Shehu Dikko gifts President Tinubu a special Super Eagles jersey amid hopes for Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup recovery, amidst CAF eligibility controversy.
The government of Gabon has announced the ban of social media platforms in the country. The reason for the development has been disclosed in a televised statement.
The leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will reconvene on Thursday, August 10, 2023, to discuss the crisis in Niger Republic.
Senator Napoleon Bali said President Bola Tinubu did not seek approval to go to war with the Niger Republic over recent coup but sought advice from the Senate.
A source close to ECOWAS has revealed that immediate military intervention to restore Niger Republic's toppled president, Mohamed Bazoum, was not envisaged.
A Twitter user, @ali_naka, posted on his verified Twitter handle on Monday, August 7, that the delegations from Mali and Burkina Faso have arrived in Niger.
The leaders of the Economic Community of West African States had an emergency meeting to decide the next steps regarding the deadline issued to Niger Republic.
The General Abdourahamane Tchiani-led military government in Niger has ordered the closure of its air space till further notice amid fears of ECOWAS invasion.
APC chieftain, Femi Fani-Kayode has warned the military governments of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso not to underestimate the fighting force Nigerian military.
Reno Omokri, said Nigeria needs to reestablish the rule of law in the Niger Republic because of the influx of refugees and migrants will move into the country.
A comparison has been made between the Nigerian military strength and the Niger Republic military strength to predict who would win if ever they go into war
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