The Nigerian government has rejected Sunday’s toppling of the Alpha Condé regime in Guinea. The country’s foreign ministry on Sunday said the putsch was a violation of the ECOWAS protocol to which Guinea is signatory to. “The Nigerian government is saddened by the apparent coup d’etat that has taken place in the Republic of Guinea […]
The coup has sparked fears among the civilian population. ByYusuf Akinpelu September 5, 2021 Guinean President Alpha Condé was seen in an unverified video being held by soldiers hours after heavy gunfire was reported near the presidential palace in the capital, Conakry. Asked in the video to confirm he was unharmed by the soldiers, President […]
Nigeria Professional Football League side, Enyimba International, are in talks with former Nigeria international, Finidi George, who indications suggest could be named Technical Adviser of the club if ongoing negotiations end well. A top source at the Aba-based club confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES that there have been fruitful talks with the former Ajax winger and an official […]
By Nnamdi Akpa, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Commissioner for Internal Security and Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Stanley Okoro-Emegha, has resigned his position as commissioner. Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Uchenna Orji, who briefed journalists after the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting on Monday, disclosed that Okoro-Emegha’s resignation was approved at the […]
Rotimi Akeredolu. Photo/faceboo/rotimiaketi By Seye Olumide, Rotimi Agboluaje (Ibadan), Lawrence Njoku (Enugu), Oluwaseun Akingboye (Akure) and Yakubu Muhammed (Minna) • Oyo anti-open grazing law not effective two years after • Enugu residents seek enactment of anti-open grazing law • Katsina bans inter-state transport of cattle • Niger suspends cattle markets over insecurity • Afenifere raises […]
By Kingsley Omonobi …Olawunmi arrived DIA Hqtrs in company of Falana, Marshal, his lawyers THE Defence Intelligence Agency, DIA, yesterday grilled Commodore Kunle Olawunmi (retd), over statement credited to him that Boko Haram terrorists were being sponsored by governors, senators and some officials in the Presidency. He had earlier arrived DIA headquarters in company of […]
By Ozioruva Aliu THE Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Igarra Police Station in Akoko-Edo local government area, of Edo State, Suleiman Muhammed, has been reportedly shot by suspected kidnappers along the Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo road. The incident which happened on Tuesday a few metres before Sasaro around 7 pm led to commuters becoming stranded until the local […]
Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council for Anambra Gubernatorial Election, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State (left);Chairman, APC Caretaker Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe; President Muhammadu Buhari; APC candidate for the election, Senator Andy Ubah; and Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi, during the presentation of Uba to the President in Abuja…yesterday. By Terhemba […]
By Collins Osuji, Owerri Seek community leaders’ cooperation The formation of local security outfits in Imo State has got the nod of the police. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Rabiu Hussaini, has, therefore, urged community leaders in the state to help in efforts to combat insecurity and restore normalcy. During a meeting with the presidents-general of […]
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sacked the Minister of Agriculture, Sabo Nanono, and the Minister of Power, Mamman Sale This is the first time the President is taking such action since over six years he took over government. The Minister of Environment, Mohammed Mahmoud Abubakar takes over Agriculture, while Abubakar […]
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