Author: Akintayo Adams

President Bola Tinubu has been reelected as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Tinubu was re-elected at the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday. Speaking at the event, he emphasized that to address insecurity and stabilize the region, recommendations from the ministers of defence must be implemented. “As we move to operationalise the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) in combating terrorism, I must emphasise that the success of this plan requires not only strong political will but also substantial financial…

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has clarified rumours that he has stepped aside from international duty. Musa did not play in any of Nigeria’s seven matches at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where the team finished as runners-up. The former CSKA Moscow winger last started a game for the national team in 2021 during a World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde. But speaking with reporters after a friendly match he organized, Musa explained: “I only took a little break from the national team. “But I didn’t exit the team.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google…

Lawmaker Abdulmalik Zubairu, representing Maru/Bungudu Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, sponsored the mass wedding of 105 orphans whose parents were killed by armed bandits in the state. The event, held in Bungudu town, was attended by notable figures from within and outside Zamfara. Despite recent criticisms of the tradition of mass weddings in Northern Nigeria, which aim to assist families facing economic challenges, Zubairu supported the initiative for the orphans. Both the brides and the grooms were gorgeously dressed during the event which attracted the attention of thousands of people. Speaking during the occasion, Hon Zubairu said he was aware…

The Nigerian Government has stated that its agreement with the Organisation of the African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) will significantly benefit the country. The agreement was signed at the OACPS Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium, on June 28, 2024. During a press conference on Saturday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, dismissed claims that the agreement would promote LGBTQ issues. A copy of the document provided to journalists during the briefing indicated that it focuses on political partnership for mutual benefit among members. Article 1 of the…

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is meeting at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja for the 63rd Ordinary Summit. President Bola Tinubu, whose tenure as Chairman ends on July 9, opened the 63rd Ordinary Summit at around 1 p.m. with an address. He thanked the West African leaders for their support over the past year. Tinubu also welcomed Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, attending for the first time since his April inauguration. A new leader is expected to be chosen to steer ECOWAS for the next year. Get instant and latest news updates via…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says national grid has been restored. It was restored at about 9.57 p.m. on Saturday after a partial collapse. TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reported on Sunday that a partial grid disturbance occurred at 3:09 p.m. on Saturday. Restoration efforts began immediately, and by 9:57 p.m., the affected grid section was successfully restored. “The system disturbance, which brings to three, the partial grid disturbances, with one total disturbance in 2024, is suspected to have been triggered by the unexpected tripping of three units of a power generating station. “It suddenly removed 313…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reported that its operatives raided the Lagos base of a prominent cocaine syndicate allegedly led by a couple, Agbakoba John Mmadu and Agbakoba Ijeoma Chinwe, along with their associate, Okoye Ifeoma Maryjane. Large consignments of the class A drug intended for export and local distribution were recovered during the operation. The NDLEA stated that a special operations unit conducted the raid after months of intelligence gathering and surveillance on a syndicate known for packaging, distributing, and trafficking cocaine within and outside Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement by Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s…

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has warned local government and local government education authority officials who allegedly siphoned ₦30,000 Sallah gifts given to workers in the state to return the diverted funds or face serious consequences. The governor issued the warning on Friday while addressing a large crowd of well-wishers and supporters at the Government House in Sokoto. This was detailed in a statement by the Governor’s Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa, and made available to the press. According to the statement, the Governor expressed dismay over the nefarious attitude of some financial officers, especially at the local government level,…

Oscar-winning producer Jon Landau, known for blockbusters like Titanic and Avatar, has died at age 63. A long-time collaborator of filmmaker James Cameron, Landau reportedly passed away on Friday after battling cancer for over a year. His sister Tina confirmed his death on social media, describing him as “the best brother a girl could ever dream of.” “My heart is broken but also bursting with pride & gratitude for his most extraordinary life, and the love and gifts he gave me – and all who knew him or his films,” she wrote. Landau was the son of Hollywood producers Ely…

Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, declared on Saturday that his country, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, has “irrevocably turned their backs” on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He disclosed this in Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic, at the opening of a summit between the three Sahelian nations, which pulled out of the larger group earlier this year. “Our people have irrevocably turned their backs on ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States),” Tiani said. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, expressed concern on Thursday that despite multiple efforts by the…