their bio-security planning for the postponed Games remained unchanged.
Olympic officials have regularly said that a…
Former Mali President Amadou Toumani Toure dies in Turkey
Mali's former president Amadou Toumani Toure, who led the Sahel nation for a decade before being ousted in a coup, has died in Turkey aged 72, a family member and a doctor said on Tuesday.
“Amadou Toumani Toure died during the…