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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his backing for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) efforts to address the crisis in Niger. While not explicitly endorsing ECOWAS’ call for military intervention, Blinken affirmed the organization’s significance in advocating for a return to constitutional order. Speaking from Washington, Blinken acknowledged ECOWAS’ role in…
The Nigerian Army has issued a comprehensive response to allegations made by Sahara Reporters, an online media outlet, regarding the resignation of 25 soldiers and their alleged links to corruption within the army. The official response was posted on the Nigerian Army’s Twitter account, @HQNigerianArmy, and was authored by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken decisive action in response to the recent coup in Niger Republic, allegedly ordering the deployment of its standby force to restore constitutional order. This move comes after the coup leaders rejected all efforts at dialogue and continued to detain President Mohamed Bazoum and his family…
A viral video capturing Senate President Godswill Akpabio allegedly admitting to the distribution of undisclosed sums of money to Nigerian senators during ministerial screening has sparked outrage among the upper legislative chamber. The senators are reportedly furious over the exposure of the bribery scheme, which they claim has brought ridicule and embarrassment to their ranks….
The Nigerian naira’s downward trajectory against the US dollar continued as it reached a new low of N950 to a dollar in the black market, marking a depreciation of N53 or 5.9 percent compared to its earlier trading rate of N897 within the week. Bureaux De Change (BDC) operators in Lagos attributed the increase to…
In a significant political shift in Kogi State, Rt Hon Momojimoh Lawal, the former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. This move was accompanied by the defection of former local government vice chairmen, party executives, and over 200 stakeholders of the People’s…
In a bid to promote peace and stability in the Sahel region, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has granted permission to major Islamic groups to engage in negotiations with the military government that ousted Niger Republic’s democratically elected President, Mohamed Bazoum. The decision came after an interactive session held at the presidential villa in Abuja on…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has underscored the country’s relatively favourable inflation rate, positioning it comparatively better than many African nations. Speaking at the 2023 Zenith Bank International Trade Seminar, the acting Governor of the CBN, Folashodun Shonubi, represented by Deputy Governor Kingsley Obiorah, highlighted various contributing factors to the global inflation trends. The…
Catholic Bishops of the Owerri Ecclesiastical Province have made a strong appeal to end the “indiscriminate sit-at-home orders” in the South-east region of Nigeria. They expressed concern over the detrimental impact of these orders on local economies, culture, and the mental well-being of the populace. During their meeting at the Umuahia Diocesan Secretariat, the Bishops…
A legal battle between former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Lagos State Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a new turn, as Atiku’s lawyer, Liu Angela, accuses Tinubu’s legal team of obstruction and lack of cooperation in the ongoing credentials dispute. The controversy centers around Tinubu’s academic credentials, particularly his educational records at…