3 h. ago Trump courts African leaders amid escalating global trade tensions

Donald Trump, President of the United States has hosted leaders from five African nations at the White House, seeking to read more Trump courts African leaders amid escalating global trade tensions

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4 h. ago FG laying foundation to clamp down on opposition leaders – ADC

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said claims by President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, that the opposition is plotting to topple the Federal Government before the 2027 polls is a ploy by the government to clamp down on opposition leaders. The ADC, in a statement by its interim National Publicity […] The post FG laying foundation to clamp down on opposition leaders – ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago WAES 2025: Leaders call for regional coordination, fair trade, local production to unlock benefits of AfCFTA

Tribune Online WAES 2025: Leaders call for regional coordination, fair trade, local production to unlock benefits of AfCFTA POLICYMAKERS and private sector leaders at the West Africa Business Summit (WAES 2025) have called for stronger coordination, practical reforms, and production-focused policies to unlock the full benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Among several strategic conversations held during the summit, one of the key panel sessions, titled “Overcoming Barriers to Harnessing […] WAES 2025: Leaders call for regional coordination, fair trade, local production to unlock benefits of AfCFTA Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Chinedu Ogwus calls for locally driven energy strategy at Kigali Summit

Chinedu Ogwus has called for a homegrown, economically inclusive energy transition strategy, urging African nations to leverage their natural resource read more Chinedu Ogwus calls for locally driven energy strategy at Kigali Summit

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9 h. ago Before the library burns: Preserving leadership wisdom through succession planning

“When the old man dies, a library burns to the ground.” — Malian Proverb In many African societies, the elder read more Before the library burns: Preserving leadership wisdom through succession planning

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9 h. ago Recycled Politicians Can’t Derail Tinubu’s Momentum – Adelakun

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Oyo State, Chief Kunle Adelakun, has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) political coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. He stated that the coalition leaders mismanaged the country when they were in office, adding that emergency alliances or recycled politicians cannot derail Tinubu’s momentum ahead […]

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11 h. ago FG laying foundation to clampdown on opposition leaders – ADC

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said claims by President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, that the opposition is plotting to topple the Federal Government before the 2027 polls is a ploy by the government to clampdown on  opposition leaders. The ADC, in a statement by its interim National Publicity Secretary, […] The post FG laying foundation to clampdown on opposition leaders – ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago FG urges stakeholder collaboration to combat climate change for sustainable devt

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Government has stressed the urgent need for active engagement of all stakeholders in addressing climate change to ensure sustainable development across Nigeria. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, said this during a visit by a delegation from the African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development […] The post FG urges stakeholder collaboration to combat climate change for sustainable devt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Kenneth Okonkwo Backs Atiku, Says Tinubu Will Win In 2027 If Coalition Present Peter Obi

Former spokesperson for Peter Obi has insisted that President Bola Tinubu will retain power in 2027 if African Democratic Congress present a southern candidate as its presidential flag bearer. The veteran Nollywood actor noted that the ADC should present a northern political heavyweight like ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Aminu Tambuwal, among others. Speaking during […] The post Kenneth Okonkwo Backs Atiku, Says Tinubu Will Win In 2027 If Coalition Present Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago “Nigeria Policemen Deserve Better Than What They Earn Monthly” — Sowore

Controversial human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has called for an upward review of remuneration of the rank and file of the Nigeria Police. The former presidential candidate of African Action Congress, added that there was no reason policemen should not earn N500,000 per month when the average senator they protect earns N30 million per month. […] The post “Nigeria Policemen Deserve Better Than What They Earn Monthly” — Sowore appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago 2027: ADC Candidate ‘ll Emerge Via Primary Election, Says Lukman

Former Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) and a key figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Salihu Lukman, has declared that whoever emerge as the presidential candidate of the coalition in 2027 election must win the primary election. Lukman also disclosed that the party will avoid mistakes made in the past election […]

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16 h. ago Greece halts asylum applications from North African migrants

Tribune Online Greece halts asylum applications from North African migrants "Sending a message of determination... to all traffickers and all their potential customers that the money they spend may be completely wasted Greece halts asylum applications from North African migrants Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Trump Faces Backlash For Praising Liberian President’s Fluent English

AUnited States President Donald Trump is once again facing online backlash after a remark during a lunch with African leaders at the White House resurfaced, in which he praised the Liberian President for speaking “beautiful English,” seemingly unaware that English is Liberia’s official language.   The moment occurred on Wednesday during a formal gathering that […]

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18 h. ago African mining ministers adopt reporting code, laud Alake’s leadership

Tribune Online African mining ministers adopt reporting code, laud Alake’s leadership “A critical challenge facing Africa’s mineral development agenda is the absence of a harmonised and transparent mineral resource reporting framework across the continent. African mining ministers adopt reporting code, laud Alake’s leadership Tribune Online

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19 h. ago PDP denies merger with ADC, reaffirms independence of Ondo structures

Tribune Online PDP denies merger with ADC, reaffirms independence of Ondo structures The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has debunked claims suggesting that its political structures are being absorbed into the African Democratic Congress (ADC)... PDP denies merger with ADC, reaffirms independence of Ondo structures Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Gunmen attack Anambra communities again, kill 4, security van set ablaze

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Gunmen, on Wednesday, July 9, reportedly attacked Oko and Ekwulobia communities in Orumba North and Aguata Local Government Areas, killing about four persons as many were injured. The incident occurred around the newly constructed Ekwulobia flyover and the Oko Divisional Police Headquarters, nearly one month after similar attacks claimed several lives […] The post Gunmen attack Anambra communities again, kill 4, security van set ablaze appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17m for immigrants

Tribune Online Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17m for immigrants Canada has raised the minimum financial requirement for immigrants under its Express Entry system, with single applicants now needing to show proof of at least CAD $15,263, or roughly N17 million, to qualify... Canada increases minimum proof of funds to N17m for immigrants Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Coalition’s ADC Aimed At Saving Nigeria’s Democracy, Says Tinubu’s Ally Kashim Imam

Elder statesman and political ally of President Bola Tinubu, Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, has said that the emergence of t opposition coalition under the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC) could be the single most consequential act to safeguard Nigeria’s fragile democracy ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement titled “The Simple Bravery That Will […]

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20 h. ago Tottenham Agree To Sign Mohammed Kudus For £55m From West Ham

Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United for a fee of around £55million ($74.7m). A medical is scheduled to take place on Thursday ahead of Kudus signing a six-year contract at the north London club. Confirming the imminent deal, football transfer expert David Ornstein wrote on his X […]

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20 h. ago Climate Change: Federal Gov’t Blames Deforestation, Urges Policy Support

The Federal Government has called for stakeholders’ engagement in tackling climate change for sustainable development. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, made the call when a delegation from African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development Initiative (ACCARD) led by Freeman Elohor Oluowo in company of the African Climate Foundation […]

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