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FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has congratulated Donald Trump ahead of his return as US President.   Earlier today, Trump declared victory over Democrat rival Kamala Harris in the US presidential election.   ‘Congratulations Mr President!’ Infantino wrote on Instagram on Wednesday morning.   ‘We will have a great FIFA World Cup and a great FIFA Club World Cup in the United States of America! …

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has mourned the d3ath of one of his drivers, Corporal Barde Nuhu, who d!ed in an accident while on his way to visit his family in Niger State.     Barde d!ed on Saturday in a car accident while travelling to Shata village in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger …

President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in the seven newly appointed ministers in a ceremony held at the council chamber of Aso Rock Villa on Monday, November 4   The New ministers were appointed two weeks ago after President Tinubu dismissed five of his ministers from his cabinet. The newly appointed Ministers were then screened by the Senate and confirmed …

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi said Friday, Nov. 1, he would “step aside” after his party suffered a resounding defeat in general elections, according to preliminary tallies.   “I wish to congratulate the opposition on their victory and concede the election,” Masisi told reporters at a press conference, adding it had been “a good journey”.   His party, the Botswana Democratic …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, is still under investigation of the anti-graft agency though a preliminary report has been submitted to President Bola Tinubu.    President Tinubu suspended Edu in January 2024, following a national outcry over an alleged N585 million scandal.   EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed …

  Former US president, Barack Obama has opened up about some of the “somewhat inappropriate” advances he received from women while he was commander in chief.   In an interview on The Pivot Podcast, Obama, 63, told podcast’s co-hosts, former NFL players Channing Crowder, Ryan Clark and Fred Taylor, that he “was not tripping” from his admirers despite his position at the …

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday, October 30, by the special adviser to the president on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. He said that Oluyede will serve as the COAS until the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who …

In a post on his X page (formerly Twitter), Don Jazzy stated that Tega’s role has been expanded. He now holds the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of the prestigious record label. Don Jazzy added that he regards himself a genius for being able to spot the passion and resilience in Tega from the early days. In …

The president of La Liga has accused Real Madrid of showing ‘lack of elegance’ following the club’s boycott of Monday night’s Ballon d’Or awards after Vinicius Junior was snubbed for the prestigious gong.The Spanish had initially planned to send a delegation of 50 people to Paris, where they were expecting to see Vinicius Junior be crowned as the best male player in world football.Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal – …

US President Joe Biden today October 9 had a phone conversation with President Bola Tinubu touching on issues from law enforcement collaboration to a potential United Nations (UN) Security Council seat for Africa. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who disclosed this said the call took place at around 4pm Nigerian time and lasted approximately 30 minutes. Tuggar …