They enjoined him to establish liaison offices in the Niger Delta states for the purpose of ensuring effective implementation of programme.

He also said the French have become a convenient issue for the Niger regime to establish themselves.

The Junta has also ordered France Ambassador, Sylvain Itte, to leave Niamey within 48 hours.

“We will ensure those who did this must pay for this. we will ensure that they never have any other opportunity to kill any other person, that I assure you.”

The 64-year-old incumbent is seeking a third term after taking office in 2009, succeeding his father Omar, who died after more than 41 years in power.

“As we celebrate the successful conclusion of this programme, I extend my congratulations to all participants.”

“This is the first phase of the distribution of vehicles to security agencies in our second term.”

“Coup d’etat is a tragedy for our regional efforts at consolidating democracy after the political crises of the 90’s exemplified by the civil wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone.”

Touray said imposition of sanctions shouldn’t be seen as a declaration of war.

“Nigeria welcomes the new initiatives introduced by the Chinese authorities, which include supporting the modernization of Africa’s agribusiness sectors.”

Tinubu’s academic records had been enmeshed in controversy since 1999, after he became the governor of Lagos State.

He disclosed that many countries had bought into the idea of military action, should the coupists refuse to stand down.

He spoke to a large audience which included Presidents of China, India, Brazil, South Africa and Russia’s Foreign Minister.

He disclosed that many countries are ready to use force to dislodge coupists.

He asked for the prompt resolution of disagreements with UAE over Emirates Airlines.

“If we had our resources and nobody was stealing our oil as is being done now the Niger Delta region will develop.”

The Ulammas are opposed to war with the Nigerien military.

“If we look at the rankings for ports, there is no Nigerian port in Africa that is first 10.”

The PDP tweeted that this would play a significant role in the petition before the court.

He identified transportation as one of the sectors he intends to transform in the short time to reduce traffic congestion.