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Week after Elumelu urges U.S. strategic intervention in Africa, Biden says it’s ready to be counted among Africa’s partners

Following a gauntlet thrown at the U.S. administration by Africa’s leading investor and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, President Joe Biden has reacted, saying U.S....

BREAKING: NPA MD, Bello-Koko intervenes, planned MWUN, NARTO strike suspended

The planned strike by the leadership of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN)and the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has...

Muslim-Muslim ticket made me to part ways with Tinubu in 2007, Atiku says

The vexed issue of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket which he also solicited in 2007 was the fundamental issue that caused...

My 2023 Presidential bid: I assume my former boss, Obasanjo will support me – PDP’s Atiku

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 poll, says he assumed his former boss, ex-President...

Why I didn’t pick Wike as my presidential running mate — Atiku

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has disclosed why he did not pick the Governor of Rivers State,...

Alleged perjury: Court grants CSO’s request for Tinubu’s prosecution

The alleged perjury case against the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu,  may start any time from now as a Federal...

Biden to host U.S.- Africa Leaders Summit in December

The Summit will demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to Africa, and will underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on...

NPA CEO, Bello-Koko at Zenith Bank trade seminar on non-oil export, canvasses synergy by agencies for ports efficiency

Says diversification of the nation’s economy through seamless exports in focus

45 years inception: Buhari records milestone as NNPC transforms to limited liability company

After 45 years of its inception, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Tuesday recorded a milestone by transiting into a full-blown commercial...

Mr Richard Mills Jr. named the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, replaces Mary Beth Leonard

After three years stint, US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, has been replaced with Richard Mills Jr. President Joe Biden nominated Mills...

Aero Contractors suspends flight operations indefinitely

A Nigeria airline, Aero contractors, said on Monday it would suspend flight operations indefinitely from Wednesday, July 20, 2022. According to the management...

Mr Adebayo Lawal, Ex-State Justice Commissioner, ls Oyo new Deputy Governor

A new Deputy Governor has been appointed in Oyo State. He is Mr Adebayo Lawal, a lawyer and one-time State Attorney General and...

Osun Polls: Buhari congratulates Governor-elect Adeleke, says election, people’s will

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Sen. Ademola Adeleke, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on his victory in Saturday’s Osun governorship...

PDP’s victory in Osun: Atiku excited, congratulates Governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke

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Breaking:INEC declares PDP’s Adeleke winner of Osun governorship poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the PDP’s governorship candidate, Sen Ademola Adeleke as the winner of Saturday’s Osun governorship poll....