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Again, ECOWAS leaders set up committee to negotiate with Niger junta

View this email in your browser Headlines Again, ECOWAS leaders set up committee to negotiate with Niger junta The committee will consider easing sanctions on Niger based on the outcome of negotiations between the new committee and the Niger junta. Read More Senators donate salaries to survivors of Kaduna bombing "A total of N109 million will be made available to the governor so that it can be channelled to help the victims," Mr Jibrin said. 16 dead, 27 injured in Kaduna-Abuja expressway auto-crash – FRSC The fatal road crash occurred at Audu Jhangon village along the expressway on Sunday. Nigerian military kills notorious terrorist, followers in air strikes – NAF The states that terrorists operated in are some of the states most affected by terrorism, locally called banditry. YOUR FEEDBACK IS GREATLY APPRECIATED   Tell us your opinion on this story and you may be featured in a follow up article. What do you think about our editorial on the CBN and the necessity of saving the naira, to save Nigeria? Most Recent Stories Niger junta recalcitrant, interfering with humanitarian access – ECOWAS Commission Despite ongoing negotiations with the Niger junta, Mr Bazoum, his family and some members of his government are still being held by the military. Read More Governor joins security operatives to battle terrorists – Official Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State joined a combined team of security operatives to foil an attack on the Zakka community in Safana Local Government Area of the state ECOWAS Commission President lists factors hindering investments in West Africa Mr Touray said ECOWAS has made the development of regional infrastructure and business-friendly policies a cornerstone of integration of the region. Why independent, efficient judiciary is key to human rights – NBA The NBA president, Yakubu Maikyau, issued a statement to commemorate the 2023 International Human Rights Day. I love APC, can never work against it – Benue Gov The Benue chapter of the APC recently accused the governor of neglecting the party, opting to work with opposition political parties. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Business Adjustment in customs exchange rate will hurt businesses – CPPE This is not a good time for the CBN to increase the exchange rate for the computation of import duty and the clearing of cargo by importers, CPPE said. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Why I converted to Islam – Mercy Aigbe "When it comes to religion, I'm a very liberal person. I love my husband so much and he is a very religious person. So, I just felt that after COVID-19, I was already struggling with going to church so I just decided to follow my husband's religion." Creating 2024 AFCON anthem, a dream come true – Yemi Alade The 34-year-old collaborated with some of the continent's eminent musical talents, including the iconic Ivorian group Magic System and Egyptian singer Mohamed Ramadan, to create the AFCON 2024 Anthem. Opinion 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu At the landmark of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the evidence of progress is unmistakable, but so are the challenges. The rise of populist authoritarianism increasingly endangers the promise of the Declaration and those who work to defend or realise that promise, as well as the integrity of institutions for its implementation nationally and internationally. Why you should be thankful, By Ayo Akerele Don't fret. Don't grumble. Don't complain. Live a praise filled life. God never ever forgets the faithful, no matter how long or no matter what men say. You are closer to your breakthrough than when you first started. Please be thankful, your time to laugh and enjoy His testimony is now. Tenure of EFCC chairs: The need to reform the electoral system, By Umar Yakubu Until the process of vying for political office is reformed by reducing the expenses involved, with the perquisites of public office sanitised, alongside the curbing of the other attractions of political office, every chairman of EFCC will be brought down by the political system, whether s/he performs or underperforms. Does the EFCC have its own faults? Certainly, loads of them. Tinubu, whistleblowing and the quest for good governance, By Godwin Onyeacholem …it is high time Nigeria speedily graduated from implementing a whistleblowing policy that is increasingly losing momentum to enacting a whistleblower protection law that offers full protection to whistleblowers. It is unfortunate that an administration that had the presence of mind to introduce the policy as an anti-corruption mechanism was never able to summon the needed political will to strengthen it with a proper legal framework, more than six years after the policy was introduced. Sports EPL: Iwobi shines as Fulham hammer West Ham, Man City survive Luton scare Iwobi, who didn't score on the day, provided an assist for one of the goals at Craven Cottage. Organisers set to commence kit distribution ahead of ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon Registered and intending participants are encouraged to come to Eagles Square to collect their running kits, number bibs, and goodie bags. Dubawa Monrovia's hit-and-run incident: Premeditated murder or accident? At least three people have been confirmed dead and 25 others injured in an incident, which the Unity Party has described as a "domestic act of terrorism". It happened November 20,2023 shortly after Joseph Boakai, the Unity Party's candidate, was declared the winner of Liberia's election 2023 run-off. Sign up Get the scoop! Premium Times Daily Newsletter lands in thousands of inboxes every weekday. Haven't subscribed yet? Subscribe Now! Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.