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FORMER PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE ARRESTED ON ICC WARRANT

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday at the Manila international airport on a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) accusing him of crimes against humanity over deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office. Duterte, 79, was taken into custody after arriving from Hong Kong with his family, becoming the first former Asian leader to be arrested by the global court. He was later driven to the nearby Villamor Air Base. The ICC has been investigating mass killings in crackdowns overseen by Duterte, with estimates of the death toll varying from over 6,000 to 30,000. The warrant of arrest said “there are reasonable grounds to believe that” the attack on victims “was both widespread and systematic.” Duterte’s lawyers immediately asked the Supreme Court in Manila to block any attempt to transport him out of the Philippines to be handed over to the ICC in Europe. “Show to me now the legal basis for my being here,” Duterte asked authorities, according to a video posted on social media by his daughter. Senator Bong Go, a close Duterte ally, told reporters, “This is a violation of his constitutional right.” Former Senator Antonio Trillanes, a harsh critic of Duterte, said the arrest was historic and a major blow to state impunity and tyranny. “This is like the downfall of an emperor,” Trillanes said.

KALU URGES TINUBU TO POSTHUMOUSLY SWEAR IN ABIOLA AS PRESIDENT

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Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to posthumously swear in Chief Moshood Abiola as the duly elected President of the June 12, 1993, election. Kalu also advocated for the inclusion of Abiola’s presidential portrait alongside Nigeria’s past leaders. “Since Abiola won, his picture should be placed among Nigeria’s past presidents. I commend former President Buhari for giving him a posthumous national honor, but I would also appeal to President Tinubu to officially recognize him and place his image where it belongs. This would help bring closure to his family,” Kalu said. The senator stated that such recognition would heal and compensate the Abiola family and the nation from the electoral tragedy of 1993. He also urged former Military President Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida to name the key actors behind the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. “I look forward to the second edition of Babangida’s book because the first did not reveal all the realities. I was present during the events of June 12, and I know what happened. Babangida should call out the names of those responsible for preventing the election declaration. The coup in question was not an Igbo coup; it was a Nigerian coup, executed by the military. Moshood Abiola won that election, and there is no doubt about it,” Kalu said.

AFDB PRESIDENT AKINWUMI ADESINA HINTS AT POSSIBLE PRESIDENTIAL RUN IN 2027

Nicolas Adekeye / 2 months

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African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina has hinted at the possibility of running for the Nigerian presidency in 2027. Adesina, who is set to complete his second and final term as AfDB President in 2025, stated that he is ready to serve Nigeria and Africa in any capacity. Speaking on a Television program, Adesina explained, “Look, the only thing that makes me happy is nothing else than seeing the lives of people transform. That is what gives me satisfaction. As a result, I will be available to serve in any capacity, globally, in Africa, anywhere, including my own country.” When pressed on whether he would run for President of Nigeria, Adesina did not rule out the possibility. Instead, he emphasized his commitment to serving Nigeria and Africa, saying, “I will live as a Nigerian, and I will walk by the special grace of God. But that passport, that green passport, will be respected just like everyone else in the world.” Adesina, who served as Agriculture Minister in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, also spoke about his pride in being a Nigerian. He recalled an opportunity he had to obtain US citizenship, but rejected it, saying, “I remember telling a colleague of mine that this passport is a Nigerian passport, a green passport, that I cannot and will never trade it for anything.” Adesina concluded by referencing Davido’s song, “I’m unavailable, dem no dey see me,” and said, “But in the case where it comes to service of any kind, I would ask Davido to change that song, ‘I am available, they will see me.’ I will. I will be available to serve in God’s hands for anything that God has in store for my life.”

JOHN MAHAMA SWORN IN AS GHANA’S PRESIDENT FOR THIRD TERM AMIDST ECONOMIC CRISIS

Nicolas Adekeye / 3 months

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John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as Ghana’s president for an unprecedented third term on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s history. The ceremony, held at the Independence Square in Accra, was attended by thousands of Ghanaians from all walks of life, as well as dignitaries from across the continent. Mahama, 66, who previously served as president from July 2011 to January 2017, won the presidential election late last year on a promise to tackle Ghana’s worst economic crisis in a generation, corruption, and unemployment. His campaign prioritized the economy and resonated with young Ghanaians who saw the vote as a way out of the crisis. In his address, Mahama acknowledged the challenges facing the country, saying, “There is a seismic shift happening within the system of global economic dominance.” He emphasized the need for regional cooperation, stating, “Now more than ever before, we need to strengthen our ties with our neighbors to ensure that we are working together to keep our sub-region safe.” Mahama’s inauguration marks a new chapter in Ghana’s history, as he prepares to tackle the country’s economic woes and restore stability. His leadership will be closely watched by the international community, as Ghana seeks to regain its footing as a stable democracy and economic powerhouse in West Africa.

PRESIDENT TINUBU WELCOMES SHELL’S FINAL INVESTMENT DECISION ON BONGA NORTH DEEP OFFSHORE FIELD.

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PRESIDENT TINUBU WELCOMES SHELL’S FINAL INVESTMENT DECISION ON BONGA NORTH DEEP OFFSHORE FIELD President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed Shell and its partners’ announcement of the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga North Deep Offshore Field. This landmark development, Nigeria’s first deepwater oil project in over a decade, underscores the transformative impact of the President’s policies and reforms in attracting investments in the oil and gas sector. The Bonga North oilfield, located 130 kilometres offshore in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 118, represents an impressive estimated $5 billion investment and is expected to yield approximately 350 million barrels of crude oil. Shell holds the largest operational interest, with 55%. Its other partners are the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, and Eni. According to President Tinubu, “The Renewed Hope Agenda fundamentally focuses on attracting investments to transform the Nigerian economy and deliver prosperity to our people. We designed our policies and reforms from the start of my administration to achieve this goal. Shell and its partners’ decision to invest in Bonga North affirms the success of our efforts. We will continue to offer the necessary support to ensure their success and the realisation of Nigeria’s energy potential.” The Bonga North project is the second of the blueprint projects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu selected to drive the implementation of the transformative Presidential Directives 40, 41, and 42 issued in the first quarter of 2024. These directives, aimed at enhancing regulatory clarity, accelerating project timelines, and incentivising investment in Nigeria’s energy sector, have yielded remarkable results. Ms Olu Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, noted that “The Bonga North FID dispels the misconceptions about International Oil Companies leaving Nigeria. Instead, we are witnessing a strategic pivot of IOCs-powered capital and technical capacity to deepwater and integrated gas projects, which align with President Tinubu’s vision of transforming Nigeria into a global energy hub.”

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