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The military junta in Niger is recalcitrant and has refused to release President Mohamed Bazoum and members of his cabinet and family, the President of the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) Commission, Omar Touray, said on Sunday in Abuja at the ongoing meeting of ECOWAS leaders. Mr Touray also said the junta, which seized power in a coup in …

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday defended the emergency sale to Israel of nearly 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition and also called for quick congressional approval of more than $100 billion in aid for Israel, Ukraine and other national security priorities. Blinken said the needs of Israel’s military operations in Gaza justify the rare decision to bypass Congress. “Israel is in combat right …

The federal government plans to kickstart a road infrastructure revolution in 2024, unveiling new projects nationwide with a budget exceeding N215 billion, it has emerged. Out of the N579,733,445,536 total expenditure, the Ministry aims for a personnel cost of N12,598,351,319, capital expenditure of N566,466,977,361, and a total recurrent cost of N13,266,468,175, as outlined in the 2024 budget proposal currently under …

• Says nation’s democracy will be nurtured to discourage coupists in Africa President Bola Tinubu yesterday sought the prayers and support of Nigerians towards the efforts of his administration to revive the ailing economy of the nation and bring about the good old days when the naira was at par with the dollar and other western currencies. He stressed that …

* Stresses need to re-engage nations under military rule to fast-track return to democratic rule * Reiterates body’s zero tolerance for unconstitutional change of govt * Hails President Weah for conceding defeat during recent Liberian poll President Bola Tinubu has charged West African leaders to prioritize good governance and collective prosperity as an essential tool to prevent authoritarian takeover of …

Taiwo Josu, a young lady in her 20s, strapped a school bag on her back; another of such bag was fastened on her chest, while a sack sat on her head. She appeared like someone set for the space, as she walked slowly under the heavy weight of what she carried this sweltering afternoon. Josu was walking into Benin Republic …

Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has congratulated his ‘bestie’ and Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, over the commencement of his $20 billion refinery. Otedola, in a statement posted on his personal X account on Sunday, described the refinery and other projects from the Group as “a testament to the visionary leadership and relentless pursuit of excellence of one of …

In the pre-dawn hours of January 29, 2022,  a man was found dead in a blizzard outside a house in suburban Boston. He was wearing two shirts, blue jeans, socks and one black Nike sneaker. On the blanket of snow near his body were shards of glass and splotches of blood. His name was John O’Keefe, and he was a Boston police officer. O’Keefe and his girlfriend of two …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Okaighele of Ugbineh Community Mr. Dominic Edobor has donated six cars to elders of the village to facilitate ongoing development in and around the Community.  The official presentation of the vehicles occurred at Ugbineh Elders Chamber (Oguedion) premises in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. The keys to the six …

BY  MIKE OSAROGIAGBON  Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has repatriated 26 illegal migrants arrested and handed over to them by the police in Edo State, last month  Investigation revealed that the migrants were deported on Wednesday, November 29, three weeks after their arrest. Sources disclosed that authorities of the NIS returned them to their countries through Nfon and Seme borders.   Checks …