Stop DSS Threat To Ban 𝕏 – SERAP Tells Tinubu Group warns ban over Sowore’s comments violates freedom of expression. ECOWAS court ruling cited as DSS pressure faces legal challenge. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order the Department of State Services (DSS) to withdraw its threat … Read more
Retired generals urge Tinubu to fortify northern borders amid Niger crisis. Experts dismiss Niger junta’s claims of Nigerian destabilisation as baseless propaganda. Sokoto border communities deny foreign military presence, call for strengthened security. Retired army generals, former diplomats, and security experts have called on President Bola Tinubu to bolster Nigeria’s northern borders as tensions with … Read more
Nigeria accused of sponsoring Terrorism Nigeria, Niger share borders to the North ECOWAS Reacts to Niger’s Accusations The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has firmly rejected allegations suggesting that Nigeria and other member states are involved in sponsoring terrorism. In a statement released on Thursday, ECOWAS expressed unwavering support for Nigeria’s peacekeeping … Read more
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has accelerated preparations for the introduction of its long-anticipated regional currency, the ECO. EkoHotBlog can authoritatively report that the initiative, which aims to revolutionize the region’s financial ecosystem, was reinforced during ECOWAS’s 66th Ordinary Session held in Abuja, where leaders revisited their commitment to the project. The … Read more
Nigeria has fulfilled 100 percent of its financial obligations to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), making a full payment of its community levy for the first time in nearly two decades. The payment, amounting to ₦84 billion and $54 million, covers Nigeria’s financial contribution for the entirety of 2023 and extends to … Read more
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, says the interest and welfare of the citizens in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger remain priority for leaders of Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS. This is as the president assured that wisdom and diplomacy will make the difference in reintegrating the countries into the commission. Receiving the President of … Read more
sPresident Bola Tinubu has congratulated John Dramani Mahama, the President-elect of Ghana, on his victory in the country’s December 7 general election. In a statement issued on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Tinubu conveyed his goodwill during a telephone call with Mahama. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed for debt forgiveness for developing countries from lenders. He also called for the recovery of the proceeds of corruption and illicit financial flows from developing countries, stressing that the return of such funds to countries of origin “is a fundamental principle of the United Nations Convention against Corruption.” EDITOR’S … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, in conjunction with the ECOWAS and World Food Programme, WFP, have supported 14,694 vulnerable people in Katsina and Sokoto states. The support launched on Friday in Katsina, was part of the ECOWAS nutrition assistance and cash-based transfer vouchers, under stabilisation project phase two. EDITOR’S PICKS Police … Read more
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) committees on Social Affairs, Gender and Women Empowerment, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Political Affairs, Peace, Security, and the African Peer Review Mechanism (MAEP), have called for the elimination of the residence permit system within member states. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has announced that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will persist in its efforts to encourage Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to rejoin the bloc. This statement was made through his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday EKO HOT BLOG reports. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers Declares ‘FG’s … Read more
President Bola Tinubu says ECOWAS will continue to persuade the military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to return their nations to the fold. President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, reaffirmed this position at a meeting with ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff on Friday … Read more
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, highlighted the threat of military coups to democracy in West Africa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned that military coups in West African countries are undermining democratic values and causing unintended consequences in the region. Speaking at the 42nd … Read more
CDS Christopher Musa urged the ECOWAS Defense Chiefs to uphold democratic values. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has bemoaned military takeover in some West African countries, saying it has created unintended consequences and threatened democratic values in the region. He made the call at the 42nd Ordinary … Read more
ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff meet in Abuja, chaired by Nigeria’s General Christopher Musa, with key defence and foreign affairs officials in attendance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting is chaired by Nigeria’s … Read more
Tinubu returned to Abuja after attending the AU’s Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Ghana. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja from Accra, Ghana, where he attended the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU). Arriving at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 10 PM on … Read more
ECOWAS Parliament urges member states to address economic instability and job scarcity to prevent youth migration to Europe. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament on Wednesday voiced concerns over the irregular migration of youths from the region seeking better opportunities in Europe and other developed countries. During … Read more
Tinubu presided over the FEC meeting, where eight new permanent secretaries were sworn in, and key issues such as the Procurement Act, Samoa Agreement, and the establishment of a University of Technology in Abuja were discussed. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, July 10, presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Aso Rock … Read more
Tinubu, re-elected as ECOWAS Chairman, urged the establishment of a regional standby force to address security threats and promote economic advancement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has urged the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to work towards establishing and sustaining a regional standby force … Read more
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has re-elected President Bola Tinubu as Chairman for another term. Eko Hot Blog reports that this development come one year after the Nigerian leader took over the regional bloc’s leadership. Tinubu, on Sunday, hosted the ECOWAS heads for the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of … Read more