Nigeria Grants Asylum to Guinea-Bissau's Dias

Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissaus presidential candidate, Fernando Dias, following a military coup that halted election results. Dias, under threat, sought refuge at the Nigerian embassy. The coup led to the installation of a new transitional leader, General Horta NTam, and suspension from ECOWAS decision-making bodies. Guinea-Bissaus history of political instability, with nine coups in the past five decades, adds to the uncertainty. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.