NATO Secretary General: ‘Sweden And Finland’s Security Matters For NATO’

NATO Secretary General: ‘Sweden And Finland’s Security Matters For NATO’

During a visit to Sweden on Monday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg underlined the alliance’s commitment to Swedish and Finnish security (13 June 2022). Mr Stoltenberg stated during a news conference with Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson that “Sweden and Finland’s security importance for NATO.” The Secretary General was hosted by Prime Minister Andersson, Minister for…

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Buhari Celebrates Abdulsalami Abubakar on 80th Birthday

Buhari Celebrates Abdulsalami Abubakar on 80th Birthday

On June 13, 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari will celebrate his 80th birthday alongside former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalami Abubakar.  In a statement released Monday by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, the President joined family members, friends, and acquaintances of the former Head of State in commemorating the historic role he played in Nigeria’s unity and peace, as well as in setting the foundations for democracy.   He praised the former Chief of Defence Staff for his valiant contribution to the country and the African continent, which included participating in peacekeeping missions and negotiating for the upholding of democracy across the continent. President Buhari praised the Army General’s modesty and humanity, praising him for choosing the noble route of ensuring the transition to democratic administration in 1999 and ensuring a peaceful handover in 2015. General Abubakar, the President believes, owes the nation a debt of gratitude for always putting the country’s and citizens’ interests first and working for the greater welfare of Nigeria and a better Africa. President Buhari prayed that Almighty God continue to bless the former President of the United States with good health, vigor, and wisdom.

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National Electricity Grid Collapses

National Electricity Grid Collapses Once More

The national energy grid has again failed, leaving numerous towns in the dark, including Abuja, the federal capital. The newest incident, the fifth in 2022, occurred on Sunday about 6.49 p.m., causing several power distribution firms’ outgoing energy feeders to be shut off. Power distributors in Kaduna, Lagos, and other parts of the country reported…

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SERAP Tells Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, and Others to Publish Their Assets

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged presidential candidates in the next elections to make their holdings and liabilities public as soon as possible. It also urged candidates to openly commit to rejecting vote-buying and electoral bribery before and during the elections in an open letter to the candidates.   “While there is no constitutional requirement for presidential candidates to publish their assets and liabilities prior to elections, doing so would demonstrate that you can stand up for transparency in asset declaration by public officers if elected,” SERAP wrote in a letter dated June 11 and signed by Kolawole Oluwadare, its deputy director. “It is a public trust to hold a public office.” As a result, voters have a right to know what presidential candidates will do if elected on issues of public concern, notably in terms of integrity, selflessness, openness, accountability, human rights, and the rule of law. “As you and your parties…

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