By Hassane Koné and Djiby Sow On 24 February, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) lifted the economic and financial sanctions imposed on Niger after its 26 July 2023 coup against former president Mohamed Bazoum. The sanctions did not achieve their intended outcome: Mr Bazoum remains in detention, and the interim government led … Read more
The first victim to testify that he had served as a rebel under Ulimo commander Kunti Kamara appeared in Mr Kamara’s appeal of his 2022 conviction for war crimes on Friday. The victim said after weeks of torture, threats and forced labour by Ulimo after the rebel group invaded Lofa County in Liberia in 1993, … Read more
Following the death of the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Lekan Balogun, on Thursday, Olalekan Olakulehin, the Balogun of Ibadanland and leader of the ‘military line’ in the Olubadan system is now next in line to ascend the throne. According to the Olubadan chieftaincy declaration, succession and elevation to the throne are achieved through promotion, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has called on ECOWAS to suspend the economic sanctions imposed on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. ECOWAS imposed the sanctions following the unconstitutional changes in government in the West African countries as soldiers executed successful coups. Mr Tinubu, however, said the sanctions have failed. “However, the sanctions that we contemplated might … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated the African Union (AU) on its recent 37th summit held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, between 17 and 18 February. The summit had as its theme, ‘Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning … Read more
Abubakar Suleiman, the managing director/chief executive officer of Sterling Bank, on Sunday, shared advice on how to thrive amidst Nigeria’s economic hardship and cost of living challenges. President Bola Tinubu on 29 May 2023 announced the removal of the petrol subsidy, a policy decision with adverse effects on the cost of living and general economic … Read more
The family of a man kidnapped in Abuja has alleged that the police demanded a bribe of N50,000 to trace the victim over whom the kidnappers have also demanded a N100 million ransom. Alfred Ahọn was kidnapped on the morning of 1 February in the Mpape district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after he … Read more
The United Kingdom (UK) economy slipped into recession at the end of 2023, figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), officially confirmed Thursday. According to the report, the UK real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have fallen by 0.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2023. This, it said, follows … Read more
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES LEADERSHIP CHANGES IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE SECTOR In furtherance of his determination to bring world-class standards to Nigerian public health administration and to manifest his commitment to deliver affordable and quality care to all Nigerians under governance and regulatory frameworks commensurate with international best practice, President Bola Tinubu has approved the … Read more
Uche Matthew is a Nigerian who has found a new home in Cote d’Ivoire. He is currently the West Africa Manager for the transport company, Young Shall Grow. Mr Matthew, a former journalist, spoke with PREMIUM TIMES in Abidjan on varying issues, including how Nigerians are helping to build the Ivorian economy. Excerpts… PT: Are … Read more
