A group, Niger Delta Women League (NDWL) has demanded the immediate resignation of the Senate President Godswill Akpabio due to his unguarded statements and wielding the gavel to seal a celebration of an elite 10th Senate over the sufferings of the masses. Against this background, the group has vowed to mobilise one million Niger Delta women on the 26th September, 2023 to the gate of the National Assembly to either thank the Senate for impeaching Akpabio or pressure them to do the needful. The group made this known in a statement issued Monday and jointly signed its National President, Hon. Sheila…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Engr. Abubakar Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. The Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement issued Saturday said, the Federal Ministry of Youth is to be re-assigned to a Minister-Designate soon. He said: “The Ministers-Designate allocated to the Federal Ministries of Transportation, Interior, and Marine & Blue Economy have been reshuffled as follows: “Adegboyega Oyetola is redeployed as the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy; Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo is redeployed as the Honourable Minister of…
The leader of Niger military junta, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, says while the country does not want war, it will be ready to defend itself if necessary. TheHintsNews reports that the leader of the mutineer had in a broadcast on Saturday told the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to have a rethink over its planned attack on his country, saying it won’t be a walk in the park. Tchiani, who stated this Saturday added that member countries of ECOWAS do not realise that Niger has become the key to containing the region from destabilisation against the backdrop of increased…
The construction of Keana Dam in Keana local government area of Nasarawa state has been abandoned despite the payment of N47.6 million by the federal government to Karl T Geotechnical and Engineering Services LTD. Tracka, the Non governmental organisation tracking various government projects revealed that the federal government paid the said amount between 2021 and 2022. It also revealed that the host community said the contractor was last seen on site over a year ago. The residents of the community said the contractor abandoned the site after digging the dam and laying it with stones. It said: “Between 2021 and…
Four key Boko Haram commanders, 13 main fighters, and a total of 45 family members laid down their arms and surrendered to the troops of Sector 3 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Cross Kauwa and Baga of Kukawa Local Government, Nigeria, between August 14 and 15. Thier decision to surrender may not be unconnected to the escalated kinetic and non-kinetic operations by the MNJTF, coupled with a dwindling logistic supply in Boko Haram hideouts. The MNJTF in a statement issued Sunday said: “Over two days, from 14 to 15 August 2023, four key Boko Haram commanders, 13 main fighters,…
Three persons have escaped death in a multiple crash that occurred in the Anthony Obanikoro area of Lagos on Saturday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LATSMA) in a statement made available on its verified X (Twitter) handle #followlasma, explained that the multiple accidents involved a 40-foot container, two Toyota Camry cars (KRD 432 JA and APP 43 HN), and a tipper loaded with sand (T 17001LA). It said investigation revealed that due to brake failure, the 40-foot container truck, while traveling at top speed, collided with three other vehicles, including a fully loaded tipper with sand. It stressed that…
The leader of the Niger Republic junta, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani has told the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to have a rethink over its planned attack on his country, saying it won’t be a walk in the park. Tchiani in a broadcast Saturday night also accused the regional body of planning to invade Niger with the aid of a foreign power. He described the sanctions imposed on Niger by ECOWAS as illegal and inhuman. Tchiani added that he had no ambition to stay in office beyond three years and announced a 30-day period of what he called national…
A suspected kidnapper caught in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State on Friday was set ablaze by some residents after he allegedly kidnapped two children. The suspect, it was gathered, was carrying two children away to an unknown destination when he was accosted by some residents who asked him where he was taking the children. However, the inability of the suspected kidnapper to give any credible answer forced the mob to descend on him and beat him to stupor. Subsequently, the mob set the suspected kidnapper ablaze. A video of the mob action showed people pouring fuel on the…
The Governor of Borno state, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the release of N10 million as a relief package to soldiers wounded during battles in Borno. The State Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, delivered the gift to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Peter Malla at the 7 Div headquarters in Maiduguri on Saturday. The relief package was a fulfillment of a pledge by Zulum two months ago at a Sallah launch organised by the Chief of Army Staff, Maj-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Tar expressed commitment of the state government to…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has honoured its staff, who died in the line of duty as part of the activities to celebrate the 2023 World Humanitarian Day Its Director General, Mustapha Ahmed, in a statement issued Saturday said humanitarian actors who lost their lives and those who suffered injury and trauma in the line of duty were celebrated. He stressed that it was on record that some NEMA staff have lost their lives and some kidnapped while many others have suffered tragic experiences while on active duty. Ahmed noted that it was on record that some NEMA staff…