President Bola Tinubu has demanded action from the Senate after giving appointments to 15 powerful Nigerians in the affairs of highest human rights commission.
A small passenger aircraft crashed in South Sudan, killing all 14 on board. Investigations reveal possible adverse weather as a factor in the tragedy.
ECOWAS has announced eight sanctions against the Niger Republic after coup plotters took over power from the democratically elected Ptresident, Mohamed Bazoum.
Chairman of ECOWAS, President Bola Tinubu, has been dared by the military juntas in Mali and Burkina Faso over their support for Niger's military strongman.
In a move believed a tactical way to protect the recent regime change in Niger, Mali’s military Junta has said they stand to support the coup leaders in Niamey.
France has commenced evacuation of its citizens and other European nationals from Niger Republic following attacks on its embassy and the closure of airspace.
The Nigerien military headed by General Abdourahamane Tchiani has been issued a seven-day ultimatum to reinstate ousted President Muhammed Bazoum into office.
Nigeriens are now under the leadership of a military junta, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, who overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum over his corrupt activities.
Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concerned about the safety of ousted Nigerien president Mohamed Bazoum after the military took over power through a dramatic coup
Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani on Friday, July 28, declared himself the new leader of Niger after a coup two days earlier. The situation is tense in the country.
Niger soldiers, in a televised address, announced on Wednesday that they have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from office and closed all the border points.
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