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Editorialtimes:
The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced a 0.5% import levy on goods entering their countries from Nigeria and other ECOWAS member states.

According to an official statement from the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS), the tax is aimed at funding the activities of their new regional bloc, following their exit from ECOWAS.



Growing Divide Between the Sahel and ECOWAS

For decades, ECOWAS facilitated free trade among West African nations, but this latest move marks a widening rift between the three Sahelian nations and economic powerhouses like Nigeria and Ghana.

Originally established as a security alliance, the ASS bloc has expanded into a political and economic entity, unveiling plans for military and financial cooperation, including a common biometric passport.

ECOWAS-Sahel Fallout and Rising Tensions

The juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger seized power in separate 2023 coups, citing insecurity and Islamist insurgencies as reasons for their actions. Their subsequent withdrawal from ECOWAS was a protest against the regional bloc’s perceived failure to support their security challenges.

In response, ECOWAS imposed sanctions to pressure the three nations into returning to democratic governance, but the Sahel leaders have remained defiant.

Nigeria and Ghana’s Diplomatic Efforts Hit a Deadlock

Diplomatic efforts led by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to reintegrate the Sahel nations have so far failed. Last week, Ghana’s President John Mahama informed Tinubu in Abuja that reconciliation talks had yielded no progress.

With the new 0.5% import levy in effect, trade relations between the Sahel states and ECOWAS nations could be significantly impacted, escalating tensions and potentially reshaping economic alliances in West Africa.

Source: The Bureau Newspaper

PussyMiners:
We don’t care .
You can name your mama vagina after oduduwa for all we care .

Yorubas don’t wish to have anything in common with Ndigbolugis .

The message is spreading like wildfire 😂😂

Saywhat10:
Armed herders clash with security forces in Yenagoa forest

A violent confrontation erupted in the dense forests of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, as heavily armed herders engaged in a fierce battle with security forces. The escalating tensions have intensified concerns over regional security, raising alarms about the enforcement of anti-grazing laws and the safety of local communities.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0QRl09PorM

OLAADEGBU:
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InfoGuru118:
https://news360ng.com/video-moment-tinubu-departed-nigeria-for-paris/

iwaeda:
https://punchng.com/the-presidents-wifes-donations/

OLAADEGBU:
Confirming the tragic incident on Monday, the Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, stated that the herder had been seeking shelter from the rain with his cattle when the lightning struck, killing them instantly.

shivisee:
Protest is allowed and should be restricted to only government allowed area, the moment the FG get the impression that IPOBs have hijacked the protest, or overstepped their boundaries,full military brutality should follow!

iwaeda:
https://saharareporters.com/2025/04/01/breaking-protest-erupts-benue-state-over-constant-herdsmen-killings-residents-chant-we#google_vignette

Taipan1313:
Yoruba people killed innocent hausa hunters in Edo state

iwaeda:
https://saharareporters.com/2025/03/31/obasa-defies-tinubus-intervention-pushes-lawsuit-against-meranda-other-lagos-lawmakers

id4sho:

JAMO84:
Fulani Bandits are killing northerners 10 times more than southerners in this country. But igbos and Niger Deltans will always put the blame on religion and tribalism.

Nigeria has a general security problem that needs to be tackled, not killing your fellow citizen whenever you feel like.

zero8zero:
https://punchng.com/nigeria-turkey-collaborate-for-safe-return-of-smuggled-baby-gorilla/

Pk01:
He is sick...pray for our boss ..nyesom wike..quick recovery Nigerian prime minister.

Mumusaphire:
I hope is not that what the rumours about him is true?

Father4all:
The father must be the culprit

Watianoengineer:
It is highly disrespectful to abuse people in power. We need to show respect for constituted Authority. The lady should be expelled and sentenced to hard prison time to serve as a detterent for others

Aonkuuse:
Source: https://wikigists.com/angry-mob-set-scores-ablaze-in-edo/

Angelfrost:
Every state should hold such rallies and protests...!

Your governors are pocketing Billions worth of monthly allocations yet states are looking horrible.

fergie001:
Daniel Bwala
Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy Communication

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ebubeson:
Please can you remember any food that was popular or known in the past but hardly eating or no longer eat in this present time.

killuminati:

Or whiskey!
Demons 😈


Someone is high off cocaine cola

fergie001:
Omoyele Sowore

kettykin:
some things are better left unsaid.

Goodluck Jonathan and Obasanjo blasted the government, wole soyinka blasted the government on the same issue, NBA, PDP governors, pandef etc has been on this ,and someone has the temerity to issue warning to Obi

Quarterpast:
This is the Newest Keke in town.

Morbeta11:
https://www.channelstv.com/2025/03/24/restore-fubara-engage-abdulsalami-committee-rep-tells-tinubu/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJOHwJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZ_O4M78X00Mtazk7o1dkUhYrSRCDMZQe88zyQkTQ3-4ZY_--4pd6NGkGA_aem_U58I7IdtgZH6ckLJ7mZ78Q&sfnsn=scwspwa

flyinnizam:
To cut the story short. An excavator operator used it's excavator bucket to kill this long snake in my company yard.
Nlfpmod do your thing.

Theboyremix:
She has that masculine aura so not surprised, just pray they give the boy adequate parenting

alanto:
What a billionaire community.
Mansion everywhere.
The way these people like to build their mansions in remote villages.