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Military coup: Niger Republic cuts off ties with Nigeria

The junta now running Niger Republic has cut diplomatic ties with Nigeria…

Organised Labour in Lagos wants increased minimum wage, subsidy palliatives worth N30k

The Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Lagos Chapter, Funmi Sessi, has…

Niger reopens borders with several neighbours a week after coup

Niger announced overnight that it was reopening its borders with several of…

“Coup Attempt” in Sierra Leone

The police in Sierra say a number of senior military officers, have…

EU To Evacuate Citizens From Niger

France is to evacuate its citizens from Niger because of anti-French sentiment…

Troops Recover 130 Weapons In Plateau State

The Special Military Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Plateau State…

EU, US Join ECOWAS, Call Military Junta To Halt Niger Coup

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, says EU supports…

Burkina Faso Military President berates African leaders in Russia

Burkina Faso President, Ibrahim Traore, at the Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg…

ECOWAS to use force to reinstate ousted Niger President, Mohamad Bazoum

Members of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, on…

EU vows not to recognise authorities of the coup in Niger Republic, withdraws N429bn in aid

The European Union, EU, says it will not recognise the authorities resulting…

Birnin Yauri kidnapped schoolgirls to receive Kebbi Govt scholarships

The Kebbi State Government has offered scholarships to the kidnapped and rescued…

Gov Sanwoolu sends list of commissioner nominees to Lagos Assembly

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sent the list of his cabinet…