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Mali’s Junta Chief Grants Himself Five-Year Renewable Presidential Mandate Without Election Mali’s junta chief, General Assimi Goita, has granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable “as many times as necessary” and without an election, under a new law made public on Thursday. The move, which had been widely anticipated, follows the passage of the bill…
Rebooted Superman Hits Cinemas Globally With Modern Twist A rebooted Superman is flying into cinemas worldwide this week, receiving mostly positive reviews from critics who praise the updated take on the iconic superhero. Director and screenwriter James Gunn shared that he aimed to make the benevolent world-saver “a little less powerful” in this tenth silver-screen…
NNPCL Boss Fails to Appear Before Senate Committee Over N200 Trillion Unaccounted Funds The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has again failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts despite a 10-day ultimatum issued to him. Ojulari was summoned to address issues related to…
Food Prices to Remain High Until Farmer Security Is Improved – Economist Senior Economist at SPM Professionals, Paul Alaje, has stated that food prices in Nigeria will remain high until improved security is provided for farmers in the country’s key food-producing regions. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Alaje emphasised the need…
Obaseki Reacts to Supreme Court Verdict on Edo Governorship Election Former Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki has said he has left the outcome of the 2024 governorship election in the hands of God for divine justice. Obaseki made this statement while reacting to the Supreme Court’s judgment that affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of…
Senate Removes Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Diaspora Committee The Senate has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from her position as Chair of the Committee on Diaspora, replacing her with Senator Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District. The decision, announced during Thursday’s plenary, did not include an official reason for the change. Senator Bassey is…
Norgaard Fulfils Childhood Dream with Arsenal Move Christian Norgaard says his childhood dream of playing in the Champions League has come true after completing a move to Arsenal from Brentford on Thursday. The 31-year-old Danish midfielder joined the Gunners for a reported initial fee of £10 million ($14 million), with an additional £2 million in…
Supreme Court Upholds Okpebholo’s Election as Edo State Governor The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Edo State, aligning with the earlier judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja. A five-man panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba Lawal ruled that the…
Trump Praises Liberia’s President for Speaking English, Sparking Amusement US President Donald Trump on Wednesday complimented Liberian President Joseph Boakai on his English-speaking skills, despite English being the official language of Liberia. The moment occurred during a White House lunch with African leaders when, after Boakai’s brief remarks, Trump asked where he had learned to…
Troops Neutralise 24 Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists in North-East Offensive Combined troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 24 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in renewed offensives across multiple enclaves within the North-East. Among those neutralised were five logistics suppliers ambushed during night operations. The coordinated missions, conducted between July 4 and 9, covered Sambisa…