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Tensions Rise as ECOWAS Weighs Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Withdrawal Plans
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to hold a high-level meeting in Accra, Ghana, from Tuesday through Wednesday, to address the official withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This two-day summit will focus on the strategic and logistical implications of the three nations’ departure and how ECOWAS institutions can continue to operate in their territories. In a statement released on Tuesday, the organization disclosed that the agenda would center on establishing a framework for dialogue with each of the withdrawing states and assessing broader regional consequences.
According to Naija News, ECOWAS aims to design a mechanism that will enable constructive engagement with Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso as they implement their exit. The meeting is expected to play a pivotal role in outlining how the bloc will navigate this critical transition period while preserving regional cooperation and institutional stability.
Tensions have escalated in recent weeks between ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States — comprising the military-led governments of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso — after the latter imposed a 0.5 percent import duty on goods entering their countries from ECOWAS members. Humanitarian shipments remain exempt from this levy.
The import tax move starkly contradicts ECOWAS’s long-standing objective of promoting the free flow of goods within the region and further complicates the economic relationship following the trio’s formal departure announced in January.
The Accra session will also delve into other pertinent regional matters, as the bloc evaluates how best to respond to evolving geopolitical dynamics in West Africa.
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‘It Belongs To Babangida’ – Survivor Links Ex-Military Ruler To Controversial Niger Mining Site
A survivor of the incident involving the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State has claimed that the mining site belongs to former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Allegation: The survivor, Malam Babawo Tudun Nasera—whose 17-year-old brother Salim was among the deceased—stated in a video that authorities wanted the miners to halt operations, but they continued working based on instructions allegedly given by Babangida.
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The Arrest and Detention: Nasera explained that the miners went to the site to earn a living to feed their families before NSCDC personnel arrested them and held them in custody for three days, allegedly refusing release efforts.
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Suspicious Circumstances: Raising questions about the sudden deaths, Nasera noted that the detainees had eaten well the day before, speculating that heat exposure or some form of administered substance may have been involved.
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Lack of Verification: It remains unverified whether Babangida personally owns the operation, holds a mining license, or owns the land, as the NSCDC maintains that the miners were operating illegally.
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A participant of Pastor Jerry Eze’s popular online prayer broadcast, New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), named Sandra Okpara, has taken to social media to appeal for help in recovering a mistaken bank transfer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a viral video detailing the incident, Sandra explained that hours after participating in the morning service, taking communion, and paying her regular offering, she attempted to fund a voucher purchase by transferring N1,640,200 to her personal Zenith Bank account. Instead, the heavy sum was erroneously sent to the church account.
Making a public appeal to anyone with contacts at Streams of Joy International, the single mother of two stressed that the funds do not belong to her and that the rightful owners have already begun demanding the money.
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