Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria has lost its influence in regional affairs. He accused President Bola Tinubu of mishandling the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In an exclusive interview with News Central, Obasanjo said Nigeria no longer plays a leading role in shaping decisions within the bloc. “Today, Nigeria is not…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has threatened to impose sanctions on individuals or groups undermining democratic transition, following recent coup attempts in Guinea-Bissau and Benin. The warning came at the end of a bi-annual ECOWAS summit held in Abuja, Nigeria, where regional leaders focused heavily on the political instability triggered by the…
President Bola Tinubu calls on ECOWAS leaders to stand together. He urges them to fight coups and maintain stability in West Africa. Tinubu spoke at the 68th ECOWAS session in Abuja on December 14, 2025. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented him. Moreover Tinubu stresses collective response. He says threats like terrorism and coups ignore borders….
Benin Republic has confirmed that it formally requested Nigeria’s military help to prevent what officials feared could have led to “massive casualties” during last week’s attempted advance by Royalist forces. Foreign Minister Olushegun Bakari disclosed this on Thursday at the ECOWAS Council of Ministers Meeting in Abuja. Why Benin Turned to Nigeria During the Coup…
ECOWAS leaders choose the Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote, as the inaugural chair of the newly formed ECOWAS Business Council. This is for the promotion of economic development within West Africa. Dangote, the head of Dangote Group, brings vast experience in industry and investment. Additionally the council will focus on aligning private investments with regional goals….
Benin Coup: Tinubu Praises Nigerian Military Intervention President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for swiftly stopping the Benin coup attempt and restoring constitutional order early Sunday. The intervention, according to the presidency, demonstrated Nigeria’s commitment to defending democracy in West Africa. How the Benin Coup Attempt Began The crisis began after…
The Economic Community of West African States strongly condemns the attempted military takeover in Benin Republic. Soldiers attacked the presidential palace and appeared on state TV. They claimed to topple President Patrice Talon on December 7, 2025. First the ECOWAS issued a statement from Abuja. Officials expressed shock at the reports. They described the move…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, recently voiced strong criticism against ECOWAS. He pointed out the group’s uneven approach to electoral disruptions in West Africa. Specifically Obi focused on the recent military coup in Guinea-Bissau that halted the voting process. Obi’s Key Statements Obi made this known via his verified X account. He…
ECOWAS has suspended Guinea-Bissau from all its activities. The military staged a coup that disrupted the country’s democratic process. The bloc will maintain the suspension until constitutional order is fully restored. The decision followed an emergency meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council. Leaders expressed deep concern over the political crisis. They condemned the…
