It predicted that Obi will emerge a formidable force in 2027.

“President Bazoum was democratically elected; he is and therefore remains the only legitimate President of Niger.”

“We waited for hours and had to leave, the labour union leader said.

“We will give you all the support you need to have a beneficial corporate responsibility. We have started our economic reforms, even though tortuous.”

As Chairman of ECOWAS, the Nigerian President condemned the current political situation in Niger and promised that ECOWAS would do everything to defend democracy.

He highlights the Tinubu government’s economic agenda and stressed that reforms are designed to restore business confidence and block wastage.

The two leaders, in separate telephone conversations with President Bola Tinubu, commended him for spearheading the peace moves.

The indictment includes new counts of obstruction and willful retention of national defense information.

“I can assure you that I understand the pains you are going through. It is not easy to get out the monster of over 40 years called fuel subsidy.’’

Dele Alake, Wale Edun, Betta Edu and Hannatu Musawa also made the initial 28-person shortlist.

Bazoum was still being held inside the presidential palace on Thursday morning, foreign minister Massoudou said in an interview with French broadcaster France 24

They said all institutions had been suspended and security forces were managing the situation. They urged external partners not to interfere.

It has sent Beninoise President Talon on an intervention mission.

He said ECOWAS will not tolerate acts hindering smooth functioning of legitimate authority in the region and ledged not to waiver in defence of constitutional order.

The Oscar winner’s testimony as a witness in his own defense spared him a possible prison term and gave him a shot at a career comeback.

The association said the action was a disrespect for the sanctity of the court premises.

The DSS laid siege to the court premises to rearrest Emefiele and operatives of the Ikoyi Prison resisted them, which led to an altercation.

On Tuesday morning he pleaded not guilty to charges of illegal possession of a single-barrel shotgun.

The DSS charged Emefiele on Thursday, the 13th of July, 2023.

He said government is driving people into poverty through poorly managed policies.