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Nigerian Law Firm Calls for Tinubu’s Removal as ECOWAS Chair Over Rivers Crisis, Citing “Dictatorial Tendencies”

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Nigerian Law Firm Calls for Tinubu’s Removal as ECOWAS Chair Over Rivers Crisis, Citing “Dictatorial Tendencies” ABUJA, NIGERIA – A Lagos-based law firm, Justice and Equity Advocates (JEA), has ignited a firestorm of controversy by formally petitioning the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to remove Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from his position as Chairman of the regional bloc. The firm, in a letter addressed to the ECOWAS Commission President and seen by reporters, alleges that President Tinubu’s handling of the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State demonstrates…

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ECOWAS SUMMIT: President Tinubu Advocates Good Governance To Counter Coups In West Africa

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The Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, implored West African leaders to prioritize good governance and collective prosperity as an essential tool to prevent authoritarian takeovers of power and unconstitutional changes of government in the region. Addressing the high-powered regional gathering at the 64th ordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, the President identified good governance as a key catalyst to secure popular support through the socio-economic transformation and development of West Africa. “The delivery of…

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President Tinubu Receives President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic Says Cooperation Imperative for Economic Prosperity in W/Africa

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President Bola Tinubu says cooperation is imperative for economic prosperity in West Africa, noting that a lack of synergy between Nigeria and Benin Republic has been an encumbrance to mutual development. Speaking when he received President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic at the State House in Abuja, on Wednesday, President Tinubu said Nigeria and Benin Republic share a lot in common, describing both countries as conjoined twins held together at the hip. “We are one. No other nation like ours should be worried. What is affecting us is a lack…

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NNPP Supporters Rally at ECOWAS Headquarters, Protesting Appeal Court Verdict on Kano Governorship

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In a dramatic turn of events, fervent supporters of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) converged on the headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) today, registering their vehement protest against the recent Appeal Court judgment that ousted the incumbent Governor of the state, Abba Yusuf. The court ruling, which favored the Kano All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial candidate, has ignited waves of discontent among NNPP loyalists. The protesters, holding the party’s flag and the National flag Chanted “Solidarity forever we shall always fight for our right”…

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President Tinubu Receives ECOWAS Delegation for Briefing on Niger Crisis Mediation Talks

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President Bola Tinubu engaged in a critical meeting with key stakeholders concerning ECOWAS’ involvement in addressing the crisis in the Republic of Niger. The delegation, led by Nigerian former Head of State, General Abubabkar Abdulsalami (rtd), visited the Presidential villa to provide President Tinubu with a comprehensive update on the current demands put forth by the junta that emerged from the Niger Coup. President Tinubu holds the distinguished position of being the Chairman of the Authority of the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African…

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