AU, UN, EU, Raise the Alarm about Bazoum’s Detention Conditions, Safety
They say the deposed president is being exposed to inhuman, degrading treatment in violation of international human rights law
Niger Coup: Russia Warns ECOWAS Not To Take Military Action
While Russia does not formally back the coup? ot said an intervention by ECOWAS would destabilise the Sahel region as a whole.
AU Backs ECOWAS Decisions on Niger
The major decision of ECOWAS is the threat of deploying the standby military force of the subregional body.
Former South African President Zuma Granted Pardon, Avoids Return To Jail
The Democratic Alliance is filing a suit to overturn the decision of Zuma’s pardon.
ECOWAS Decisions on Niger Not Nigerian Affair but Taken Collectively, Says Ivorian President Ouattara
“it was a mistake not to have taken action previously, but now that we are together on this, we should take action to make sure that it does not continue,” said Senegalese President Sall.
ECOWAS Has To Renegotiate Terms of Engagement With Every Western Country, Says Former Parliament Member Gebi
“Africa for Africans, West Africa by West Africans. We cannot sit and be remote controlled from time to time by western nations.”
ECOWAS Orders Deployment of Standby Force To ‘Restore Constitutional Order’ in Niger
They called on the African Union and the United Nations to endorse all resolutions taken by ECOWAS.
Our Duty Is To Explore All Avenues To Restore Democracy in Niger, Tinubu Tells ECOWAS Leaders in Abuja
There are 11 African Presidents in attendance at the summit.
Niger Junta Digs In, Forms New Government
Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Zeine will lead the “transitional” government, alongside generals from the military government council.
14th Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi Briefs Tinubu After Meeting with Niger Junta
This is after the junta aborted a meeting with representatives of the AU, ECOWAS and a top US diplomat.
14th Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi Meets with Niger Junta
This is after the junta aborted a meeting with representatives of the AU, ECOWAS and a top US diplomat.
Nigeria Says It Loses $26bn Annually To Tax System Gaps
Taiwo Oyedele lamented that those who evade taxes get away with no consequences, and said this needs to change.
Okonjo-Iweala: Tinubu Aware Nigerians Are Suffering, WTO Will Support Nigeria At This Time
President working on interventions to relieve pains, says Pate
Tinubu Orders Financial Sanctions Through CBN Against Individuals, Entities Doing Business with Niger Junta
He said the actions are not based on religion and ethnicity.
Tinubu: Nigeria’s Overreliance On Borrowing For Public Expenditure Will End Under Me
He has set an 18% tax to GDP target by 2026.
Nigeria in Pay Dispute With FA After World Cup Exit, Says FIFPro
“It is regrettable that players needed to challenge their own federation at such an important time in their careers,” the statement read..
Niger Junta Appoints Former Economy Minister As New Prime Minister
The appointment was announced nearly two weeks after the military took over power in Niger.
Nigerian Government Withdraws Contempt Charge Against Labour Unions
The NLC had threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the FG didn’t withdraw the charge.
Nigerian Senate Confirms 45 Ministers-Designate, Including Keyamo Despite Initial Pushback
Nasir El-Rufai, Stella Okotete and Danladi Abubakar are yet to be confirmed.
ECOWAS Leaders To Hold 2nd Emergency Meeting in Abuja August 10
ECOWAS has warned that it will take what it calls “all necessary measures” if Bazoum is not reinstated.
