Abuja: President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has been elected as the new Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. He succeeds Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, who held the position for the past two years. The announcement was made during the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority, held on […]
Month: June 2025
Terrorism: Tinubu Calls for Activation of ECOWAS Standby Force
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has urged his West African colleagues on the need to urgently activate the ECOWAS Standby Force to deal with terrorism in the sub-region. The Nigerian leader expressed concern over the slow pace of its operation, stressing the need to move from concept to reality in the collective fight against terrorism. According […]
Malaysian Envoy Highlights Robust Palm Oil Trade Between Malaysia and Nigeria
Abuja: The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, has indicated that the thriving palm oil trade between Malaysia and Nigeria has bolstered relations between the two nations. Omar shared this development with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, highlighting the mutual benefits and growing economic ties. According to News […]
Senate Committee to Hold Public Hearings on Constitution Amendments Across Nigeria
Abuja: The Senate Committee on Review of the 1999 Constitution is set to conduct public hearings on proposed amendments to the constitution across all six geo-political zones of Nigeria. The hearings, scheduled for July 4 and July 5, aim to gather citizen input on various constitutional amendments. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the committee’s […]
Sanwo-Olu, Football Stars Unite for Troost-Ekong Charity Match in Lagos
Lagos: Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday joined football stars and entertainment celebrities for the Troost-Ekong Charity Football match at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos Island, an event organized by the William Troost-Ekong Foundation. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the foundation, spearheaded by Super Eagles stand-in Captain, Williams Troost-Ekong, aims to support underprivileged […]