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WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday asked the Supreme Court to take up and rule quickly on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. Smith made his request for the court to act with unusual speed to prevent any delays that could push back the trial …

Prominent gubernatorial aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, retired General Charles Airhiavbere, has cautioned Governor Godwin Obaseki on the state’s financial situation, urging a restraint in taking further loans as Edo grapples with its position as the 5th most indebted state in Nigeria. Airhiavbere, a retired military officer with a distinguished service record, expressed deep concern …

Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday undertook official tour of the N21 billion Presidential Clinic at the State House, Abuja. The state-of-the-art clinic which was conceived and delivered by former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration last year was to stem medical tourism by the first family and other senior officials of the government. Speaking after …

This historic win, announced at a ceremony in Morocco, solidifies Oshoala’s status as a legend of the sport. Nigerian football superstar Asisat Oshoala has further cemented her place as one of the greatest players on the continent by claiming a record sixth CAF African Women’s Player of the Year award. This historic win, announced at a ceremony in Morocco on Monday, solidifies Oshoala’s …

.Vows not to relent until insecurity is over .Notes security remains his govt’s top priority but not limited to only battlefield concerns .Grieves again over victims of Kaduna bombing error President Bola Tinubu on Monday reviewed the nation’s security situation and declared that he was not satisfied with the current situation. He, however, vowed that his government will not relent …

“Making it worrisome is the fact that even people from neighbouring countries like Chad, Niger, Benin Republic and Central Aftrica, are trooping in to mop up the little food, signalling total famine in the area if not urgently addressed by stockpiling the silos “. Minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari. But  Ademorin, in his remarks, wrote off the silos by putting …

*Promise gradual easing of sanctions on Niger, sets up committee *Tinubu stresses need to re-engage nations under military rule*Says move key to fast-tracking return to civil rule  *Hails Weah for conceding defeat in Liberian poll I Heads of State and Government of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed to review efforts to activate a standby force for …

A Federal Capital Territory High Court will deliver judgment in the enforcement of a fundamental rights suit filed by a former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, on January 8, 2024. Following his prolonged detention, Emefiele had dragged the Federal Government, Attorney-General of the Federation, Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and the commission before the court to …

In a move aimed at providing temporary relief to bank customers and easing cash crunch, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the suspension of processing fees on cash deposits above N500,000. The apex bank in a circular to all banks, other financial institutions and non-bank financial institutions stated that this suspension will remain in effect until April 30, …

After a 24-year drought, Nigeria has finally reclaimed the coveted CAF Player of the Year Award, this time with the electrifying Victor Osimhen helping to break the jinx Following in the footsteps of Nigerian football legends like Kanu Nwankwo, Emmanuel Amuneke, Victor Ikpeba and the late Rashidi Yekini, Osimhen’s phenomenal 2022/23 season has earned him the coveted African crown. His …