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Niger Coup: West African leaders considering military intervention but what do their citizens think

View this email in your browser Headlines Niger Coup: West African leaders considering military intervention but what do their citizens think The interviews were conducted with everyday citizens in English-speaking Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. The interviews suggest that most residents of the West African countries are opposed to a military intervention in Niger. Read More Senate speaks on alleged plot to impeach Akpabio The Senate says the report on the alleged moves to impeach the senate president is the handiwork of the fifth columnists. PROFILE: Meet Nigeria's newly nominated CBN governor, deputy governors The president said Mr Cardoso is to serve a term of five years in the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. Dangerous Highways: How road users in Katsina are grappling with terrorists' attacks Terrorists now hold sway on highways across the state where they lay ambushes for commuters and other road users Most Recent Stories INTERVIEW: How we are tackling challenges of out-of-school children, farmers-herders conflict in Jigawa – Governor The governor said his administration's policies in its first 100 days in office will tackle the challenges of out-of-school children in the state. Read More Kogi Poll: Dino promises financial autonomy for local govts "I promise to grant local governments financial autonomy. Ten years ago, local government areas in Kogi State were doing projects and rural roads. Today, no local government in Kogi can dig a well." Oluwo demands apology from Obasanjo for ordering Oyo monarchs to stand "He needs to prove himself as a core Yoruba man with an apology letter. Kings are not toddlers. We are fathers." Why Atiku, Obi did not win presidential election – Soyinka Wole Soyinka says "The ballot tally accurately reflected what happens when a political party splits itself in two, especially so critically close to an election." INTERVIEW: How Israeli technology can help Nigeria's agricultural sector – Envoy Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freemanm, also speaks on how a programme sponsored by his country is helping to create "a young, innovative, entrepreneurial Nigerian class." Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos Tinubu's wife distributes N500m relief packages to families in Plateau Business Tinubu appoints Tope Fasua As Special Adviser A fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria ICAN, Mr Fasua, studied economics at the Ondo State University where he finished as the best graduating student in 1991. Nigeria's crude oil production rose in August – OPEC The report also noted that crude oil production in Saudi Arabia, Angola and Venezuela declined in the same month. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment ALBUM REVIEW: Patoranking's 'World Best' album is salvaged by featured artistes The 'World Best' album, released on 7 September, can be likened to a delicacy you probably eat every time and get too used to its taste. 'I can't kill Mohbad; I loved him very much' – Sam Larry breaks silence He also debunked the trending video of him harassing Mohbad, noting that if people doubted him, they could confirm from Zlatan if, indeed, he assaulted Mohbad. Opinion Atiku's case: Why Chicago University can't disclose Tinubu's records, By Kayode Oladele From the simple analysis of the US federal law, it is trite that the third party request by Alhaji Abubakar, not being one of the exceptions provided by the law, does not fall within the exceptions permitted by the law. Hence, the Chicago State University's reluctance to provide additional information to Alhaji Abubajar Atiku regarding Tinubu's academic records is entirely consistent with its practices, policies and federal law. Akintola Williams: "I should've been a journalist", By Bruce Malogo By the time I asked the last question, we had spent close to two hours. At the end, I apologised for taking "much of your time, sir." He responded with a broad smile… "No, no, no!" he protested. "You made it so easy and simple for me. I enjoyed it." Then he collapsed backward… He blew into the air and said, "You know what?" I said "What, sir?" He gave that easy, sweet smile that is peculiar to old people: "Perhaps I should have been a journalist!" And we bursted into throaty, roaring laughter. Promoted Sabreworks Investment's Grosvenors Shopping Mall to transform Ikeja's commercial landscape In an era of real estate booms in the country, Grosvenors emerged as a beacon of innovation and progress. How to sell gift cards in Nigeria and Ghana Many Nigerians and Ghanaians have discovered the profitability of gift card trading, but finding a reliable vendor can be a challenge MINILS confers fellowship on Danbatta for empowering national workforce Aside from the new Fellowship of NIL, Mr Danbatta is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, the Renewable and Alternative Energy Society; the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, and the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Sports EPL Wrap-up: Brighton humiliates Man United at Old Trafford as City, Liverpool celebrate comeback wins This marks the first time in their history that Manchester United has experienced such a shaky start to a Premier League campaign. Table Tennis: Egypt beat Nigeria to Olympic Games tickets in Tunisia In what is not just a final, but a qualification ticket for a mixed doubles Olympics qualification to Paris 2024, Team Egypt took the first set in a mouth-watering close-opening tie 11-8. Fact Checker Has UAE lifted visa ban on Nigerians as presidency claimed? VERDICT: Misleading. As of when this report was filed, the United Arab Emirates was yet to make any announcement regarding lifting the ban. Journalists in West Africa to benefit from Comprehensive Training Initiative on Digital Verification and Fact-Checking A friend, who will be anonymously referred to as Lisa Joel, shared her encounter at the hospital and how she was stereotyped as having poor personal hygiene because she had a vaginal infection. Health Gates Foundation lists measures to prevent stillbirth, infant death in low- middle-income countries The report also highlights seven life-saving innovations, which they said could be easily implemented by midwives and birth attendants to reduce maternal mortality. Gavi to prioritise Nigeria in malaria vaccine rollout- Minister Malaria, a disease caused by a parasite, spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes, kills more than 600,000 people yearly, mostly children in sub-Saharan Africa. 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.