Kano Prepares To Launch Economic City Project
The Kano state government has said that the much-awaited multi-million naira Kano Economic City, which started over a decade ago, will finally launch after all the necessary procedures have been formally completed. When he visited the site of the economic city at Dangwauro in the state’s Kumbotso Local Government Area, Jamilu Umar Bataiya, the Senior […]
ECOWAS Rejects Niger Junta’s Three Year Power Transition Plan
The three-year power transition plan proposed by the Niger junta has been rejected by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Abdel-Fatau Musa, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, said this in a Sunday interview with the BBC. The Niger junta’s head, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, said on televised broadcast on Saturday […]
President Tinubu Modify Certain Ministers’ Portfolios, Appoints Niger Delta Minister
Engineer Abubakar Momoh has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu to the position of Minister of Niger Delta Development. Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, announced this in a statement on Sunday night. There were conflicting views when the Niger Delta was left out of the list of ministries that was made public last week. The […]
Tinubu’s Cabinet Members Takes Oath Of Office Today
With a focus on Nigeria’s economy and security, 45 ministers will take the oath of office today. The eight-point agenda of President Bola Tinubu as outlined in his election manifesto would serve as a roadmap for the ministers, according to top Presidency sources who talked with Punch on Sunday. President Tinubu was said to be […]
Canada Wildfires: At least 30,000 Households Told To Evacuate As Fires Approach
At least 30,000 households have been ordered to evacuate in Canada’s British Columbia province, where nearly 400 wildfires are raging. Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people, where smoke from nearby fires hangs over Lake Okanagan. The order is designed to ensure enough accommodation for evacuees and emergency workers. Fires […]
Russia’s Luna-25 Spacecraft Crashes Into Moon
Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft has crashed into the Moon after spinning out of control, officials say. It was Russia’s first Moon mission in almost 50 years. The unmanned craft was due to be the first ever to land on the Moon’s south pole, but failed after encountering problems as it moved into its pre-landing orbit. It […]
ECOWAS Delegation Arrives Niger Republic For Another Fresh Round Of Dialogue
A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has arrived in the Niger Republic to hold dialogue with the coup military officials. Prior to discussions to restore democracy to the country, the delegation’s plane reportedly touched down in the capital Niamey at around 1200 on Saturday. A source close to the latest […]
Ex-Members Of Boko Haram In Maiduguri Protest Hunger, Neglect
In Maiduguri on Friday, ex-Boko Haram members protested against the government, saying they had been neglected. About 6,900 had surrendered and renounced their ties to the terrorist group. These former terrorists—who are currently participating in a deradicalization program—took to the streets to seek the N30,000 allowance. Security officers finally took action after the demonstration caused […]
Abuja-Kaduna Train: FG Approves Deployment Of Airforce Jet To Strengthen Security At NRC
The deployment of an Air Force jet to assist the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) strengthen security along the Abuja-Kaduna rail line has been approved by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government. This came after the Department of State Service (DSS) issued a warning on a possible terrorist attack. Recall that on March 28, 2022, terrorists […]
Isese: Ogun State Gov Dapo Declares Monday As Public Holiday
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared Monday, August 21, 2023, a public holiday in observance of the yearly Isese Day. Lekan Adeniran, his chief press secretary, released a statement on Saturday that included the declaration. Isese Day is observed by followers of traditional religions to honor Yoruba customs and culture. The governor said […]
