The verdict in former French president Nicolas Sarkozy’s appeal against a conviction for corruption and influence peddling is to be announced in Paris on Wednesday. In March 2021, Sarkozy, who served as president from 2007 to 2012, was handed a…
*Nigeria at 61: Don’t despair over current challenges, Buhari tells Nigerians (Guardian)*2 killed as police, kidnappers clash in Lagos forest (Punch)
Nigeria at 61: Don’t despair over current challenges, Buhari tells Nigerians (Guardian) It’s a mixed feeling today, the 61st anniversary of Nigeria’s attainment of independence. Amid the celebration of nationhood in the national colours of green and white, symbolising natural…
*Soldiers avenging airman’s death arrest Lagos residents, destroy vehicles (Punch)*Marriott hotels debuts in Lagos (Guardian)
Soldiers avenging airman’s death arrest Lagos residents, destroy vehicles (Punch) Commercial drivers, motorists, traders and commuters around the Capa and Mosafejo areas of Oshodi, Lagos State, were thrown into confusion on Thursday when men of a joint military task force,…
*We’ll continue to recognise Sowore as AAC chairman —INEC (Punch) * Fani-Kayode hails Tinubu’s alleged presidential ambition (Guardian)
We’ll continue to recognise Sowore as AAC chairman —INEC (Punch) The Independent National Electoral Commission has recognised Omoyele Sowore as the substantive National Chairman of the African Action Congress. National Executive Committee of the party, on May 13, had written…