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National

PBAT Mourns Dead Military Officers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described as tragic, the death of gallant officers and soldiers in a helicopter crash at Chukuba Village near Shiroro, Niger State, on Monday. The President in a statement says "This brought immense sadness to me, these officers and men were answering the call of duty while on an evacuation mission. In their dedicated service to our beloved country, they paid the ultimate price. While we […]

todayAugust 16, 2023 61

Africa

ECOWAS Orders Military Action Against Niger Republic Junta

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) under the leadership of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has directed immediate activation of the use of force against the Niger Republic military junta. It also called on the African Union (AU), partner countries, and institutions to support the resolution taken by the sub-regional body. The resolution by ECOWAS leaders was reached at the Extra-ordinary Summit on the Political situation in the […]

todayAugust 10, 2023 24

Africa

Niger Coup: UK Govt Not In Support Of Military Intervention

The United Kingdom Secretary of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, James Cleverly, has said that the UK government does not support a military intervention to restore democracy in Niger Republic. Cleverly, who stated this in a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, said “The use of force to redraw borders or to take political control of countries is something we do not support. We believe in democracy. […]

todayAugust 2, 2023 34

Foreign

Myanmar Military Extends Emergency, Postpones Election

Myanmar’s military has officially postponed an election promised by August this year after extending a state of emergency it imposed in the aftermath of its 2021 coup. In a statement on state television on Monday, the military cited ongoing violence as the reason for the election delay. “In order to have an election that is free and fair and also to be able to vote without any fear, necessary security […]

todayAugust 1, 2023 4

Africa

Mali and Burkina Faso Warn Against Any Foreign Military Intervention In Niger

In a move considered a tactical way to protect the recent regime change in Niger, Mali’s military Junta said Monday that they stand to support the coup leaders in Niamey. Mali said that they stand together with Burkina Faso to defend Niger and further warned that any foreign military intervention in Niamey will be considered a declaration of war on both nations with Niger. “I warn that any military intervention […]

todayAugust 1, 2023 22

Africa

Supporters Of Niger Military Government Take To The Streets

Thousands of supporters of the military leaders that took over Niger in a coup this week marched through the streets of the capital, denouncing the country’s former colonial power and lighting a door at the French embassy ablaze before the army broke up the crowd. Black smoke could be seen on Sunday across the city from the burning of the door, which was captured on video by The Associated Press. French President […]

todayJuly 31, 2023 32 2

National

DSS Alert: Military, Police Deploy Teams In Prayer Grounds

In a move to ensure hitch-free Sallah celebrations nationwide, the security forces have deployed operatives in Eid prayer grounds, recreation centres, and fun spots across the country. Additionally, the military has placed troops at operation theatres on red alert just as the acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has dispatched thousands of police personnel at strategic points ahead of today’s celebrations. The deployment came five days after the Department of […]

todayJune 28, 2023 40

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