The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Mahamat, has expressed his support for the decisions adopted by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to deploy its standby forces to restore constitutional order in Niger Republic. TheHintsNews reports that ECOWAS had on Thursday directed its standby force to restore constitutional order in Niger Republic. The regional body noted that all efforts made to dialogue with the Niger Republic military junta have been rejected by the coupist, even as it condemned continuous detention of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family members. However, in a statement issued Friday, Mahamat…
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Mpape, is a suburb in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with close proximity to the city centre. Like other suburbs like Dutse, Kabusa, Durumi, Apo, it is populated by low income earners. However, towards the twilight of administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mpape was renamed Maitama extension. Ever since, there has been gradual demolition of the hilly community. The community is located opposite Maitama, across the expressway linking Asokoro and Kubwa. Although largely undeveloped, Mpape has lots of potential. Its excellent location near Maitama, its hilly nature and plans of future development makes for an attractive investment. Places of interest include Grange…
A staff of Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, Samuel Adebo and his wife, Christiana Phillip, have been accused of allegedly duping six people of the sum of N202,500. Christiana, a thrift collector, had introduced the contribution to the people who in turn showed interest to be part of it. Mrs. Philip 30, who lives along airport road, Lugbe, Abuja initiated N3,500 weekly contribution on October 20, 2022 and was expected to end January 13th. While the N3,500 weekly contribution was ongoing, she introduced another N5,000 weekly contribution on December 31, 2022 and it was expected to end on March 1,…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has directed its standby force to restore constitutional order in Niger Republic. It also called on the African Union (AU) partner countries and institutions to support the resolution taken by the sub-regional body. The regional body noted that all efforts made to dialogue with Niger Republic military junta have been rejected by coup, even as it condemned continuous detention of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family members. The President of ECOWAS, Omar Touray stated this while reading the resolution of ECOWAS on the Niger coup at the ECOWAS extraordinary meeting on Thursday…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken delivery of innovation technology tools to enhance the results management process, accuracy and the commission’s operational effectiveness. The tools also sought to respond to specific challenges encountered in the implementation of electoral activities. The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, while speaking at the handover of the innovation technology tools on Thursday in Abuja said the tools were facilitated by Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI). The chairman added that the tools, therefore, offer innovative solutions that could foster efficiency, speed, due diligence, and trust in the electoral process. He stressed that the…
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee probing employment racketeering in agencies and parastatals of the federal government has issued a warrant of arrest on a staff of the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON), Mr. Haruna Kolo. The decision of the committee to issue a warrant of arrest on Kolo might not be unconnected with his refusal to appear before the committee at the resumed hearing on Thursday. TheHintsNews reports that Kolo, a former staff of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) had appeared before the Committee on Monday over allegations that he was involved in selling slots for employment…
The Vehicle Owners Association of Nigeria (VOAN) has passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu-led administration over the way and manner it handled the fuel subsidy removal debacle In a statement issued Thursday and jointly signed by its President, Peacemaker Okoko and Secretary General, Makinde Olawole, noted that the vote of confidence resolution was informed by the President’s good performance and numerous successes of its government so far despite the numerous challenges on ground. It said: “In specific terms, your promise to Nigerians to kick-start the rehabilitation of the moribund Nigeria oil refineries, your promise to name and…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says it seized contraband worth N1,178,821,033 between January 30 and August 9, 2023. The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘D’ of the Service made this known on Wednesday at a press conference at the zonal headquarters of the service in Bauchi. The acting FOU Controller, Joseph Adelaja, explained that Zone ‘D’, comprises nine states, namely: Bauchi, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa states; with headquarters in Bauchi. He said that the feat was achieved in pursuance of the unit’s saddled responsibility of enforcing customs laws, implementing government fiscal policies and suppression of…
Liu Angela, the counsel representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to clear up any inconsistencies in his academic achievements. She revealed that she had sent an email to Tinubu’s lawyers asking for their cooperation in asking the Chicago State University about documents that are already in the public domain, which have been submitted in proceeding in the Nigerian court. She said the email, which was sent on August 3, 2023 is requesting, “to learn CSU’s position on whether, how, and when they were provided to other Nigerian litigants, and CSU’s…
A former National Vice Chairman, Northwest, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman has called on President Bola Tinubu to set annual performance targets for his ministers if his ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda is to translate into tangible gains for Nigerians. Lukman in a statement issued Wednesday said the first task before the President is ensuring that ministerial targets are given and putting in place stronger supervisory and regulatory framework both within government and as a party to ensure delivery. He noted that the performance review would help to keep his appointees on their toes. The party chieftain added that…