67 h. ago Alleged Graft: Timi Frank Urges Tinubu To Probe NMDPRA CEO, Lauds Dangote

Political activist and international affairs leader, Comrade Timi Frank, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, following corruption allegations raised against him by President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. Frank, a former Deputy National […]

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3 d. ago ECOWAS orders 25% cut in air transport charges from January 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has directed member states to fully implement a 25 percent reduction in read more ECOWAS orders 25% cut in air transport charges from January 2026

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4 d. ago Coup, terrorism threaten West Africa’s democratic future — UN, AU warn

“The United Nations strongly condemns any attempt to seize power by force, which constitutes a serious threat to the stability

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4 d. ago Tinubu, ECOWAS leaders forge united front against coups, terrorism

….names Dangote chairman, ECOWAS Business Council Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) read more Tinubu, ECOWAS leaders forge united front against coups, terrorism

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4 d. ago West African Presidents Meet Amid Regional Tension, String Of Coups

A successful putsch in Guinea-Bissau in November and a foiled military takeover in Benin a week ago have rattled the regional bloc ECOWAS. The post West African Presidents Meet Amid Regional Tension, String Of Coups appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Tinubu Calls For West African Unity To Tackle Terrorism, Coups, Regional Challenges

He said no single nation can achieve stability. Tinubu said that Nigeria stands committed to collective action in defence of the region.  The post Tinubu Calls For West African Unity To Tackle Terrorism, Coups, Regional Challenges appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago ECOWAS appoints Habibu Bappah as Commissioner for internal services

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has appointed a Nigerian national, Habibu Bappah, as its new Commissioner read more ECOWAS appoints Habibu Bappah as Commissioner for internal services

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4 d. ago JUST IN: Tinubu, ECOWAS leaders meet to discuss Benin coup attempt, other issues

ECOWAS leaders convene at a summit in Abuja to discuss the recent Benin coup attempt, regional security, and the future of the West African bloc. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-tinubu-ecowas-leaders-meet-to-discuss-benin-coup-attempt-other-issues/

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4 d. ago Tinubu urges ECOWAS’ unity to resist coups, ensure regional stability

President Tinubu calls for ECOWAS unity to combat rising threats of coups and instability in West Africa, urging leaders to present a united front. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-urges-ecowas-unity-to-resist-coups-ensure-regional-stability/

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s intervention averted bloodshed in Benin coup attempt – Minister

Nigeria’s timely intervention played a critical role in averting a potentially devastating bloodbath during a recent coup attempt in Benin, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Olushegun Bakari. Addressing the press in Abuja on Thursday, Bakari thanked Nigeria and other nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their swift response to Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-intervention-averted-bloodshed-in-benin-coup-attempt-minister/

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8 d. ago ECOWAS to scrap air ticket taxes from January 2026 to cut airfare costs

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it will abolish air ticket taxes across all airports in the read more ECOWAS to scrap air ticket taxes from January 2026 to cut airfare costs

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8 d. ago FG calls for coordinated action to curb transboundary livestock diseases

The Federal Government has urged West African countries to deepen regional cooperation to curb transboundary animal diseases, warning that recurring read more FG calls for coordinated action to curb transboundary livestock diseases

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8 d. ago ECOWAS moves to crash regional airfares, scrap aviation taxes from 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved a policy that will eliminate air transport taxes and slash read more ECOWAS moves to crash regional airfares, scrap aviation taxes from 2026

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8 d. ago ECOWAS To Reduce Air Transport Taxes, Charges, Cost In West Africa From January 2026

The Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at their December 2024 Summit in Abuja, adopted a landmark measure to reduce the cost of air travel across the region. From 1 January 2026, all ECOWAS Member States will abolish air transport taxes and reduce passenger and security charges […] The post ECOWAS To Reduce Air Transport Taxes, Charges, Cost In West Africa From January 2026 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago VIDEO: Tinubu Calls For Stronger Measures To Address Farmer–Herder Conflicts

Speaking just before the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting commenced at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday. The post VIDEO: Tinubu Calls For Stronger Measures To Address Farmer–Herder Conflicts appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago ECOWAS Warns Of Growing Threats, Seeks Stronger Democratic Governance In West Africa

The Sierra Leone Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, Timothy Kabba, has urged West African leaders to renew their dedication to democracy, peace, and regional stability. Kabba made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja while closing the two-day 55th Session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial […]

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9 d. ago West African Coups: What Nigeria Must Do To Achieve Political Stability — Falana

Amid the recent coups, Falana stated that many citizens are "unhappy" with current policies, adding that democratic leaders in Africa often suppress the opposition. The post West African Coups: What Nigeria Must Do To Achieve Political Stability — Falana appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Senate Summons Education Minister, WAEC Head Over New SSCE Guidelines

The Senate, on Tuesday, summoned the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and the Head of the National Office of West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr Amos Dangut, over the new guidelines set by the regional exam body for candidates writing the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). The guidelines, according to a motion moved […]

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9 d. ago ECOWAS declares state of emergency as coups, terrorism surge across West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region, warning that West read more ECOWAS declares state of emergency as coups, terrorism surge across West Africa

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9 d. ago 7.6 million displaced as regional instability deepens – ECOWAS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says more than 7.6 million people have been displaced across the region, warning that deepening insecurity, political upheavals and widening humanitarian needs underscore a worsening emergency for West Africa.

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