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How Sanusi’s Niger visit reveals Nigeria’s soft power
Photos emerged on Wednesday of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, with Abdourahmane…
War or dialogue as ECOWAS meets on Niger
Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will meet on Thursday (today) in Abuja to decide on what to do with the political crises in Niger Republic, whose military rulers have resisted its ultimatum to concede…
‘Leave Niger Republic Alone Or Face God’s Wrath’, Primate Ayodele Warns Biden
The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned the President of the United States Of America (USA), Joe Biden…
“We will not bow to pressure, democratic rule must be sustained in Niger” – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has stated that he will not bow to pressure concerning the coup in neighbouring Niger Republic. Tinubu, chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), says the…
World Bank to halt new financing to Uganda over anti-gay law
The World Bank says it is halting new financing to Uganda over the adoption of a law that criminalises same-sex relationships. Earlier this year, the Ugandan government an anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender…
Niger’s tailors rush to make Russian flags after coup
Nigerien tailor Yahaya Oumarou carefully ran cuts of white, blue and red fabric under his sewing machine, assembling them into the three horizontal bands of Russia’s flag. The flags have been in demand since…
Ex-rebel leader Boula moves against Niger coupists, forms resistance group
A former rebel leader and politician in Niger has launched a movement opposing the junta that took power in a July 26 coup. This is the first sign of internal resistance to army rule in the strategically important Sahel…
ECOWAS Biggest Mistake Was Threatening Military Action Against Niger Republic Coup Leaders…
A former Minister of Aviation and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Femi Fani-Kayode, has said that the threat of military action against the Niger Republic coup leaders by the Economic Community…
Over 100 Internet Scammers Arrested In Cross-border Investigation In West Africa With Nigerian…
A cross-border investigation into West African criminal groups scamming internet users has resulted in more than 100 arrests. The operation also led to the seizure of over 2 million euros, Interpol said on Tuesday.…
Coup: Nigeria, other ECOWAS members sued over planned attack on Niger
Civil rights group, Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA), has dragged the Economic Community of West African (ECOWAS) to the bloc’s court over the proposed military intervention in Niger Republic. The group…
Nigerien Coupists, Associates To Come Under CBN Sanctions
Taking a cue from the European Union-sanctioned Russians who have businesses outside the country in the wake of the country’s invasion of Ukraine,…
Lift Sanctions On Niger, Explore Dialogue With Military Junta – ACF Tells Tinubu, ECOWAS
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called for the lifting of sanctions against Niger Republic by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), commending Nigerian…
We may be pushed to invade Niger — US tells coup plotters
The United States of America has warned the Niger junta that America may be pushed to be involved militarily if the country’s military rulers do not return to constitutional order. The US acting Deputy…
BREAKING: ECOWAS Slams Fresh Sanctions Over Niger Coup
The Economic Community Of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has imposed fresh sanctions over the coup in Niger Republic. The regional bloc had earlier given Niger junta seven days to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum…
British Airways operates 10-hour ‘flight to nowhere’ after Niger closes airspace
British Airways passengers on an Airbus A380 from Johannesburg to London Heathrow went on a 10-hour “flight to nowhere” when Niger’s airspace was suddenly closed late on Sunday night. Other flights between the UK…
South Africa’s taxi strike turns violent, cripples economic activities
After the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) announced a seven-day statewide shutdown last Thursday, the minibus taxi strike in Cape Town has continued with violence, road closures, and damage to public and…
EXPLAINER: What are West Africa’s options to reverse Niger’s coup?
Niger’s junta has defied a Sunday deadline from West Africa’s regional bloc to reinstate ousted president Mohamed Bazoum or face a possible military intervention. According to Reuters Defence chiefs of the…
BREAKING: ECOWAS leaders meet Thursday in Abuja
The Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu who is currently the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States has convened another Extraordinary Summit of the…
Italy Urges ECOWAS To Extend Ultimatum Issued To Niger Military Junta
The Italian government has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to extend the deadline issued to coup plotters in Niger Republic for the reinstatement of the ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.…
France Suspends $530Million Aid Support To Burkina Faso After Its Leadership Declared Support For…
France has suspended its development aid and budget support to Burkina Faso after the West African country declared their support for the junta that deposed Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum in a military coup in July.…
Niger invasion may cost FG over N2.98tr, double defence spending yearly
• Don’t embark on proxy war, pundits, ex-Generals warn FGThough the Nigerian Senate, at the weekend, rejected President Bola Tinubu‘s…
AS ECOWAS DEADLINE ENDS. . . Opposition Swells Against Military Action In Niger
More individuals and organisations have spoken out against military intervention in Niger Republic following the coup in the…
Niger Coupists Adamant As Deadline Ends
The coup plotters in Niger are unyielding to the one-week ultimatum given to them by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to quit and allow the democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum to…
Niger: Falana cites legal hurdles as analyst lauds ECOWAS on military action
• Supporters wave Niger, Russia flags in rally to cheer coup leader A Human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), yesterday, affirmed…