The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has agreed on an undisclosed date for possible military intervention in Niger. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, made an announcement at the end of the meeting of West African army chiefs in Accra on Friday, August …
Read More »Nigerian embassy in Niger Republic denies reports claiming its facility has been burnt down
The Nigerian embassy in Niger Republic has denied reports claiming its facility has been burnt down. In a statement released, the embassy says protesters attempted to gain access into the Chancery building in Naimey, the capital of Niger, on July 30 but were stopped by the Nigerien military and …
Read More »Niger Republic Coup: Eleven ECOWAS Heads of State arrive Abuja for meeting
Eleven out of the 16 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Governments have arrived in Abuja for an extraordinary meeting over the military coup in Niger Republic. The heads of state and government will be deliberating on developments in neighbouring Niger Republic, particularly on …
Read More »Coup: Nigerian senate rejects Tinubu’s proposal for military intervention in Niger Republic
President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a military intervention to restore democratic rule in Niger Republic has been rejected by the senate. This is coming after the Nigerian leader who is also the Chairman of regional bloc, Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) wrote the national assembly on Friday, August …
Read More »Customs confirms closure of all borders with Niger Republic
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confirmed closure of all borders with the Republic of Niger. NCS acting comptroller-general, Adewale Adeniyi, who addressed the Illela border community in Sokoto state, said closure of the country’s border is not declaration of war. According to him, it is in …
Read More »Military Intervention In Niger Republic will affect Nigeria – Northern Leaders warn Tinubu
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), the umbrella body of Northern Nigeria, has warned President Bola Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against military intervention in Niger Republic. On Sunday, July 30, ECOWAS directed the closure of Land and air borders between member states against the …
Read More »Immigration warns Nigerians against travelling to Niger Republic
Nigerians have been warned by the Comptroller in charge of the Jibia Special Border Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mustapha Sani, against traveling to the Niger Republic. Speaking on Thursday, August 3, at a joint celebration with the Katsina State Command of the NIS to commemorate the …
Read More »Nigeria cuts off power supply to Niger Republic after coup
There’s been a blackout in Niger Republic days after a military junta ousted the country’s elected leader, Mohamed Bazoum. Niger’s electricity company, Nigelec, disclosed that the blackout is as a result of Nigeria cutting off power supply to the country. While the Economic and West African Community (ECOWAS) leaders …
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Read More »A local’s guide to Brno, Czech Republic: ‘How do you like your pilsner poured?’
Food Czechia has some superb national dishes: my favourite is šulánky s mákem, a doughy, sweet dish made from potatoes sprinkled with poppy seeds, sugar and butter. Pub/restaurant Lokál U Caipla near the cathedral is the place to go fortraditional classics such as svíčková na smetaně – sliced beef in …
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