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AU Meets On Niger Crisis

August 14, (THEWILL) - The African Union (AU), on Monday, held talks on the ongoing political impasse in Niger. “AU’s Peace & Security Council meets to receive an update on the evolution of the situation in Niger and the...

OPINION: Niger: Are Military Coups Becoming The Norm in The Sahel

On 26 July, Niger experienced the fifth military coup in its troubled history. The head of the Presidential Guard, General Omar Tchiani, led a group of army officers to overthrow and detain the civilian President Mohamed Bazoum. On the...

THEWILL Editorial: Need To Answer Distress Calls by Nigerians in Niger Republic

Alarm bells are ringing about the fate of Nigerians resident in Niger Republic in the face of an imminent attack by the ECOWAS regional military force. Detailed weekend reports have shown conclusive proof that the outbreak of hostilities in the...

Niger Coup: Nigeria Should Not Be Turned into Battle Front – Farounbi

Dr Yemi Farounbi is a former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines. In this interview with AYO ESAN, he speaks extensively about the military coup d’état in Niger and the need for Nigeria to approach the situation there with dialogue...

Niger Coup: Tinubu’s Dilemma Deepens as Nigerians Resist Military Intervention

Opposition to War Grows ECOWAS States' Debt Crisis May Affect Ability to Fund War if Prolonged Economic Sanctions on Niger Grinds Economy to a Halt War May Destabilise Sahel – Experts West African military chiefs have agreed...

Protest Rocks Kano Over ECOWAS Planned Military Action In Niger

August 12, (THEWILL) - Hundreds of residents of Kano State, on Saturday, filed out to protest against the planned military intervention by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to restore constitutional authority in Niger Republic. ECOWAS leaders, on...

We Have Enough Wars Already – Adeboye Cautions Against ECOWAS Military Intervention In Niger

August 12, (THEWILL) -The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says Nigeria is already fighting some serious wars and that the country does not need more wars. Adeboye’s comment followed the controversy over...

ECOWAS Military Chiefs To Meet In Ghana Saturday

August 11, (THEWILL) - West African military chiefs will meet on Saturday, to prepare plans for a possible military intervention in Niger Republic Quoting a Nigerian government official, an AFP report said on Friday, that the meeting would hold in...

Niger Military Junta Threatens To Kill President Bazoum

August 11, (THEWILL) - The military junta in Niger has reportedly threatened to kill ousted President Mohamed Bazoum if the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) attempts any military intervention to restore democracy in the country. According to...

France, US Back ECOWAS Action In Niger, Express Concerns Over President Bazoum’s Safety

August 11, (THEWILL) - France and the United States have expressed support for all measures by ECOWAS to restore constitutional authority in Niger Republic. This was made known in separate statements issued by the US and France, on Thursday...
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Kwankwaso Factor in 2031 Thrust Middle Belt Heavyweights onto Tinubu’s Re-election Train

Incumbent President Bola Tinubu is the choice of the Middle Belt leaders for the 2027 poll, THEWILL gathered at the weekend. That is the story behind the photo ops with President Bola Tinubu on Friday, November 6, 2027, when leaders of the Middle Belt and North Central visited the Presidential Villa.
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