The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has designated every Monday as an “economic empowerment day” in the South-East region The pro-Biafran group, IPOB, stated that the intention behind designating every Monday as an “economic empowerment day” in the South-East region is to mobilise resources and efforts to address the adverse effects on the economic, educational, and social sectors caused by the prolonged sit-at-home protests. The spokesman for the group, Emma Powerful, stated this in a statement on Saturday. According to a statement by the powerful, the decision to declare every Monday as an “economic empowerment day” in the South-East was…
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Ahead of the final day of the 7 days ultimatum that the ECOWAS has given in response to Niger coupists, the senators have turned a blind eye to the ultimatum today . The senators rejected the request of President Bola Tinubu for permission to deploy Nigerian troops to Niger Republic as part of an ECOWAS force to reinstate the democratically elected president of the country, During an executive session on Saturday, the senators declined the president’s request. A senator disclosed that consensus was reached among the attendees. Over 90 per cent of senator who spoke are vehement against sending troops/military action.The…
Catherine Colonna, the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, has expressed unequivocal support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its determined efforts to “defeat” the coup in the Niger Republic. Colonna spoke on Saturday when she visited Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, prime minister of the Niger Republic, at Quai d’Orsay. The French minister was accompanied by Aichatou Boulama, France’s ambassador to Niger. GOVIMA reported On July 25, a coup was staged in Niger, leading to the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum and other political leaders from office. Abdourahmane Tiani, former head of Bazoum’s presidential guard, later declared…
Benin maintains that diplomatic means remain the preferred approach in handling the crisis resulting from the military coup in Niger. The country’s foreign minister, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, told reporters his country was demanding the immediate release and reinstatement of President Bazoum. Bakari also pledged his full support for efforts by the west African bloc ECOWAS to resolve the ongoing crisis. “We are and we fully subscribe to the diplomatic actions that are underway and that remain the preferred solution for the time being,” said Bakari. “But if tomorrow, for whatever reason, whatever action ECOWAS were to take, Benin would in…
The Federal Government is calling on the international community to steadfastly support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in its efforts to restore democratic governance in the country. Adamu Lamuwa, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made this statement on Friday during a briefing session organised by the Ministry for the Diplomatic Corps. The briefing focused on the current political situation in Niger Republic and the broader ECOWAS sub-region. GOVIMA reported that On July 30, 2023, ECOWAS, led by Nigerian President BolaTinubu, decided on sanctions against the military personnel in Niger who toppled President-elect Mohamed…
According to the United Nation data, it indicates that 65 percent of the grains from the Black Sea Grain Initiative have gone to developing countries and 20 percent have gone directly to the least developed countries. After the Ukraine-Russia war, there has been a decline in grain supply across the globe, especially in the continent of Africa. Reacting to this development, the US department of state its Africa Regional media hub organised a press briefing on the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the impact its collapse has had on Africa, and the United States’ effort to strengthen food systems on the…
Professor Anthony Killa from the Commonwealth Institute and Advanced Studies has analysed President Tinubu’s speech delivered on July 31st. Killa critiqued the less than hour-long speech, stating that it lacked “discontinuance” and emphasising the importance of understanding the evolution of time in his perspective on the speech. Regarding the fuel subsidy, Killa argued against its complete removal and instead proposed addressing abuse and mismanagement. He suggested solutions such as creating refineries, investing in alternative energy sources and mass transportation, and increasing revenue through refined oil exports. He said, “Some still argue that the real issue of the fuel subsidy regime…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a stern warning to the public, advising against engaging in activities such as spraying, hawking, mutilating, or counterfeiting the Naira currency. During the CBN Fair held in the state capital city of Lokoja on Thursday, Dr. Isa AbdulMumin, the Director of the Corporate Communications Department of the apex bank, disclosed the warning against activities such as spraying, hawking, mutilating, or counterfeiting the Naira currency. The apex bank assured members of the public that the organisation will strive to sustain its efforts in ensuring availability of the currency for transactions. He urged members of…
A team from the West African regional bloc, Economic Community of West African States, left Niger without meeting the leader of the junta which seized power in a coup, a delegation member said Friday. AFP reports The ECOWAS delegation arrived in the capital Niamey on Thursday “but did not spend the night” as scheduled, nor meet with coup leader Abdourahamane Tiani or deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, the team member said.The delegation was led by former Nigerian president Abdulsalami Abubakar and was initially due to meet Tiani to present ECOWAS’s demands, according to the Nigerian presidency. Regional powerhouse, Nigeria, holds the…
On the resident doctors strike, the Federal government has instructed all Chief medical Directors and Medical Directors in the Federal Tertiary Hospitals. The government wants the medical directors to implement a no work,no pay policy on the striking resident doctors and to maintain an attendance register for all resident doctors willing to work. This was revealed in a letter made known to newsmen on Thursday, signed By the Federal Ministry of Health and addressed to the CMDs and MDs of all FTHs in the country. The letter, dated August 1, 2023, was titled, “Re: Incessant strike action by the Nigerian…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with NIPCO Gas Limited to deploy Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations nationwide. This collaboration aims to offer cheaper alternative fuel options to motorists. Stay tuned for further updates on this significant development. The Giant Petroleum Company made this known in a press statement made available on his verify X platform. Adding that the collaboration aims to expand our CNG infrastructure, improve access to CNG, and accelerate the adoption of cheaper and cleaner alternative fuel for buses, cars and Keke NAPEP, which will significantly reduce the cost of…
Dr. Olufunmilayo Bankole, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health District I, is calling on citizens, especially nursing mothers and pregnant women, to actively support the State Government’s initiative to promote the practice of proper and exclusive breastfeeding. This essential measure will contribute to nurturing healthy and productive members of society among babies and infants. The Health personnel made the call on Wednesday at an awareness and sensitisation programme to celebrate this year World Breastfeeding Week themed: “Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference for Working Parents”, she stressed the need on why nursing mothers and pregnant women must ensure that children…