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West Africa has a new regional leader. Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, is now Chairman of ECOWAS. He takes over from Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu led the Economic Community of West African States for two years. His term just ended. The official handover happened in Abuja, Nigeria. Leaders gathered there for the 67th […]
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A major shift is happening in Nigerian politics. The National Opposition Coalition Group has officially written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking to register a new political party called the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). This fresh move is led by top political figures—former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and
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The Federal Government has officially ended its case against Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a group that has been banned in Nigeria. He is currently facing serious charges, including terrorism and treason. The trial is taking place at the Federal High Court in Abuja. On Thursday, June
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has decided to move the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters. This change, made on Friday by Justice James Omotosho, comes after the court said it needs to inspect a shipping container linked to Kanu.
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Across the U.S., a wave of protests is building. The “No Kings” movement is planning a massive nationwide demonstration on June 14, directly opposing former President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C. Why Are People Protesting Trump? June 14 marks Trump’s 79th birthday — and the day of a huge military parade in the
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President Tinubu Addresses National Assembly on Democracy Day On Nigeria’s Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu chose to speak directly to lawmakers at the National Assembly instead of giving a nationwide TV broadcast. This change surprised many, but it was later confirmed by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The
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The political scene in Akwa Ibom State has taken a fresh twist as Comrade Ini Ememobong, the Commissioner for Information and Special Duties, has resigned from Governor Umo Eno’s cabinet. His reason? He says he can’t follow the governor to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This development comes just after Governor Umo Eno announced his
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Elon Musk seems ready to dial down his very public feud with U.S. President Donald Trump. After days of sharp words and online jabs, Musk now appears open to reconciliation. It all started when Musk criticized President Trump’s economic policies—especially his tax and spending bill. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO warned that the president’s trade
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk sparked political waves on Tuesday after openly criticizing former President Donald Trump’s proposed agenda bill. Musk didn’t hold back. In a fiery post on X (formerly Twitter), he described the bill as a “disgusting abomination.” “I can’t stay silent anymore,” Musk wrote. “This huge, reckless spending bill is full of waste.
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In the first quarter of 2025, Imo State generated just ₦2.34 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT). That’s the second-lowest in the whole country—just slightly above Taraba State. For a place with smart young people, fertile land, many hotels, and lots of business potential, this is quite surprising. So the big question is: What’s really
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