Tag: Ecowas
Niger coup leaders: We are ready to dialogue with ECOWAS
The Islamic Ulammas led by Sheik Bala Lau met with General Abdourahmane Tchiani for several hours in Niger's capital Niamey…
Niger Coup: What ECOWAS leaders should do – Peter Obi
Dr Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, has urged leaders of the Economic Community of…
Niger Coup: CP dismisses reports of protest in Kano
The commissioner, therefore, advised residents to continue with their normal businesses as a comprehensive security network had been set in…
ECOWAS versus Niger: Who is fooling who ?
To say that this would be an ECOWAS versus Niger war as opposed to a de facto Nigeria versus Niger…
Niger: It is purely an ECOWAS affairs
The attempt by some religious and political leaders from the North to make the current political impasse in Republic of…
US vows to hold Niger junta accountable for Bazoum’s safety, backs ECOWAS
"ECOWAS, an organisation that brings together West African countries, is playing a key role in making clear the imperative of…
Niger Coup: ECOWAS orders immediate reactivation of standby force
The resolution partly reads: “Direct the committee of the Chief of Defence Staff to activate the ECOWAS standby force with…
Niger coup: It’s crucial ECOWAS prioritise diplomatic negotiation, dialogue – Tinubu
The Nigerian president, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS, said "in reaffirming our relentless commitment to democracy, human rights, and…
Niger’s junta refuses entry to negotiators, allies appeal to UN
Ahead of the special ECOWAS summit on the coup in Niger, Nigeria has underscored its hope for a negotiated solution.
Italy calls on ECOWAS to extend Niger ultimatum
Given its uranium and oil riches and its pivotal role in a war with Islamist militants, Niger holds importance for…
AANI cautions against military action in Niger
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has advised against military intervention in the Republic of…
Coup: Niger Republic shuts air space, warns ECOWAS
Nigeria's led ECOWAS had last Sunday issued the military junta seven days's ultimatum to hand over power to Bazoum or…
President Tinubu: There is need to abort the suicide mission to Niger
Right now, the Nigerian people have more than enough to worry about, with so much hunger in the land and…
Niger coup: Northern Senators warn Tinubu, ECOWAS against military action
ECOWAS, led by Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu had last Sunday issued a 7-day ultimatum to the coup plotters in Niger…
Niger Coup: The Ulama Forum in Nigeria sends strong warning to Tinubu, ECOWAS
The Forum commends the latest diplomatic initiative of sending envoys by ECOWAS to engage the military leaders of Niger in…