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Niger Gets New Police Commissioner

November 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

A new commissioner of police has been appointed by the Nigerian Police’s Niger State Command. The 37th Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, is CP Shawulu Dan-Mammam, the new helmsman of the Command. He succeeded

Niger Coup: US Deputy Secretary to Visits Nigeria, Chad, Ghana

August 25, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The U.S. deputy secretary of state for African affairs Molly Phee from August 25 to August 29, 2023 will be visiting Nigeria, Chad, and Ghana This was revealed in a statement released on Friday by

Niger coup Leaders cut off water and electricity to the French embassy in the country

Niger Coup Leaders announce Alliance With Burkina Faso, Mali Against ECOWAS

August 25, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The leaders of the Niger Republic coup have formally proclaimed a military alliance with Mali and Burkina Faso, two neighboring nations. General Abdourahamane Tchiani led the coup in Niger that overthrew President Mohammed Bazoum’s democratically

ECOWAS Turns Down Junta’s Three-Year Transition Plan in Niger

August 21, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Economic Community of West African States has turned down Niger junta’s three-year power transition plan. In a Sunday interview with the BBC, Abdel-Fatau Musah, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, made

Niger Military Junta Turns Down Meeting Offer from ECOWAS Delegation

ECOWAS’s Existence at Stake in Niger Crisis, expert warns

August 19, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Stakeholders and academics have warned that if the Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) is unable to restore democratic governance in the Republic of Niger, the organization existence may be at stake. As they did

Jet crash: Army chief deploys more soldiers in Niger, villagers flee

August 17, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Following the murder of soldiers by bandits in an ambush on Sunday, Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja visited Niger State on Wednesday. On Monday, a helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force

Russia Raises Alarm, Warns ECOWAS to Refrain from Military invasion of Niger

August 12, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Russia has advised the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against launching a military invasion of Niger Republic in an attempt to reinstall expelled President Mohamed Bazoum. Gistlover remembers that ECOWAS leaders met in

Senate Reveals How Nigeria Can Generate $3B From Solid Minerals resources

Senate to President Tinubu: War is not an option in Niger Republic

August 12, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Before sending the Nigerian Armed Forces into battle, Senator Abdul Ningi, the lawmaker for Bauchi Central Senatorial District, has argued that a joint session of the National Assembly is necessary. He mentioned that the Senate

Power Supply Debt: Niger, Togo, Benin Owe Nigeria N12.38 Billion – NERC Reports

August 10, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Niger Republic, Benin Republic, and Togo have been unable to pay the Nigerian government $16.11 million outstanding for energy supply in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced this

Tinubu, ECOWAS Meet as Niger Coup Leaders declares New Government

August 10, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), meeting which will be presided over by President Bola Tinubu, is scheduled to be held in Abuja on Thursday, to discuss the political unrest in the Niger

Chinese Firm Halts Project in Niger Republic Amid ECOWAS, UN, World Bank Sanctions

August 10, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Following Restrictions imposed on Niger by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union, and the World Bank, China Gezhouba Group Co. LTD has paused development of the Niger Republic Kandadji Dam

Islamic Council cautions ECOWAS against Imposing Sanctions on Niger

August 10, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been forewarned not to impose sanctions on the Niger Republic by the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). Recall that on Tuesday, ECOWAS decided to

U.S Threatens to Attack Niger, Discloses Plan for Coup Schemers

August 9, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The United States of America has warned the leaders of the Niger coup that if the country’s military rulers fail to restore President Mohamed Bozoum to power, it may be forced to get militarily involved.

Fuel Subsidy Savings Should Benefit Education - UK Govt tells Tinubu

Niger Coup: International organization files suit against Tinubu, others in court

August 9, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has been brought before the ECOWAS Court of Justice by an international organization called Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA), asking the court to halt the planned military action against the

ECOWAS, AU Leaders Meet Over Niger Republic Coup

August 7, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The leaders of the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met on Sunday as the Niger junta’s deadline to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum as leader of the country had