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August 3, 2023

Niger Coup: British high commission reduces personnel, as U.S. evacuates embassy staff, families

The British high commission in Niger’s capital Niamey will temporarily reduce the number of staff due to the security situation.

Omar Tchiani
August 3, 2023

Military invasion of Niger last option; no ECOWAS order yet: DHQ

“At the moment,” the DHQ stated, “ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff is currently holding an extraordinary meeting in Abuja.”

Nigerian soldiers
August 3, 2023

U.S. National Security Adviser meets Tinubu over regional stability, Niger coup

Mr Finer met with President Tinubu and other senior Nigerian officials to discuss regional security issues, including recent developments in Niger,

Bola Tinubu and Nuhu Ribadu
August 3, 2023

U.S. orders evacuation of personnel in Niger Embassy

The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens in Niger to limit unnecessary movements around Niamey.

U.S. EMBASSY IN NIGER
August 2, 2023

CDS Musa, other ECOWAS defence chiefs speak on restoring democratic governance in Niger

“We must face the challenges of restoring democratic governance in Niger head-on, drawing on our shared experiences, wisdom, and collective resolve,” he said.

Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Gwabin Musa [Photo: Channels TV]
August 2, 2023

Coup: Nigeria cuts electricity supply to Niger

The development followed an emergency meeting by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Power Grid
August 2, 2023

ECOWAS military chiefs meet in Abuja as ultimatum to Niger junta closes in

Military chiefs across West Africa met Wednesday at the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja.

ECOWAS military chiefs
August 2, 2023

Niger’s military junta reopens land, air borders with five neighbours

He said the border crossings to Mali, Burkina Faso, Algeria, Libya, and Chad were reopened.

Omar Tchiani
August 2, 2023

Peter Obi celebrates Joshua Agboola; says Nigerian youth won’t resort to criminality if leaders inspire hope

Mr Obi took to his Twitter page to recognise Master Agboola while highlighting the vital role education plays in every child’s life.

Peter Obi, Joshua Agboola
August 2, 2023

Independence Anniversary: Benin Republic, Nigeria are conjoined twins, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria and the Benin Republic will collaborate to explore their culture, history and demography to benefit the citizens.

President Patrice Talon & President Bola Tinubu