Author: Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu
-
Niger’s coup leaders stand ground as ECOWAS’ ultimatum expires
Niger’s coup leaders have taken a defiant stance by shutting down the country’s airspace after rejecting an ultimatum from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum or face the threat of military intervention. The announcement, made late on Sunday, coincided with a massive gathering of coup supporters at…
-
Fashola denies involvement in PEPT judgment drafting
The immediate past Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola, has vehemently rebutted claims that he was involved in drafting the judgment for the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) Judges, describing the claim as baseless and defamatory. A few days ago, a Twitter user, Jackson Ude, made a post alleging that the former Lagos State…
-
ANALYSIS: Tinubu’s ministerial list and female representation
Nigeria, with an estimated population of over 200 million people, stands as the most populous nation in Africa. Women and girls make up approximately 49.32 per cent of the total population and as such, their presence and contributions are crucial to the social fabric and progress of the country. The election or appointment of women…
-
Kano State ministerial nominee speaks out on replacement
The ministerial nominee from Kano state, Maryam Shetty, whose name was withdrawn from the ministerial list, has spoken out about the incident. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) earlier reported that President Tinubu addressed a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, announcing the replacement of Maryam Shetty with Mairiga Mahmud. President Tinubu also nominated former Minister of State for…
-
Troops destroy 36 illegal refineries amid inoperative state-owned facilities
The Nigerian Army in recent operations carried out by troops of Operation Delta Safe have destroyed 36 illegal refining sites, apprehended 22 suspected oil thieves and recovered significant quantities of crude oil and fuel products. Briefing newsmen on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said the military successfully recovered 310,700 litres…
-
Over 500 Directors in the public service to proceed on compulsory retirement
Following the unveiling of the revised Public Service Rules (PSR), by the Head of the Civil Service Folashade Yemi-Esan, more than 500 Directors across the Ministries, Departments and Agencies may be forced to proceed on compulsory retirement. Recall that at the public service lecture held at the Presidential villa in Abuja in commemoration of the…
-
ECOWAS sanctions on Niger take effect as Nigeria cuts power supply
Some cities in the Republic of Niger are facing rolling blackouts following Sunday’s sanctions imposed by ECOWAS on plotters of the July 26th coup with toppled the government of President Mohamed Bazoum. The BBC reports that Niger’s electricity company, Nigelec, stated that Nigeria, a major electricity supplier to Niger, has cut its supply in response…
-
Peter Obi reacts as 13-year-old Nigerian becomes Amazon’s certified developer
Former governor and presidential aspirant of the Labour Party in the 2023 February election, Peter Obi, has hailed the emergence of a Nigerian Teenager as the youngest Certified Amazon Web Service Developer Associate in Africa. 13-yr-old Nigerian programmer, Joshua Agboola, recently took part in a two-hour grueling examination that tested his skills and knowledge in…
-
Analysis: Why Nigerians choose struggling abroad with multiple jobs over unemployment
In recent years, a growing number of Nigerians have been opting to leave their home country and seek opportunities abroad, even if it means taking on multiple and often menial jobs. The idea of a better life and greater economic opportunities abroad, often portrayed through social media and success stories of those who have emigrated,…
-
ECOWAS envoy meets deposed Niger President
The ECOWAS envoy and Chad Transitional President, Mahamat Déby Itno, met with the deposed President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, in the capital city of Niamey on Monday. This meeting marks the first time that the ousted president has been seen since the military detained him following the coup last week. The regional leaders have given…