Author: Emmanuel

France’s ambassador to Niger left the capital Niamey early Wednesday, after weeks of tensions between Paris and the post-coup regime in the West African country that demanded his expulsion. “The ambassador and six colleagues left Niamey around 4:00 am (0300 GMT),” a diplomatic source from the French embassy said.A source in the Niger interior ministry confirmed the departure and said the plane was headed towards Chad.It comes two months after a coup in Niger ousted its pro-Paris president and prompted a souring in relations between France and its former colony. On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced in a TV…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has relieved the heads of 21 parastatals, agencies, and government companies of the FCT Administration of their appointments with immediate effect. Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, Office of the Minister stated this in a press statement in Abuja on Wednesday. Ogunleye identified the affected heads of the agencies as follows: 1.     Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Abuja Investment Company Ltd 2.     CEO/Managing Director, Abuja Markets Management Ltd 3.     MD/CEO, Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company 4.     CEO/MD, Abuja Property Development Company 5.     CEO/MD, Abuja Technology Village Free Trade Zone Company 6.     CEO/MD, Abuja Film Village…

Napoli returned to winning ways on Wednesday beating Udinese 4-1 at the Estadio Diego Maradona Stadium with Victor Osimhen playing a starring role. The Nigerian striker scored his fourth goal of the season after 39 minutes with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ending a long goal drought by finding the net in the second half. Osimhen, top scorer in Serie A last season, had cut a controversial figure at the weekend when he showed his displeasure at being taken off by coach Rudy Garcia in the 0-0 draw with Bologna. Napoli shared a video since deleted, on their TikTok account showing the striker…

Manchester City crashed out of the League Cup with a 1-0 defeat at Newcastle on Wednesday. Alexander Isak scored the only goal at St. James’ Park on 50 minutes as last season’s finalists progressed to the last 16. City won the treble of the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup last season, but any dream of surpassing that feat with an unprecedented quadruple was swiftly brought to an end. City coach Pep Guardiola made eight changes from the side that beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Saturday and lacked the cutting edge offered by Erling Haaland, who stayed on the…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has distributed relief materials to 18,904 households affected by flood in Anambra. Mustapha Ahmed, Director General (DG) of NEMA, disclosed this in Awka during the distribution of the special national economic and livelihood emergency intervention to 2022 flood victims and vulnerable persons in the state. Mr Ahmed, who was represented by Olusegun Afolayan, Assistant Director, NEMA, said that the intervention was to cushion the devastating effect of the flood, as well as the economic hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy. “The 2022 flood disaster devastated many communities across the country, including Anambra…

The Department of State Services has appointed Peter Afunanya as the Supervising Director of the newly established Directorate of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, effective from September 26, 2023. This was disclosed by the department on its X handle on Wednesday. According to the department, Afunanya will oversee the Directorate and manage the service’s public communications. This appointment reflects the DSS’s commitment to engaging with the public and citizens, promoting democratic governance, transparency, and accountability. It reads ,”Consequently, it has appointed Peter Nnochirionye Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi, the erstwhile Public Relations Officer, to head the Directorate as the supervising Director and…

Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has approved the appointments of Mrs Ohora Osim Enyieko as Provost and Mr Etenikang P. Odey as Registrar College of Nursing Science Ogaja. Prof Anthony Owan-Enoh, Secretary to the State Governmment in a statement said the Governor also has approved for immediate appointment the governing council of the Nurses college, Ogoja, Northern Senatorial District South South Nigeria. Those Appointed as chairman Include Dr Teresa Achi Osaji, Mr Simon Ejue Bisong member, Mr Obot Rex, member, Dr Idang Ojong member, Mr Michael Ibua Iwong member and Mrs Mary Akomaye member. The statement with…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has flagged off the construction of a six-lane road project in Umuahia, the State capital, with the aim of facilitating the city’s development. Simultaneously, the demolition of identified structures along the proposed road has begun. During his speech at the project’s inauguration, Otti clarified that the road expansion aligns with his administration’s goal of modernizing the state capital into a contemporary urban center. He emphasized that upon its completion, the road will give Abia’s capital a renewed appearance and enhance its aesthetic appeal. Otti also disclosed some challenges encountered during the project’s conceptualization, including…

The United States President, Joe Biden has announced the appointment of two Nigerians, Osagie Imasogie and Chineye Ogwumike, to the advisory council on African Diaspora Engagement in the US. There appointments were announced via statement released by the State House on Wednesday. Also amongst the 12-member committee are: Silvester Scott Beaman who will chair the council, Mimi E. Alemayehou, Rosalind Brewer, Viola Davis, Helene D. Gayle, Patrick Hubert Gaspard, C.D. Glin, Osagie Imasogie, Almaz Negash, Chinenye Joy Ogwumike, Ham K. Serunjogi, and Kevin Young. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) while reacting to the development congratulated the…

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to strengthen ongoing reforms in the energy sector to improve productivity and add value to the economy. According to a statement by Janet McDickson, Head,  Media, BPP, the Director General of BPP, Mamman Ahmadu, made this known on Tuesday while welcoming the AfDB team to his office. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the AfDB team was led by Dr Patrick Owuori, the Regional Procurement Coordinator. Mamman said that emphasis should be placed on quality while implementing the much needed energy sector reform, adding…