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In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu, acting in his capacity as the Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has given the green light for the return of a prominent…
Former Nigerian Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, expressed confidence that the ongoing diplomatic initiatives aimed at reinstating constitutional order in the Niger Republic are on track for success. This assertion…
The African Union (AU) has taken a decisive stance by announcing the suspension of the Niger Republic from all its activities until the rightful power is restored to the ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The suspension…
In a significant development, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has firmly rejected the three-year power transition plan put forth by the military junta of Niger Republic. The proposal was met with…
In a recent interview released on Monday, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Niger, expressed his confidence in the country's ability to overcome the sanctions imposed by the Economic…
The Leader of the military coup in Niger Republic has officially declared their intention to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum on charges of "high treason and undermining the internal and external security" of…
In a significant development following last month's coup, the military leaders who seized power in Niger have officially announced the formation of a new government. The announcement was made through a decree that was…
In a shocking development, the Niger military, led by coup leader Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani and Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane, announced the complete termination of diplomatic ties with Nigeria, France, Togo, and the United…
The Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will meet in Abuja to discuss the escalating political situation in the Republic of Niger. The meeting will…
In a show of solidarity, the military-ruled Burkina Faso and Mali have jointly declared their support for the recent coup in Niger, warning against any military intervention in Niamey. The military junta in Guinea also…
In a decisive move, Germany announced on Monday that it has suspended all financial aid to Niger, as well as development cooperation with the country that has been plagued by jihadist insurgency. This decision came in…
In a highly charged development, Niger's new military junta has pointed fingers at its former colonial ruler, France, accusing the nation of planning a "military intervention" to reinstall the deposed President Mohamed…
In a developing situation that has gripped the nation, soldiers belonging to Niger’s presidential guard have taken control of President Mohamed Bazoum’s office and residence, raising concerns about a possible coup…
A landlord and his gateman have been arrested by Niger police operatives in Lapai Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, DSP Abiodun Wasiu, that the two suspects were arrested in connection…
The United Kingdom (UK) has warned its citizens against travelling to twelve states in Nigeria over insecurity issues. This was disclosed in a travel advisory published by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development…
Niger State Government has approved the appointment of Alh. Mohammed Barau Kontagora as the 7th Emir (Sarkin Sudan) of Kontagora Emirate. The Government stated this in a press statement signed by Emmanuel Umar, Hon.…
Mr Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State, has said that Coronavirus has exposed years of leadership failure in Nigeria. The former Vice Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) made this…
With the United States (U.S) presidential around the corner, the Donald Trump campaign team has pledged a robust engagement and productive partnership for the development of the African continent, while urging Africans…
The Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation says the Nigerian Law school recorded an annual payment of N32 million to an unnamed cleaner in the institution, PUNCH reports. According to the report, N36m was also…
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has shared his views on the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress. Tinubu met with the Governor Mai Mala Buni led- APC caretaker…
