ECOWAS

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...

Niger Coup: Reverse sanctions, don’t correct wrong with wrong, NSCIA tells ECOWAS, Tinubu

Worried by the effects of sanctions on the citizens of Niger Republic, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on...

Coup: ECOWAS, in a volte-face, announces sanctions, dumps military action against Niger

In a volte-face, the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has given up on applying military force to reverse the coup in...

Just in: Tinubu reconvenes emergency ECOWAS Summit after expiration of Niger Republic ultimatum

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reconvened emergency ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit following the expiration of the one-week ultimatum given to the coupists in Niger...

Coup: Niger Republic’s junta adamant, cuts off ties with Nigeria, France, others

The military junta in Niger Republic.on Friday cut off ties with Nigeria, France, and other countries after the peace talks by delegates sent...

Niger crisis: Pres. Tinubu writes Senate, seeks military deployment to restore democracy

In a bid to execute the agenda of ECOWAS to restore constitutional democracy in troubled Niger Republic, President Bola Tinubu has written to...

Insurrection: Nigeria cuts power supply to Niger Republic

As part of efforts by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to restore democracy in Niger Republic, Nigeria government says it...

Niger Republic Coup: The Call Of Duty On ECOWAS by Dr George Ogunjimi

The ECOWAS under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must crush the rebels in Niger Republic and they must be crushed totally. Coup d’état is...

Niger coup and geopolitics in ECOWAS region By Paul Ejime

A major decision of the July 30 emergency Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is the seven-day ultimatum, which...

Niger Republic Coup: ECOWAS Gives Junta 7 Days To Reinstate Constitutional Democracy Or Be Flushed Out

Rising from an emergency meeting on Sunday in Abuja, Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS have called for the immediate release and...

Niger Republic Crisis: ECOWAS Leaders In Emergency Meeting In Abuja

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Abuja convened an emergency meeting of members of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government...

What you should know about President Tinubu’s Ministerial nominee, Prof. Abubakar Momoh

Abubakar Momoh, was on Thursday unveiled as one of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ministerial nominees. Persecondnews takes a look at Momoh’s impeccable profile....

Army strike in Niger Republic, Tinubu describes it as an unpleasant development

A coup d’état has been reported in Niger Republic with President Bazoum Mohammed currently being held hostage by the National guards. A security...

Tinubu jets out to Kenya on Saturday for AU meeting, the third foreign trip since assumption of office

President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday fly to Nairobi, Kenyan capital, to participate in the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) of the African...