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Nigerien authorities on Monday turned down a meeting request by a joint delegation from the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). According to a memo seen by PREMIUM TIMES and signed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Niger, the trio had … [Read more…]
Governor Alex Otti has given criminals terrorising residents of Abia State the option of either to “leave the state in a hurry or be crushed”. The Governor who gave the option Tuesday at Okpara Square Umuahia during the launch of “Operation Crush”, a special security operation against the rising tide of violent crime, declared that … [Read more…]
Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme said the Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration has mapped out activities to ensure effective implementation of its human capital development programmes. Onyeme spoke today, when members of the Ndokwa Youth Leaders Association, NYLA, paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba. “Human capital development is very … [Read more…]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), would Thursday, hold an extraordinary summit on the political situation in the Republic of Niger. The summit billed to hold in Abuja is sequel to an earlier summit held on July 30, in which the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government gave a seven-day ultimatum … [Read more…]
The Presidential Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale said President Bola Tinubu plans to create at least 56 CNG (compress natural gas) stations in first phase of his administration. Ngelale disclosed in a chat with journalists on TVC show, Journalists Hangout, monitored by our correspondent. The residential Spokesperson informed that the Federal Government has partnered with an indigenous … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has withdrawn the contempt charge against Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, and their leaders four days before the expiration of the ultimatum by NLC to the government to withdraw the contempt summons or face indefinite nationwide strike. In a letter to Messrs Falana & Falana’ Chambers, Counsel, … [Read more…]
The government of Enugu State has announced a ban on the collection of levies and tolls on behalf of the government. In a public announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the state government described the collection of levies on highways and roads as “anti-business activities of syndicates” operating “contrary … [Read more…]
Niger’s military rulers announced Sunday that they had closed the country’s airspace, warning that any attempt to violate it would meet with an “energetic and immediate response”. “Faced with the threat of intervention, which is becoming clearer through the preparation of neighbouring countries, Niger’s airspace is closed from this day on Sunday… for all aircraft … [Read more…]
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a fake couple, Ilonzeh Kingsley Onyebuchi and Ilonzeh Roseline Nonyelum, purportedly going for medical treatment in India for ingesting 184 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.322 kilogrammes, with 100 grammes of the drug also concealed in the woman’s private part. The two suspects were intercepted … [Read more…]
The Federal Government said the use of force would be the last resort should the coup plotters in Niger Republic refuse to surrender. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Adamu Lamuwa, stated this on Friday at a briefing session on the current political situation in Niger Republic and the ECOWAS sub-region, organised by the … [Read more…]
Washington, DC – Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges he sought to overturn the 2020 election results in the United States, as the embattled former president made his first court appearance to respond to a new federal indictment against him. “When you look at what’s happening, this is a persecution of a political … [Read more…]
Niger’s coup leaders have cut off ties with Nigeria after the efforts of Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to resolve the ongoing impasse failed. ECOWAS had issued a seven-day ultimatum for the reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum to avoid possible clash with the junta. But President Bola Tinubu sent a high-powered delegation to … [Read more…]