Save the Children International (SCI), says relentless wave of attacks against farmers by armed groups is hindering critical food supplies and threatening to push Nigeria deeper into a devastating hunger crisis. TheHintsNews reports that the federal government recently declared a state of emergency on food insecurity to help tackle food shortages, stabilise rising prices, and increase protection for farmers facing violence from armed groups. In January, the UN estimated that more than 25 million people in Nigeria could face food insecurity this year–a 47% increase from the 17 million people who were already at risk of going hungry–mainly due to…
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has signed the Civil Aviation Masterplan (CAMP) with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The Director General of Civil Aviation Nigeria, Capt. Musa Nuhu and ICAO Secretary General, Mr. Juan Salaazar signed the agreement during a visit by the Nuhu to ICAO in Montreal, Canada. Nuhu, in a statement on Monday said the masterplan when implemented will further unlock opportunities in the Nigerian aviation industry. According to him, This is a major step in repositioning the nation’s aviation industry to attain its full potential and make significant contributions to the nation’s economy growth and…
The Lagos State Government, says it has suspended the General Manager of the Lagos State Infrastructure and Asset Management Agency (LSIAMA). It also sacked and blacklisted the facility managers over an elevator accident that led to the death of Dr. Vwaere Diaso. The Lagos State Government disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. It reads: “The Lagos State Government, in recognition of the importance of providing functional and comfortable accommodation for health workers, outsourced the management of the House Officers Quarters to a facility management company. “The Lagos State Infrastructure and Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA) oversees the activities of…
The fight between the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Phillip Shaibu have assumed a different dimension as the governor as set plans in motion to commence impeachment process against his deputy. TheHintsNews reports that Shuaibu had last Friday approached a Federal High Court sitting, Abuja to stop the commencement of an impeachment process against him. In the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1027/2023, the Inspector General of Police(IGP) State Security Service; the Governor of Edo State; the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, and the Chief Judge of Edo State are the first, second, third, fourth and…
D’Tigress, Nigeria’s female basketball team on Saturday defeated Senegal to win the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship for the fourth consecutive time. The Nigerian ladies defeated the 11-time African champions 84-74 to claim their sixth championship at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda on Saturday. The Lionesses have now lost to the D’Tigress in four Afrosbasket finals (2005, 2017, 2019, and 2023). The victory means that D’Tigress will now compete for a spot at the women’s basketball event of the 2024 Olympics. The Rena Wakama-led team quickly established their dominance with a nine-point lead at the end of the first…
The Senate has rejected the plan by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) military action in the Republic of Niger. TheHintsNews reports that President Bola Tinubu Friday notified the National Assembly about the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) proposed military action against the Nigerien military junta who recently seized power. Also, the Northern Senators Forum in a statement issued Friday kicked against the option of war and called for political and diplomatic means to restore democratic government in that country. However, considering the President’s request during a closed-door session that lasted for more than two hours…
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has warned that any military action against the Republic of Niger will spread to other countries in West African. TheHintsNews reports that President Bola Tinubu Friday notified the National Assembly about the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) proposed military action against the Nigerien military junta who recently seized power. Also, the Northern Senators Forum in a statement issued Friday kicked against the option of war and called for political and diplomatic means to restore democratic government in that country. However, the CNG in a statement issued Saturday by its Spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman,…
Manchester United have completed the signing of Danish striker, Rasmus Hojlund in a deal worth €85 million United agreed a bumper deal for Atalanta for the frontman, who promptly underwent his medical and put pen to paper on a five-year contract earlier this week Hojlund, 20, flew into Manchester on Tuesday afternoon after United settled on a fee and reported to the club’s Carrington training complex. Speaking after signing his contract, Højlund said: “It’s no secret that I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy, and I dreamed of walking out at Old…
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has alleged that the decision of President Bola Tinubu to go to war over the coup in Niger Republic was to enable him declare a state of emergency in Nigeria and suspend the ongoing Presidential Election tribunal. TheHintsNews reports that the President had on Friday written to the Senate seeking approval of a military action in Niger in line with the resolutions of ECOWAS member states. However, Frank in a statement issued Saturday accused the President of taking advantage of his position as ECOWAS chairman to…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appeased the North Central with the position of National Legal Adviser. The NEC took the decision at its meeting held on Thursday in Abuja. The decision became imperative following the resignation of the former National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdulahi Adamu who hails from North Central. Following Adamu’s resignation, the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) with the blessing of President Bola Tinubu anointed the immediate past Governor of Kano state, Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje for the position. The decision which was ratified at the last NEC meeting saw the…