President Bola Tinubu has urged West African leaders to draw inspiration from Ghana’s recent peaceful elections as a model of democratic maturity and commitment to national unity. The President said this during the opening of the 66th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS on Sunday in Abuja. He lauded President Nana Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana…
Finnish authorities have taken significant action against Simon Ekpa, a controversial pro-Biafra agitator, by freezing his assets amid allegations of involvement in terrorist activities. According to a report from a Finnish newspaper, the Keskusrikospoliisi (KRP), or the National Bureau of Investigation, has frozen not only Mr. Ekpa’s assets but also those belonging to several other…
Kemi Badenoch, the often-controversial leader of the British Conservative Party, recently candidly shared her thoughts on faith in an interview with The Free Press, a prominent US media outlet. In a moment that has since sparked widespread discussion, she revealed a significant shift in her belief system, stating, “I don’t believe in God anymore.” However,…
Alexander Sorloth earned Atletico Madrid an 11th straight victory with his goal sealing a 1-0 win over Getafe yesterday in LaLiga. Diego Simeone’s side have been in fine form and continued their winning run across all competitions with a deserved home triumph, pulling provisionally level with league leaders Barcelona. Norwegian target man Sorloth came off…
Retiring Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta bid farewell to his footballing career yesterday in an exhibition match between Barcelona and Real Madrid greats in Tokyo. The 40-year-old announced in October that he was hanging up his boots after a career that saw him win two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup. He gave a…
Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka was among nine wild-card entries awarded Friday for the Australian Open in January. Tennis Australia said Wawrinka would be joined at Melbourne Park — where the main draw begins on Jan. 12 — by Australians Tristan Schoolkate, Li Tu, James McCabe, Daria Saville, Ajla Tomljanovic, Emerson Jones, Talia Gibson and…
Wolves have sacked manager Gary O’Neil following their last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday. It marked their fourth league defeat in a row, following a 4-2 loss to Bournemouth, a devastating 4-0 defeat against Everton and a 2-1 loss at West Ham. Wolves remain 19th in the Premier League…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will officially withdraw from the regional bloc on January 29, 2025. The decision marks a significant shift in West Africa’s geopolitical landscape as the three countries sever ties following recent political tensions and military-led transitions within their borders. The…
The Federal Government has paid its ECOWAS community levy of N85 billion and 54 million dollars representing 2023 and up to July 2024. Dr Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, said this on Sunday, during the opening of the 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, at the Banquet…
Elizabeth Macleod, a Scotland-based security expert, has expressed concern over the silence of parents and guardians of girls who are sexually harassed in reporting their abusers to the police. The expert made this known at a one-day workshop for stakeholders, organised by her team in partnership with Borno Police Command in Maiduguri. Macleod, who is…
