MALI reaffirmed its exit “without delay” from West African bloc ECOWAS, saying it was not bound by the organisation’s one-year timeframe for withdrawal, according to a foreign ministry document seen by AFP Wednesday. Bamako’s military government announced its withdrawal from ECOWAS on January 28, along with neighbouring Burkina Faso and Niger. But article 91 of […]
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Five months later, President Bola Tinubu is yet to appoint new ambassadors after recalling all those representing the country around the world. Recall that President Tinubu on September 2, 2023, ordered the recall of all Nigeria’s ambassadors and envoys with immediate effect. Nigeria has 109 diplomatic missions worldwide comprising 76 embassies, 22 high commissions and […]
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The United Kingdom (UK) Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Sir Roly Walker has lauded the Nigerian Army (NA) for its significant role in maintaining peace and stability in Africa and the West African Subregion. The Defence Chief gave the commendation Tuesday during his visit to the Army Headquarters, Abuja. General Walker appreciated the […]
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KANO State Government has said that it is collaborating with Canada in the areas of health, education, agriculture, and other spheres of human endeavours for the benefit of the two entities. The Kano Governor made this known when he hosted to the Canadian Ambassador to Nigeria, James Christoff who called on him at his office in […]
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The Senegalese parliament on Monday to approved postponing the country’s February 25 presidential election until December 15. Senegalese President Macky Sall had already said that the election will be postponed “indefinitely” due to problems with the “candidates list”. The list of candidates was approved and released by the constitutional council, of which two members are […]
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Civil Society and media organizations in West Africa have set agenda for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), calling on the regional bloc to “urgently call for an emergency extra ordinary summit to look into the state of affairs in the region in order to prevent further threats of disintegration.” The Civil Society […]
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Two ministers from the Kingdom of the Netherlands landed in Nigeria on Monday in both countries’ bid to strengthen bilateral relations between them. A statement from the Dutch embassy in Nigeria said the visit was a testament to the enduring ties between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It named […]
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The Nigerian government has renewed the suspension of commercial flights from Niger Republic to Nigeria and from Nigeria to the nation’s northern neighboring country. This was part of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) resolutions against Niger Republic, which on July 26, 2023 ousted its duly elected President, Mohamed Bazoum in a coup […]
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European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) Mrs. Samuela Isopi has said that EU private sector investors are making substantial contributions to the Nigerian economy. The Ambassador made this statement at the Eurocham yearly stakeholder conference with the theme ‘Sustainable Business Growth 2024’ in Lagos. She said that […]
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The late former Governor of Yobe State, Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim was laid to rest in Saudi Arabia on Monday, February 5, 2024. The funeral ceremony took place at the Grand Mosque, Masjid Al Haram, after the dawn prayers. According to Yusuf Ali, Senior Special Assistant, Communications and Strategy to Governor Mai Mala Buni, the […]
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