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The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, was laid to rest at the National Cemetery, Abuja today November 15. The funeral service for the late Army chief held at the National Christian Centre and then his body was moved to the National Cemetery for interment.   President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President …

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has told former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to abandon his 2027 presidential ambition, asserting that Atiku is not destined to rule the country.   In a statement released in Abuja, Olayinka stated, “The PDP presidential ticket will no longer be available to …

A court in Uganda has convicted a 21-year-old Tiktoker for calling for the public flogging of President Yoweri Museveni on TikTok.  Emmanuel Nabugodi, who created a video depicting a mock Museveni trial, faces up to seven years in prison for “spreading hate speech” against the head of state.  He pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 13, and was remanded in custody …

Coe oversaw the London 2012 Games before taking charge of World Athletics, and has also enjoyed a successful commercial and political career. Under Coe, World Athletics has banned transgender women from competing in the female category at international events. He will also be able to point to his experience, achievements and his willingness to establish the Athletics Integrity Unit – …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has alleged that the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are playing a role in undermining Nigeria’s public education system. ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke voiced the claim during ASUU’s Heroes Day 2024-2025 ceremony in Abuja, expressing frustration over the government’s ongoing delay in renegotiating the 2009 agreement, despite years of advocacy …

 Donald Trump Jr has suggested that his father will cut off aid to Ukraine when his father returns to office.  Over the weekend, Trump Jr shared a meme showing a solemn-looking Zelensky stood next to Trump as dollar bills fall around him, with the text on the clip reading: ‘POV: You’re 38 Days from losing you’re allowance.’  According to Mail Online, the …

Russia’s president Vladimir Putin has denied reports that Donald Trump had spoken to him in recent days following his election victory.  The alleged call was first reported by the Washington Post on Sunday, citing unidentified sources, and said that Trump had told Putin that he should not escalate the Ukraine war. News agency Reuters also reported on the call, citing an unidentified source.  During the reported call, Trump allegedly advised …

King West, son of popular Lagos transport leader MC Oluomo, has stirred reactions on social media after sharing a photo of his father with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.    The image, which King West posted on his Instagram story, captures MC Oluomo standing with President Tinubu in a setting adorned with Nigerian flags.   Accompanying the photo, King West wrote, …

An ally of US President-elect Donald Trump warned Thursday that the new administration will have not tolerate New York Attorney General Letitia James if she weaponizes the legal system against the 47th president. “I dare you to try to continue your lawfare against President Trump in his second term,” Mike Davis, the founder of the Article III Project, an advocacy …

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed his campaign manager Susie Wiles as his Chief of Staff, the first woman to hold the cabinet position. This appointment marks the first in what is anticipated to be a series of staffing announcements as Trump prepares to return to the White House on January 20. Calling her the “winner campaign manager,” Trump said, …