President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after trips to Paris and London. The President came back to the country on Tuesday after he proceeded to London, United Kingdom, from France for a short private visit. Recall that the President had concluded his official trip to Paris, France on Friday during which he participated in…
The acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun has ordered the withdrawal of the Police Mobile Force, PMF on VIP escort and guard duties. Egbetokun gave the directive in Abuja during a conference with police tactical commanders on Monday. Speaking at the conference, the IGP explained that the force will conduct an assessment of…
The incumbent president of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio has been declared winner of Saturday’s presidential election but the opposition has disputed the count by claiming a foul play. Official figures say that Mr Bio gained 56% of the vote. His main rival, Samura Kamara, trailed far behind with 41%. After the first tranche of…
Sierra Leone’s President and ruling party candidate Julius Maada Bio speaks to journalists after casting his vote for national elections at a polling station in Freetown, Sierra Leone, June 24 Incumbent Julius Maada Bio has been declared the winner of Sierra Leone’s presidential election but the opposition is disputing the result. Official figures say that…
The Osun State Government has blamed a damaged train track as the reason behind its decision to suspend the free train ride for indigenes coming for the Ileya festival from Lagos and its environs. The government in a press statement signed by the spokesperson,Olawale Rasheed noted that, Osun Gov’t had put in place proper machinery…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has felicitated the Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Kabir celebration. President, the Christian Association of… The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has felicitated the Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Kabir celebration. President, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh,…
The World Bank has expressed its support for the Federal Government’s decision to remove subsidies and unify the country’s exchange rate. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent speech advocating for these measures. During an event organised by the World Bank to assess Nigeria’s economy over the past six months on Tuesday, Country Director, Dr. Subham…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with a former deputy governor in the state, Erelu Olusola Obada, as she marks 72 years of age, extolling her virtues and distinguished personality. The Governor who acknowledged Erelu Obada’s administrative excellence, noted in a congratulatory message issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed…
Gabon will hold presidential, legislative and local elections on August 26, the country’s government announced on Tuesday. The Council of Ministers announced the “convening of the electoral college for the election of the President of the Republic” plus members of the national assembly and municipal councils in August. While President Ali Bongo Ondimba has not…
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio looked on course for re-election on Monday after the electoral commission said he had a clear lead with 60 percent of the votes counted. Bio had garnered 55.86 percent of ballots cast, more than the 55 percent required for victory after Saturday’s first round of voting. The incumbent’s 1,067,666…
