Politics

‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster

Washington-Rabat ties under scrutiny as questions swirl over what led to deadly influx into tiny Spanish territory The cosy relationship between Washington and Rabat has long been flaunted by both sides, from Morocco’s announcement this year that it would be the first African state to join Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to the congratulatory message recently sent by Trump to mark King Mohammed VI’s 27 years in power. The latest example landed this week. As Spain grappled with the aftermath of the sudden influx – and swift return – of more than 70,000 people into Ceuta, Morocco’s monarch confirmed he had named a $1bn highway flanking the disputed territory of Western Sahara after Trump. Continue reading...

The Guardian•8/6/2026

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Debt-Fueled Solar Firm GoldenPeaks Accused of Fraudulent Lending

The collapse of solar-power developer GoldenPeaks Capital followed a number of seemingly “fraudulent” transactions between some entities, according to a court-appointed administrator overseeing the group’s key Polish subsidiary.

Bloomberg•8/6/2026

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Daily Post Nigeria•8/6/2026

‘Joke taken too far’ – Fayose reacts to EFCC freezing Osun Govt’s accounts

Isaac Fayose, younger brother to former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described the freezing of Osun state government’s account as a joke taken too far. Fayose made this statement in a video posted on his verified Facebook page on Thursday. Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday froze Osun state […] ‘Joke taken too far’ – Fayose reacts to EFCC freezing Osun Govt’s accounts

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Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib’s home petrol-bombed in Hasina fallout

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan's home attacked after joining former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s event.

OBJ, G100 leaders split over single opposition candidate against Tinubu

•Ex-President opposes choice of Atiku •Coalition members seek OBJ’s reduced support for Obi A split has occurred between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and key leaders of the emerging opposition coalition, G100, over the modalities for the emergence of a single presidential candidate who will slug it out with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the January […] The post OBJ, G100 leaders split over single opposition candidate against Tinubu appeared first on Tribune Online.

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Re-Abdulsalami Abubakar: Abacha never looted treasury

FORMER military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar has belatedly joined the dubious campaign to sanitise the ignominous Abacha era. In his interview published by the Sun newspaper on June 26, 2026, the retired General attempted to rewrite history in a rather untidy manner when he claimed that the much-talked about Abacha loot is a […] The post Re-Abdulsalami Abubakar: Abacha never looted treasury appeared first on Tribune Online.

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KRW/USD: Korean Won Rises to Highest Since October on Exporters Dollar Sales

The South Korean won rose to the strongest level in almost 10 months as exporters converted their dollar earnings into the local currency.

Glimmer of hope as UBEC tackles exclusion of over 7 million children with disabilities

CLEMENT IDOKO writes that millions of Nigerian children with disabilities continue to face exclusion from education, despite existing legal protections, and education stakeholders say the new national standards and implementation guidelines to promote inclusive education recently unveiled by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) must be effectively implemented across all states. For millions of Nigerian […] The post Glimmer of hope as UBEC tackles exclusion of over 7 million children with disabilities appeared first on Tribune Online.

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BASL repositions for quality delivery in next phase of growth

BI-COURTNEY Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has concluded a three-day mid-year strategic management retreat themed “Leadership for Total Quality Delivery”, aimed at reinforcing its core values and positioning the organisation for its next phase of growth. The retreat, held in Lagos, brought together senior management and key […] The post BASL repositions for quality delivery in next phase of growth appeared first on Tribune Online.

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Explosive-laden drone found at German airport hosting Ukrainian fleet

German authorities are investigating how a drone packed with explosives reached Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Al Jazeera•8/6/2026

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