Gorbachev to be buried in Moscow’s cemetery of prominent Russians

He changed history, but was wrong about ties with West – Russia The last Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, who died on Tuesday at 91, will be buried in Moscow’s Novodevichy cemetery, the resting place of many prominent Russians. Reportedly, the Moscow hospital where the late leader died said he had been suffering from a long […]

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Gorbachev was courageous reformer, says Buhari

President, Putin, Biden, others pay tribute to ex- Soviet Union leader President Muhammadu Buhari has described the last leader of the former Soviet Union, Mr. Mikhail Gorbachev, as “a courageous reformer, who will be remembered for years to come because of his immeasurable contributions to world peace and openness in his own once rigidly closed […]

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Kukah a special breed, gift to Nigeria, humanity – Governors

Fayemi, Okowa, Kalu eulogise Catholic Bishop The Northern Governors’ Forum has said the contributions of Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, to the development of democracy is significant in sustaining national unity and empowerment. In a statement by its Chairman and Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong, the forum eulogised the eminent clergyman on […]

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Obasanjo, Ooni, Akande, others to attend 15th LOC anniversary

Esther Ajayi calls for optimism, assures peaceful election Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; former Minister of Industry, Nike Akande and Chairman, Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone and China Africa, Hafsat Oduwole, are part of the dignitaries expected at the 15th anniversary and one year thanksgiving ceremony of Love of […]

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Work mainly for Tinubu’s election as Nigeria’s next president, Iji charges coalition’s Ondo exco at inauguration

By Banji Ayoola The South West Zonal Coordinator of the Asiwaju Tinubu/Shettima Coalition for Good Governance (ATSCGG.), Ambassador Sola Iji, on Wednesday charged the newly inaugurated Ondo State Executive Committee of the coalition to shun distractions and work mainly for the election of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and his running […]

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Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, dies at 91

In this file photo taken on October 31, 2009 former President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev attends a commemorative event in Berlin. – Mikhail Gorbachev, the last surviving Cold War leader who helped bring US-Soviet relations out of a deep freeze, has died in Moscow at age 91.In power from 1985 to 1991, he […]

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How Nigeria can make N13.58tr yearly from traditional medicine, by experts

Herbs Ahead of African Traditional Medicine Day (ATMD), today, experts have said Nigeria could make more than $19.4 billion (N13.58 trillion) yearly from ‘developing’ some aspects of traditional medicine (TM). They also made recommendations on how TM could be maximised to boost foreign exchange earnings and healthcare in the country. A professor of taxonomy and […]

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We need to act fast on ASUU strike, Osinbajo tells APC governors

Okowa tasks FG on Delta education model to end the stalemate FG has done enough for varsities, minister insists Govt to meet VCs, and councils on September 6 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday, received some governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in his office, where he called for urgent action to address dwindling […]

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In 2023, I won’t interfere, condone intimidation, Buhari tells APC governors

President pledges to bequeath a legacy of non-interference after Ekiti, Osun polls APC dispels rumour of cold war between Tinubu, Adamu over campaign council Atiku tackles APC, FG over the economy, rising poverty, unemployment Rejects move to secure N11tr fresh loan President Muhammadu Buhari has promised that government will ensure Nigerians don’t get intimidated or […]

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After N14.6b, Nigeria Air misses fifth take-off amid investors’ apathy

Concerns as Nigeria Air gulps N14.6b in four years, under 5% govt’s equity Industry awaits delivery of Sirika’s aviation roadmap seven years on, nine months to go Consultants and stakeholders disagree on prospects of new airline Nigeria’s bid to float a new national carrier appears to have entered the wrong time zone, with credible investors […]

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