NEMA repatriates 975 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it repatriated 975 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic in 2023. The NEMA Coordinator, Kano Territorial Office, Dr […]
Niger Republic
Security agents to arrest Nigerians with fake foreign certificates —Minister
Security agents will go after Nigerians with fake certificates from foreign countries already using them to secure opportunities in the country, Education Minister Tahir […]
FG to suspend degree certificates from Uganda, Kenya, Niger Republic
The Federal Government of Nigeria has said the sanction on the suspension of accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo […]
Ndume urges President Tinubu to lift ECOWAS sanction on Niger Republic
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has condemned in strong […]
Niger Republic sanctions will be lifted if junta shows goodwill – ECOWAS Speaker
The Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, Mr Sidie Tunis, says the sanctions on Niger Republic will be lifted if the junta releases President Mohamed Bazoum. The […]
Niger Republic, Mali, Birkina Faso move to form political, monetary alliance
Niger Republic, Mali, and Burkina Faso are eyeing a political and monetary alliance, Niger’s military leader said on national television of a move that […]
ECOWAS ready to deploy standby force, ease Niger Republic sanctions
ECOWAS leaders have resolved to urgently review efforts to activate a standby force for counterterrorism operations in areas infested by terrorist groups in the […]
TCN ready to supply electricity to Niger Republic when ban is lifted – Official
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said it is ready to supply Niger Republic back with electricity whenever Nigeria lifts the ban […]
France and the proverbial humble pie in Niger, By PAUL EJIME
After weeks of condescending defiance, France has ultimately eaten a diplomatic humble pie served by a former colony. Paris’ Ambassador to Niger was whisked away […]
Arewa Economic Forum commends customs boss over response to SOS on border communities
The Arewa Economic Forum (AEF) has commended the Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for going round the northern […]
France to withdraw troops from Niger Republic – President Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has said that France would withdraw troops it deployed in Niger by the end o Macron said that the 1,500 […]
ECOWAS undermined, in dilemma on Niger republic, By PAUL EJIME
France and the United States were two countries that championed so-called international condemnation of and outrage against the 26 July 2023 military coup in Niger. […]
Ongoing construction of $2bn Kano-Marafi rail project excites FG
The Minister of Transport, Sen. Ahmed Alkali, has expressed satisfaction with the level of ongoing construction of the $2 billion Kano-Maradi, Niger Republic, standard gauge […]
Niger’s military rulers reopen airspace after seizing power in coup
The military junta in Niger has reopened the West African country’s airspace again more than one month after seizing power in a coup. Niger’s […]
ECOWAS debunks fake transition proposal in Niger Republic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday debunked the transitional proposal for the Republic of Niger as fake. In a communique sent […]
Niger crisis: Tinubu insists military intervention last resort
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said all diplomatic options would be exhausted with the military junta in Niger Republic before any military intervention. […]
African leaders work on response to Gabon military coup
African leaders are working out on Thursday how to respond to officers in Gabon who ousted President Ali Bongo and installed their own head of […]
Niger crisis: Border residents allege being treated like Nigeriens
Some residents of Magamar Jibia Community, located within the Nigeria-Niger border of Katsina State, have accused security personnel of treating them like Nigeriens. The people […]
ECOWAS forces ready to storm Niger – Defence Chiefs
Troops of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said they are ready to participate in a standby force that could intervene in Niger. […]
France’s hypocrisy and Macron’s apology not acceptable to Africa, By UZOMAU AHAMEFULE
The hypocritical apology by the French President Emmanuel Macron to Africa for the “evil” and the atrocities he said France – like Britain and their […]