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US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to try to bypass Congress and force new voting laws ahead of the November midterm elections, where his Republican Party fears losing control of the legislature. Trump said he would soon issue an executive order attempting to impose the rules if Congress does not pass a law requiring […]

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commended the achievements of Flutterwave and its founders, emphasising the critical role of opportunity and resilience in driving Nigeria’s growth. Speaking at the 10th-anniversary inaugural gala night of the fintech company held at the luxury ‘The Delborough Lagos’ during the week, Sanwoolu highlighted the importance of empowering young Nigerians to

Ghanaians have rushed to defend their colourful handwoven “fugu” smocks after President John Mahama’s wearing of the loose-fitting traditional garment on a recent state visit to Zambia caused an online storm. Traditionally produced in northern Ghana on narrow-strip looms, the fugu is widely treated as the West African country’s national costume, worn at festivals, political

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has expressed support for the deployment of United States military forces to Nigeria to help address the country’s worsening security challenges. Ndume made the remarks on Friday while speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. He said many ordinary Nigerians, particularly those in conflict-affected communities,

Tottenham are set to hire Igor Tudor as interim manager until the end of the season after Thomas Frank’s dismissal, according to reports on Friday. Tudor is reported to have reached a verbal agreement with Tottenham, who are expected to finalise the deal imminently. The 47-year-old was sacked by Juventus in October after an eight-match

Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has responded to remarks by the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, regarding the defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his camp would instead celebrate the day as the governor’s “Independence Day.” Ganduje

At least 17 heads of state, the United Nations chief, and several global tech CEOs are set to attend next week’s AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India, said Friday. Touted as the biggest yet, it is the fourth edition of the annual global gathering to address the risks and opportunities posed by the booming