The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), says that it will not hesitate to invade Niger Republic if all efforts to reverse the coup in the country fail. TheHintsNews reports that ECOWAS Heads of State and Government had at its second extraordinary summit in Abuja last week, activated its standing force should the junta in Niger refuse to restore to power the ousted president of the country, Mohamed Bazoum. However, the regional body gave the warning on Thursday in Accra, Ghana, insisting that constitutional means would be restored in the country by all means. Also, the defence chiefs of…
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The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has cleared Nigerian track queen, Tobi Amusan, of doping violations. To this end, the provisional suspension on her had been lifted. With this development, it means the Nigerian medal hopeful will take part in the World Championship billed for Budapest. The statement reads: “A panel of the Disciplinary Tribunal, by majority decision, has today found that Tobi Amusan has not committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) of three Whereabouts Failures within a 12-month period,” “AIU Head Brett Clothier has indicated the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) is disappointed by this decision and will review the reasoning…
The Niger State government Thursday sought the support of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to ameliorate some emergency situation that has been ravaging the State for the past 6-7 years. It also pleaded with the agency to support in solving 6,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in a various camps across the state. The Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, made the plead when he visited the Director General of NEMA, Abib Ahmed in Abuja. Garba, while speaking with the Press on the sidelines shortly after the meeting said the essence of visiting the NEMA was to acquaint the director-general with some…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje, says President Bola Tinubu has the capacity to reform the country’s governance system and the economy. Ganduje made this known Thursday when the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) led by Sen. Dayo Adeyeye paid him a courtesy visit at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja. His words: “Lagos is a great state, not only in Nigeria but in Africa. So we want a replica, we want a mirror image of that kind of sustainability for Nigeria. “And we believe Asiwaju is equal to the task,…
The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration (CIOTA), has expressed concern over the recent incident involving a Soldier and a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer which has brought public ridicule to both organisations. Its President, Segun Obayendo, in a statement issued Thursday said the unfortunate confrontation, captured in the media, has highlighted the need for a renewed commitment for all stakeholders in the industry to advocate for professionalism, cooperation and respect among all sectors of law enforcement and public service. He noted that CIOTA as an body, acknowledged the importance of maintaining order and safety on the roads, as…
Save the Children International (SCI), says more than 1,680 school children have been kidnapped in Nigeria since the 2014 abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok in Borno State. TheHintsNews reports that in April 2014, the abduction from a school in Chibok made global headlines and sparked the #BringBackOurGirls movement and protests, which attracted public support from celebrities and public figures including Malala Yousafzai, Hillary Clinton, and then First Lady Michelle Obama. SCI in a new report titled, “Attack on Education”, launched on Thursday in Abuja, said that in addition to the abductions, over 180 schoolchildren were killed and nearly 90…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He also appointed the immediate past Governor of Ebonyim state, Senator Dave Umahi as the Minister of Works, while Bosun Tijani was appointed Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management, Ishak Salaco As expected, the President appointed Mr. Wale Edun as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, while Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo was appointed Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. Others are: Minister of Power, Adedayo Adelabu;…
Nigeria on Wednesday defeated Mali 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-20) in their first match at the ongoing 2023 African Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship in Yaounde, Cameroon. Nigeria kicked off their campaign on a slow start losing the first three points in the first set. Mali took the lead till the 14 point before Nigeria caught up and won the set by 25 to 18 points. However, Nigeria played better in the second set with the introduction of Happy Wushilang and Sandra Ozabor making six straight points from the service. Nigeria won the second set in style by 25 to 14 points. …
Manchester United Wednesday announced that the fact-finding phase of investigation on Mason Greenwood is now complete, and the club is in the final stages of making a decision on Mason’s future The club said contrary to media speculation, the final decision on Greenwood ultimately rests with the Chief Executive Officer. The statement reads: “Following the dropping of all charges against Mason Greenwood in February 2023, Manchester United has conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations made against him”. “This has drawn on extensive evidence and context not in the public domain, and we have heard from numerous people with direct…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdulahi Ganduje has said that the visit of the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike to his residence in Abuja was not about his rumoured defection to the ruling party. Although, Ganduje admitted that the defection of a politician like Wike to the ruling party would improve the chances of the party in 2027. Wike’s visit to the residence of Ganduje on had sparked another round of defection rumours about his imminent arrival into the ruling party. The chairman said his discussion with Wike was not about his…