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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, also the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has informed the Senate that all ECOWAS borders to Niger Republic are now closed following the military coup in the country. In addition to the border closure, electricity supply to Niger has been cut off, and further sanctions are underway. The coup, which took place on July 26, led to the toppling of the democratically elected President, Mohamed Bazoum, by his own guards. President Tinubu and other ECOWAS leaders convened on July 30th to discuss ways to restore democracy in Niger, with the focus on compelling the military junta to return power to the ousted President. In the wake of these developments, ECOWAS has taken decisive actions, including the closure and monitoring of all land borders with Niger, reactivation of border drilling exercises, and mobilizing international support for implementing the provisions of the ECOWAS communique. The sanctions also involve preventing co...

President Tinubu In a momentous show of recognition and gratitude, Comrade Preye Ebizimor, Chairman/CEO of the Ijaw Youth Consultative Forum, extends his heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for nominating former Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, as a member of the esteemed Federal Executive Council. The news of Lokpobiri's nomination, along with 18 other distinguished individuals, including former governors and prominent figures, came through a letter sent to the Senate on a memorable Wednesday. As an exemplary figure representing the Niger Delta region, Lokpobiri's nomination is seen as a shining beacon, illuminating the path to a brighter future for the country. Comrade Preye Ebizimor and the Ijaw Youth Consultative Forum express their deep appreciation to President Tinubu for finding an industrious 'Son of Ijaw' land worthy of serving in the nation's highest executive body. Comrade Preye Ebizimor emphasi...

  Delta deputy gov, Monday Onyeme  Delta State residents in Utagba-Uno, Ndokwa-West Local Government Area, are urging the state's Deputy Governor, Monday Onyeme, to prioritize infrastructure development and other indices of progress. The call was made during a courtesy visit by a 21-man delegation, led by Rear Admiral Mike Onah (retd.), at the government house in Asaba. Represented by Dr. Agaga Akpati and Onotu Emegwali, Onah expressed confidence in the abilities of Deputy Governor Onyeme and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to bring development to all areas of the state. He emphasized that Utagba-Uno, despite its abundant resources, has been neglected by previous successive governments, leading to a lack of meaningful development in the area. The residents urged the state government to prioritize several critical projects in Utagba-Uno. They called for the construction of the Onitcha-Ukwuani/Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road, the electrification of Utagba-Uno, upgrading of the Utagba-Uno He...

  The family of Chinyere Awuda, a young lady found dead near an abandoned swimming pool at a hotel in Anambra State, has rejected the autopsy report that stated she died of drowning. Instead, they firmly believe that she was killed and are seeking further investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. In a statement released through their lawyer, Eziafa Enwedo, the family has called on the police to release the CCTV footage from the hotel, alleging that the footage shows a male adult chasing Chinyere towards the pool area. This revelation has fueled their suspicions that foul play might be involved in her death. The Anambra State Police Command had earlier revealed that Chinyere fell into the abandoned swimming pool at Cosmila Hotel and drowned. However, the family maintains that the autopsy report contradicts their belief that she met with a violent end. According to DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, the pathologist found no signs ...

Despite being knocked out of the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland is determined to settle scores with the Super Falcons ahead of their last group game on Monday. Nigeria needs at least a draw to advance to the next round, but the eliminated Irish are determined to play for pride. In their previous match, the Republic of Ireland suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Canada, marking their second consecutive loss in the tournament. Meanwhile, Nigeria stunned co-hosts Australia with a thrilling 3-2 victory, propelling them to the top of the group on goal difference. Speaking about their upcoming match against Nigeria, Marissa Sheva, a player for the Republic of Ireland, expressed the team's unwavering spirit. "You will never see us give up," Sheva told BBC. "We will go into that next game in Brisbane and we will fight like hell." Sheva continued to express her pride in the team's performance, stating, ...

The Bauchi State Police have made a significant breakthrough in their pursuit of criminals, arresting six suspects involved in armed robbery and heinous acts of violence. The arrests were made in two separate operations, as detailed in the official statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil. In the first incident, a suspect identified as Muhammad Abdullahi, also known as Luwawu, was apprehended. He had been on the police watch list since 2021 for his involvement in criminal conspiracy, thuggery, and causing grievous harm. Abdullahi, along with two others who are still at large, had committed a horrifying crime, attacking a 25-year-old man named Mubarak Abdullahi. During the attack, they removed the victim's left hand and inflicted a stab wound to his head. The arrest came after a police patrol team raided a black spot at Sabon Layi, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis. In another operation, detectives attached to the 'C' Divisional Police Headquarters arrested ...