Oriontimes International Desk| April 10, 2026 As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks its 50th anniversary, renewed calls have emerged for deeper commitment to constitutional governance and democratic stability across the West African sub-region. ECOWAS, the economic and political bloc comprising 15 West African countries, has played a pivotal role in regional integration, peacekeeping, and conflict resolution since its establishment. However, as the region faces evolving political challenges, stakeholders are emphasizing the urgent need to strengthen democratic institutions. A diplomatic news platform, Paradigm News, led by Ambassador Raymond Enoch, who also maintains professional ties with ECOWAS and the State of the African Diaspora engaged prominent opinion leaders and policy experts across the region to share insights on the theme: “ECOWAS and the Imperative of Strengthening Constitutionalism and Democratic Resilience in West Africa.” Among those consu...
The land owners under the aegis of the Kelebe-Omu land owners association in Osogbo have staged a peaceful protest calling on Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja to Intervene on constant Disobey of court orders by the Nigerian Army. The protesters trooped out in their hundreds on Tuesday to demonstrate their grievances over harassment and intimation by the Nigerian Army on Kelebe-Omu land, describing the action as falling on contempt after court judgment in their favor which can cause crisis in osun state. The aggrieved people across 45 family compounds in Osogbo and Olorunda Local government of Osun state assembled from their various home at the Palace of Ataoja of Osogbo for Royal blessing. While speaking, the Ataoja of Osogbo, HRM Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun Larooye ll condemned the flagrant disobedience of the Court order by the Nigerian Army, reaffirming the ownership of the said land withing his royal territo...