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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) seems focused on restoring constitutional order in Niger since the 26 July coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. At the same time, the regional bloc must ensure that other transitions progress peacefully – including in Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea, which also recently experienced coups. At the 9 July summit in Guinea-Bissau’s capital, ECOWAS …

The acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has granted approval for the posting of dedicated Police Public Relations Officers to some Commands and formations within the Nigeria Police Force. These appointments, the Force Headquarters announced Thursday night, are instrumental in enhancing communication, transparency, and community engagement in the affected duty areas. The newly appointed PPROs include DSP Chukwukadibia Omojola …

Senior officials of Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) are enmeshed in allegations of corruption that threaten the ability of the oft-troubled agency to achieve its purpose of providing electricity to rural communities, PREMIUM TIMES can report. At the heart of the financial scandal is a ‘cabal’ that insiders say always tries to control the agency’s finances and frustrate any efforts …

The management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, yesterday, explained why students staying on campus have been asked to come into the halls of residence with their mattresses and some other personal items, saying it is due to health reasons. In a chat with Vanguard, the Head of the Information Unit of the varsity, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, also said the halls …

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, has ordered the removal of the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Meiran Police Station, Tony Abutu, over alleged extortion. PUNCH Metro had on Wednesday reported how Abutu allegedly led a team of policemen attached to his station to extort a phone dealer, Ibrahim Saliu, of N200,000. Saliu told PUNCH Metro that trouble started when …

A former Minister of Power, Barth Nnaji, has alleged that diesel suppliers and generator dealers are sabotaging efforts for Nigerians to enjoy regular power supply. Mr Nnaji, a professor, made this known while featuring on a radio programme, captioned: “The South East Political Roundtable” by Flo FM, Umuahia on Wednesday. The former minister said the endless breakdown of the national …

Senator Umaru Al-Makura has urged Nigerians to be patient with the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, adding that the nation is already experiencing sustainable growth. This was as he addressed journalists on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja after he met with Tinubu. Al-Makura stated that he commended Tinubu on the “hard decisions” he has taken to move the country …

•Senate confirms Olukoyede chairman, Hammajoda secretary •Says anti-graft war, a collective decision The Senate yesterday confirmed Ola Olukoyede as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The appointment of Muhammad Hammajoda as secretary of the anti-graft agency was also confirmed. The confirmation of both men followed their screening by the upper chamber, about a week after they …

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said Wednesday that it will allow Egypt to deliver limited quantities of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, the first crack in a 10-day siege on the territory. Palestinians reeled from a massive blast at a Gaza City hospital that killed hundreds the day before and grew increasingly desperate as food and water …

Edo State Commissioner for Communications and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has said that 706, 398 commuters have benefitted from Free Bus Ride Scheme initiated by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led State Government which covers both intra and inter city services operated by the State-owned Edo City Transport Services (ECTS).  The scheme is part of support to Edo people following soaring cost of living occasioned by …