Mali PM dismissed after criticising military rule
Mali Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga has been dismissed after he criticised the military rulers’ handling of the transition to civilian rule. The secretary general of the presidential office, Alfousseyni Diawara, announced the decision on national television stating that “the duties of the prime minister and the members of the government are terminated.” The move […]
At 32 Davido celebrates with livestream concert for fans
The Nigerian global music sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is 32 today (November 21, 2024), and he is marking the milestone with a livestream “Davido & Friends Birthday Concert” to his fans worldwide. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Grammy-nominated singer stated this on his X account (formerly Twitter) with […]
President Tinubu’s Remembrance of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni 8 Does Not Address Justice Concerns
On Monday, 11 November 2024, President Bola Tinubu through his media aide released a statement honouring the memory of Ogoni leaders including Ken Saro-Wiwa who were killed in 1995 for leading the fight for ecological justice in Ogoni and the Niger Delta. In the statement, the President stated; “We honour their memory by recognising the […]
Africa MBPP Raises Alarm Over Carbon Market Talks At COP29
Baku, November 19, 2023 – The Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) partners express deep concern regarding ongoing discussions surrounding Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, particularly as it relates to carbon markets, at the COP29 United Nations climate talks happening now in Baku, Azerbaijan. On November 16, 2024, world governments concluded their work on […]
Tinubu approves restructuring of media and communications team
President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery. The restructuring announced in a statement by Bay0o Onanuga, Special Adviser on Media and Strategy are as follows: Mr. Sunday Dare – hitherto Special Adviser on Public […]
Africa MBPP Backs G77, China’s Call For Climate Finance Trillions, Tech Transfer
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, 18 NOV 2024: At the ongoing COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) Coalition has thrown its weight behind a demand by developing countries led by G77 and China for improved and just climate finance reparation in the trillions from developed countries, and also urgent technology transfer and […]
G20 summit: Tinubu endorses launch of global alliance against hunger
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. He described the alliance as pivotal in the global fight against hunger and poverty. Speaking at the 9th G20 Leaders’ Summit opening session in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Mondy, […]
Nigerian, African Activists Kick As 1773 Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Flood COP29
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, 15 NOV 2024: The Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) Coalition comprising Nigerian and other African groups have condemned the presence of no fewer than 1773 fossil fuel lobbyists at the ongoing COP29 summit in Baku, warning that it is a barrier to climate justice for communities most affected by the climate crisis […]
Tinubu congratulates Gbeleyi, BPE DG, on his 60th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr. Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi on the occasion of his 60th birthday on November 16, 2024. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president said as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Gbeleyi plays a pivotal role in transforming and […]
Tinubu lauds Nigerian Tribune for ‘75 years of progressive journalism’
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Nigerian Tribune Newspaper’s Board, Management, and staff on its 75th anniversary. The paper was established on November 16, 1949, by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a distinguished statesman and the first Premier of the old Western Region, along with his wife, Hannah Dideolu, the Nigerian Tribune has cultivated a legacy of […]
