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President Bola Tinubu has been reelected as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Tinubu was re-elected at the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government which was held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday. Speaking at the event, Tinubu reiterated that to counter insecurity and stabilise the region, recommendations set forth by ministers of defence must be met. “As we move to operationalise the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) in combating terrorism, I must emphasise that the success of this plan requires not only strong political will but also substantial financial resources,” he told the gathering. “We must therefore ensure that we meet the expectations and recommendations set forth by our ministers of defence and finance in order to counter the insecurity and stabilise our region. “Member states must make extra commitments to providing resources for stabilising the region,” he added.

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State on Saturday said his administration would not be distracted from delivering good governance to the people of the state. Fubara disclosed this to journalists after being conducted around the entire premises and structures of the Zonal Hospital, Degema Town in the Degema Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara assured that his administration would pay close attention to healthcare, education, and agriculture. He noted that people of the state can access quality services from those key sectors. According to Fubara: “We are here this afternoon, just like what happened yesterday (Friday), and if you could remember, I said part of our areas of concern, going forward, will be healthcare services. “We are here in Degema today to assess the level of work ongoing. As you can see, we don’t have a befitting and standard healthcare facility here. And that is why we need to put this place to make it ...

The Kogi State House of Assembly has extended the tenure of the Local Government Transition Committee Chairmen by another six months. This was part of the resolution of the state legislature during the house plenary on Friday. The extension of the tenure of the Transition Committee Chairmen is sequel to a letter to the House by the state Governor, Usman Ododo. Ododo said in the letter that paucity of funds, high wage bill are some of the reasons why Local Government election cannot be conducted in the state. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Umar Yusuf, who read the letter, charged the transition committee chairmen to be good ambassadors of their respective local governments. “In the next six months, it will be interesting at the local government level as there will be mostly submission of reports to the Assembly. The Chairmen henceforth should take note of this,” he stated. It was gathered that the tenure of the 21 Transition Committee Chairmen in Kogi State is expected to expire on the ...

Kenyan President Cancels First Lady’s Office Budget, Official Trips Amid Protests  President William Ruto of Kenya has announced key austerity measures aimed at addressing public discontent and cutting government expenditure amid protests in the East African country. Budgets allocated to the offices of the First Lady and Second Lady have been eliminated, while a ban was also placed on the purchase of new cars for government use. President Ruto further dissolved 47 state agencies and suspended all non-essential travel for government workers. The president also announced that the number of his advisers has been reduced by 50%. The decisions come after three weeks of anti-government protests, which have seen citizens demand greater transparency, accountability, and better governance. President Ruto’s actions are seen as a step towards addressing these concerns and demonstrating fiscal responsibility.

Aqua Protocol is making waves in the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) world, specifically within the TON (The Open Network) ecosystem. But what exactly is it, and why should you care? What is Aqua Protocol? Aqua Protocol is a borrowing and lending protocol built on the TON blockchain. It offers a unique set of features designed to make DeFi more accessible and user-friendly. Here's what makes it stand out: AquaUSD Stablecoin: At the heart of Aqua Protocol lies its own stablecoin, AquaUSD (USD₮). This decentralized stablecoin is pegged to the US dollar and is over-collateralized by 200%, meaning its value is backed by more than enough assets to ensure stability. Fixed Fees: Unlike other DeFi protocols where fees can fluctuate, Aqua Protocol boasts fixed fees, offering predictability and transparency for users. Easy Entry Point: Aqua Protocol aims to simplify DeFi for newcomers. It acts as a gateway to various DeFi strategies, allowing users to participate in: Liquidity Provision: Earn r...