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French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new government on Monday evening, naming Francois Bayrou as his fourth prime minister this year in an effort to steer the country out of its ongoing political crisis. The announcement follows months of turmoil in France’s second-largest EU economy, marked by parliamentary deadlock and contentious governance challenges.   The new cabinet sees former prime …

President Tinubu will be having his first media chat tonight by 9pm.    Presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement released this evening. ‘’The first Presidential Media Chat with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be broadcast at 9 p.m. on Monday, December 23, on the Nigerian Television Authority and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria.   All television …

US President, Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal de@th row inmates, changing their punishment to life imprisonment without parole. The decision comes after campaigners warned that the president-elect, Donald Trump, backs the death penalty and restarted federal executions during his first term after a 17-year hiatus.   “Make no mistake: I condemn these műrderers, grieve for the …

US President-elect, Donald Trump has dismissed speculation that billionaire Elon Musk would take over the presidency.  Speaking to a crowd of supporters, Trump dismissed claims that he had ceded the presidency to the billionaire entrepreneur, calling it another hoax spread by his political rivals.  Referring to memes and rumours circulating in social media, Trump told the audience, No, no. Thats not happening. Hes not gonna be …

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned politicians against linking stampedes that occurred during food distributions in Oyo, Anambra and Abuja to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms.   In a statement signed by his media Senior Special Assistant, Rabiu Ibrahim, the Minister said the tragedies underscored the importance of ensuring proper crowd management during such …

Popular Nigerian Tiktoker, Seaking, has been picked up by security agents hours after hurling insults on President Tinubu, Governor Sanwo-Olu and IGP Egbetokun.    On Saturday, December 20, the Tiktoker released a video on social media cussing out the President, the Lagos state governor and the Police boss after he read a news claiming the police will soon start arresting …

Zambian authorities have arrested two men accused of attempting to use witchcraft against President Hakainde Hichilema. The suspects, identified as Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri, were detained in Lusaka in possession of various charms, including a live chameleon.   Police allege the men were hired by Nelson Banda, the younger brother of independent MP Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda, to …

President Bola Tinubu has cancelled all his official events in Lagos today, December 21 in honour of the stampede victims in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State.   The two tragedies claimed many lives and left many others injured. A statement released by presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, says President Tinubu was scheduled to watch the boat parade in Lagos and …

Writer, Ikhide Ikheloa, has berated the presidency on how it has handled the Ibadan stampede that claimed the lives of 35 children.    In a post shared ion X, Ikhide said in “saner” countries, the President would have opened a crisis center where hourly updates would be given. He wrote ‘’Nigeria. This is why there is a respect deficit for …

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the tragic incident at the Children’s Funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State which resulted in the loss of 35 children and left many injured.   In a statement released by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Oyo State, as well as to the …