The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maitama Tuggar, has said President Bola Tinubu would appoint ambassadors when he deemed it fit. Tuggar said the absence of ambassadors in the country’s foreign missions has not affected the operation of the missions across the globe. In an interview with Arise News, he explained that Nigeria’s 109 missions across … Read more
Frances’s major military base in Cote d’Ivoire is billed to close down at the end of this month. The long -standing base, Port Bouet, is to be rid of its French troop occupants and is to be renamed General Quattara Thomas d’Aquinn base after an indigenous military figure. No one knows whether the French were … Read more
The Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) has described terrorism allegations against Nigeria and other member states by Niger Republic as “unfounded”, saying it is solidly behind its members. Niger Republic had accused Nigeria and other ECOWAS members of colluding with France to destabilise the country. However, ECOWAS in a statement on Thursday … Read more
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed accusations from Niger Republic that Nigeria and other member states are sponsoring terrorist attacks against it. The regional body described the claims as “unfounded” and reaffirmed its support for Nigeria and other members. Niger Republic alleged that ECOWAS member nations, in collaboration with France, were … Read more
The highlight of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Authority of Heads of State and Government Summit of December 15, 2024, was the formalisation of its break up. Three of the 15-Member countries, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic which are now ruled by military regimes, had given notice of withdrawal. Some … Read more
The authority of ECOWAS heads of state and government on Sunday set Jan. 29, 2025 to July 29, 2025 as a transitional period to keep ECOWAS doors open to Burkina Faso, Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger. Dr Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, said this while reading the Communique … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has urged West African leaders to draw inspiration from Ghana’s recent peaceful elections as a model of democratic maturity and commitment to national unity. The President said this during the opening of the 66th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS on Sunday in Abuja. He lauded President Nana Akufo-Addo and the people … Read more
The Federal Government has paid its ECOWAS community levy of N85 billion and 54 million dollars representing 2023 and up to July 2024. Dr Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, said this on Sunday, during the opening of the 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, at … Read more
President Bola Tinubu said the interest and welfare of the citizens of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger remained priority for leaders of ECOWAS. The President said this on Wednesday while receiving Mr Frank–Walter Steinmeier, the President of Germany, in a State Visit on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said that wisdom and diplomacy … Read more
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Federal Republic of Nigeria to pay ₦5 million in compensation to Oluwatimilehin Adebayo for the violation of his right to freedom from torture. In its judgment, delivered by Justice Dupe Atoki and sent to our correspondent on Thursday, the court directed the Nigerian government to conduct a … Read more