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Nigeria has huge and untapped marine resources to lead Africa in Blue economy, according to the African Union (AU). The continental body noted that the country has the untapped rich marine resources in strategic location to be a leader in Africa’s blue economy. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the  broad-based national stakeholders’ consultation, validation workshop and development of national blue economy strategy for the Federal Republic Of Nigeria In Abuja, the head of division, Blue economy, Africa Union, Georges Asseko said , “Nigeria, with its vast coastline, rich marine resources, and strategic location, is well-positioned to be a leader…

Former U.S. president, Barack Obama, has congratulated Republican Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election, even as he admitted that the election outcome wasn’t the one they had expected. “This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for, given our profound disagreements with the Republican ticket on a whole host of issues,” Obama said in a joint statement with wife Michelle. “But living in a democracy is about recognising that our point of view won’t always win out, and being willing to accept the peaceful transfer of power.” The United States had been “through a lot”…

Three lethal Super Eagles forwards, Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface and Ademola Lookman have been included, as interim manager, Austin Eguavoen, named 25-man killer squad to confront the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and Amavubi of Rwanda in the two last matches of the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. In the list are Captain William Ekong, Atalanta of Italy’s Ademola Lookman and winger Moses Simon Nigeria will be gunning for perfect score lones and getting all available points in the duel with the Nigerian western neighbors, Benin. For the duel holding in Abidjan, Austin Eguavoen invited reigning…

President Bola Tinubu has directed that the National flag be flown at half-mast for seven days in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, a lieutenant general. Lagbaja’s death was announced by President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. Terms Apply. | Play Responsibly 18+ | © 2024 All Rights Reserved by SV Gaming Limited T/A BetKing RC 1419108 Mr Lagbaja, 56, passed away on Tuesday in Lagos after a period of illness. Mr Tinubu gave the directive in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja by Segun Imohiosen, director of information…

More than one hundred people were on Wednesday kidnapped as armed bandits attacked Wanke Village near Gusau, Zamfara State capital. The victims included women, children, and the elderly. It was gathered that among the kidnapped victims was the Chief Imam of the community who was reportedly recently freed following a previous kidnapping ordeal and was recovering from a leg injury. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, a survivor who reportedly described the panic and chaos that gripped the affected communities, said many residents fled to Gusau, the state capital, for fear of further attacks. The survivor was quoted…

Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, took to his Instagram page to post pictures of himself and Donald Trump to celebrate Trump’s return as United States president. Advertisement Note that during the first term of Trump, Infantino enjoyed a cordial relationship with the businessman cum politician. Their cordial relationship was solidified after the USA won the right to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup under Trump’s first term in office. Interestingly, Donald Trump lost his bid to continue his reign in 2020 when the incumbent president, Joe Biden, defeated him in the said year. Less than two years before the World…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. Tinubu expressed his eagerness to strengthen the ties between Nigeria and the United States amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world. His congratulatory message was conveyed through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. The statement was titled ‘President Tinubu Congratulates President-elect Trump.’ According to him, Trump’s victory reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership. Therefore, he congratulated…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has regretted  the passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. In a State House statement signed by presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu said the death of his army chief was saddening. The statement read: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. “He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. “Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June…

Donald Trump has continued to speak to a raucous crowd at his campaign HQ in Florida. He told the crowd that he hopes, one day, they’ll look back and consider this “one of the most important days of your life. “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” he goes on, referencing his party winning the Senate back from the Democratic Party. Trump went on to say that this will be the “golden age” of America. “This is a magnificent victory for the American people, that will allow us to make America great again,” he added, using his campaign…

With a massive 266 electoral votes gathered so far, former President Donald Trump needs just four more electoral votes to emerge the 47th President of the United States. Vice President Kamala Harris, the candidate of the Democratic Party is training at a distance with 188 electoral votes.