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...
A prominent ijesha-born right wing, Yusuf Olatunji, has sent a congratulatory message to his heartthrob, Mrs. Olatunji Ayobami-Adekunle on her auspicious birthday ocassion. Mr, Olatunji in a statement, raed; " It's good to be counting our days, so as to make us more wiser everyday. As a year is added to your age today, I wish you the very best of life in good health and wishing you many more prosperous and fruitful years ahead of you. It's never a right but a privilege to have you as my wife, having met during our Youth Service in 2017 at Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government area of Lagos state. You have been a great supporter to my course of struggle and your unflinching support shall never be underestimated. Mummy twins, as fondly called by many is a pillar to the familar of Olatunji and her love for her children has been the best of it. Thank you for standing in my gap, everytime. On this day, I write to celebrate you. May the Lord protect you, strength you and brings more...