Tag: Niger Republic
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Coup: Burkina Faso, Mali deploy fighter jets in Niger Republic in readiness for ECOWAS
West African countries of Burkina Faso and Mali have jointly deployed fighter jets to Niger Republic in readiness for any Military action that could be taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) forces in the country.
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The military coup in Niger and ECOWAS rascality – By Hope Eghagha
So it was that the khaki boys of impoverished Niger Republic slipped that miserable country back into the Stone Age practice of violently overthrowing an elected government, following the footsteps of Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Mali, and threatening to kill the deposed president.
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Niger coup: What I discussed with Putin – Mali’s military leader
Mali’s military leader Assimi Goita said on Tuesday that he had spoken on the phone to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the situation in Niger, where a junta seized power in a coup last month.
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Apply more pressure on Niger junta – U.S. tells Tinubu
The United States has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) led by President Bola Tinubu not to put its foot off the pedal on recent events in Niger Republic.
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Niger junta: NLC counsels ECOWAS on use of military force
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has counselled the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the use of military force to remove the military junta in Niger Republic.
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When the American hawk decides to devour the Nigerien chick – By Owei Lakemfa
THE threat of the mighty United States of America, USA, on Tuesday, August 7, 2023 to invade little Niger Republic is not for its love of democracy, Nigeriens or Africans. It is basically in the nature of hawks to circle the sky looking for prey, especially chicks.
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Niger Republic is still owing Nigeria N4.22bn for electricity supply – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recent quarterly report has revealed that Niger Republic is owing Nigeria N4.22bn ($5.48m) for electricity provision. In 2022, 70% of Niger’s share of electricity was purchased from the Nigerian business Mainstream, according to a report by NIGELEC, the country’s sole electricity supplier.
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Niger Coup: 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II meets Junta in Niamey
In a bid to find a lasting solution to the crisis in Niger Republic, the 4th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has met with the military junta in Niamey the capital of Niger. It was gathered that the coup plotters were happy to meet the Emir from Nigeria. An unconfirmed source revealed that the…
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Tinubu holds crucial meeting with state governors sharing border with Niger Republic
President Bola Tinubu engaged in crucial consultations with governors from states sharing borders with the neighboring Niger Republic. The gathering served as a vital platform for the President to address the escalating situation in Niger Republic.
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Think twice before declaring war on Niger Republic – Bode Geoge warns Tinubu
As tension continues to build over possible confrontation with the military junta in Niger Republic, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olabode George, has warned President Bola Tinubu to think twice before declaring war on the Niger Republic.