The Latest Breaking News from Bola Tinubu

Nigeria’s Tinubu seeks Senate support for ECOWAS intervention in Niger

Tinubu is reportedly seeking support to intervene against the ruling military in Niger, where a coup removed the gov’t.

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2023

Niger coup: west African union has pledged to intervene – but some members support the plotters

When the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, was elected as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on July 10, he asserted that the organisation would no longer be a “toothless bulldog”. Tinubu insisted that Ecowas would work collectively to combat terrorism and promote democracy in west Africa,…

The Conversation · Aug 3, 2023

Tinubu meets labour unions as strike under way across Nigeria

Protesters march through major cities as the weeklong action starts, but businesses remain open in Lagos and elsewhere.

Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2023

Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu submits list of 28 cabinet nominees

In a shorter list than usual, Nigeria’s president unveils list of ministerial nominees two days before deadline.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2023

‘Deteriorating security’: What led to Niger’s coup and what next?

Niger plotters cited worsening insecurity in their takeover speech, a go-to reason for recent coups in the Sahel.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2023

Niger’s Bazoum: ‘Hard-won’ democratic gains will be protected despite coup

Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou says ‘all democrats and patriots’ needed to help make the coup fail.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2023

African leaders condemn coup attempt against Niger’s president after his home is surrounded

Governing bodies in Africa have condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt against Niger’s president

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

African Union, ECOWAS condemn ‘attempted coup d'état’ in Niger

The African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday condemned an “attempted coup d'état" in Niger and called for President Mohamed Bazoum to be liberated amid reports that members of the presidential guard were holding him inside his palace. The EU's foreign policy chief said…

France 24 · Jul 26, 2023

Nigeria's suspended Central Bank governor appears in court more than a month after his arrest

Nigeria's suspended Central Bank governor has appeared in court in the economic hub of Lagoon on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and live ammunition

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Suspended Nigerian central bank governor denies firearm charges

The central bank chief, Nigeria’s longest-serving, has been suspended since June 10 and in state custody.

Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2023