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We may be pushed to invade Niger — US tells coup plotters

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1 year ago

August 9, 2023

The United States of America has warned the Niger junta that America may be pushed to be involved militarily if the country’s military rulers do not return to constitutional order.

The US acting Deputy Secretary, Victoria Nuland, in a special briefing on Niger disclosed this via a teleconference on Tuesday.

She noted, “…There is still a lot of motion here on many sides with regard to where the governance situation will go.

“So we will be watching that closely and there are a number of regional meetings coming up and consultations with allies and partners that we need to make.

“So we’ll be watching the situation, but we understand our legal responsibilities and I explained those very clearly to the guys (Niger junta) who were responsible for this and that it is not our desire to go there, but they may push us to that point, and we asked them to be prudent in that regard and to hear our offer to try to work with them to solve this diplomatically and return to constitutional order.”

Nuland noted that President Joe Bden has been in constant touch with President Tinubu, the ECOWAS Chairman as well as many other European allies.

“He’s also been in regular touch with President Tinubu of Nigeria, who is currently head of ECOWAS, with AU Chairperson Faki, and with a number of European allies with whom we work in Niger, particularly on counterterrorism.

“And all of this has been rooted in our shared values, including the sense of democracy, which was why it was so difficult, and remains difficult, to see the current challenge to the democratic order which began on July 26,” she stressed.

Fire Engulfs Lagos Building, No Casualties

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2 weeks ago

August 25, 2024

Ezekiel Tijani

A two-storey residential building in Ebute-Metta, Lagos, was gutted by fire on Sunday, according to Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary.

The incident occurred at No. 14 Okobaba Street, off Ibadan Street.

The LASEMA Response Team responded to a distress call and arrived at the scene to find the building engulfed in flames. Further investigation revealed that the fire started in a flat on the top floor.

Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were recorded due to the swift intervention of emergency responders. The fire affected several units in the building, including a two-bedroom flat and a single room.

The fire has been subdued, and dampening down operations are ongoing, Oke-Osanyintolu stated. He praised the quick response of the LRT, LASEMA Fire Unit, and other agencies.

Viral Video Flogging: C’River Police Commissioner Orders Lady’s Arrest

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2 weeks ago

August 23, 2024

Ezekiel Tijani

– Viral video shows woman flogging another lady in hotel room

– Commissioner orders immediate arrest and investigation

– Victim receiving medical attention in Calabar hospital

The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, Augustine Grimah, has ordered the arrest of a woman seen in a viral video flogging another lady.

The incident sparked outrage online, involving severe physical assault and trauma. Grimah reacted swiftly to the disturbing footage.

The police command wishes to address the recent viral video circulating on social media, said SP Irene Ugbo. The video depicts a girl, identified as Miss Queen, being subjected to physical assault by a group of girls. The perpetrator will be brought to justice, Ugbo added.

Grimah called for vigilance from players in the hospitality industry, urging proactive measures to profile guests. The commissioner promised to make the outcome of investigations known to the public. “We remain committed to ensuring safety and security,” Grimah said.