ECOWAS Shuts Land, Air Borders With Mali To Push For Speedy Return To Democracy

West African countries under ECOWAS last Sunday decided to close borders with Mali, besides imposing sweeping economic sanctions in response to what it calls ‘unacceptable delays’ in holding promised elections after a 2020 military coup. The decision followed a summit of leaders of the bloc called to discuss a proposal from Mali’s transitional authorities to hold elections in December 2025 instead…

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Ohanaeze berates Tinubu’s move for Presidency

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural Igbo organization, has described Tinubu’s move for Presidency as an unfortunate disruption of the rules of natural justice. The group lamented that the national APC leader would embark on a project that seeks to trouble Nigeria, rather than contributing to the concerted efforts required to save the country. Chief Alex…

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Ekiti 2022: Direct Primary Remains Best Mode of Electing APC Candidate — Senator Bamidele

Senator representing Ekiti Central, and a leading aspirant for the forthcoming Ekiti State governorship election, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has said that direct primary remains the best option for chosing the party’s standard bearer. Senator Bamidele also said consensus arrangement would not work given the sheer number of aspirants that have declared interest in the race….

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War Against Drug Abuse: NDLEA, NSCDC Renew Partnership

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) alongside with the Nigeria Security and Defence Corps (NSCDC) have decided to recreate and strengthen their  partnership in various areas; specially for the operation of fighting against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking. According to the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the renewal of partnership…

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Buhari Demands Commitment, Accountability From New NNPC Board

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the newly integrated Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC), on the need to be committed, accountable and transparent in order to ensure strict compliance with Corporate Governance principles. Buhari made this known on Friday at the State House, Abuja, while inaugurating the Board, chaired by Margery Okadigbo. The President…

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