President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the National Assembly (NASS) for an $ 21.5 billion external loan plan for 2025-2026 and a program of $ 2 billion foreign currency bonds. The presidency, in a separate letter for both chambers of the National Assembly and read by the President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio and the speaker …

By Victor Osula, Abuja A faction of the Labor Party (LP) led by Julius Abure rejected any notion of automatic presidential ticket for Peter Obi in view of the general elections of 2027. The former governor of Anambra and the presidential candidate of the 2023 of LP have recently announced his intention to seek the appointment of the party again …

The Eganda Army has announced the suspension of all military cooperation with Germany after having accused its ambassador, Matthias Schauer, of being involved in “subversive activities” and of being “totally unqualified” to be in the state of Eastern Africa. The army did not support its claim, but its decision reports a strong deterioration of relations between nations. By refusing the …

Ecowas at 50: Amb. Tuggar states that the revaluation of the celebration of our shared vision By Raphael Ekpang Abuja (basic reporter) The honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, said that the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of States of West Africa (Ecowas) is not only a celebration, but a revaluation …

The Confederation of Football African (CAF) and the local organizing committee (Loc) has announced the parts of combinations for the 2024 African Nations Cup. The places are: Olympic Stadium (Rabat) Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca) Père Jégo Stadium (Casablanca) El Bachir Stadium (Mohamamédia) Honor Stadium (Oujda) Berkane Stadium (Berkane) Morocco will host the Wafcon 2024 finals from 5 July to 26 …

Dr. Akinwunmi Adhesina states that serving as president of African Development Bank (AFDB) is the greatest honor of his life. Adhesina said this during a breakfast meeting that held the media to declare the Annual AFDB 2025 meetings in Abidjan. “It was a decade of relentless purpose, of lasting passion and tireless service. Thank you for walking on this trip …

Pope Leo XIV prays Queen Caeli from the window of the Apostolic Palace for the first time on May 25, 2025. Credit: Media Vatican In his first queen Caeli from the window of the Apostolic Palace, Pope Leo XIV thanked the faithful for the affection they showed him while also asked them – how his predecessor Francis did – to …

In a demonstration of his usual generosity, the president of the Lagos State Football Association, Hajji Gafar Olawale Liamered, has again started his annual scholarship program for a new group of beneficiaries participating in the Nis Coaches course. In particular, he raised the stakes by including five female students and nine males selected by the National Association of Nigeria Students. …

The Keke Driver driver forum of Anambra State (Akdf) comprising over 15,000 Tricycle operators, on Monday, has promised to mobilize members and families to ensure that the governor Chukwuma Soludo is re -elected in the surveys of the governor of November 8. The group declared it in a press conference held in Awka, revealing adhesive for the campaign for the …

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (Mapoly), Abeokuta, has announced that his 15th combined call ceremony will take place on Tuesday 24 June 2025. The event will celebrate graduates from 2015/2016 to the academic sessions of 2023/2024. A declaration of heads, public relations and protocol of the institution, Yemi Ajibola states that Hon. (Dr.) ABIKE DABIRI-EREWA, president and CEO of the Nigerian Commission …