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Niger crisis; Discordant tunes in ECOWAS as leaders override Tinubu’s diplomatic resolution, now settle for military action

In what looks like a discordant tune among the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the regional body on...

20 dead, scores injured, 63-year-old man rescued in Plateau State wee-hour attacks — Police

At least, 20 people have been killed in two separate attacks in Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State in the wee...

Niger Republic impasse: ECOWAS embraces diplomatic negotiations, dialogue, dumps military action 

“Only through this comprehensive assessment can we collectively chart a sustainable path towards lasting peace, stability, and prosperity in Niger” Sixteen days after...

Ecuadorian Presidential Candidate Gunned Down At Campaign Rally

With just 12 days before voting begins for the presidential election in Ecuador, outspoken presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, has been assassinated. According to...

FBI agents kill man threatening U.S. Pres. Biden

The man had threatened to “inflict bodily harm” on the president during his visit to Utah in a social media message sent Monday,...

Super Falcons to NFF: Pay Us Our Money

The rot in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)-led by Ibrahim Musa Gusau, was laid bare in extraordinary fashion after Super Falcons were knocked...

Breaking: Ex-Kaduna Gov. El rufai might reject ministerial appointment 

The immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El rufai is contemplating turning down the ministerial slot offered him by President Bola...

FAKE NEWS ALERT: Ignore media report “I have been receiving toxic calls and messages” following my visit to Tinubu — Okonjo-Iweala

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has described as fake news that  she has been received toxic calls...

My journey from Nollywood to cab driving in US — Joseph Benjamin

Nollywood actor, Joseph Benjamin, has narrated how he went from being Nollywood’s finest actor to becoming a cab driver in the United States....

Niger Coup: Reverse sanctions, don’t correct wrong with wrong, NSCIA tells ECOWAS, Tinubu

Worried by the effects of sanctions on the citizens of Niger Republic, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on...

Illegal Possession Of Firearm: Emefiele moves to stop DSS from further prosecution

Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has filed a suit seeking an injunction against the Federal Government’s...

Coup: ECOWAS, in a volte-face, announces sanctions, dumps military action against Niger

In a volte-face, the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has given up on applying military force to reverse the coup in...

Hunger is Real and Present by Dakuku Peterside

HUNGER is widespread and chronic in Nigeria. Its prevalence is one phenomenon that statistics cannot fully capture. Not even the global hunger index...

Ex-Senate President Lawan, ex-Govs. Tambuwal, Oshiomhole, others named Committees Chairmen

Chairmen of some Standing Committees have been announced by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. They are the President of the 9th Senate, Ahmad...

Tragedy as Nigerian kills fellow countryman in South Africa

A Nigerian has snuffed a fellow national in a brawl in the Bloemfontein, Freestate of South Africa. The death of the two friends...

Keyamo’s Ministerial Nomination: Niger Delta Oil & Gas Professionals Excited, Lauds Tinubu

A group of seasoned technocrats, Niger Delta Oil & Gas Professionals has expressed satisfaction with the nomination of Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN) by...