The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it will hold its national convention in February, 2022. This announcement was made by the Governor of Kebbi state and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Atiku Bagudu, while addressing the State House Correspondents in Abuja on Monday. The announcement also came shortly after a meeting between…
Renowned citizenship and immigration lawyer, Mr Johnson Babalola (BL.LL.B,C.S), has drawn international accolades following his designation as a Certified Specialist in 'Citizenship and Immigration Law: Immigration and Refugee Protection' by the Law Society of Ontario province, Canada. Babalola, a Nigerian-born Canadian legal icon and the Group Managing Partner of Topmarké Attorneys LLP, a well-respected law…
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that the United States considers Africa a “major geopolitical power” where it can deliver tangible benefits, seeking to boost US influence as rival China invests heavily. Days before China holds a major meeting on Africa in Senegal, where Blinken heads later Friday, the top US diplomat said President…
A historic photo of Nigeria's former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi with Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, second son of late ruler of Libya, Muammar Gaddafi surfaced on social media earlier this week. In the picture sighted by The New Diplomat, Akinyemi was seen with the two sons of the Libyan revolutionary leader. The picture…
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday said he will consider a request bordering on the unconditional release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu put before him. The President made this assurance while playing host to an Igbo group under the aegis of Highly Respected Igbo Greats, led by First Republic…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the Federal Government cannot act on the reports submitted by the various panels set up to investigate police brutality in the country. The President said the Federal Government would rather allow each state to work on the reports before taking any necessary steps. Buhari said this while playing host…
..Claims Bandits Ready To Drop Arms Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh (Dr.) Ahmad Gumi has built schools for herdsmen-cum-bandits, residing in Kaduna forest in Nigeria’s northwest as part of efforts to end the increasing insecurity occasioned by the sect in the country. Gumi, who has been a negotiator-in-chief on behalf of the bandits, said from all…
The United States secretary of state, Mr Antony Blinken will embark on a working visit to Nigeria next week. The visit by Blinken is part of an official tour of Africa with special focus on Nigeria, Kenya and Senegal. A statement by the State Department spokesman, Ned Price announced Blinken will meet with the president…
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just concluded Anambra State governorship election, Senator Andy Uba, has rejected the outcome of the poll. Uba said he will reclaim his ‘stolen mandate’ through all constitutional means available. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Spokesperson, Senator Andy Uba Campaign Organization, Ambassador…