President Bola Tinubu has issued instructions to recall all of Nigeria’s career and non-career ambassadors, as confirmed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar. This move includes the recall of the Nigerian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Ishola. While the reason for this recall has not been disclosed, Ambassador Tuggar emphasised that ambassadors serve at the president’s discretion and can be sent to or recalled from any country as per the president’s prerogative. It’s worth noting that the current ambassadors, including Ambassador Ishola, were appointed during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Ambassador Ishola’s recall follows…
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Aditya-L1 launched shortly before midday, with a live broadcast showing hundreds of spectators cheering wildly against the deafening noise of the rocket’s ascent. “Launch successful, all normal,” an Indian Space Research Organisation official announced from mission control as the vessel made its way to the upper reaches of the Earth’s atmosphere. The mission involves carrying scientific instruments to observe the sun’s outermost layers on a four-month journey. PSLV-C57/Aditya-L1 Mission: The launch of Aditya-L1 by PSLV-C57 is accomplished successfully. The vehicle has placed the satellite precisely into its intended orbit. India’s first solar observatory has begun its journey to the destination…
Niger’s military regime fired a new verbal broadside at France on Friday, accusing Paris of “blatant interference” by backing the country’s ousted president as protestors rallied near a French base outside the capital Niamey. President Mohamed Bazoum, a French ally whose election in 2021 had stoked hopes of stability in the troubled country, was detained on July 26 by members of his guard. Comments by French President Emmanuel Macron in support of Bazoum “constitute further blatant interference in Niger’s domestic affairs,” regime spokesman Colonel Amadou Abdramane said in a statement read on nationwide TV. The Sahel state is also embroiled…
The U.S. State of Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), has officially introduced the Yoruba language for driver’s permit tests, vehicle registration, and study materials. Yoruba is a language primarily spoken in West Africa, with its main concentration in Southwestern and Central Nigeria. It serves as the primary language of the Yoruba ethnic group, and approximately 50 million people are native speakers, with an additional 5 million individuals who use it as a second language. This inclusion comes in response to the latest data from the United States Census, which revealed that Yorùbá is among the most widely spoken non-English languages…
Kingsley Obiora, the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) responsible for economic policy, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). This development comes in the wake of allegations of financial mismanagement during the tenure of the suspended CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele. Sources suggest that Obiora is considered a key witness in the investigations against his former boss, Emefiele. Prior to his role at the CBN, Obiora served as an alternate executive director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, DC, USA. During his time there, he was a member of the executive board,…
General Brice Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s new strongman since the overthrow of President Ali Bongo Ondimba, has threatened contractors involved in corruption, which is endemic in this country, and demanded that they show “patriotism” and “commitment” to the “development of the country.” Recent audits have shown that “companies have overcharged, and the services will revisit these investigations so that this overcharging reverts to the State”, he declared in a firm tone and with a dark look in his eyes before more than 200 Gabonese business leaders “summoned” to the Presidency of the Republic on Thursday, in a speech broadcast in its…
On the occasion of the International Day for People of African Descent, the Biden administration in the United States celebrates the contributions of individuals of African descent across the globe while reaffirming its dedication to eliminating discrimination and promoting equity. President Joe Biden, from his first day in office, has consistently prioritised racial equity and justice, recognising them as ongoing commitments for his administration. In line with this commitment, President Biden is set to launch the inaugural President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. This initiative aims to advance equity for the African Diaspora within the…
Meet the man who was accused of beating his wife to death because of sex, Aminu Mahdi worked with the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board before. The 63 who hails from Yelwa Ward in Mubi North Local Government Area, allegedly descended on his second wife, Hadiza Zubuchi, 46, for denying him access to her bed. Aminu , the suspect, confessed to the crime while being questioned by the Police . He claimed that it was never his intention for his wife die , the state Police Relations Officer, Sp suleiman Nguroje attests. Nguroje disclosed in an interaction with newsmen…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its intention to embark on a warning strike on September 5, 2023. This decision comes in response to the perceived hardships endured by Nigerians following the removal of fuel subsidies. The President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, made this announcement on Friday following a meeting of the union’s National Executive Council. The Union expressed strong disapproval of the Federal Government’s alleged interference in the affairs of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and vowed to resist any such unwarranted involvement. Furthermore, the apex workers union accused the Imo State Government of…
The Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, has requested assistance from the United Nations (UN), to be helpful in supporting the country in fighting terrorism. Tinubu spoke on Thursday when he hosted Vladimir Voronkov, under secretary-general of the UN office on counter-terrorism, at the presidential villa in Abuja. The president said terrorism is a danger to democracy. “We appreciate all that you have been doing. We know that in the face of many demands and challenges, you can still do much better,” Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, quoted Tinubu as saying. “We can score you ‘A’ in collaboration but ‘B’ in physical support.…
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council said Thursday it had decided to “immediately suspend” Gabon following the military coup this week. The body said on X, that it “strongly condemns the military takeover of power in the Republic of Gabon, which ousted President Ali Bongo on August 30, 2023”. It “decides to immediately suspend the participation of Gabon in all activities of the AU, its organs, and institutions until the restoration of constitutional order in the country”. The announcement came after a meeting of the council on the situation in Gabon following Wednesday’s coup that followed disputed elections in…
The United States has conveyed its disappointment regarding the recent vote outcome on the renewal of Mali’s sanctions regime. Criticising Russia’s influence, the U.S. highlighted that despite opposition from regional nations, Russia managed to impose its decisions on the Council. This turn of events, driven by Russia’s actions, is viewed as a threat not only to Mali’s peace and security but to the entire region. The U.S. clarified its affirmative vote for the resolution, emphasising the significance of the Panel of Experts’ reports as a vital information source about the Mali situation. The travel ban and asset freeze measures were…