Biden mistakenly calls Sunak ‘Mr President’ at White House meeting
The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden got confused over British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s title when the pair met in the White House, welcoming him as “Mr President.” The U.S. President swiftly corrected himself, joking that he had “promoted” Sunak. The 80-year-old, seated across from Sunak for the bilateral meeting, said: […]
Nasarawa gov appoints SSG, 23 aides
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has made the first set of appointments after his inauguration for a second term in office. The governor re-appointed Muhammad Ubandoma-Aliyu as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointments are contained in a statement by Mohammad Iliyasu-Idde, Permanent Secretary, (PS) Cabinet Affairs and Special Services at the […]
10th Assembly: APC governors endorse Abbas, Kalu
The Chairman, Progressive Governors Forum and Governor of Imo, Sen. Hope Uzodinma says the forum is behind speaker aspirant, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC-Kaduna State) In a statement by the Abbas Campaign Team on Monday, Uzodinma also said that the governors resolved to support Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia) for Deputy Speaker. According to the statement, Uzodinma […]
Non-returning Reps bow out, move items, documents
Mixed feelings enveloped the National Assembly as non-returning 9th House of Representatives members began to take their exit, moving items, documents and others from their offices ahead of the final dissolution of the parliament. In a twist of fate, the sitting for the 9th National Assembly will officially end on Wednesday, where members will bid […]
We must work extra-mile to develop Niger, says Bago
Gov. Umar Bago of Niger State says it is time to work the extra mile to collectively build a better future for the citizens of the state. This was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Bologi Ibrahim in Minna on Tuesday. The statement said that the governor stated this when he […]
BREAKING: Nasarawa postpones inauguration of Assembly indefinitely
The Nasarawa State government has postponed the inauguration of the State House of Assembly, earlier billed for Tuesday, indefinitely. Mr Ibrahim Musa, the acting Clerk of the House, said this in a statement in Lafia, saying that the postponement was based on security advice to Gov. Abdullahi Sule. Musa called on the members- elect and […]
ACF denies endorsing Kalu for Senate Presidency
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has denied endorsing former Abia State Governor, Sen. Kalu Uzor Kalu as its preferred candidate for the Senate Presidency of the 10th National Assembly. Alhaji Musa Saidu, a member of the forum said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He was reacting to a statement credited to Alhaji […]
Dangote is most admired Africa brand for 6th time
The Dangote brand has, for the sixth consecutive year, been adjudged the most admired African brand among top 100 brands on the continent. The company announced this in a statement by Mr Francis Awowole- Browne, corporate communications personnel, Dangote Group, on Sunday in Lagos. According to the statement, the telecommunication outfit, MTN came second position […]
TB Joshua: Remembering exit of a world changer
BY DARE ADEJUMO The month of June is a significant month in the annal of Synagogue Church Of All Nations SCOAN. It is the birth and passing of its founder, Prophet TB Joshua that great world changer. Its fifth day makes the second year of his glorious exit from earth and on the […]
Ama Ata Aidoo: A Gallant Intellectual
By Toyin Falola Our encounters were not limited to knowledge sharing. Yes, this is important, as Ama Ata Aidoo and Ngugi wa Thiong’o were among those who read the draft of my first memoir, A Mouth Sweeter Than Salt. It was mutual, as she also gave me a few drafts to read. Then […]
