Author: Kwara Reporters

Senators have rejected the request by President Bola Tinubu for permission to deploy Nigerian troops to Niger Republic as part of an ECOWAS force to reinstate the democratically elected president of the country,President Mohamed Bazoum was deposed on 26 July in a coup led by his presidential guards.ECOWAS leaders at a meeting in Abuja four days later gave the coup leaders a seven-day ultimatum to restore constitutional order or face the possible use of force. The regional body imposed sanctions on the coup leaders with Nigeria also cutting electricity supplies and closing its borders with the poor West African nation.Following…

The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has debunked reports alleging that Corps Members would be deployed to Niger Republic by the Federal Government of Nigeria to fight a war for the restoration of democracy in the troubled country.NYSC Director of Press and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, who stated this in a press statement on Saturday, described the news as fake.He urged the general public, especially Corps Members, prospective Corps Members and their parents to disregard the report credited skit makers and content creators, which she said borders on criminality in its entirety. The statement reads; “The attention of…

The Indigenous People of Biafra said it has now set aside Mondays as an “Economic empowerment day” in the entire South-East.The pro-Biafran group said the aim is to enable the people to mobilise resources and means towards reversing the sharp decline in the economic, educational, and social sectors of the region caused by the prolonged sit-at-home.The spokesman for the group, Emma Powerful, stated this in a statement released on Saturday.Powerful said the move followed the total cancellation of all forms of sit-at-home in the entire South-East as stated in Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s handwritten letter which was made public through his…

Pro-Nigerien hackers, Anonymous Sudan, tried to shut down MTN Nigeria’s network, to protest Nigeria’s stance on the coup in the Republic of Niger.A credible source in the telecommunication firm, who spoke to our correspondent on Thursday, that the hackers tried to access MTN’s network many times but failed.Anonymous Sudan, a hacktivist group, had on Wednesday claimed it had launched a cyberattack against MTN Nigeria.The group claimed that its attack was because of Nigeria’s proposed military intervention in Niger.In a statement on its Telegram channel, it said, “We claim full responsibility for this attack because of Nigeria’s government actions against Niger.“They…

ECOWAS defence chiefs have said there should be a comprehensive approach that encompasses political, diplomatic dimensions and security in addressing the situation in Niger Republic.The Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries made this known at the end of their three-day Extraordinary Meeting on Friday in Abuja.General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff and President of the committee, applauded ECOWAS for standing firm for democracy, saying that the militaries of the member countries were firmly in support of their stand.He said that the committee collectively recognised the gravity of the…

Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court Abuja has issued a temporary order stopping the move by the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, to impeach his Deputy, Phillip Shaibu, over their irreconcilable differences.Justice Mohammed issued the temporary order while ruling in a motion on notice filed by Shaibu praying the court to stop the move to ease him out of office by his principal.In the ruling, Justice Mohammed directed the parties in the suit to maintain status quo.The order for the status quo is to be in force till the time the defendants shall show cause as directed in…

Just two days after the inclusion of Dr Maryam Shettima (Shetty)’s name on the ministerial nominees’ list submitted to the Senate on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu, on Friday surprisingly withdrew her and replaced her with that of Mariya Mahmoud.The PUNCH reported on Thursday how Nigerians on social media reacted to Shetty’s nomination. While some praised the Kano State-born Shetty and Tinubu, some others blasted Tinubu for her nomination.Here are five things to know about Maryam Shettima;1. Her full name is Maryam Shettima Ibrahim, but popularly known as Maryam Shetty.2. She was born April 8, 1979 (44 years old)3. She is…

The recent coup d’etat in Niger, a reprehensible assault on the nation’s democracy, has stirred up crucial responses from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).Led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ECOWAS has agreed to make seven critical moves to address this breach of democratic principles.The defined steps, ranging from diplomatic efforts to potential sanctions, illustrate ECOWAS’s commitment to protect democratic integrity in the region.While not everyone believes that the Tinubu-led ECOWAS is being pragmatic with regards to handling the situation, there are many who argue that the robust response against the Niger coup is a testament to regional…

Following the recent publication by KwaraReporters highlighting the challenges faced by Lukman, Yoruba Union (Igbìmó Màjékóbájé Ilé-Yorúbá) swiftly mobilized its members in Nigeria and the Diaspora to raise funds and provide essential support to improve his quality of life.Mr Lukman Abdusalam, a courageous individual who has faced numerous hardships, caught the attention of both KwaraReporters and the Yoruba Union. Lukman’s predicament, which was brought to the public’s attention through the news outlet’s publication, struck a chord with Yoruba Union, compelling them to take action.The first step in this remarkable initiative involves replacing Lukman’s worn wheelchair and covering the expenses of…

A team from the West African regional bloc, Economic Community of West African States, left Niger without meeting the leader of the junta which seized power in a coup, a delegation member said Friday.The ECOWAS delegation arrived in the capital Niamey on Thursday “but did not spend the night” as scheduled, nor meet with coup leader Abdourahamane Tiani or deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, the team member said.The delegation was led by former President Abdulsalami Abubakar and was initially due to meet Tiani to present ECOWAS’s demands, according to the Nigerian presidency.The regional powerhouse, Nigeria, holds the rotating presidency of ECOWAS,…