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Nigerian Air Force Probes Crash Of Helicopter Which Was Shot Down By Bandits In Niger State
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has initiated a probe into the crash of one of its helicopters travelling to Kaduna from Zungeru in Niger State.The NAF said the probe will unravel the probable cause of the incident. NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said; “A Nigerian Air Force MI-171 Helicopter on a casualty evacuation mission crashed to -
3 Senior Officers, 20 Others Killed As Terrorists Ambush Nigerian Army Convoy in Niger State
Over 23 personnel of the Nigerian army have been killed following an ambush on a military convoy by gunmen suspected to be terrorists in Niger State. A military source told SaharaReporters that the incident occurred on Monday morning around 5am. The incident occurred between Zangiwa and Kangara in the state. According to the source, an army major -
Fani-Kayode Reacts As Niger’s Coup Leaders Agree To Dialogue With ECOWAS
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation has reacted to reports that the military junta that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger Republic has now agreed to dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).Recall that the military junta had told an Islamic delegation from Nigeria that its doors are now open for dialo -
Niger Junta Vows To Charge Deposed President Bazoum With Treason
Niger’s military junta vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason” and slammed ECOWAS leaders for imposing sanctions on the country.According to a statement read out by Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane on national television, Bazoum would be prosecuted “for high treason and undermining the internal and e -
Nigeria Would Have Been Affected by a Disaster If We Didn't Take Over - Niger Coup Leader
General Abdourahmane Tchiani, leader of the Niger junta, has said the military take over in his country saved Nigeria of an imminent disaster.According to Sheik Bala Lau, Chairman of Jam’atul Izalatu Bida Waikamatu Sunnah, Tchiani said this during a meeting that a Nigerian delegation of clerics had with the junta in Niamey, Niger’s capital, on -
Former Rebel Leader, Rhissa Ag Boula Moves Against Niger Coupists, Forms Resistance Group
Former rebel leader and politician in Niger has launched a movement opposing the junta that took power in a July 26 coup.This is the first sign of internal resistance to army rule in the strategically important Sahel country.Rhissa Ag Boula said in a statement on Wednesday that his new Council of Resistance for the Republic (CRR) aimed to reinstat -
BREAKING! Niger Coup Leader Agrees to Dialogue With ECOWAS
Niger Republic coup leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has agreed to dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after his meeting with Nigerian Islamic scholars led by the national leader of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau in Niger RepublicAccording to Niger Repu -
NIGER: "You’re A Novice In International Diplomacy"– Jigawa Ex-Gov.Lamido Slams Tinubu
Former Governor of Jigawa State and one of the founding fathers of the major opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Sule Lamido has described President Bola Ahmad Tinubu as a novice in the field of International diplomacy.Lamido stated this while reacting to the stand taken by ECOWAS on the coup d’etat in Niger Republic.His reaction was co -
Muslim Clerics Hold Crucial Meeting With Niger Republic Coup Leader
Some Muslim clerics have met with the leader of the military coup in Niger Republic, Abdourahmane Tchiani.The clerics met with him on Saturday in Niamey, the country’s capital.It was reported that Islamic scholar and national leader of the Jama’atu Izalatu Bidi’ah wa Ikamatus Sunnah, the largest Salafi movement in Nigeria, arrived Niger on S -
Military Force In Niger Will Destabilise Region - Russia Warns ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been warned by Russia that military intervention in Niger Republic could escalate the crisis.Leaders of ECOWAS member states met in Abuja on Thursday and resolved to deploy a “standby force” in a bid to restore constitutional democracy to Niger and reinstate ousted President Mohamed Ba -
Niger: Adamu Garba Reveals ECOWAS Is Distracting Tinubu From Delivering Promises To Nigerians
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adamu Garba has warned members of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, not to distract President Bola Tinubu from delivering his core mandate to Nigeria.Garba described the ECOWAS block as an empty shell without Nigeria, claiming ECOWAS is trying to lure Tinubu to help them in th -
Kano Residents Protest Against Military Invasion In Niger Republic (Video)
Some residents of Kano state on Saturday morning, August 12, staged a protest against the proposed use of force by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to resolve the Niger coup crisis.Recall that at a meeting in Abuja on Thursday, August 10, ECOWAS leaders directed military forces of the member States to be on standby for restora -
US Vows To Hold Niger Junta Accountable For Bazoum's Safety, Backs ECOWAS
The United States said it will hold the Niger junta accountable for the safety of President Mohamed Bazoum, his family and detained cabinet members.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said this on Thursday in a statement released by the U.S. State Department. “The United States joins the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in cal -
Coup Leaders Threaten To Kill Bazoum If ECOWAS Invades Niger
The Niger Republic military has threatened to kill President Mohamed Bazoum if the Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) attempts any forceful intervention to restore civilian rule.Gistmania reports that a United States military official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the representatives of the junta told the U.S. Under Secretar -
‘Total Madness’ – Singer, Peter Okoye Rants As ECOWAS Orders Standby Force Against Niger Junta
Award-winning Nigerian singer and half of P-Square duo, Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, has described the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, resolve to use its standby force to restore constitutional order in the Republic of Niger as “total madness.”It was reported that President of ECOWAS, Omar Alieu Touray gave the order while reading -
BREAKING: ECOWAS Unleashes Military Standby Force On Niger Junta
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given a matching order to its military standby force to restore constitutional order in Niger Republic.This was announced by the President of ECOWAS, Omar Alieu Touray, while reading the resolution of the regional bloc on the Niger coup at an ECOWAS Extraordinary meeting in Abuja on Thursd -
Newly Married Man Shot Dead While Returning Home With His New Bride In Niger
In what will come across as a really tragic development, a new groom has ben killed in Niger State.Tragedy struck on Monday evening when terrorists shot dead the newlywed groom, Yahaya Masinja, in Shiroro local government area when he was returning home with his bride.The incident occurred at around 6 pm when Masinja and his bride were returning t -
"Tinubu Did Not Send Me To Niger Republic" – Sanusi Debunk Claims
Contrary to reports, the deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s visit to General Abdourahmane Tchiani, Niger Republic coup leader, in Niamey, Niger on Wednesday was not as an emissary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Unconfirmed reports by some media outlets (not including New Telegraph) had it that the renowned economist visited Tchiani at -
Check Out Full Text Of Tinubu's Speech At Second ECOWAS Summit On Niger Coup
The Nigerian President, ECOWAS leader, delivered the opening remarks before a closed-door session.President Bola Tinubu at Second ECOWAS Summit on Niger CoupPresident Bola Tinubu at Second ECOWAS Summit on Niger Coup Your Excellency, the President of the ECOWAS Commission;Your Excellency, President of the UEMOA Commission;The Special Representativ -
COUP; "Don’t Create Enmity With Niger, Remain On Path Of Dialogue" – CAN Tells Tinubu
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to desist from any form of military intervention against the Niger coup, as such a move would only be creating enmity between the people of the Niger Republic and Nigeria.CAN in a statement signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh on Thursday in Abuja, commen -
"I Can Defeat Military Coup Leaders In Niger" – Asari Dokubo Reveals In This Video
Asari Dokubo, a former militant leader, has boasted of having the manpower to defeat military junta in Niger Republic.Dokubo said he and his boys can overrun Niger Republic if commissioned by the Federal government.In a viral video, Dokubo said he and his boys can restore democracy in Niger Republic.According to him: ‘’If the government commi -
BREAKING: Niger Coup Leaders Form New Government, Announce 21 Ministers
The Niger military junta that seized power has made a new announcement.The junta announced a list of 21 people that it said will become ministers in a new government.This announcement was made overnight. It comes as West African heads of state are set to hold a summit on Thursday to reach an agreement on the next line of action regarding the recen -
Coup; Moment President Tinubu Met With Intervention Niger Team In Abuja (Photos)
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday evening met with the Intervention Team on the crisis in Niger Republic at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The group is made up of leaders of various Islamic sects with influence cutting across West Africa up to Sudan. They volunteer to intervene in Niger coup crisis.The intervention team was led by Sheikh Dahiru Us -
Student Arrested For Cultism And Chopping Off His Stepmother's Hand In Niger State
The Niger State Police Command has arrested three students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University for alleged involvement in cultism. Spokesman of the Command, Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, noted that the arrest of the suspects was based on credible intelligence. According to the PPRO, police oper -
Ex-Kano Emir Sanusi Visit Tinubu In Aso Rock After Meeting With Niger Military Leaders
The 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has met with President Bola Tinubu following his return from the Niger Republic, where he held talks with the country's military junta.The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor arrived at the Presidential Villa at about 8:25 pm, immediately after Tinubu met a high delegation of the Nigeria -
Primate Ayodele Warns US President Biden To Leave Niger Or Face God’s Wrath
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned the United States, US, President, Joe Biden against invading Niger Republic following the coup that ousted President Mohammed Bazoum.Ayodele warned that invading Niger Republic would amount to fighting God, adding that it may lead to third world war.The warning foll -
Emir Sanusi Meets With Niger Coup Leaders
In what appears as a strong move to pacify the Niger Republic coup leaders, the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has met with the military junta in Niamey.Although a call put through to the Emir did not receive a response, Telegraph reported that the coup leaders were extremely happy with Sanusi’s visit.An unconfirmed source avowed that t -
Ousted Niger President Bazoum Laments About His Situation in Detention
Mohamed Bazoum, the democratically elected president of Niger, said he is being kept isolated and forced to eat dry rice and pasta by the military junta who overthrew him and are refusing to bow to international pressure to cede power.In a series of text messages to a friend reportedly seen by CNN, Bazoum said he has been “deprived of all human -
Group Drags ECOWAS To Court Over Proposed Military Intervention In Niger
An International Civil Right Group, Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA) has dragged the Economic Community of West African (ECOWAS) to the bloc’s court over the proposed military intervention in Niger.The group prayed the court to invoke ECOWAS protocols to stop the planned military action against Niger. The suit was instituted on its behalf by -
COUP: "US, France Using Nigeria To Attack Niger" – El-Zakzaky Advises Tinubu
The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against attacking Niger Republic.El-Zakzaky alleged that France and the United States, US, are trying to use Nigeria to attack Niger Republic.He said Tinubu should understand that Nigeria and Niger Republic are one going by history, noting that su
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