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Just In: Coup: Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso withdraw from ECOWAS over suspension
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The military leaders of...
Democracy is supreme, Sahel alliance in aberance with ECOWAS objective – Pres. Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday berated the Sahel Alliance and called for a unified push to restore democracy in coup-hit West African countries....
Benin Republic President Talon visits Tinubu, wants free movement of people, goods between both countries
We want stronger trade ties with Nigeria …free movement of people and goods between both countries – Talon Nearly four years after the...
NBC’s fines on broadcast stations: Code violates freedom of expression – ECOWAS Court
The Nigerian Broadcasting Code being applied by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to impose sanctions and fines on erring broadcast stations has been...
Tinubu appoints five additional media aides
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Fela Durotoye and four others as members of the Presidential Advisory Team. The appointments are contained in...
NCC records giant strides in ICT, lauds Swedish govt, Ericsson, for sustained partnership
The Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has commended the Swedish Government and Ericsson for their commitment and...
Coup: ECOWAS says no plan to invade Niger Republic by Paul Ejime
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) “has not declared war on the people of Niger nor is there any plan to...
Niger Republic political crisis: Tinubu directs Nigerian Muslim leaders to return for more dialogue
The Chairman o ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has sent a delegation of Nigerian Muslim...
Niger junta proposes 3-year transition, warns against attack by ECOWAS
Niger Republic’s new military ruler, Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani said on Saturday that a transition of power would not go beyond three years, and...
We are now open to dialogue with ECOWAS — Niger coupists
Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, Niger Republic coup leader, has bowed to pressure after meeting with Nigerian Islamic scholars led by the national leader of...
Tinubu’s war drums in Niger Republic By Dr. Bisi Olawunmi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s federal government of Nigeria is rearing to go to war in Niger Republic. Is history repeating itself? Twelve years...
Anti-ECOWAS’ planned military action in Niger Republic protest rocks Kano
Hundreds of angry protesters have taken to the streets in Kano State to register their opposition to the imminent use of force to...
ECOWAS Still Mulls High-Risk Military Option in Niger by Paul Ejime
Regional leaders ended their second emergency summit on Niger in Abuja on Thursday 10th August, by “ordering the deployment of the ECOWAS Standby...
Niger crisis; Discordant tunes in ECOWAS as leaders override Tinubu’s diplomatic resolution, now settle for military action
In what looks like a discordant tune among the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the regional body on...
Niger Republic impasse: ECOWAS embraces diplomatic negotiations, dialogue, dumps military action
“Only through this comprehensive assessment can we collectively chart a sustainable path towards lasting peace, stability, and prosperity in Niger” Sixteen days after...
