Don’t Use Military Might To Subdue Coup Plotters In Niger – Bishop Ugorji Tells Tinubu
Most Rev Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has encouraged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to discourage heads of state from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) from using military strength to…
JNI rejects military action against Niger Republic
The apex Muslim organisation in Nigeria led by the Sultan of Sokoto, the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI),has cautioned against the pursuit of military action as a means to restore democracy in Niger Republic. Secretary General of the JNI,Professor Khalid Abubakar…
Niger Coup, ECOWAS tensions: Senate, Sultan group reject military action, caution Tinubu
The Senate and the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, JNI, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, have asked the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, and President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, and other leaders of…
Fear Grips Northerners As Tinubu Seeks Military Action Against Niger Junta
Palpable fear has gripped Nigerians, especially northern residents, following the decision of President Bola Tinubu to seek military action against the junta in Niger Republic. Report indicates that following the toppling of Niger’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum by his…
Northern Senators warns Tinubu against military intervention in Niger
Northern Senators in the 10th National Assembly have cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against using military intervention in resolving the crisis in Niger. Sen. Suleiman Sumaila, the spokesperson for Northern Senators Forum, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The…
Tinubu Seeks National Assembly Approval For Military Action Against Niger Coupists
President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter to the Nigerian Senate, seeking approval for military action and other sanctions against the military officers who have seized power in the Niger Republic. Report has it that President of the Senate, Godswill…
Thousands Rally In Support Of Niger Military Coup
Demonstrators took to the streets of Niger’s capital Niamey on Thursday in a show of support for the country’s new leadership, a week after a military coup in the West African country. Report has it that people rallied on the…
Peace Talk Fails As Niger Republic Cuts Ties With Nigeria
The military junta in the Niger Republic has severed ties with Nigeria after the efforts of the Economic Community of West Africa States, ECOWAS, to resolve the ongoing leadership crisis in the country. It would be recalled that ECOWAS had…
Niger Junta Arrested Top Politicians
Coup leaders in Niger Republic on Monday arrested ministers and senior members of the party of the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum. According to Reuters, the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism said junta forces arrested the ousted government’s mines minister,…
I’m shocked, but happy Tinubu’s already handling it – Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock over the coup d’etat that toppled President Mohammed Bazoum of Niger Republic. The former President, however, said he was happy that President Bola Tinubu was already dealing with the development. Buhari said this…