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Islamic Council cautions ECOWAS against Imposing Sanctions on Niger

August 10, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been forewarned not to impose sanctions on the Niger Republic by the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). Recall that on Tuesday, ECOWAS decided to

U.S cautions Nigeria on Potential Impact of Chinese Loans

August 10, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The United States has issued a warning that China’s lending practices may increase Beijing’s influence over Nigeria. This observation was made in a US Department of State “Integrated Country Strategies” report that Punch was able

Ghastly accident kills two, injures others in Ogun

August 10, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

In a single deadly incident on Wednesday in the Sagamu area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, two individuals died and numerous other passengers were injured to varied degrees. Report learned that a Mazda Bus with the

Court Decides: Judgement on Matawalle’s Suit Against EFCC, ICPC Slated for August 30

August 10, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court Abuja has picked August 30, 2023, to rule on the case by Bello Matawalle, a former governor of Zamfara State, has filed a lawsuit against the Independent

Ex-Rebel, Ag Boula initiates Anti-coup Movement in Niger

August 9, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Rhissa Ag Boula, a former politician and rebel leader in Niger, has established the Council of Resistance for the Republic (CRR), an organization that stands in opposition to the military junta that took control on

Subsidy Removal: Akwa Ibom Govt inaugurates members of palliative committee

Subsidy Removal: Akwa Ibom Govt inaugurates members of the state palliative committee

August 9, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Pastor Umo Eno, the governor of the state of Akwa Ibom, has established an 18-person committee to manage the distribution of palliatives to lessen the effects of the removal of fuel subsidies on the state’s

World Bank Cancels loan to Uganda over anti-gay law

August 9, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The World Bank has stated that it will no longer consider fresh loans to Uganda due to the passage of a law prohibiting same-sex activities. Earlier this year, the Ugandan government passed legislation prohibiting anti-lesbian,

Gov Adeleke Announces Monday as Public Holiday in Honor of Isese Day

Osun Gov Approves N2.1 Billion Bond Certificates For Pensioners in a bid to fulfil his campaign promises

August 9, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, has granted permission for the distribution of bond certificates worth N2.1 billion to pensioners. According to Gistlover, the certified bond certificates cover retirees under the state and municipal

Fuel Subsidy: NLC blames Gbajabiamila for the delay in negotiations with FG

August 9, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

In the wake of the removal of the fuel subsidy, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the federal government’s negotiation committee of failing to meet the demands of Nigerian workers. For allegedly failing to

About $1.9bn ammunitions imported into Africa each year- NATCO raises concern

August 9, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Tuesday, the National Commission for the Coordination and Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons Proliferation (NATCO) expressed concern about the spread and intrusion of weapons and ammunition into Africa. According to the agency,

VP Shettima Arrives Presidential Election Tribunal

Subsidy removal will lessen carbon dioxide emissions – Shettima

August 9, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The removal of fuel subsidies, according to vice president Kashim Shettima, is expected to reduce Nigeria’s carbon dioxide emissions by more than 15 million tonnes in a single year. Shettima made this statement at the

Buhari Preferred Mamora over Osinbajo as Running Mate – Boss Mustapha

August 9, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Boss Mustapha, a former secretary to the government of the Federation, has disclosed that former president Muhammadu Buhari once considered selecting Senator Adeleke Olurunnimbe Mamora as his vice presidential candidate. Mustapha said that Mamora was

Ex-Kano Emir, Lamido Sanusi Meets Niger’s Coup Leaders

August 9, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has met with the coup leaders in Niger Republic. According to Report, the former Emir of Kano met with the military

U.S Threatens to Attack Niger, Discloses Plan for Coup Schemers

August 9, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The United States of America has warned the leaders of the Niger coup that if the country’s military rulers fail to restore President Mohamed Bozoum to power, it may be forced to get militarily involved.

Fuel Subsidy Savings Should Benefit Education - UK Govt tells Tinubu

Niger Coup: International organization files suit against Tinubu, others in court

August 9, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has been brought before the ECOWAS Court of Justice by an international organization called Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA), asking the court to halt the planned military action against the