Najaatu Muhammad speaks Niger coup, ECOWAS, Tinubu
Recent events in the affairs of our nation, most especially the risk of destabilising the entire West African region by the ECOWAS leaders necessitates the […]
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Niger: Italy demands extension of ECOWAS’ deadline
Italy has called on the Economic Community of West African States to prolong the timeframe for the reinstallation of the deposed president of Niger. As […]
Niger Republic: ECOWAS leaders meet as seven-day ultimatum ends
The Economic Community of West African States’ one-week ultimatum to the military junta in the Niger Republic expired on Sunday at midnight, so President Bola Tinubu may meet with them again soon. A presidential aide said Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, might convene another meeting to take […]
Flights divert as Niger shut down airspace
Since Sunday night, international flights bound for Niger have been forced to detour because the nation closed its airspace due to the “threat of intervention.” The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) demanded that Niger restores President Bazoum or risk military action has now expired. Niger’s military junta […]
Mr President, before we fire the first bullet, by Hassan Gimba
Nigeria is mobilising countries in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to fight the coup plotters of the Niger Republic to restore democracy. […]
Peace treaty fails as Niger Republic cuts ties with Nigeria, others
The military junta in the Niger Republic has severed ties with Nigeria after the efforts of the Economic Community of West Africa States, ECOWAS, to […]
ECOWAS sanctions: Nigeria cuts power supply to Niger Rep
By Our Correspondent Some cities in Niger Republic are experiencing rolling blackouts as a result of the country’s coup last week. The power is only […]
ECOWAS imposes sanctions on Niger Rep. junta, calls for immediate release, reinstatement of Bazoum
…Vows decisive action if demands not met in 7 days By Abdullahi M. Gulloma Abuja The Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS Sunday […]
Tinubu hosts ECOWAS special meeting on Niger Republic
Following the coup in Republic of Niger that has upended the constitutional political leadership in the West Africa country, the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of […]
Tinubu emerges new ECOWAS chairman, harps on regional security
…Seeks private sector-led economic growth in sub-region …Says ECOWAS must rise against coup d’etat In a unanimous endorsement that signals the trust and confidence reposed […]
Breaking: Tinubu takes over as ECOWAS chair
President Bola Tinubu has emerged Chairman of Authority of the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). President […]
Real reasons Jonathan visited Tinubu in state house
Tuesday’s meeting between President Bola Tinubu and former President Goodluck Jonathan was the latter’s first official visit. Jonathan, who doubles as Head of the ECOWAS Mediation Team to Mali, noted that the visit was to discuss issues pertaining to Africa and […]
ECOWAS: Buhari laments constitutional changes, charges new management on reforms
By Abdullahi Mohammed, AbujaPresident Muhammadu Buhari has called on the new management team at ECOWAS Commission led by Dr. Omar Alieu Toure to complete the […]
ECOWAS leaders adopt Jonathan’s recommendations, lifts sanctions on Mali
Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have adopted the recommendations of its mediator for Mali and Nigeria’s former President, Dr Goodluck […]
Ike Ekweremadu’s kinsmen tackles FG, AU, ECOWAS over UK investigation
Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu’s kinsmen, have demanded that due process be followed in his ongoing trial over alleged organ harvesting in the […]