Olusegun Obasanjo

Obasanjo urges Africa to reevaluate democracy inherited from the West

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised African nations to re-examine the democracy inherited from the West. Obasanjo said Africa must build a model of democracy that is true to the African heritage and that caters for the welfare of the people. He said this at a Summit on the State of Democracy in Africa held … Continue reading Obasanjo urges Africa to reevaluate democracy inherited from the West

New West Ham coach Lopetegui vows to shake the football world again

West Ham’s new manager Julen Lopetegui vowed to make a “big noise” at the London Stadium after the former Real Madrid boss was hired by the Premier League club on Thursday. https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1793586264555274527 Lopetegui has agreed to a two-year contract with the option of a third season. The 57-year-old Spaniard had been out of work since … Continue reading New West Ham coach Lopetegui vows to shake the football world again

Minister of State for Petroleum: Nigeria still Africa’s largest producer of oil

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokbobiri, says Nigeria remains the leading oil and gas producer in Africa, ahead of the likes of Angola and other oil producing countries on the continent. Mr. Lokpobiri, while giving an update on the achievements of his ministry, noted that in the past year, President Tinubu … Continue reading Minister of State for Petroleum: Nigeria still Africa’s largest producer of oil

Court order halts Sanusi’s reinstatement

A Federal High Court in Kano on Thursday issued an ex-parte order preventing Governor Abba Yusuf from reinstating Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II.  The court also halted the implementation of a new law that abolished the four emirates of Bichi, Gaya, Karaye, and Rano. The order, given by Justice Liman, directs all involved parties to maintain … Continue reading Court order halts Sanusi’s reinstatement

Kenya deployment will hurt ruthless Haiti gangs – Ruto

Kenyan President William Ruto vowed Thursday that his country’s upcoming deployment to Haiti will seek to crush gangs that have ravaged the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country. Kenya’s President William Ruto speaks during a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on May 23, … Continue reading Kenya deployment will hurt ruthless Haiti gangs – Ruto

Wike explains how Tinubu restored the hope of Nigerians

Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu has restored hope in the minds of Nigerians since taking over about a year ago. Wike, who made the remark during the ministerial sectoral update, also highlighted some of the achievements of his ministry within the one-year period under review. The Minister listed the implementation … Continue reading Wike explains how Tinubu restored the hope of Nigerians

Cassie Ventura: Diddy’s domestic violence ‘broke me’

Singer Cassie, aka Casandra Ventura, said Thursday — in her first comments since the video emerged of her being beaten by rap mogul and former partner Sean “Diddy” Combs — that domestic violence “broke” her. In an Instagram post, Ventura did not mention Combs but her comments came a week after CNN broadcast hotel security … Continue reading Cassie Ventura: Diddy’s domestic violence ‘broke me’

Sanusi reinstated as Emir of Kano

Four years after Muhammadu Sanusi II was deposed as the Emir of Kano, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reinstated him to the throne. “With the full support of the kingmakers, I have approved the reappointment of Mallam Sanusi Lamido,” the governor said to cheers at the Art Chamber of the Kano State Government … Continue reading Sanusi reinstated as Emir of Kano