By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent DIPLOMATIC AND institutional gains marked Nigeria’s participation at the just concluded 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, with the country recording outcomes aimed at advancing Africa’s economic integration, peace, security and democratic governance. JKNewsMedia.com re...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE SENATE has approved the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin for a regional peace-stabilisation mission, following a request from President Bola Tinubu. The approval provides legal backing for the troop presence in the country, which is expected to last for a short period. The ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent CONFUSION DEEPENED across Guinea-Bissau as the country’s military shut down the presidential election process and blocked all exit routes, leaving former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and dozens of African observers unable to leave. The disruption unfolded mid-week after senior military ...
By Joke Kujenya EUROPEAN AND West African leaders have rejected recent threats by United States President Donald Trump to cut aid to Nigeria and launch military action over what he described as the “mass slaughter” of Christians in the country. Trump, in a post on his Truth social media platform on Saturday, warned that the […]
By Duro Obalola, JKNewsMedia Intern THE ECONOMIC Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Nigeria’s former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, as Head of its Election Observation Mission for Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election scheduled for October 25, 2025. In a statement on Sunday, ECOWAS said the mission will be depl...
By Sola Olaiya, JKNewsMedia Intern NIGERIA HAS proposed a strategic deal to the United States of America (US): ease sweeping visa restrictions on government officials in exchange for access to the region’s critical and rare earth minerals. Addressing regional leaders at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Mediation and Secur...
By Paul Ejime AS IT struggles with the consequences of its poor handling of the rash of military coups in the West African region, the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) appears to have run out of ideas and creativity in search of an effective solution. By their decision to use […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has called on West African leaders to revive and uphold the founding ideals of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) pn deeper integration and youth empowerment, as the regional bloc marked its 50th anniversary in Lagos. Addressing dignitaries a...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter FIFTY YEARS after the founding of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), regional leaders gathered in Lagos to reflect on achievements and confront urgent threats with a renewed push for unity and cooperation. Addressing dignitaries and heads of state at the landmark anniversary event, ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter LEADERS FROM across West Africa will converge in Lagos on Tuesday as Nigeria hosts events marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). President Bola Tinubu is expected to depart Abuja for Lagos, where the golden jubilee celebrations will continue following...
