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Politics

May 23, 2024

UK backs African Union to be G20, permanent Security Council member

But we should go further: we should reinforce Africa’s position in the Security Council. The UK supports permanent African representation.

May 23, 2024

Ajaka Vs Ododo: Tribunal to deliver judgment on Kogi governorship election Monday

Kogi held its governorship election on November 11, 2023, in which Mr Ododo of APC emerged as the winner, beating Mr Ajaka of the SDP by a wide margin.

Murtala Yakubu-Ajaka and Usman Ododo
May 23, 2024

Sanusi’s Second Coming: Gov Yusuf gives Kano emirs 48 hours to vacate palaces

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has been formally reinstated as the Emir of kano.

Emir of Bichi Nasir Ado Bayero Emir of Rano Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa Emir of Karaye Ibrahim Abubakar II Emir of Gaya Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir and Sanusi Lamido Sanusi,
May 23, 2024

Nigerian Senate moves to reinstate old National Anthem as bill passes second reading

A bill to revert to Nigeria’s old national anthem, on Thursday, passed second reading in the Senate.

Nigerian Senate floor
May 23, 2024

Gov Yusuf reinstates Sanusi Lamido as Kano emir, sacks Ganduje’s emirs

Governor Yusuf has announced the reinstatement of ex-CBN governor as the Emir of Kano.

Sanusi in emir regalia
May 23, 2024

Tinubu’s electricity, tax reforms will touch lives, livelihoods of Nigerians: FG

“President Tinubu is making efforts and committed to ensuring the cost of living and doing business in Nigeria is brought down,” Mr Idris said.

Lantern in darkness and Tinubu with toothpick
May 23, 2024

Reps ignore starving Nigerians, fight over change of national anthem to ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’

“Is this bill important at this particular time in our national lives? What value will it add to us as a nation?” a legislator asked.

House of Representatives,
May 23, 2024
Aiyedatiwa, Agboola Ajayi, Ayodele Olorunfemi, Segun Oyebolu
May 23, 2024

Tinubu orders review of tertiary institutions’ governing board amid South-West Muslims’ complaint

The president, in directing a complete review of the list of the members of the governing councils, acknowledges the feedback across the country.

Tinubu wearing academic gown
May 23, 2024

120km of Abuja rural roads will be ready before December: Wike

Mr Wike stated this in Abuja on Thursday during the ministerial sectoral update on the performance of President Bola Tinubu.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike