The African Union and European Union have reacted to the death of Chad President Idriss Deby.
Deby was killed shortly on the frontline after emerging winner of a recent Presidential election and re-elected for a sixth term in office.
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The African Union Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, in a condolence message on Tuesday described Deby as a distinguished military leader.
…Faki described Deby as a ‘great statesman and recognised military leader.’
‘It’s with great dismay and deep emotion that we learnt of the death of President Idriss Deby Itno.’
‘I extend
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba has withdrawn senior police officers from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
A statement by Idowu Owohunwa, principal staff officer to the IGP, said senior officers from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) are to be released from the EFCC.
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It also stated that the officers are to report to the force headquarters on Wednesday by 10am.
…According to the statement, ‘the decision is informed” by the current operational requirements of the force.’
‘The Inspector-General of Police
The family of George Floyd has rejoiced over the conviction of Derek Chauvin.
A Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted by a jury and found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd.
Chauvin faces up to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, up to 25 years for third-degree murder and up to 10 years for second-degree manslaughter.
Recall that George Floyd died in May 2020 after Chauvin placed his knee on Floyd’s neck while he shouted, ‘I can’t breathe.’
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George Floyd’s brother, Philonise …
Manchester City was the first club to formally pull out after Chelsea had signaled their intent to do so by preparing documentation to withdraw.
The other four sides – Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham – have all now followed suit.
The 12-team Super League was announced on Sunday to widespread condemnation.
Premier League table-toppers City confirmed they have ‘formally enacted the procedures
A search for 20 crew members who went missing in the Philippines after their cargo ship ran aground while seeking shelter from rough waters churned up by a typhoon has commenced.
According to the coast guard, the crew abandoned the vessel laden with nickel ore on Monday after it hit the shore at Malimono town on the southern island of Mindanao.
At least Eighteen of them were still in a life raft when contact was lost on Tuesday, coast guard spokesman Armand Balilo said. The whereabouts of the other two are not known.
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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over ‘the sudden and tragic’ death of his Chadian counterpart President Idriss Deby.
According to official sources, the 68-year-old leader died on the front line, fighting against rebel soldiers.
Reacting to the incident on Tuesday, President Buhari said: ‘I’m deeply shocked and devastated by the sudden death of Idriss Deby on the battle front to defend the sovereignty of his country.’
According to the President, ‘the late Deby had played a very active role in our regional joint collaboration in the military campaign against the Boko Haram terrorists.’
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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike of yesterday, urged the Federal Government to allow states to develop and operate their respective minerals and pay a royalty to the central government.
Wike made the strong call when Mr. Uchechukwu Ogah, the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
He said the call is imperative because the federal government which unilaterally controls the country’s rich mineral endowment has failed to translate the mineral wealth into overall economic development.
The Governor maintained that in order for the country to benefit from …
The Federal Government has frowned at the widely reported decision of the United Kingdom to grant asylum to ‘persecuted’ members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, saying it is disrespectful of Nigeria as a nation.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, also said that the decision amounted to sabotaging the fight against terrorism and generally undermining Nigeria’s security.
Fielding questions at a News Agency of Nigeria flagship interview programme, NANForum, on Tuesday in Abuja, Mohammed said the decision is unacceptable to Nigeria.
“Let me say straight away that this issue is within the purview of the Honourable …
There is more trouble on the way for the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, as the Senate has commenced the investigations over his involvement in the alleged assault of Clement Sagwak, a security guard at Banex Plaza, Wuse Two, Abuja on March 29, 2021.
Investigations have revealed that already, the assaulted security guard, has also petitioned the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to investigate the Chairman and ensure he gets justice.
The decision of the Senate followed a petition read and submitted on the floor of the upper legislative chamber by the senator representing …
