Tinubu Re-Elected As ECOWAS Chairman, Reaffirms Commitment to Democracy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been re-elected for another one-year tenure as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The decision was made during the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State…
Abuja Left Groups Declare Solidarity with Kenyan Anti-Tax Protesters, Want IMF Out of Africa
…..Urge Unite Against Austerity The network of Abuja Left Groups, have declared their stand in solidarity with the “brave protesters in Kenya who are resisting the oppressive tax policies imposed by their government”, insisting that the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
Taliban Delegation Attends UN-Led Afghanistan Meeting in Qatar Amid Exclusion of Women
A Taliban delegation participated in a United Nations-led meeting in Doha, Qatar, focused on Afghanistan. The two-day gathering, which began on Sunday, marks the third U.N.-sponsored meeting addressing the Afghan crisis. The meeting serves as a platform for dialogue amid…
6.3 Million People in Need As Burkina Faso Faces Unprecedented Humanitarian Crisis
The West African nation of Burkina Faso is grappling with an unprecedented humanitarian crisis00, affecting millions of its citizens. Armed conflict, displacement, and food insecurity have combined to create a dire situation that demands urgent attention from the international community….
Putin Gives Conditions For Ukraine Ceasefire
Vladimir Putin has given terms for ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine.He insisted that Ukraine would need to fully withdraw troops from territories Russia claims to have annexed before a ceasefire could begin. The proposal was immediately called “offensive…
Culture Ministry Achieves UNESCO Inscription for Sango Festival and Midwifery Traditions
The Minister of Arts Culture and the Creative Economy Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has announced the Ministry’s success in pushing for UNESCO’s inscription of Sango festival Oyo and the multinational nominating of Midwifery: knowledge skills and practices. The Minister made…
Israeli Army Confirms Over 300 Drones, Missiles Fired As Iran Launches Direct Strikes On Israel
….Jordan and Iraq Close Airspaces Israeli military has confirmed that Israel came under direct attack from Iran on Saturday. The announcement by the army has been described as a major escalation of the long-running covert war between the regional foes…
Open Letter to President Tinubu: Addressing Concerns Over Prioritizing World Bank & IMF Interests Over Nigerians’ Well-being
By Muhammed Ishaq Dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I personally write to express my deep concern regarding the recent series of decisions that seem to prioritize the interests of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the well-being…
Senator Barau Emerges Speaker Of ECOWAS Parliament
The Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Barau Jibrin, has emerged as the acting Speaker of the Sixth Legislature of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Parliament which was established under Articles 6 and…
UN Court Orders Israel to Allow Food, Medical Aid into Gaza
The UN’s top court has ordered Israel to enable the unhindered flow of aid into Gaza in order to avert a famine. In a unanimous decision, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said Israel had to act “without delay to…
Nigeria Ends Land and Air Border Blockades Against Republic of Niger, Lifts Sanctions
The Federal Government of Nigeria has ended its air and land border blockades against the Republic of Niger. This follows a directive by President Bola Tinubu for the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with Niger and the lifting…