“The constitution is very explicit that you arrest and charge somebody to court within 24 hours or at maximum, 48 hours.”

She said the visit was to check his well-being and thank him for his fatherly support.

“We will only appeal that, in his wisdom, when the next opportunity comes, more women will be considered.”

He said ECOWAS did not have enough experience to intervene in the Niger coup.

The management said it never hired private jet at anytime for the Commission’s Chief Executive.

The solicitor-general of Nigeria said the protests endangered public peace and instilled fear.

He also demanded the refund of N40 billion allegedly used for the purchase of bulletproof cars for the leaders of the National Assembly without the authorisation.


The embassy, however, will remain open for limited emergency services to US citizens.

He also advocated the unbundling of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Financial Crimes Commission (ICPC).

This has led to Labour suspending protests and opting for further engagements with government.

The President made some commitments we”ll meet on to decide next line of action, said NLC President Ajaero.

“The protest has been called off because the government has promised that within the next week, a lot of things will be put in place “he said

The UK reiterated its support for ECOWAS to reinstate Niger President.

He bemoaned the fact there’s no minister to be held responsible for negotiations.

This is as the NDLEA secured the conviction of 1,445 drug traffickers in six months.

Lalong, Oyetola, Bagudu, Matawalle and Geidam will join other ex-governors in the 47-person ministerial list.

Demonstrators demanded for ex-NLC leader despite efforts by some senators to calm the crowd.

Power outages like these in Niger are uncommon, however, the nation is highly reliant on Nigeria as its primary source of electricity.

They subsequently moved to the second gate of the Assembly Complex even as Senators immediately entered a closed-door session.

The cause of his death remains unknown.