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International Community Mounts Pressure on Buhari Not To Seek Re-Election In 2019
Presidency Refutes Reports, Says Buhari Respected by International Community…
The international community, led by the European Union, the UK, the US and Saudi Arabia, has allegedly advised president Buhari not to seek re-election in 2019 reports Daily Independent.
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Rivers State Attorney-General, Emmanuel Aguma Is Dead (Breaking)
The Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of Rivers State, Emmanuel Chinwenwo Aguma SAN, is dead.
Government sources confirmed to WIRED Nigeria that the senior advocate died of an undisclosed ailment in a London hospital.
Aguma worked as Secretary of the … Continue Reading
#AMAARoadToKigali: AMAA Offers Two-In-One Tickets for Its 2018 Edition In Kigali
The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has announced the sales of tickets for its 2018 edition scheduled for September 18th-20th , 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda.
The tickets cover both VIP passes to the AMAA events and travel packages for attendees. … Continue Reading
Special Report: Is Nigeria’s Democracy Threatened By Unchecked Tyranny Under Buhari?
Nigeria’s democracy seems threatened by recent flagrant disrespect for the laws and misuse of federal powers by the government. The apex office has been accused of clamping down on opposition voices using the security apparatus in the country.
There are … Continue Reading
Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Releases 2018 Nomination List
The Africa Film Academy organizers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has released the nomination list for the 2018 edition of the award event. The list released during the nominations party held Friday- 3rd of August, 2018 – at … Continue Reading
Zimbabwe election: Emmerson Mnangagwa Declared Winner Amidst Dispute
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has won Zimbabwe’s presidential election, according to the electoral commission in Zimbabwe. The results have been contested by the opposition and alleged of widespread irregularities.
With all 10 provinces declared, Mr Mnangagwa won 50.8% of votes, compared … Continue Reading
EFCC Panics, Releases Ekweremadu After He Suffers High Blood Pressure
Hurriedly Released after he suffered high blood pressure while in custody
Deputy Senate president, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has been released from the EFCC custody after suffering from high blood pressure.
The deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, was said to have … Continue Reading
NIGERIA : Freshworks Secures $100 Million Investment Led by Accel and Sequoia
With new CFO in place, company raises largest round of funding to date to fuel growth, geographic expansion
SAN BRUNO, United States of America – Freshworks, a global leader in customer engagement software, announced today it has secured $100 … Continue Reading
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointments Director General, Southern Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office and Others
He has led numerous development initiatives in diverse country settings, ranging from fragile states like Afghanistan and Somalia
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Kapil Kapoor as Director General, … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Buhari Gets Elected as President of ECOWAS
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was Tuesday in Lome elected the new chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The president’s election was one of the highpoints of … Continue Reading