EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s president and head of the West African bloc ECOWAS has not ruled out military intervention in Niger, but believes diplomacy is the “best way forward” to resolve the crisis, his spokesman said Tuesday. Bola Tinubu weighed in for the first time since the soldiers behind the coup in Niger … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that coup leaders in Niger declared on Tuesday their resolve to withstand external demands to restore ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, despite sanctions from ECOWAS and aid suspension from Western allies. Niger’s importance is accentuated by its role in combating Islamist militants and its reserves of uranium and oil, making it … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Italy has called on the Economic Community of West African States to prolong the timeframe for the reinstallation of the deposed president of Niger. This online media platform gathered that this counsel was offered on Monday, by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in an interview. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite ECOWAS’s one-week deadline to the military junta in Niger to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and restore democracy, the coup leaders have shown defiance. Efforts by ECOWAS chairman, President Bola Tinubu, to mediate have reached an impasse. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN BREAKING: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that military leaders look to Wagner Group amid pressure to release detained president, Mohamed Bozoum. Facing an Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed an ultimatum to free their president, Niger’s coup leaders reach out to the Russian Wagner Group for assistance. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has asked the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to invade Niger Republic and remove the military junta in the nation. Recall that President Mohamed Bazoum was detained and ousted by the military junta, and in response, ECOWAS resolved to use all … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the security committee of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), made up of Military Chief#s from various countries, announced on Friday their decision to prioritize diplomacy in handling the ongoing political turmoil in Niger. The decision came after a two-day meeting involving Chiefs of Defence Staff from Togo, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Economic Community of West African Nations (ECOWAS) member countries on Friday held another meeting in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city over the coup in Niger Republic. The ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff after their meeting, urged Niger’s Military to give peace a chance by … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the military junta in Niger Republic has cut off ties with Nigeria after the efforts of Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to resolve the ongoing impasse failed. ECOWAS had issued a seven-day ultimatum for the reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum to avoid possible clash with the junta. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the military junta in Niger, led by General Abdourahmane Tchiani, is considering the recall of Nigerien ambassadors to Nigeria, Togo, the United States, and France, as it cannot reach an agreement with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) delegation regarding the restoration of democracy in Niger. The junta … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a swift response to military coup in Niger Republic, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has enforced a no-flight zone over the country. The decision was announced today by the ECOWAS, at an urgent meeting following the increasing tension stirred by the military actors who are … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the former President of the federal republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has stated that he will be going to the Aso Rock often and that Nigerians should not be surprised by that. According to The Nation, the Bayelsa-born political gladiator made this known after he paid a courtesy visit … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his election as the chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). NACCIMA president, Dele Oye, disclosed this via a statement on Sunday in Lagos in the aftermath of Tinubu’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Nigerian Senator, Shehu Sani has reacted to the emergence of President Bola Tinubu as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This online media platform recalls President Tinubu on Sunday emerged as the new ECOWAS Chairman. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To Hospital … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has visited Nigerian troops In Guinea Bissau upon his arrival at the country to participate in the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). President Tinubu expressed his appreciation and gratitude to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to emerge as the next chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Recall that Tinubu leaves Abuja on Saturday ahead of the Sunday meeting of the heads of state of the regional political and economic bloc. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Guinea-Bissau on Saturday, July 8, to attend the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in Bissau, capital of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. This was made public by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is in support of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts aimed at repositioning the giant of Africa. President of Guinea- Buissau and Chairman Authority ECOWAS Head of State and Government, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, said this during a private visit to Tinubu on … Read more
The Federal Government has approved the re-opening of the Seme border for the importation of vehicles. The decision was made after complaints from freight forwarders operating at the border. The Customs service has noticed a reduction in its revenue since the importation of vehicles was banned. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Director of Road Transport … Read more
With just 48 hours to go before his sentencing, Senate has pleaded for leniency for Ekweremadu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has appealed to the Centre for Criminal Court, United Kingdom for clemency in the sentencing of Nigeria’s former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice. The plea is coming barely … Read more