PRESIDENT of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Akinwumi Adesina, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigeria’s elder statesman, Edwin Clark. In a statement on Saturday in Abuja, Adesina conveyed his condolences and described Clark as…
FORMER Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), has revealed details of the foiled coup allegedly led by his childhood friend, General Mamman Vatsa, and the difficult decision he faced in choosing between personal loyalty and national security. In excerpts from…
A daughter of the late military head of state, Sani Abacha, Gumsu Abacha, has shared a cryptic post on (formerly Twitter), seemingly responding to former military president Ibrahim Babangida’s claims about her father’s role in the annulment of the June 12,…
IN the fourth quarter of 2024, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust reduced its stake in Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway, and added McDonald’s to its portfolio. Their 13F filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for the…
ADAMAWA State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has revoked the traditional titles held by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor Boni Haruna, and others, including his own title, as part of the restructuring of emirates in Adamawa State. During the…
THE Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has urged the implementation of proactive and sustainable policies to address climate change in West Africa. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong, made the call when members of…
THE Federal Government has announced plans to cancel its Visa-on-Arrival policy and introduce landing and exit cards, which prospective visitors will pre-fill before coming into the country. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on Friday in…
THE Federal Government has announced plans to revamp the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) in Vom, Plateau State, to better meet the country’s vaccine needs and address zoonotic diseases. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, made the announcement…
THE Federal Government, under its Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has begun distributing empowerment items to 18,500 women across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The distribution is being managed by the Office of the Senior Special…
IN a symbolic move reflecting France’s evolving military role in Africa, the Port-Bouët military base in Côte d’Ivoire has officially been transferred to the Ivorian army. The handover, which took place on Thursday in the presence of French Minister of…
