The construction of the $800M Kandadji hydroelectric project in Niger has been halted by the Chinese contractor Gezhouba Group which claims that most of its funds have been frozen due to the current sanctions after the coup. In a letter dated 7th August, the group said it would halt operations and lay off its workforce….
by Femi Fani-Kayode We worked hard, took many bullets and took great risks to put this Government in place and we not only have a big stake in it but we must also ensure that it succeeds. Apart from our unalloyed loyalty and unflinching support and our commitment to assist him in weathering every storm…
No fewer than three persons were reportedly killed and twelve others injured on Friday following a violent clash between rival cult groups around the Osun-Osogbo ancient groove, during the festival’s grand finale. The Office of Hunters and Forest Security Service located along the road was also attacked and vandalised with its personnel injured in the…
Some officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Osun State Command have been arrested for extorting N75,000 from travellers along Ido-Osun road. The incident which happened on Thursday evening along Ido-Osun road, Egbedore Local Government area of the State led to protest by travellers, who accused the armed policemen of standing in the middle of the…
Former Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has allegedly withdrawn his interest to serve as a minister under President Bola Tinubu, according to a report. He did not only withdraw his ministerial role, he also recommended Jafaru Ibrahim Sani who served as commissioner in three ministries – Local Government, Education and Environment in Kaduna State –…
President of the Economic Community of West African (ECOWAS) Commission, Omar Touray, has stressed that the resolution taken by the Authority of Heads of State was not that of Nigeria. Addressing a press conference to explain the position, Touray reiterated that ECOWAS had been engaged in peaceful and diplomatic efforts to effect the restoration of…
● Says ECOWAS with 400m people will be stagnated if coup stands The President of Cote d’Ivoire, Alassane Quattara, has described Niger junta as terrorists and kidnappers that must be pushed back to the barracks where they belong else the subregion will remain stagnated. Quattara who chairs the West African Monetary Union (WAMU) spoke shortly…
Sweden booked a semi-final meeting with Spain at the Women’s World Cup after defeating Japan 2-1 on Friday in Auckland. Amanda Ilestedt lashed in from close range in the 32nd minute to give Sweden the lead and Filippa Angeldal doubled it with a penalty in the 51st minute before Honoka Hayashi scored late on for…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has warned Nigerians not to allow politicians use their bank accounts or companies to launder money. The commission declared that anyone, be it friends, associates or family members, who allows those regarded as politically- exposed persons (PEP) to use their bank accounts or companies in order to launder…
By Kehinde Adeoye The administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke has so far exemplified commitment and dedication. After several developmental projects across Osun State in less than a year, he hasn’t relented in his good works. He has continued to disappoint skeptics and pessimists who over the time thought he would renege on his promises. Indeed,…
