Niger Coup: Tinubu Summons Fresh ECOWAS Meeting As Deadline Expires

President Bola Tinubu has summoned another emergency meeting of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), over the coup in Niger Republic. This is as the deadline earlier set by the body for the military junta to return power to the deposed

BREAKING: Senate Rejects Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Niger, Opts For Political Solution

The Senate has asked the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS and other leaders of the region to tread softly in addressing the political quagmire in Niger Republic. Rising from a closed-door session that lasted close to two hours to discuss the letter written

Bode George Writes Tinubu, Warns Against Military Operations In Niger, Says ‘War Not A Tea Party’

I write to you as a Nigerian, a retired General in the Nigerian military, a patriot and a war tactician. On July 26, 2023, the Commander of the Presidential Guard in Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, seized power and

Niger Junta Threatens To Attack Member Country Of ECOWAS

Niger’s recently installed junta has threatened to attack a member country of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) if the West African bloc intervenes militarily in the country. Amadou Abdramane, the spokesperson for the National Council for the Safeguarding of the

Buhari Used Nigeria To Amass fortunes For Niger Republic – HURIWA

A civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Thursday, alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari used his position and influence, while in office for eight years, to amass fortunes for neighbouring Niger Republic where he had confirmed he has

Coup: Niger Republic Unsettled Nigeria, France, Togo, United States, Severes Relationship With Them As Peace Talk Fails

The military junta in Niger Republic is adamant on its stance not to step down as it cuts with Nigeria after the efforts of Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to resolve the ongoing impasse failed. ECOWAS had issued a seven-day ultimatum

HURIWA Warns Tinubu Against Sending Nigerian Soldiers To Niger; It May Become Vietnam For West African Troops

A civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Monday, knocked the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) led by President Bola Tinubu over its proposed “military intervention” plan in coup-hit Niger Republic. HURIWA said the ECOWAS should

Wagner Pauses Fighter Recruitment And Focuses On Africa And Belarus

The head of the Wagner mercenary group says it will continue its activities in Africa and Belarus, but that it is not currently recruiting new fighters. The group was deciding on its next objectives, Yevgeny Prigozhin said in an audio message published by

Coup: European Union Withdraws $554 Million Aid, Backs ECOWAS Sanctions Of Niger

Following the coup d’etat that ousted Niger Republic President, Mohamed Bazoum, the European Union (EU), says it has suspended its budgetary support and security cooperation with the country. Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, made this known in a statement on Saturday. The

China Removes Foreign Minister After mystery Absence

China has removed Qin Gang as foreign minister less than seven months after he was appointed to the post. Mr Qin had been seen as a close associate of President Xi Jinping. The role will be taken up by Communist Party foreign affairs