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A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) today arrived in Niger for talks with the military officers who seized power and ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The ECOWAS delegation is headed by former Nigerian leader Abdulsalami Abubakar.Niger’s governing military council has also confirmed the arrival of ECOWAS …

A strong currency is mostly associated with a stable economy, low inflation and interest rates. But on the other hand, a weak currency is mostly associated with economic instability, high inflation and interest rates. The weakness of these currencies can have a number of negative consequences for the countries that …

Lagos State socialite and entrepreneur, Farida Abdulkabir, popularly known as Farida Sobowale, has apologised to her children over her attempt to commit suicide by jumping off the Third Mainland Bridge, into Lagos Lagoon. She said: “I am so sorry for putting my children in such a position. I would not …

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has tipped Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen to win this year’s African Player of the Year award.  Gyan said that Osimhen’s performance last season is enough to give him an edge over other players. Osimhen, 24,scored 26 goals in 32 league appearances for the Partenopei …

Police authorities in Abia State have confirmed the arrest and detention of the General Overseer of Agape Evangelical Ministry popularly called Bishop Timothy Otu. Bishop Otu is held over the death of a female evangelist attached to a Pentecostal church in Aba. The lady reportedly died during suspected rounds of sex …

 The 26-year-old joined the French giants from Barcelona in a £43m move, six years after he joined the Spanish side for a massive £97m fee.Dembele arrived at Barcelona just weeks after Neymar left for PSG in 2017, initially taking the Brazilian’s No 11 shirt at the Nou Camp, before later …

Lagos socialite, Farida Sobowale of House of Phreeda rescued after attempting to commit su!c!de on Third mainland bridge Lagos socialite, Farida Sobowale of House of Phreeda, was rescued after attempting to commit su!c!de on Third mainland bridge on Thursday, evening August 17. She drove her Lexus SUV to the bridge, …

An 84-year-old man, Gabriel Ahuwa, has been arrested by operatives of Edo State Police Command, for allegedly killing his 75-year-old wife over refusal to have s3x with him.The octogenarian was among the 198 suspects paraded by the State Police Command’s spokesman, SP Chidi Nwabuzor. The suspects were arrested for various …

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused state governor Ademola Adeleke of refusing to distribute bags of rice that the federal government had provided as a palliative to ease the effects of the removal of fuel subsidies on the populace. This was contained in a …

The International Council for Ifa Religion on Tuesday announced its decision to suspend the planned Isese festival in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. A statement signed by the President of the Council, Oluwo Solagbade Popoola which was made available to our correspondent in Abuja noted that the decision to temporarily suspend …