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Ghana President

Ghana’s President Scraps Seven Ministries to Reduce Government Spending

Ghana's President John Mahama dissolves seven ministries to cut government spending, addressing economic challenges and ...
  • 13 January 2025
  • Ghana
PDP

PDP Leadership Crisis Deepens as Factions Clash Over National Secretary Position

The PDP faces a leadership crisis as two factions clash over the position of National ...
  • 13 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Sustainability summit

Tinubu Departs for Global Sustainability Summit in Abu Dhabi

President Tinubu travels to Abu Dhabi for the 2025 Sustainability Summit, focusing on renewable energy ...
  • 11 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Hush Money

Trump Sentenced to Unconditional Discharge in Hush Money Case

Donald Trump sentenced to an unconditional discharge in the New York hush money case, days ...
  • 10 January 2025
  • World
Ohanaeze

Ex-IGP Mike Okiro Withdraws from Ohanaeze Ndigbo Presidential Race Amid State of Origin Debate

Ex-IGP Mike Okiro withdraws from the Ohanaeze Ndigbo presidency race, citing state of origin controversies, ...
  • 10 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Sacked Kano SSG Abdullahi Bichi threatens to expose Governor Abba Yusuf and key NNPP figures, alleging betrayal and internal political strife.

Sacked Kano SSG Threatens to Expose Governor Yusuf, Top Political Figures

Sacked Kano SSG Abdullahi Bichi threatens to expose Governor Abba Yusuf and key NNPP figures, ...
  • 10 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Commissioner

Cross River Commissioner Robert Ewa Dies Suddenly After EXCO Meeting

Cross River State mourns the sudden death of Tourism Commissioner Robert Ewa, who passed away ...
  • 9 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Money Laundering

Former Kaduna Finance Commissioner Charged with Money Laundering

ICPC arraigns former Kaduna State finance commissioner on money laundering charges. The court grants bail ...
  • 8 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Donald Trump’s proposal for a US-Canada merger draws sharp criticism from Canadian leaders, with Trudeau calling it unrealistic.

Trump’s US-Canada Merger Proposal Sparks Backlash; Trudeau Dismisses Idea

President Elect Donald Trump’s proposal for a US-Canada merger draws sharp criticism from Canadian leaders, ...
  • 8 January 2025
  • Politics
Inauguration

Tinubu Attends Mahama’s Inauguration as Ghana’s President

Nigerian President Tinubu attends the inauguration of John Mahama as Ghana’s president, highlighting strong regional ...
  • 6 January 2025
  • Ghana
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Youth farmers

FG Targets N1.8tn from Bond Market in Q1, Introduces Tw...

Savings bonds

FG Defends GDP Rebasing Plan as CBN Postpones January M...

GDP rebasing
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Today in History

January 18th is the day in 1126 that Emperor Huizong abdicates the Chinese throne in favour of his son Emperor Qinzong.

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