Niger’s junta has announced the revocation of multiple military cooperation agreements with France, a move that could significantly alter the fight against Islamist insurgents in the region following the recent ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum. Like recent coups in neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali, last week’s military takeover in Niger came amid a growing wave of anti-French sentiment with some locals accusing the former colonial ruler of interfering in their affairs. France has between 1,000 and 1,500 troops in Niger, helping to fight an insurgency by groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State that has destabilised West Africa’s Sahel…
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Demonstrators took to the streets of Niger’s capital Niamey on Thursday in a show of support for the country’s new leadership, a week after a military coup in the West African country. People rallied on the streets of Niamey to signal their support for de facto president Abdourahmane Tchiani and his junta, a dpa correspondent in the capital reported. The demonstrations followed a call by civil society associations, according to reports. They came on the 63rd anniversary of Niger gaining independence from former colonial power France. According to local media, people also demonstrated in the city of Agadez, with posters…
In a surprising revelation, Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala shared that her biggest dream was not to be a professional footballer but a lawyer. Oshoala, who scored a goal in the Super Falcons’ 3-2 victory over Australia in the ongoing 2023 Women’s World Cup, made this revelation during an interview with Karen Carney’s Leaders Of The Pack podcast. READ ALSO: Women’s World Cup: How Surprise Underdog Winners, Shock Giant Losers The five-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year said that it has always been her dream to become a lawyer. “I never wanted to play football professionally. It was never…
A special delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has arrived in Niger to meet with the leaders of the recent coup. The delegation was dispatched by the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with a mandate to urgently address the ongoing political impasse in the country. The delegation is headed by former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd), and includes the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Omar Alieu Touray. The action is in accordance…
The Defence Headquarters says the the Armed Forces of Nigeria is yet to receive order for any military intervention in the Republic of Niger following the coup that led to the ouster of democratic governance in the country. The Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Thursday, dismissed the online report that the Nigerian military was assembling its forces for military action in Republic of Niger. According to him, the AFN is yet to receive any order from the appropriate authority to commence military action against the Military Junta in Niger. READ ALSO: Niger Coup: Junta says…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leadership has revealed details of their meeting with President Bola Tinubu, following the nationwide protest held on Wednesday. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that Tinubu met with the organisers of Wednesday’s nationwide protest at Aso Rock. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated that during the closed-door session with President Tinubu, he assured Nigerians that his government would work towards bringing one of the country’s moribund refineries into operation by December. He said the president also pledged to ensure that agreement is reached on the wage award for Nigerian workers immediately. READ ALSO: PHOTOS: ‘Let The Masses Breathe,’…
Principal Manager at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Osagie Clement, revealed that the country spends about $150 million monthly on petrol importation. He made this statement during his appearance before the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating the recent petrol price hike. Clement said the CBN has no control over the price of either premium motor spirit (PMS) or the dollar. This, he said, would reduce the current challenges in the economy READ ALSO: Lagos, Kano Lead as NIN Enrolments Hit 101.64m Executive Director of Distribution Systems at the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NMDPRA), Ogbugo Ukoha,…
Enrolments into the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)’s National Database for the National Identity Number (NIN) have reached over 101.64 million, according to NIMC figures released yesterday. Among the top states for NIN enrolment, Lagos takes the lead with over 11.07 million enrolments, closely followed by Kano with 9.01 million. An almost equal distribution across the North and South regions has been observed. According to the agency, the top 10 states for NIN enrolment include Lagos with 11,072,553 followed by Kano with 9,014,454. Kaduna followed with 6,322,422; Ogun-4,275,642; Oyo-3,939,656; and Katsina-3,489,915. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja posted 3,446,038; Rivers-3,047,043;…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos branch, has issued a directive to medical doctors in three government hospitals on Lagos Island to commence an indefinite strike following the tragic death of one of its members, Dr. Diaso Vwaere. The announcement was made in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of NMA in the state, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, and Dr. Ajibowo Ismail. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA had reported that Vwaere, a medical house officer with the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos, died on Aug. 1, owing to the injuries sustained when the elevator she was in crashed from the 10th…
TikTok user, Nwakaego Okoye, has been sentenced to three years in jail for defaming renowned Nigerian actress, Eniola Badmus. According to reports, the case was ruled by Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday. Okoye pleaded guilty to two counts of cyberstalking. However, due to her remorse, the judge offered her an alternative option of paying a fine of N150,000 instead of serving the jail term. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Senate Unveils Former Kano Deputy Gov, Abdullahi Gwarzo, Bagudu, Matawalle, 16 More Ministerial Nominees According to the charge, Nwakaego and one Chimabia (now at large)…
Lagos Island General Hospital, Odan, faces accusations of negligence and potential embezzlement after a medical doctor, Dr. Vwaere Diaso, tragically fell to her death from a malfunctioning elevator on the hospital premises, prompting outrage and calls for accountability on social media. The deceased, a Babcock University graduate with just two weeks left to complete her housemanship, lost her life in the incident, which has sparked concerns about the hospital’s management and safety practices. Netizens have started sharing their own experiences, revealing long-standing complaints about the faulty elevator that were allegedly ignored by the hospital management, leading to frustrations and threats…
A Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday, granted the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, leave to serve the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Yusuf Magaji Bichi, the court’s order admitting him to bail and directing his remand in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) by substituted means. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that the order means the Federal High Court has allowed the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to inform the Department of State Services (DSS) Director General, Yusuf Magaji Bichi, about the court’s decision…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that the nationwide protest against recent fuel pump price hike, the increase in tuition fees in public schools, and the withheld salaries of lecturers and workers in universities will commence at 7:30 am on August 2. The protests are scheduled to be held in Abuja and across all states of the Federation. NLC Head of Information, Comrade Benson Upah, told journalists that workers and civl society organisations will converged at the Unity Fountain Abuja, to kickstart the protest while the State chapters will equally commence protest at the same time. He added that…
A 44-year-old businesswoman, Edward Ogochukwu, was, on Tuesday, arraigned before an Upper Area Court, Gwagwalada, FCT, for allegedly abandoning her husband and absconding with his children and belongings. The police charged Ogochukwu, who resides in Dagiri Gwagwalada, Abuja, with abandonment of spouse and theft. The Prosecution Counsel, Abdullahi Tanko, told the court that the matter was reported at Gwagwalada police station by one Mr Tony Umegborodu on July 28. READ ALSO: 3 Men in Court for Allegedly Defrauding Job Seekers of N11.3m Tanko said that the complainant had, on July 27, upon his return from his brother’s house, discovered that…
Today, the Senate is set to conduct the screening of the remaining 14 ministerial nominees out of the 28 nominees unveiled by Senate President, GodsWill Akpabio, last week Thursday. The initial screening saw 14 nominees appearing before the Senate for the screening process. Amongst those to be screened are former Ebonyi governor and lawmaker representing Ebonyi South, David Umahi (Ebonyi); Former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna); the Special Adviser to the President, Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, Dele Alake (Ekiti); and former Minister of Health, Ali Pate. See Full List David Umahi (Ebonyi); Adebayo Olawale Edun (Ogun); Nasir El-rufai CON…
President Bola Tinubu is set to participate in the 63rd independence anniversary of the Republic of Benin today (Tuesday), according to his spokesman, Dele Alake. The invitation to the event came from President Patrice Talon of the Republic of Benin. President Tinubu, who also holds the position of Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), will be accompanied on the one-day visit by six governors. READ ALSO: PHOTOS: Atiku Presents as Tribunal Adopts Written Address against Tinubu Today The governors joining him are Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
The Presidential Election Petition Court has reconvened for the adoption of the written address by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, contesting the victory of President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 25 election. Atiku, who was Nigeria’s Vice-President from May 1999 to May 2007, was personally present in court during today’s session (Tuesday). The focus of today’s hearing is primarily on the parties adopting their respective arguments that are already before the court. READ ALSO: Boko Haram Suspects Arrested While Plotting Attack on Atiku’s Residence Upon the completion of…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has expressed worry over Federal Government’s promises to dispense wage award to workers since the removal of petrol subsidy in the country. Mr Joe Ajaero, the NLC President said this in a statement while reacting to the President Bola Tinubu’s speech on Tuesday in Abuja. The statement was titled, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Speech not the Silver Bullet that Nigerians expected”. Ajaero said that the president’s statement on working with Organised Labour to review the national minimum wage was out of sync with what had played out since the removal of petrol subsidy. READ ALSO:…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) revealed that Nigeria has experienced 83 deaths and 836 confirmed cases of diphtheria since the beginning of this year. The Executive Director of NPHCDA, Faisal Shuaib, addressed the press on the diphtheria outbreak response during a news briefing in Abuja on Monday. He said, “From May 2022 to July 2023, an estimated 2,455 suspected cases have been reported in 26 states. As of July 27, 2023, 836 of these cases have been confirmed in 33 local government areas across eight states: Cross River, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Lagos, Osun, Yobe, and FCT. READ…
In response to the impact of fuel subsidy removal, the Lagos State Government has reduced transportation costs on all state-owned transport systems by 50 per cent. The government also says foodstuff will be distributed to vulnerable individuals in the state as part of the palliative measures Speaking at a press briefing on Monday at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stressed that the state government is working towards rolling out these palliatives to lessen the pain that the removal of subsidy has brought on the citizens. The governor added that modalities have also been put in place by the…