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Niger Republic Bans Entry Of Nigerians With ECOWAS Passport, Demands International Passport

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FG Resolves Passport Production Crisis In United State

The Republic of Niger has begun enforcing new immigration restrictions on Nigerians travelling into the country, demanding a valid international passport for entry and barring the use of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) passports. This development follows Niger’s recent withdrawal from the ECOWAS, alongside Mali and Burkina Faso. Despite the continued open border … Read more

ECOWAS Court Dismisses NGOs’ Case Against Nigeria Over Lagdo Dam Flooding

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Niger: Military Invasion Is Still An Option - ECOWAS Gives Fresh Update

The ECOWAS Court has dismissed a case brought by two NGOs against Nigeria over the destruction caused by the 2012 and 2022 Lagdo Dam floodings. The suit, filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Prince and Princess Charles Offokaja Foundation, Nigeria, and its Swiss counterpart, sought to hold Nigeria accountable for failing to construct a dam … Read more

ECOWAS Court dismisses suit against FG over shrine destruction

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Wike dragged to court over land tussle

The ECOWAS Court on Thursday dismissed a suit filed by a Nigerian woman, Lovina Adonor, seeking to compel the Federal Government to pay her reparation for the destruction of her shrine. Adonor, a self-acclaimed priestess, had filed the suit marked: ECW/CCJ/APP/61/22, seeking the enforcement of her fundamental human rights against Nigeria. Adonor had in her … Read more

ECOWAS says Mali, B/Faso, Niger officially exit bloc today

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ECOWAS says Mali, B/Faso, Niger officially exit bloc today

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS becomes effective from Jan. 29th, the commission stated on Wednesday. The commission’s spokesperson, Joel Ahofodji, explained that it is in line with the decision of the ECOWAS authority, and in the spirit of regional solidarity and … Read more

ECOWAS Court dismisses human rights violation claim against Nigeria

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ECOWAS Court dismisses human rights violation claim against Nigeria

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed an alleged human rights violation suit filed by one Patrick Eholor, on behalf of Makia Media Limited, against the Federal Government. NAN reports that the applicant had in suit number ECW/CCJ/APP/43/21, alleged that Nigeria’s broadcasting laws violated social media rights, human rights defenders, activists, bloggers, and journalists. Delivering … Read more

No Ambassadors Not Affecting Nigeria

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No Ambassadors Not Affecting Nigeria - Tuggar

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

ECOWAS throws weight behind Nigeria, says Niger’s allegation

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ECOWAS throws weight behind Nigeria, says Niger's allegation

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

ECOWAS Denies Niger Republic’s Terror Allegations, Backs Nigeria And Member States

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List Of Nigerian Legislators In The 6th ECOWAS Parliament

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