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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that 95% of the new Nigerian aircraft leasing company will be funded by private investors and development finance institutions across Africa and beyond. Speaking during a meeting with representatives of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) in Abuja, Keyamo said development finance institutions, including private investors, are already showing interest …

Former Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, has emerged as the Labor Party’s consensus candidate for the Nasarawa North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20. The National Publicity Secretary of the Labor Party, Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Asogwa said the primary election held at the party’s zonal office in Nasarawa North attracted …

Recent attacks killed two Lebanese Red Cross volunteers: Youssef Assaf, who died during a rescue operation on March 9, and Hassan Badawi, killed in a drone strike on April 12. According to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), there were 169 confirmed attacks on health workers and facilities in Lebanon, resulting in 116 deaths. Lebanese authorities say more than 3,000 …

The French Government has selected Manji Wilson, Assistant to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, for the prestigious 2026 Future Leaders Invitation Programme. It is a program of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Wilson is the Governor’s Chief Technical Advisor for Development Partnerships, Strategic Liaisons and Diaspora Engagements. He has emerged as Nigeria’s sole representative for the 2026 …

Hayatu-Deen African Democratic Congress [ADC] Presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen said he would not attend the announcement of the party’s presidential primary results on Tuesday, citing widespread irregularities. In a post on his official Hayatu-Deen said he personally witnessed some of the infractions. The African Democratic Congress will announce the results of the presidential primaries on May 26, 2026. Announcement In …

The Bundibugyo strain (BVD) outbreak is a major cause of concern in Congo, where there have been more than 900 suspected cases and around 220 suspected deaths. So far, there have been seven confirmed cases in Uganda. World Health Organization (WHO) said that the outbreak, which has been declared a public health emergency of international concern, was spreading faster than …

That Security Council met for a high-level debate on strengthening the UN-centered international system amid increasing pressure on multilateralism and deepening geopolitical divisions. Discussions are expected to focus on defending the UN Charter, reforming global governance and restoring confidence in the Security Council’s ability to respond to international crises.

RouterCall Communications has launched updated global communications services, including improved SIP trunking and integrated Microsoft Teams direct routing, in a move aimed at improving business connectivity and reducing operational costs. The company said the development will enable multinationals, small and medium-sized businesses and other business organizations to obtain more reliable, flexible and cost-effective communications systems. Speaking on the announcement, Chief …

Former France defender Patrice Evra has tipped Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as the type of striker Manchester United need to return to top levels of competitiveness. Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, continues to attract attention across Europe after another strong season with the Turkish champions. The Nigeria international has previously been linked with several top clubs, including Manchester United, …

In its latest update on the rapidly developing situation in eastern Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that beyond a few dozen confirmed cases of infection, there were nearly 600 suspected cases Ebola Bundibugyo virus and 139 suspected deaths. “We expect these numbers to continue to rise, given the length of time the virus …