Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger pull out of ECOWAS as bloc awaits formal notice

The heads of State of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced the immediate withdrawal of their countries from the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS. The three countries accuse ECOWAS of deviating from its founding principles of brotherhood, solidarity and mutual aid and allowing foreign powers to meddle in its affairs. They also criticised the ECOWAS leadership for the sanctions imposed on them as part of efforts to reverse the military coups in...

When Ebiraland stands still for Ex-Gov Bello

…As Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland Extols Bello’s Remarkable Tenure Home town of former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, Ebiraland has stood still as a mammoth crowd welcomed Bello on his home coming to Agasa after a successful tenure as governor. The former Governor’s first point of call was his late mother’s residence in Nagazi where special prayers were offered for the peaceful repose of her soul. Bello in company of the incumbent Governor Usman Ododo paid...

Abducted Lagos PDP chairman regains freedom

Philip Aivoji, abducted Lagos State chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has regained freedom from the den of Kidnappers. Hon. Hakeem Amode, the state publicity secretary of the party, in a press statement, disclosed this on Monday. Amode who stated that Aivoji spent a total of four days in the den of his abductors, appreciated the efforts of every stakeholder who has been involved in the release of the PDP chieftain. The statement read,...

Federal Government addresses economic and security challenges

Mohammed Idris, the minister of information and national orientation, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu is working round the clock to confront all the challenges in the country. In a statement on Sunday, the Minister said that the government was not downplaying the current situation faced by Nigerians, and is committed to building a Nigeria “where no one is left behind.” Read the statement below: There is no downplaying the reality of the challenging...

Tobi Amusan begins 2024 with a record-breaking bang

Oluwatobilola ‘Tobi’ Amusan has bounced back from last year’s heartbreak at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary where she finished sixth to win the African women’s indoor 60-meter hurdles. But Amusan did not only win, she also set a novel record of 7.77s, what Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development John Enoh called an “amazing accomplishment.” At the Qazaqstan Athletics Sports Complex in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Saturday, 27 January, Amusan breezed past American Nia Ali...

Mining Sector: FG states commitment to recover unpaid royalties, taxes

…Deepens collaboration with RMAFC to curb revenue leakages The Federal Government has stated commitment to recover unpaid royalties and taxes in the mining sector. According to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has resolved to strengthen collaboration to block revenue leakages in the sector. Speaking while welcoming the RMAFC chairman, Mohammed Bello, and his team to his office recently, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr....

…Calls for strengthening of security agencies Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation has asked President Bola Tinubu, to urgently convene community/stakeholders meeting to tackle the increasing insecurity in the country. A press statement issued by the organization’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere noted that the tenor of the phenomenon “suggests that insiders have a hand in it. “By insiders, we mean people who have a relationship one way or the other with...

Nigeria breezes into AFCON quarterfinals with 2-0 Cameroon win

The Super Eagles have scaled to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament. This followed Nigeria’s victory over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon on Saturday night. The score line was 2-0 in favour of the Nigerian team. Ademola Lookman netted the first goal in the 36th minute and doubled it seconds before the referee blew the final whistle in the 90th minute. The Super Eagles’ next game will be with the...

“Fire Disasters Are Preventable, Observe Fire Safety Protocols” – Anambra Govt. Cautions

The Anambra State government says it is worried by the rate of fire incidents being recorded in different parts of the state, stating that these outbreaks are preventable if residents observe fire safety protocols in their vicinities. This is according to a press statement it released on Sunday in Awka and signed by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Honourable Beverly Ikpeazu-Nkemdiche following the fire incidents at Comprehensive Science and Technical College, Nawfia on Friday and...

Local Government Chairman in Anambra Pays Last Respect to Late Mother

The Transition Chairman of Awka North local government area, Hon. Thankgod Anago, has paid his recently deceased mother, Late Mrs. Ezinne Anago, the last respect. The funeral which took place in Irunnebo Amaezike village in Mgbakwu, Awka North local government was well-attended in honor of the late Madam Ezinne’s noble memory of hard work and loyalty, exemplified by her son, Hon. Thankgod. Late Madam Anago was a virtuous woman and devoted mother who lived according...

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