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Governor Tambuwal: Rigging Edo election is ‘coup’ against the people
The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has said any electoral victory obtained through means other than the legitimate votes of the people was nothing short of a coup d’état.
Mali: ECOWAS to hold emergency meeting
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) will on Thursday hold an Extraordinary Summit on the socio-political situation in Mali.
President Keita resigns, parliament dissolved in Mali coup d’etat
President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has resigned. He announced this in a televised address on Tuesday, as the coup in Mali unravelled.
Governor Obaseki: Bid to take over Edo Assembly attempted coup
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has described the failed invasion of the state House of Assembly Complex as an attempted coup d’état that is tantamount to treason and contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution.
Helicopter carrying Bolivian leader makes emergency landing
An helicopter carrying Bolivia’s President Evo Morales made an emergency landing Monday due to a mechanical problem, the military said, raising suspicions among his supporters after opponents vowed to oust him.
Yemen foreign minister blames Iran for war, takes aim at UAE
The foreign minister of war-ravaged Yemen has used his address before the United Nations General Assembly to blame Iran for the years-long conflict in his country, as well as to take aim at the United Arab Emirates for supporting separatists in the south.
Muslim group blows hot over alleged plot to overthrow President Buhari government
Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has described as unacceptable, irritating, preposterous and ludicrous for anybody of group of people to call for military coup d’etat in the country.
Venezuela braces for unrest as Nicolas Maduro clamps down
Venezuela braced Saturday for another day of nationwide protests after President Nicolas Maduro clamped down further on opposition leader Juan Guaido, locking up his deputy in a military prison following a dramatic arrest.
One dead, 46 injured in Venezuela May Day clashes
May Day clashes between opposition supporters and Venezuela’s armed forces in Caracas left a woman dead and 46 people injured on Wednesday, with opposition leader Juan Guaido attempting to rally demonstrators against President Nicolas Maduro.
African Union threatens to suspend Sudan over coup
The African Union on Monday threatened to suspend Sudan following last week's coup that saw Omar al-Bashir ousted by the military after nearly three decades in power.
Senegal votes with incumbent Macky Sall confident of first-round win
Senegal votes Sunday in an election that incumbent President Macky Sall looks confident to win in the first round after his main challengers were banned from running in the West African country's ballot.
General Yakubu Gowon observes election in Abuja
A former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, is currently observing the election process in Abuja.
Legislative election campaigns in Guinea-Bissua commence
The electoral campaigns for the March 10 legislative elections in Guinea-Bissau kicked off on Saturday.
Report: Carlos Ghosn says arrest was result of ‘plot and treason’
Detained auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn believes his arrest and the charges against him are the result of a “plot and treason” at his former employer Nissan, he told the Nikkei newspaper Wednesday.
Uche Secondus: Attempt to remove Justice Onnoghen a recipe for anarchy
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has warned that any attempt to remove Justice Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) would be a recipe for anarchy.
DR Congo’s Martin Fayulu asks ICC to reject top court ruling, declares himself legitimate...
Martin Fayulu, an opposition leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo declared himself as the only legitimate president of the country on Sunday.
Martin Fayulu defies Congo top court, declares himself president
Congo opposition candidate Martin Fayulu rejected a court ruling on Sunday that his rival won a presidential election, declaring himself president in a move that could stoke further unrest.
Bala Shagari: Father didn’t leave a will, but he specified his exact burial site
Bala Shagari, the eldest son of late ex-President Shehu Shagari, has said that his father didn’t just want to be buried in Shagari town, he also indicated the specific location where he expected to be interred.
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Tanzania seeks stronger trade, diplomatic relations with Nigeria
Dr Benson Alfred Bana, High Commissioner of Tanzania in Nigeria, on Thursday called for stronger trade cooperation and diplomatic relations between Nigeria and his country.
Tailor ‘rapes’ teenage girl in Osun
An Osogbo Magistrates‘ Court in Osun State, on Thursday, ordered the remand of a 30-year-old tailor, Abdulrasaq Sodiq, in Ilesa Correctional Center for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl.
Cardi B: Offset did not father another child
American rapper, Cardi B, has debunked claims that she filed for divorce because her estranged husband is expecting a baby from another woman.
Ondo election: INEC begins recruitment of NYSC members as ad-hoc staff
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced the opening of a special link for the registration of additional National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), members as ad hoc staff for Ondo State governorship election.
Manchester United consider Ismaila Sarr move after Jadon Sancho failure
Manchester United have reportedly turned their attentions towards Watford’s Ismaila Sarr as an alternative to Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho.
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#BBNaija: I’m ready to leave – Ozo
Big Brother Naija lockdown housemate, Ozo, has said he is already prepared to leave the house but added that he is sure of staying another week.
438 coronavirus carriers refuse to turn up for treatment in Lagos
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says 438 active cases of COVID-19 in Lagos communities were yet to turn up for treatment in the state’s COVID-19 care centres.
NNPC trading surplus rises by 860% to N20.4 billion in one month
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Thursday, announced a trading surplus of N20.36 billion in July 2020, rising by 860 per cent from a surplus of N2.12 billion recorded in June.
Edo PDP chairman’s resignation fake news, hoax – spokesman
State Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Chris Osa Nehikhare, has said that the rumoured resignation of the Chairman of the State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, is fake news and a hoax.
Chuba Akpom set to join Middlesbrough
Sky Bet Championship club Middlesbrough are close to signing Chuba Akpom from Greek club PAOK.