Chadian President welcomes Niger’s Prime Minister
Africa
August 17, 2023
Chadian President welcomes Niger’s Prime Minister
Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno welcomed Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, for a visit on Tuesday, the…
Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Zeine, defends nation’s sovereignty, says no worry about talks
Africa
August 17, 2023
Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Zeine, defends nation’s sovereignty, says no worry about talks
*Says military ready for diplomatic talk …but military govt won’t allow political path forced down on it By BASHIR ADEFAKA…
UPDATED: Niger’s strongman, Gen Tchiani, appoints transitional Prime Minister
Africa
August 17, 2023
UPDATED: Niger’s strongman, Gen Tchiani, appoints transitional Prime Minister
The military regime in Republic of Niger is not entirely opposed to talks, as it appointed an economist, Ali Mahamane…
Remove sanctions on Republic of Niger, Tinubu told
Africa
August 17, 2023
Remove sanctions on Republic of Niger, Tinubu told
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to lift economic sanctions imposed on neighbouring Niger Republic.…
Gen Lagbaja gingers troops, asks them not to be discouraged by Niger’s ambush
Defence
August 17, 2023
Gen Lagbaja gingers troops, asks them not to be discouraged by Niger’s ambush
By KEMI KASUMU Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, on Tuesday, encouraged the Army troops…
Wike makes FCT Minister, Keyamo Aviation Minister, as 43 others receive portfolios
General News
August 17, 2023
Wike makes FCT Minister, Keyamo Aviation Minister, as 43 others receive portfolios
President Bola Tinubu has released the portfolios for the 45 confirmed ministerial nominees with former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike…
Emir of Keffi pays condolence visit to Emir of Zazzau over mosque incident
General News
August 17, 2023
Emir of Keffi pays condolence visit to Emir of Zazzau over mosque incident
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The Emir of Keffi and Deputy Chairman, Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, Dr Shehu Chindo Yamusa III,…
PROTEST: Why Sanwo-Olu’s Commissioner-nominees’ List must be dropped, Lagos Muslims tell Assembly
General News
August 16, 2023
PROTEST: Why Sanwo-Olu’s Commissioner-nominees’ List must be dropped, Lagos Muslims tell Assembly
*As Sheikh Ahmad, Prof Gbadamosi, Prof Akintola, others say proposed cabinet formation breaches constitutional provisions *Slam Gov for betraying their…
Sultan visits Zazzau Emirate, received by Emir, Kaduna Gov
News
August 15, 2023
Sultan visits Zazzau Emirate, received by Emir, Kaduna Gov
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Tuesday paid a visit to the Zazzau Emirate,…
ZAMFARA: Gov Lawal inaugurates new Commissioners, assigns portfolios
General News
August 15, 2023
ZAMFARA: Gov Lawal inaugurates new Commissioners, assigns portfolios
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Dauda Lawal, has inaugurated 18 newly appointed commissioners that would constitute…