Nigeria, Netherlands Set To Curb Irregular Migration
The Nigerian Government is seeking the technical assistance of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in addressing the issues of irregular migration, especially amongst its teeming youths. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu sought assistance when the…
Uncertainty: Niger Junta Denies Expelling Nigerian Ambassador
Uncertainty has continued to trail development in Niger Republic follow the coup d’etat that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum of the Sahel state as the fate of Mohamed Usman, Nigerian ambassador to the country remains confusing. News report on Friday had…
Coup In Nigeria Is Day Dream Of Opposition, Says Pro-Democracy Coalition
A Coalition of Pro-Democracy Groups for A Better Nigeria, an umbrella body of hundreds of youths’ and students’ organisations within and outside the country, has described the possibility of a coup d’etat in Nigeria as a day dream of opposition…
ECOWAS Threat: Tinubu Directs Muslim Clerics To Dialogue With Defiant Niger Military Junta
President Bola Tinubu has directed a delegation of Muslim Ulamas mediating in the Niger Republic crisis to return to the defiant junta in order to have a tentative commitment. PRNigeria reports that after a closed-door with the president, Ustaz Abdullahi…
ECOWAS War Threat: Coalition Of Pro-Democracy Groups Tackles Col. Assimi Goïta Of Mali Over Position
A Coalition of Pro-Democracy Groups for A Better Nigeria has called out the Interim President of Mali, Col. Assimi Goïta over his stance on the ongoing quest for military action against the Niger Junta which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum of…
Algeria Rejected French Request To Use Its Airspace For Military Intervention In Niger – Local Radio
…As France Denies Report Algeria has refused a French request to fly over its airspace for a military operation in Niger, state radio said late on Monday, after a July 26 coup in the West African country that lies south…
Niger Coup: Turkish President Erdogan Rejects ECOWAS’ Military Intervention Plan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he’s opposed to military intervention in Niger against the military junta in the West African country. He warned of the risk of instability in the region if Niger is forcefully invaded, a local…
Tension As Coupists Fume After ECOWAS Rejected Niger Junta’s 3-year Transition Plan
Tension and uncertainty now permeate the air as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in continuation of its opposition to the overthrow of a elected government in Niger Republic, rejected a three-year transition plan announced by the country’s…
Niger Coup: Transition Won’t Go Beyond 3 Years – Head Of Military Junta Assures
Niger’s new strongman, General Abdourahmane Tchiani, who came to power through a coup d’etat, assured on Saturday evening that the transition period could not exceed three years. He however warned against military invasion aimed at his country by foreign countries….
Niger Invasion Threat: African Students Send Strong Message To ECOWAS
… Want Resources for Niger Invasion Channelled Towards Security On Campuses, Improved Access To Quality Education Students in the African continent have sent a strong message to the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of…
Russian President Offers Military, Tech Ties To Countries Against The West
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has pledged that his country is prepared to deepen bilateral ties with countries pursuing their national interests against the West. He said his country which has been in fierce war with Ukraine and hostility with…