39 h. ago Shettima, African leaders attend Gabon President’s inauguration

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima joined other African leaders and thousands of Gabonese citizens in Libreville on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to witness the inauguration of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Nguema, who led a coup in August 2023 to oust Ali Bongo, won 94.85% of votes in the April 12, […] The post Shettima, African leaders attend Gabon President’s inauguration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago VP Shettima, African Leaders Witness Inauguration Of Gabon President

In a true show of support for Africa’s democracy, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside other world leaders, on Saturday, joined thousands of Gabonese citizens as Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was inaugurated as the new elected Gabonese President. This followed his election victory on April 12, 2025, when he emerged victorious after beating seven others […]

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51 h. ago VP Shettima To Represent Nigeria At Inauguration Of Gabon’s President

At the instance of President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Saturday, May 3, 2025, depart Abuja for Libreville, Gabon to represent Nigeria at the inauguration of the country’s President-elect, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. According to a statement by the spokesman of the vice president, Stanley Nkwocha , Oligui Nguema, who had served […]

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9 d. ago Trump, Macron, other world leaders attend Pope Francis’ funeral

By John Ogunsemore US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron are among world leaders present at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis on Saturday. The 266th Catholic pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, April 21 at the age of 88, will be buried today at the […] The post Trump, Macron, other world leaders attend Pope Francis’ funeral appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Shettima, Others Call For Financial Market Transformation In Africa, Middle

Vice President Kashim Shettima and other stakeholders have urged African capital markets to embrace digital transformation and enhance regional integration to create a financial system that is more efficient, accessible, and resilient. They made this call at the 2025 Conference of the Africa and Middle East Depositories Association, organised by the Central Securities Clearing System […]

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9 d. ago PUBG Mobile Takes Lagos By Storm As 1,000 Attend Epic Community Dinner

The city of Lagos was electrified as PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games turned Lagos into the ultimate gaming destination with over 1, 000 attendees to make the epoch event remarkable on March 28, 2025. The Recreation Centre in Anthony Village throbbed with excitement as over 1,000 devoted players gathered for […]

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Body Of Pope Francis Lies In State At St. Peter’s Basilica Ahead Saturday Funeral

The body of late Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, which will remain open for three days until his funeral on Saturday. World leaders, including President Donald Trump, are expected to attend. His body was transferred to the Basilica during a procession earlier Wednesday. It was followed by a service led […]

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1 week ago Trump, Starmer, other world leaders to attend Pope Francis funeral in Rome

Several world leaders have confirmed they will travel to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. The ceremony, read more Trump, Starmer, other world leaders to attend Pope Francis funeral in Rome

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2 w. ago Commonwealth Observers Call For Increased Civic Participation, Commend Gabon’s Polls

Commonwealth Observer Group has praised Gabon’s peaceful, calm and orderly April 12 presidential vote and called for citizens to become more involved in the electoral process. In its interim statement, the group advised the government to promote greater civic participation in the electoral process. It suggested that this could be achieved by allowing longer periods […]

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3 w. ago Abia 2027: Party bigwigs attend Sen Kalu’s unity meeting, reaffirm APC’s readiness for elections

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja   The Aso Villa home of Abia-North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu on Thursday evening played host to Top stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress ( APC ) in the state on the behest of the Party’s National Welfare Officer of the party, Hon. Donatus Nwankpa, in collaboration with the state leadership. […] The post Abia 2027: Party bigwigs attend Sen Kalu’s unity meeting, reaffirm APC’s readiness for elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Commonwealth Observers Prepare For Gabon Presidential Election

A Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to prepare for the nation’s first presidential election since the unconstitutional transfer of power in August 2023. Gabon is due to go to the polls on April 12, 2025 – a crucial milestone in the democratic transition to constitutional rule. The COG, led by former […]

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3 w. ago Alleged Fraud: I Left Sick Bed To Attend EFCC Interrogation – Ex

A former minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has said that he left his sick bed to honour the invitation of the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for interrogation over allegations of fraud levelled against him by the commission. In a video clip played in the open court during his trial, Mamman […]

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3 w. ago Shettima, Adesina advocate strong political will as Kaduna unveils agro

Vice President Kashim Shettima and President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, have emphasised the need for sustained political commitment as Kaduna State inaugurates its Special Agro-Industrial Zones initiative. SAPZ is an initiative designed to boost agricultural productivity, enhance food security, and promote industrialisation in the agricultural sector. The SAPZ programme is being Read More

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