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Russian President, Vladimir Putin’s allies have confirmed for the first time today that Russia helped President Bashar al-Assad flee Syria to Moscow.   Sergei Ryabkov, Russia’s deputy foreign minister, claimed that Assad was transported out of Syria ‘in the most secure way possible’ over the weekend.   This comes as sources close to the Russian government said its agents persuaded Assad to flee as he would …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).    In a statement released today, December 10,  the President said the appointment which is effective immediately follows the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein.   President Tinubu highlighted the importance of ensuring continuity in the management of …

Brazilian President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent surgery in Sao Paulo to drain a bleed on his brain linked to a fall at home in October, a medical note published by the government said on Tuesday, December 10.   The surgery was a success and the 79-year-old Lula is “well” and being monitored in the intensive care unit, the …

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany will arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday, December 10 on a state visit for two days, the German Embassy to Nigeria has revealed. In a statement, the Embassy said that President Steinmeier will meet with Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the President of the Commission of Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Alieu Omar Touray. …

A Nigerian woman, Mewolaka Olololami Fashakin, who describes herself as the president of second wives association has said that some divorced women chose not to remarry because they want to be free to sleep with other women’s husbands.   “Your decision not to remarry at early 30s is not because you are strong or disciplined my dear. It is because …

The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has gracefully conceded defeat in the 2024 general elections.    In a public address broadcast from his residence, hours after election results began trickling in, Dr. Bawumia acknowledged the victory of his opponent and expressed his gratitude to Ghanaians for the opportunity to serve as vice president and …

A former friend of Robert Mugabe Jr has explained why he decided to leak an explicit video showing the late Zimbabwean leader’s son in bed with two women.    The video, which has sparked a significant stir on social media, shows Robert Mugabe Jr enjoying an intimate moment with a woman, referred to as “yellow bone.” The revelation that a …

A Nigerian-born professor, Bolu Ogunyemi has been elected president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), becoming the first Black person to hold the position in the association’s 158-year history.    Ogunyemi, a clinical associate professor of medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland and a dermatologist in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, won the election against Susan MacDonald.   As president, …

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has survived an impeachment vote in parliament following his attempt to impose martial law earlier this week. President Yoon has been facing intense pressure to stand down as leader, after his shock bid to declare martial law in South Korea. The failed attempt sparked a fierce backlash. The martial law declaration was overturned by a …

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and wife, Toyin, are celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary today December 7.  The couple  got married in 1991. Happy wedding anniversary to them! The post Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and wife, Toyin, celebrate 33rd wedding anniversary appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.