Bola Tinubu Re-elected as ECOWAS Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). His re-election took place on Tuesday during the 65th ordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at the presidential villa in Abuja. Tinubu was initially elected as chairman in July 2023 during […]
Ebonyi State to Launch Passenger, Cargo Aircraft After Airport Runway Completion
The Ebonyi State Government has announced plans to introduce four aircraft, each with a capacity of over fifty passengers, following the completion of the runway at Chuba Okadigbo International Airport. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Aviation and Transport Technology, Dr. Ngozi Obichukwu, during an inspection of the project on Sunday. Dr. Obichukwu stated […]
Chief Justice of Nigeria to Swear in 12 New FCT High Court Judges on July 10
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will swear in twelve newly appointed Judges of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday, July 10. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court of Nigeria at 10:00 AM, according to a statement by Dr. Festus Akande, […]
Benjamin Kalu Urges Chinese Investors to Establish Medical Equipment Production in Nigeria
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called on Chinese businessmen and other industrialists in Nigeria’s health sector to reduce the importation of medical equipment and instead establish production assembly plants within the country. Kalu made this appeal when he received a delegation from Royal Meditech Equipment (Nig) Company Limited, led […]
Biden Interview Fails to Ease Democratic Concerns Over His Fitness
President Joe Biden’s Friday night TV interview has not eased the rising calls within his own party for him to end his re-election campaign following a faltering debate performance against Donald Trump. On Saturday, Angie Craig of Minnesota became the fifth House Democrat to urge the president to step aside, with reports indicating that more […]
France Votes in Pivotal Election with Far Right Eyeing Historic Win Amid Political Tension
France is voting in one of its most significant elections in years, with the far right hoping for a historic victory, but political stalemate is the more likely result. For the first time, the anti-immigration National Rally (RN) of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella has a realistic chance of running the government and taking […]
Israeli air strike on Gaza school kills at least 16
At least 16 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a UN-run school in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials have said. Dozens more have been injured. The building was sheltering thousands of displaced people at Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Israel said it had struck […]
Tinubu Vows to Strengthen Nigerian Army to Combat Insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to building a well-equipped and professional Nigerian Army, emphasizing the need to prevent violent groups from overpowering peaceful citizens. He made this statement on Saturday during the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) at the 3 Division Nigerian Army Rukuba, in Bassa local government […]
Niger’s Military Leader Announces Permanent Withdrawal from ECOWAS
General Abdourahamane Tiani, the military leader of Niger Republic, has declared that his country will not be returning to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He noted that Niger, along with its neighbors Mali and Burkina Faso, has “irrevocably turned their backs” on the West African bloc. Tiani made this announcement at the […]
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to ECOWAS Single Currency Implementation
Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to implementing a single currency for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The single currency, known as the ECO, is expected to foster economic growth and development across the West African region. According to a statement […]
