TROOPS OF OPERATION HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) RESCUE FORMER PROVOST, SON IN ZAMFARA STATE
On the 11th of August 2023, Troops of Sector 1 Operation Hadarin Daji deployed at Forward Operating Base Mada in Zamfara state while on routine patrol along Shemori – Yandoto road at Marke general area encountered an unspecified number of armed Bandits. The troops engaged the Bandits in a fire fight for several hours, due […]
Niger Coupists Threatens To Kill Bazoum Over Planned Military Intervention
Niger’s junta has threatened to kill ousted President Mohamed Bazoum if neighbouring countries attempt any military intervention to reinstate him. ALSO READ: A Call For Increased Participatory Budget Spending. According to a report by The Associated Press on Thursday, two “Western officials” said the putschists issued the threat while speaking to a top U.S. diplomat. […]
Kaduna State: A Call For Increased Participatory Budget Spending.
Globally, participatory budgeting is proving to be the most effective enabler for inclusive and sustainable development. From Porto Alegre in Brazil to Kaduna State in Nigeria, more citizens are now empowered to inform, influence and change budget decisions that affect them. With the Community Development Charter (CDC) process, Kaduna State is demonstrating that when government […]
Court Set to hear Emefiele, FG’s applications On August 15
A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, fixed August 15 to entertain applications regarding the custody of Godwin Emefiele, suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. ALSO READ: Kano NNPP Rep Sacked by Tribunal The PUNCH reports that Emefiele is facing trial on a two-count charge bordering on “illegal possession” of firearms. During […]
ECOWAS orders immediate standby force against Niger
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has ordered its standby force to restore constitutional order in NIger Republic. ALSO READ: Arewa Youths Kick Against Delay in Confirmation Of El-Rufai By Senate The President of ECOWAS, Omar Alieu Touray made the declaration while reading the resolution of ECOWAS on the Niger coup at the […]
Kano NNPP Rep Sacked by Tribunal
The National and State House of Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Kano has nullified the election of Muktar Umar Yerima of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). ALSO READ: Court debunks signing FORM 48 against INEC, 3 others The tribunal also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate of return earlier […]
Contempt: Court debunks signing FORM 48 against INEC, 3 others
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has denied signing Form 48 against the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), and some of its principals. This was contained in a letter from the Hon. Judge, Chamber,Hon. Justice E Enenche and signed by the Principal Registrar 1 Shehu Suleiman. The letter dated 8th August 2023 With reference number: […]
Arewa Youths Kick Against Delay in Confirmation Of El-Rufai By Senate
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has asked security agencies to immediately clear a ministerial nominee, and former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. ALSO READ: INEC Closes Case Without Witness As Gov. Sani Seeks Time Extension The youths warn that their patience must not be tested further with the refusal to confirm the nomination […]
Kaduna: INEC Closes Case Without Witness As Gov. Sani Seeks Time Extension
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the 1st respondent at the Kaduna State governorship election petition tribunal has closed its case against the petitioners; Isa Ashiru and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) without presenting any witness at the resumed hearing of a petition marked EPT/KD/Gov/4/23. ALSO READ: ECOWAS imposes Fresh sanctions on Niger Through its […]
ECOWAS imposes Fresh sanctions on Niger
The Economic Community Of West Africa States has imposed fresh sanctions over the coup in Niger Republic. ALSO READ: Niger Republic is an extension of Northern Nigeria The regional bloc had earlier given Niger junta seven days to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum or risk sanctions, including possible military action. But the coupists called the bluff […]