‘Great victory for our democracy’ — Osinbajo congratulates Tinubu on tribunal judgement
Yemi Osinbajo, former vice-president, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the presidential election petition tribunal’s verdict. On Wednesday, the tribunal upheld Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election. The tribunal, led by Haruna Tsammani, dismissed the petitions filed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi of the […]
Akeredolu signs bill creating 33 new LCDAs into law
Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, has assented to the bill creating 33 local council development areas (LCDAs) in the state. Akeredolu signed the bill on Saturday, a day after his return from a 3-month medical leave. The state house of assembly passed the bill for the creation of the 33 additional councils on […]
Tinubu condoles with Morocco as death toll from earthquake exceeds 1,000
At least 1,000 people have been killed since a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco late Friday. The quake, strongest recorded in the North African country in decades, also left 1,200 people injured — with over 700 said to be in critical conditions. According to the Moroccan interior ministry, so far, the earthquake […]
Tinubu to G20: You’re incomplete without Nigeria — we’ll play vital role in bloc
President Bola Tinubu says without Nigeria, the G-20 bloc is incomplete. Nigeria is considering joining the league of the world’s most industrialised nations. Addressing leaders of the bloc on Saturday in India, Tinubu said the country will play a vital role among the countries in shaping a “more equitable world”. The […]
Study suggests doctors have been measuring blood pressure wrongly
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PHOTOS: Tinubu meets Indian PM Modi at G20 summit
President Bola Tinubu met with Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, on the first day of the G20 summit. Tinubu departed Nigeria on September 4 for the two-day summit in New Delhi, India. On Saturday, the African Union (AU) formally joined the group of 20 top global economies. Tinubu appreciated […]
Africa joins G20 as permanent member in historic decision
The African Union (AU) has formally joined the Group of 20 top global economies, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday. “I invite the representative of the African Union to take his place as a permanent member of the G20,” Modi announced, before banging his gavel three times to applause in the […]
Strongest earthquake in Morocco’s history kills over 632 people
Over 632 people have been confirmed dead in Morocco, following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, the strongest recorded in the country in more than 120 years. The earthquake struck on Saturday morning, damaging buildings in major cities and sending panicked people pouring into the streets. Many of the fatalities are said to be […]
Newspaper Headlines: Nigeria lost over N16trn to oil theft in 11 years, says Tajudeen Abbas
The national dailies report how tribunals upturned election results in Enugu, Benue, Bayelsa and other states of the federation. Source: Top Stories
‘I’ll be alive to complete my tenure’ — Akeredolu resumes duty after medical vacation
Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, has officially resumed duty after a three-month medical vacation in Germany. On Thursday, Akeredolu returned to Nigeria from Germany where he spent three months. The governor was welcomed by his close aides at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo state. On Friday, Akeredolu met with stakeholders from […]