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BREAKING; President Tinubu To Host ECOWAS Meeting In Abuja Over Niger Coup
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Sunday host a special gathering of regional leaders of ECOWAS in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in response to the coup in the Republic of Niger that overthrew the country’s constitutional political government.President Tinubu, the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government made the anno -
Niger Coup Can't Stand, President Bazoum Must Be Reinstated - France
France has warned coup plotters in Niger Republic to retrace their steps. Reacting to the Coup on Friday, France said that a power grab in Niger was not definitive and that those responsible still had time to accede to international demands that the ousted president be reinstated. Niger President Mohamed Bazoum is being held in the presidential pa -
General Tchani Declares Himself Niger Republic Leader After Coup
Following a rather dramatic coup, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself as the new leader of Niger. Also known as Omar Tchiani, he staged a takeover which started on Wednesday when the presidential guards unit he led seized the country's leader. This shatters Niger's first peaceful and democratic transition since independence -
UN Wades in on Niger Coup, Orders Immediate Release of The President
The United Nations (UN) on Thursday said Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum must be released immediately and constitutional order restored.The UN spoke after elite troops detained Bazoum and declared they had taken power.Bazoum was confined in Niamey on Wednesday by members of his presidential guard, who hours later announced that “all instituti -
Videos: Niger Citizens Attack Politicians On The Street, Set Ruling Party HQ On Fire Aftermath Of Coup
Supporters of the coup in Niger have attacked the headquarters of the ousted president's party, attacking politicians and setting the headquarters on fire, stoning and burning cars outside.In shocking scenes, groups of civilians with some holding Russian flags in beating up politicians who were allies of President Mohamed Bazoum - who was tak -
Nigerian Monarch, Oluwo Tells Tinubu To Use His Position To Thwart Coup D’etat In Niger Republic
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his position as ECOWAS Chairman to thwart the coup d’etat against President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger RepublicOba Akanbi also asked President Tinubu to use his position to avert a military government in the country and return it to civil rule.Making -
Just In: Niger President, Bazoum Breaks Silence After Coup
Niger President, Mohamed Bazoum has spoken up on Thursday after the military admitted to removing him from power, and taking over the country. We had earlier reported that the military announced the coup via a televised broadcast early on Thursday after detaining Bazoum on Wednesday. During the broadcast, ten military officers addressed President -
BREAKING: Niger Republic Military Announces a Coup on National Television
Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV.They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation's borders.In the TV announcement on Wednesday, Col Maj Amadou Abdramane, alongside nine other uniformed soldiers behind him, said: "We, the defence and security -
International Electricity Consumers Togo, Benin, Niger Owe Nigeria $18.29m In 2022
Nigeria’s International electricity customers-Togo, Benin and Niger failed to remit $18.29 million for electricity consumed, as total value of electricity exported stood at $50.9million (N23.5 billion) in 2022.According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, the international customers include: Société Béninoise d’Energie Electr -
Bride Removes Wedding Gown To Escape As Bandits Attack Wedding Convoy In Niger
A newly-married woman has been left terrified after a bandit attack in Niger State. The bride in Niger State removed her wedding gown and ran kilometers in the bush to escape abduction by bandits who attacked them while she was being taken to her matrimonial home. City & Crime gathered that the bride was being taken from a village in Paikoro L -
Another Fresh Batch of 146 Stranded Nigerians Return From Niger Republic
146 stranded Nigerians who returned from Niamey, Niger Republic, were on Wednesday received by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).Dr Nuraddeen Abdullahi, NEMA Co-coordinator, Kano Territorial Office, stated this while receiving the returnees at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports -
Niger State Governor, Bago Retires All Political Appointees in The State
Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has given an order retiring all political officeholders appointed before May 29, 2023. Governor Bago gave the order in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, on Monday that the dissolution and termination of the appointments are effective immediately. According t -
Police Inspector Bagged 22 Years Imprisonment For Impregnating His Biological Daughter In Niger
A Police Inspector with the Niger State Police Command, Gbenga Fajuyi, has been sentenced to 22 years in the Minna Correctional Centre on the orders of a Senior Magistrate Court for allegedly impregnating his 13-year-old biological daughter.Fajuyi also was said to have strangled and killed the baby his daughter delivered.According to the Police Fi -
Asari Dokubo Promises Niger Delta Will Stand Behind President Tinubu Against Oil Theft
President Bola Tinubu has received support from the people of Niger Delta region in his fight against oil theft in order to improve the nation’s economy.Mr Asari Dokubo, a Niger Delta activist, gave the support assurance when he visited the president on Friday in Abuja.Dokubo said that the resources in the region were being hijacked by a few Nig -
Ex President, Buhari Departs Daura For Niger Republic
The immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari has departed Daura Katsina State for Niger republic.Buhari Sallau reported that the immediate past President will on Saturday depart Niger republic for World Leaders Submit in UK along with Mohamed Bazoum president of Niger republic.Buhari Will on Wednesday address World Leaders on educative ways to f -
Troops Destroy 57 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrest 16 Oil Thieves In Niger
Nigerian troops have destroyed 57 illegal refining sites and apprehended 16 suspected oil thieves in the last two weeks in the Niger Delta part of the country.The troops also recovered 122,600 litres of crude oil, 89,850 litrers of AGO, seven vehicles, 18 pumping machines, one outboard engine, one speedboat, six assorted ammunitions, one weapon an -
12 Illegal Immigrants From Mali, Niger Republic Arrested By Police In Kano
The Police Command in Kano State has confirmed the arrest of 12 illegal immigrants from Mali and Niger Republic.It also confirmed the arrest of 33 other suspected criminals.The Commissioner of Police, Mr Mohammed Usaini-Gumel, made this known while addressing newsmen in Kano on Wednesday.The illegal immigrants consisted of seven Malians and five N -
Niger Delta Youths Call on President Tinubu to Arrest Malami, Saadiyya Umar Farouk, Hadi Sirika
The Niger Delta Youth Congress, Initiative for Ethics and Value Orientation, Northern Youths Frontiers, National Movement for Democratic Change and 107 Anti-Corruption Crusade Groups, Wednesday called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately order the arrest of former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister for Justice, Mr Abuba -
How Lightning Kills Referee During Match In Niger
A Nigerian referee was killed by lightning on Tuesday during a friendly football match in Madalla, Niger State.The deceased, popularly known as Mustafa Coach 02 among football fans and a member of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) met his tragic death during a match played on the field of the community’s schools.Muhammed Musa, an eyewitness -
Drama As Thugs Beat Protocol Officers At Niger Assembly’s Inauguration
Some protocol officials of Niger Assembly have been beaten up by thugs on Tuesday. They were beaten up during the inauguration of the new lawmakers. The protocol officials were in the Assembly as early as 6 am to arrange the seats for dignitaries and visitors. However, when the thugs arrived, they took over the seats allocated for the media, famil -
Bandits Reportedly Killed 25 Farmers, Abduct Several Others In Niger State
Bandits have reportedly killed 25 farmers and abducted several women and girls from various communities in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.The attack reportedly took place around 2 pm in five villages.The breakdown of the killing showed that 13 people lost their lives in Kusherki community, 12 others were killed in Gidigori village, whil -
Police Arrest Two Suspects For Murder Of Commercial Tricyclist In Niger
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested two suspects, Sunday Paul and Bali Joshua, over the murder of a commercial tricyclist in Suleja area of the state. Spokesperson of the the command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, in a statement on Friday, June 2, 2023, said the suspects alongside an accomplice, Zingfa Selchak, who is presently at larg -
Two Suspected Motorcycle Thieves Brutalized For Allegedly Killing Okada Rider In Niger State
An irate mob reportedly brutalized two suspects who allegedly snatched an Okada and killed its owner in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State. It was alleged that the suspects have been terrorizing residents for a long time, snatching motorcycles and stealing valuables from the victims. According to residents, the suspects had allegedly earli -
NDLEA Intercepts Consignment Of 32 Pieces Of IEDs ‘Bound For Bandits’ Camp’ In Niger
A consignment of 32 pieces of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), has been seized by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Niger state.In a statement on Sunday, Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, said the intercepted explosives were headed for camps of bandits in the state.He added that one Musa Muhammadu was caught wi -
Niger Republic Will Defend If Anyone Moves to Fight Me After May 29 - Buhari Reveals
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that he would run to neighbouring Niger Republic to seek a safe haven if disturbed or there is trouble after he leaves office on May 29, 2023.President Buhari who spoke on Tuesday during the inauguration of the N19.6 billion Nigeria Customs Service Corporate headquarters in Abuja, said, "I try to pla -
South-East Governors Agreed To Name Second Niger Bridge After Buhari
A presidential aide has revealed that Governors of the South-East agreed to name the Second Niger Bridge after the President Muhammadu Buhari. The Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications, Bashir Ahmad, confirmed the development in a tweet on Tuesday, adding that the bridge would be commissioned today. His tweet read, “The S -
Bandits Launched Fresh Attack On Communities In Niger State, Many Kidnapped, Others Injured
Bandits attacked many communities in the Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State and abducted an unidentified number of people while several others were injured.It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the villages at about at 2:pm on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, April 29, 2023. The villages attacked include Essan, Koitapi, Wuda, Loi -
Court Remands 18 Youths In Prison Over Chieftaincy Title Clash In Niger
A Minna Magistrate’s Court in Niger State, has remanded 18 youths in prison custody following a violent clash over chieftaincy and land dispute in Doko Community, Lavun Local Government Area of the state.They are facing a 10-count charge of rioting armed with deadly weapons, inciting disturbances and mischief, among others.The suspects, accordin -
Sacked Niger Delta University Staff Stage Protest In Bayelsa
Following the alleged refusal of the Bayelsa State Government and the Management of the Niger Delta University (NDU) to reinstate the disengaged staff of Niger Delta University who was sacked in May 2018, the said disengaged staff on Friday staged a peaceful protest at Government House, gate, Yenagoa to draw government’s attention to their pligh -
‘If They Disturb Me In Daura, I Will Leave For Niger Republic’ – President Muhammadu Buhari
With barely 38 days to the end of his eight-year two tenures, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday asked for forgiveness from those his actions may have hurt during the administration.Speaking inside the Banquet Hall of the presidential villa, Abuja, during a Sallah homage paid to him by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) residents led by the Min
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