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Politics

August 1, 2023

UN pushes for Niger putschists’ ouster, reinstating Bazoum

The UN condemned the coup and undermining of democratic governance, peace and stability in Niger.

BAZOUM AND COUP PLOTTERS
August 1, 2023

Elections: There shouldn’t be reward for bad behaviour, says INEC chair Yakubu

“Campaigns in public by parties and candidates in the three states commenced on July 14, as provided in the timetable and schedule of activities for the governorship elections.”

Prof. Yakub Mahmood
July 31, 2023

Military seizes 130 illegal lethal weapons in Plateau

The special military task force maintaining peace in Plateau and its environs says it seized 130 illegal weapons in the state and other areas of its joint operation.

LETHAL WEAPONS (photo credit : KCRW)
July 31, 2023

Adamawa Violence: Fintiri relaxes curfew by 12 hours

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on the state by 12 hours.

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
July 31, 2023

Gov Mutfwang approves three more commissioner nominees

The nominees are Bashir Datti (Jos North LGA), Cletus Shurkuk (Pankshin LGA), and Jamila Tukur (Qua’an Pan LGA).

Governor Caleb Mutfwtang Photocreditt : Twitter ( Caleb Mutfwang)
July 31, 2023

APC members kick against Jonathan’s alleged ‘hijacking’ of Bayelsa ministerial slot

“Giving him the right to produce a minister in this government isn’t among the privileges Tinubu is ready to offer Jonathan.”

GEJ MEETING WITH TINUBU
July 31, 2023

Amidst potential invasion of Niger, NLC protest, Tinubu to address Nigerians tonight

President Bola Tinubu will, in a national broadcast Monday, address Nigerians by 7:00 p.m.

President Bola Tinubu
July 31, 2023

Civil War: Sudan extends airspace closure to August 15

So far there have been 11 failed attempts at bringing an end to the conflict.

SUDAN CIVIL WAR
July 31, 2023

U.S. urges ECOWAS to remove Niger coup plotters, return Bazoum to power

U.S. urges ECOWAS to defend constitutional order in Niger and maintain “zero tolerance for unconstitutional change.”

ECOWAS LEADERS AND BIDEN
July 30, 2023

Kogi 2023: Gov. Bello receives more PDP defectors

The group assured the governor of their full support for Mr Ododo and their commitment to securing victory for the APC in the upcoming election.

Gov. Yahaya Bello and PDP defectors