Coup: Economic Community of Central African States suspends Gabon

The Central African regional organisation, Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) has suspended Gabon’s membership in response to last week’s coup by the country. Recall that Gen Brice Oligui Nguema, the coup leader, was sworn in as provisional president on Monday. The junta took control shortly after Ali Bongo was declared the winner for a third term as president, after the country’s controversial presidential election. He has not specified a timetable for restoring civilian...

Edo Council Election: LP candidates reject results, call for fresh polls

Following allegations of irregularities, Comrade Edwin Omoregie, Labour Party (LP) chairmanship candidate for Ovia North East local government area, thirteen councilorship candidates and the leadership of the party in the area on Tuesday called for the cancellation of the just concluded local government council election in the state for a fresh election. The aggrieved politicians described last Saturday’s election in which the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates were declared winners in the 18 local government...

IT firm, Gomova introduces moving/delivery App for truck drivers, dispatch riders

An Information Technology (IT) company, Gomova technologies has introduced a moving and delivery App for truck drivers, bike dispatch riders in Nigeria. Tagged the future of dispatch and moving services, the innovative App is offering massive opportunities to local truck drivers and van drivers, bike dispatch riders and more. A press statement by the company explained that independent drivers such as tow van drivers that have never thought it possible a time would come when...

PANDEF commends Tinubu for NDDC board nominations

…Lauds reappointment of Samuel Ogbuku The apex socio-cultural body of the Niger Delta region, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has commended President Bola Tinubu for the nomination of members of the board and management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The new nominations, according to the organisation, largely satisfy its expectations and that of a majority of the people of the Niger Delta, stressing that the President’s action complies with the law, and fundamental...

Gov. Bello approves 100% increment in allowances for corps members 

…Supports members logistics with N37.7m Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has approved a 100 per cent increment in the allowance of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to Kogi State for their mandatory one-year service. Bello approved the raise considering the current economic realities and the overall importance of the NYSC scheme to national and state development. The Governor spoke during the closing ceremony of the 2023 Batch ‘B’ Stream 2...

42 African countries to participate in African Military Games 2024

….AFN announces CDS half marathon race 42 African countries are set to participate in the 2nd edition of  African Military Games scheduled to take place in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital in 2024, the Defence Headquarters (DQH) said. Air Vice Marshal Abidemi Timothy Marquiz stated this on Tuesday, during a press conference to announce activities lined up for the Military Games by the Director of Sport, Defence Headquarters. Air Vice Marshal Marquiz also announced the Chief of Defence...

PEPT Judgment: NPF cautions mischief makers against unguided utterances

Ahead of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) judgment scheduled to be passed on Wednesday, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has strengthened its deployment across the length and breadth of the country. ACP Adejobi Olumuyiwa, Force Spokesperson said in a statement on Tuesday that, this is in a bid to fortify security architecture and forestall any breakdown of law and order across the country. According to him, “The Police wish to reiterate the commitment to...

PEPT Judgment: Fresh election only option – Bode George

Chief Bode George, Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) to call for a fresh election, pointing out that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) told Nigerians that there was a glitch during the election process. George spoke on Channels TV on Tuesday stressing that he wasn’t asking the tribunal to declare the PDP, the Labour Party (LP) or anybody as winner but in the...

Enugu: Police kill 2, foil kidnap attempt at Ogbeke-Nike

Police Operatives of Enugu State Command has foiled an attempt to kidnap some road users at Ogbeke-Nike, along Ugwogo-Nike/Opi/Nsukka road. According to report the  hoodlums had blocked the road and shot sporadically, before the Operatives, some of whom were on VIPs escort duty, gallantly responded. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, through  the police spokesman,  Daniel Ndukwe in a statement made available on Monday said 2 of the miscreants were neutralized on the...

FG promises to rejig N-Power scheme

…Beneficiaries assured of prompt salary payment The federal government has announced plans to rejig the N-Power scheme to accommodate more people and ensure prompt payment of beneficiaries’ stipends. Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has disclosed that to Nigerians. Edu said this in a statement on Sunday by her Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr. Rasheed Zubair, in Abuja stressing that the challenges faced by N-Power beneficiaries in terms of delay...

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