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In a move that underscores the changing dynamics of West African politics, Sylvain Itte, the French ambassador to the Niger Republic, has left the country. This departure comes a month after the military junta, which took over power in Niger, ordered his expulsion. According to Legit.ng former...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has made a significant move by terminating the appointments of 21 heads of various parastatals, agencies, and government companies under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). This action, communicated through a statement...
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The Labour Party has recently voiced its support for the proposed nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). The planned strike on October 3 aims to draw the government's attention to remove fuel subsidies and address critical issues. According to...
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The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has made a significant move by appointing two professionals of Nigerian descent as special advisers. Osagie Imasogie and Chinenye Ogwumike have been selected as part of the 12 members of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora...
Nigerian Air Force fighter aircraft have conducted airstrikes on two hideouts of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Anambra and Imo States. The strikes, carried out on Tuesday, aimed to disrupt the activities of the separatist groups and prevent them...
On the occasion of Eid-El-Maulud, political leaders, including state governors and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, have extended their congratulations to Muslims, urging them to pray for peace and prosperity in Nigeria. Senator Akpabio, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity...
On Tuesday, during the screening of Olayemi Cardoso, the nominee for the position of CBN governor, and four deputy governor nominees, Senate President Godswill Akpabio accused former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele of attempting to sabotage the last general election through the introduction of the...
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the Lagos State governorship election, has expressed his disagreement with the verdict of the Lagos State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal and has decided to appeal the judgment. Rhodes-Vivour made this announcement through a...
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The Kingdom of Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, recently conducted parliamentary elections. However, the essence of democracy appeared watered down, as political parties were prohibited from participating, as reported by The South African. Mswati III is Ngwenyama of Eswatini and...
The Nigerian Senate resumed its plenary session on Tuesday following a six-week recess. During the session, the Senate entered into a closed-door meeting to discuss various national issues. Among the top priorities on the agenda was the screening and confirmation of Olayemi Cardosos, who had...
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