SENEGAL'S MACKY SALL LAUDS PRESIDENT BUHARI ON THE GAMBIA

President Macky Sall of Senegal has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for his intervention in The Gambian impasse that led to the restoration of democracy in the West African country.

Former President Yahya Jammeh had baulked at handing over power to Adama Barrow, winner of an election held last December, but ECOWAS leaders, under the inspiration of President Buhari, insisted Jammeh must quit at the expiration of his term in January. He did, rather involuntarily.

In a communication with the Nigerian leader, Macky Sall said:

West Africa: UN envoy cites region’s daunting challenges, Boko Haram threat to Nigeria

While countries in West Africa are trying to promote development and consolidate democracy, they continue to face daunting challenges such as transnational organized crime and growing terrorist activities, the top United Nations official in the region told the Security Council on Tuesday, while also warning of the increasing threat the Boko Haram crisis poses to Nigeria.

Said Djinnit, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa, added that the UN Office for West Africa (UNOWA), which he heads, has been trying to sensitize regional leaders to the need for “decisive concerted efforts” to fight these threats to regional security and stability.

President Jonathan Launches Construction Of Second Niger River Bridge

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr.  Goodluck Jonathan  launches the construction of second Niger river bridge.

Jonathan who also  commended the people of the country's South-East and South-South zones for their patience over delays in the construction of the second Niger River Bridge when he launched construction of the bridge here Monday.

Before performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the bridge at Atani, near Onitsha in Anambra state, President Jonathan said, "My sincere promise during my campaign is today made a reality to the good people of the South-East and South-South,"