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Sep

14

2023

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Honourable Minister Of Marine And Blue Economy Signs MOU On Harmonization Of Port State Control(PSC) Procedures And Practices Of All West And Central African Region

International, Ports/Maritime

Yesterday in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, I attended the Council of Ministers' meeting of the Abuja Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control for the West and Central African Region otherwise known as the Abuja MoU. The Abuja MoU works on harmonization of Port State Control (PSC) procedures and practices of all countries in the region to eliminate the operation of substandard shipping within the region. In my address to the assembly as the Vice Chairman of the body, I restated Nigeria's commitment to the ideals of maritime safety, security, and reduction of marine pollution as well as to facilitate the…

Sep

12

2023

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Man Marries Two Biological Sisters And Five Other Wives In One Day; Gifts Each Brand New Car

International, Love & Life

Man Marries Two Biological Sisters And Five Other Wives In One Day; Gifts Each Brand New Car AttNews reports that a Ugandan businessman, Habib Nsikonnene, wedded seven wives on Sunday, September 10, 2023, in Uganda. The names of the wives are Mariam, Madinah, Aisha, Zainabu, Fatuma, Rashida, and Musanyusa, who is said to his first wife and has been with him for seven years. Two of the seven wives are also said to be biological sisters. It was also reported that Nsikonnene bought brand new cars as presents for each of them, with each of them having their cars labelled…

Sep

11

2023

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Lifts Visa Ban On Nigeria After Tinubu’ Visit/ intervention

International, Presidency

UAE lifts visa ban on Nigerians after Tinubu’s Visit/Intervention The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers after almost one year. This is coming after a historic agreement between President Bola Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. He noted that by this historic agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria

Sep

03

2023

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The Upsurge Of Coup De Tats As Next Best Option For Africa’s Liberation – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Politics, International

THE UPSURGE OF COUP DE TATS AS NEXT BEST OPTION FOR AFRICA'S LIBERATION. The events of the last few weeks of trending military take overs of menacing regimes masquerading as democracy in Africa is a most welcome development. But it must be noted and also stated that some now condemning these coups or expressing worries over these developments like OUK are not with us but speaking for their paymasters whom they support day and night to keep us down. As a CIA agent for many decades now, OUK is planted to do the bidding of the Western powers, that is…

Aug

31

2023

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Just In: President Tinubu Leading Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola, Ovia, Emeka Offor And 33 Others To Business Conference In India

International, Presidency

Just In: President Tinubu leading Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola, Ovia, Emeka Offor And 33 others to business conference in India President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be leading 38 prominent members of the Nigerian Private sector to attend the Nigeria-India Presidential roundtable and conference in New Delhi, India The event which is organized by the Nigerian High Commission in India in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Nigeria-India Business Council (NIBC) is expected to be addressed by President Tinubu. The hint was given by the Nigerian High Commissioner to India, Ambassador Ahmed Sule, who in a letter seen…

Aug

30

2023

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Coup: Why We Took Over Power In Gabon

International

Coup: Why We Took Over Power in Gabon Military officers announced on Wednesday overturning the government in Gabon, in an apparent coup targeting President Ali Bongo Ondimba who has been in power for 14 years and whose re-election was just announced. The status of Ali Bongo, whose family has ruled the oil-rich African country for over 55 years, was not immediately clear but the area around his residence appeared to be quiet. While the officers made their televised statement announcing the cancellation of the vote results one of the officers said “all the institutions of the republic” had been dissolved.…

Aug

28

2023

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Nigerian Woman Receives President’s Lifetime Achievement Award From United States

International, Humanitarian

Nigerian Woman Receives President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from United States President Joseph R. Biden has honored Dr. Charity Ezenwa-Onuaku, Founder and President of WealthyGen Inc with the prestigious President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This esteemed award, the highest form of community recognition bestowed by the U.S. President was ceremoniously presented during the commemoration of the 2023 World Humanitarian Day in Houston, Texas on August 19, 2023. Established in 2003 under President George W. Bush’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, the award aims to honor outstanding contributions to communities across the nation. Dr. Charity Ezenwa-Onuaku’s dedication to financial literacy through programs…

Aug

26

2023

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Just In: U.S. President Joe Biden Invites President Tinubu To Special Meeting In New York

International, Politics

Just In: U.S. President, Joe Biden Invites President Tinubu To Special Meeting In New York The United States President, Joe Biden had Invited President Tinubu To Special Meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly scheduled for September in New York City. This was disclosed by the U.S. Special Envoy, Ambassador Molly Phee, during her visit today to President Tinubu. According to Molly, Tinubu is the only African leader, President Biden requested to meet on the sidelines of UNGA STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU TASKS U.S. SPECIAL ENVOY ON DEEPENING COOPERATION AND DEFENCE OF DEMCRACY IN WEST…

Aug

26

2023

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International News: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Form Strong Military Alliance

International

International News: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Form StrongMilitary Alliance The Niger junta, which took power in a military coup on July 26, has created a military alliance with neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali. Burkina Faso and Mali’s rulers acquired power through coups as well. The three countries’ foreign ministers made a joint announcement in Niamey, Niger’s capital. The agreement permits Mali and Burkina Faso to provide military aid to Niger in the event of military action against the putschists there. Burkina Faso and Mali have already reached a similar deal. Following the July coup in Niger, the Economic Community of…

Aug

21

2023

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Palava As ECOWAS Rejects Niger Junta’s Transition Program

International

Palava As ECOWAS Rejects Niger Junta’s Transition Program The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected Niger junta’s three-year power transition plan. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musa stated this during an interview with the BBC on Sunday. AttNews reports that General Abdourahamane Tchiani, leader of the Niger junta, had said in a televised broadcast on Saturday night that the army will hand over power to the civilian government within the next three years. But in the interview Abdel-Fatau Musa said that General Tchiani’s proposal is just a smokescreen for dialogue and diplomacy. DIFFERENT…