Category: Politics
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Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Burita has visited North Macedonia for talks with his counterpart, Timco Mucunski. They discussed strengthening political ties and developing cooperation in economy, tourism, culture, and infrastructure. While Mucunski emphasized the importance of the relationship beyond politics, proposing a Business Forum in Morocco to boost trade and investment, Both ministers highlighted shared…
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has attempted to resume her duties at the National Assembly but was denied entry. Despite arriving with supporters and making multiple attempts to gain access, she was stopped at the gates and unable to enter due to a locked gate. Displeased by the move, she announced she will consult her legal team…
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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran will not halt its nuclear enrichment program, despite severe damage from U.S. strikes on its facilities, While Enrichment is currently paused due to the damage, Araghchi emphasized it as a matter of national pride. Additionally, Iran is set to meet Britain, France, and Germany in Istanbul on…
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Federal Government, through the National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP), plans to train and certify 10,000 artisans annually to support the country’s growing housing sector. Presented by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, NASAP aims to professionalize artisans, improve quality, and connect skilled workers to job opportunities via a digital platform, likened…
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A comprehensive peace agreement has been signed between the Congolese government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in Doha, Qatar, aiming to end conflict in eastern DRC. The deal includes a permanent ceasefire across land, air, and water, and bans sabotage, propaganda, and territorial advances by force. Both parties committed to cooperate with international efforts…
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Senate has warned suspended Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan not to forcefully resume her duties until her suspension expires. Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu clarified that there is no valid court order requiring her immediate recall, despite media reports claiming otherwise. Recall the court had issued a non-binding advisory suggesting possible amendments to Senate rules but found…
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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE RE: BUHARI’S BURIAL — A RESPONSE TO ADC’S OBNOXIOUS STATEMENT The latest outburst from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) regarding former President Buhari’s state burial is nothing but an opportunistic exercise in manufactured outrage — a laughable tantrum by a poorly amalgamated political contraption desperately clutching at straws for relevance it will…
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Nigerian government, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has issued an alert about widespread outbreaks of infectious diseases, including cholera, dengue fever, Mpox, diphtheria, and yellow fever. Suspected cholera cases have been reported in 34 states, with Zamfara most affected. Also, Dengue fever has been confirmed in Edo, and yellow fever…
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has praised former President Muhammadu Buhari as a leader who responsibly managed Nigeria’s treasury. Speaking at an expanded Federal Executive Council meeting in held in Buhari’s honour, Akpabio stated that even Buhari’s critics would acknowledge that he did not embezzle public funds during his tenure. As he described Buhari as a…
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France has officially returned its last two military bases to Senegalese authorities, marking the end of a 65-year military presence in the country. The handover ceremony in Dakar was overseen by General Mbaye Cissé and French military officials, symbolizing a significant shift in the security partnership between the two nations. General Cissé however,…
