Niger: ECOWAS to deploy standby force, as Tinubu champions dialogue to resolve impasse
The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says the regional bloc will continue to champion diplomacy […]
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Breaking: After Niger’s coupists’ announcement of new government, ECOWAS leaders meet in Abuja
West African heads of state are discussing their response to last month’s military takeover in Niger at closed-door talks in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital on Thursday […]
Breaking: Niger’s junta forms new government, days after ousting sitting President
Niger’s junta named a new government overnight, forcing its agenda before a summit on Thursday of regional leaders who have demanded that they end their […]
We may be pushed to invade Niger, US tells coup leaders
The United States of America has warned the Niger junta that it may be pushed to invade the country. The US warned that it may […]
Former Emir Sanusi meets Niger coup leaders
The former Emir of Kano Lamido Sanusi has met with coup leaders in Niger Republic. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) meeting is […]
Sanctions against Niger Republic ECOWAS’ decision not Tinubu’s – Presidency
By Abdullahi M. Gulloma Abuja The Presidency said Tuesday that the ultimatum and sanctions imposed on Niger Republic were strictly the decisions of the Economic […]
Tinubu orders CBN to impose ECOWAS’ additional sanctions against individuals, entities connected to Niger coup
By Abdullahi Mohammed, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Tuesday instructed the acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr Folashodun Shonubi to impose […]
Park and pay: FCTA, concessionaires sign to MOU, to commence operation
By Abdullahi Muhammad, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory administration (FCTA) and a group of concessionaires of on-street parking, have signed an agreement to recommence a […]
Tinubu dispatches envoy to Niamey, urges robust dialogue to end impasse
The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has dispatched a delegation to Niger Republic with a […]
ECOWAS sanctions: Nigeria cuts power supply to Niger Rep
By Our Correspondent Some cities in Niger Republic are experiencing rolling blackouts as a result of the country’s coup last week. The power is only […]
ECOWAS defence delegation meet over Niger coup
Defence Chiefs from West Africa are currently meeting at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting is coming after the Economic Community of West African […]
Niger coup: General Tchiani appoints new Governors to take charge of 8 Regions
General Abdourahmane Tchiani who declared himself as the new leader of Niger after a dramatic coup has appointed new governors for the 8 regions in […]
ECOWAS imposes sanctions on Niger Rep. junta, calls for immediate release, reinstatement of Bazoum
…Vows decisive action if demands not met in 7 days By Abdullahi M. Gulloma Abuja The Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS Sunday […]
Breaking: Return power to President Bazoum within 7 days, ECOWAS leaders order Niger military
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced no flight zone in Niger Republic. This agreement was reached during its extraordinary meeting of […]
Like US, France, EU turns back on Niger over coup
The European Union (EU) has suspended all security cooperation with Niger after the country’s army took power in a coup. It comes shortly after the […]