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Wale Agbede

Wale Agbede is a sports journalist with Peoples Gazette. Prior to joining The Gazette, he has worked with blue chips companies on sports marketing and communications.He is on Twitter @TheWaleAgbede
August 8, 2023

U.S. to halt funds for Niger’s security, economy if coup plotters don’t cooperate

The United States government has threatened to withdraw multimillion dollars in economic and security support given to the Republic of Niger.

U.S. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE
August 7, 2023

Senate confirms 45 ministerial nominees; El-Rufai, Oketete, Danladi awaiting security clearance

The Senate received a second list of 19 nominees from Tinubu last Wednesday.

El-Rufai, Abubakar Danladi, Wike and Stella Okotete
August 7, 2023

Air France cancels flights to Mali, Burkina Faso after Niger airspace closure

The suspension adds to the list of African airspace affected by geopolitical disruptions, which already includes Libya and Sudan.

Air France
August 7, 2023

South Africa’s taxi strike turns violent, cripples economic activities

Santaco denied rumours that the closure was lifted after talks with the regional authorities.

South African taxi drivers' protest
August 4, 2023

Tinubu officially informs Senate of plan to invade Niger Republic

Tinubu briefed the National Assembly on the proposed military action by ECOWAS and other penalties against the coup plotters in the Niger Republic.

President Bola Tinubu
August 4, 2023

Ministers: Tinubu nominates Keyamo, Mairiga Mahmud; withdraws Maryam Shetty’s name

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Festus Keyamo for consideration and approval of the Senate, as minister.

Festus Keyamo
August 3, 2023

APC elects Abdullahi Ganduje as national chairman

After being elected, Mr Ganduje thanked the President and assured party officials that internal democracy would rule the party under his leadership.

Abdullahi Ganduje
August 2, 2023

Ministerial List: Tinubu sends Oyetola, Bagudu, Lalong, 16 other names to Senate

Most notable of them are former governors Adegboyega Oyetola (Osun), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Simon Lalong (Plateau) and Bello Matawalle (Zamfara).

Oyetola, Lalong, Bagudu and Matawalle
August 1, 2023

Anti-poor Policies: NLC insists on nationwide protest despite meeting with FG

The union is calling for the abolition of what it called “anti-poor policies of government.”

NLC protest
August 1, 2023

Aircraft that crashed in Lagos South African-made: NEMA

The aircraft is registered to Airfirst Hospitality and Tour Ltd with the registration number 5NCCQ, according to NEMA.

Crashed helicopter in Lagos