Andrew Tate Granted Freedom From Romanian House Arrest
Andrew Tate, the controversial influencer, has been granted temporary freedom following a period of house arrest in Romania, while he awaits trial on charges of rape and human trafficking. Andrew and Tristan were taken into custody in March and later indicted in June; however, both maintain their innocence regarding the charges. As of now, the […]
GSK’s Nigeria Exit: Obi Blames Poor Economic Management
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has expressed deep regret over the imminent departure of British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) from Nigeria, ending their 51-year presence in the country. Peter Obi, highlighted that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) made known their plans to discontinue prescription medicines and vaccine production in Nigeria, which subsequently […]
Tinubu Briefs World Bank Chief Of Ongoing CBN Forensic Audit
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed the commencement of a full forensic audit of the Central Bank, to uphold transparency and accountability. He further addressed concerns regarding fiscal mismanagement and revealed plans for an imminent overhaul of the Civil Service payroll. President Bola Tinubu shared this information with the President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay […]
Niger: Custom Executes Tinubu’s Directive On Border Closure
With absolute compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directives, the Nigeria Customs Service has proceeded to seal off the Nigerian border with Niger Republic. Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, the Acting Comptroller-General (C-G) of Customs, conducted an inspection at the Ilela border today (Friday) to ensure the absolute and strict execution of President Tinubu’s directive. In his explanation, […]
‘State Of Emergency’ Declared In Ethiopia Over Amhara Crisis
In light of the intensifying violent confrontations between the national army and local fighters in Amhara, the federal government of Ethiopia on Friday announced a six-month ‘state of emergency’. Merely nine months after the devastating two-year war in the neighbouring Tigray region came to an end, Africa’s second-most populous country is presently grappling with fresh […]
Niger: Northern Leaders Warn Tinubu Against Military Resolve
President Bola Tinubu has been cautioned by the Northern leadership, led by the Arewa Consultative Forum, against getting entangled in a confrontation with the military junta responsible for the most recent coup in Niger. The admonition, accompanied by a call for dialogue, was related in a statement issued by the group’s General Secretary, Murtala Aliyu, […]
Nigeria’s Diphtheria Outbreak: UNICEF Confirms 122 Death
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) disclosed on Thursday that the diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria has resulted in the death of at least 122 individuals. In a statement issued by Safiya Yoba Akau, UNICEF’s Communications (Advocacy, Media & External Relations) representative, Ms. Cristian Munduate, the UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, expressed her distress over the surging […]
Drivers Shun 2nd Niger Bridge Over Security Concerns
Mr. Uchenna Nebuwa, National President of the Heavy Duty Drivers Association, said that the second Niger Bridge has witnessed a decline in traffic from both his association’s members and other drivers, citing concerns pertaining to security. On Thursday, in Onitsha, Mr. Nebuwa informed the newsmen that criminal elements have taken control of the route, particularly […]
Niger Coup: New Hurdle For Macron’s African Agenda
Analysts have contended that the coup in Niger poses a huge challenge for French President Emmanuel Macron, raising pertinent questions about France’s military engagement in the nation and the implications this may have on his wider approach to Africa. Following coups in Mali and Burkina Faso during 2021 and 2022, Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum now […]
Ganduje Promises Quick Action, Results As APC Chair
Abdullahi Ganduje, the newly appointed National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), expressed his determination to ‘hit the ground running’ and spearhead efforts for the party’s success in the upcoming governorship elections in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa states. This assurance was part of Ganduje’s acceptance speech as the party’s chair, as he emerged […]
Niger Coup: Tinubu Takes Diplomatic Initiative, Sends Envoy
In a move to tackle the ongoing political dilemma, Bola Tinubu, the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and Nigerian President, has assigned a delegation to Niger Republic with the task of meeting a swift resolution. The delegation’s mandate is in line with the resolutions agreed upon during the extraordinary […]
Niger: Senegal Backs ECOWAS In Case Of Military Resolve
Senegal announced on Thursday its readiness to participate in a military intervention in Niger, should the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) decide to take kinetic action in response to last week’s coup. Speaking at a government press briefing in Dakar, Foreign Minister Aissata Tall Sall emphasised the gravity of the situation, stating that […]