The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned Russia against involving a private military contractor, Wagner Group in the crisis rocking Niger Republic, saying it would be held responsible if that happens.
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
ASHENEWS reports that the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has warned President Bola Tinubu, and the Heads of State and Governments of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) not to escalate the situation in Niger Republic by issuing ‘unnecessary threats’ to the military junta.
The authorities in Burkina Faso have indefinitely suspended a privately-owned channel based in Ouagadougou, Radio Omega after describing its recent broadcast as ‘offensive’ to neighbouring Niger.
Nasir El-Rufai, the former Kaduna state governor, and ministerial nominee of President Bola Tinubu, has withdrawn his interest in the appointment.
Following Senate President, Godswill Akpabio’s revelation on the floor of the Green Chamber, that the 109 Nigerian senators had been credited with a ‘holiday token’ allowance of N2 million, it is now confirmed that the members of the upper chambers of the National Assembly (NASS) received a total of N218 million.
The military junta in Niger Republic has told a top U.S. diplomat that they would kill the ousted President Mohamed Bazoum if the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries attempted any military invasion to restore him, two Western officials have told The Associated Press.
The Heads of State and Governments of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), held an Extraordinary Summit on the Sociopolitical Situation in the Republic of Niger.
Nigerian President, and Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has prioretised diplomacy and dialogue, including discussions with all parties involved, to restore constitutional governance in the Republic of Niger.
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has advised President Bola Tinubu, and the Economic Community of West African Countries (ECOWAS) against using violence in Niger Republic, while opting for dialogue in the maintenance of peace and order in that country.
The Secretary General of the Government, Mahamane Roufai Laouali, read out 21 names on television without specifying any further plans.