France has supported ousted President Bazoum since the coup and is calling for his release, as are several other countries and organisations. But the military regime...
Bazoum filed a lawsuit with a court of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on September 18, his Senegalese lawyer Seydou Diagne has said.
Bazoum’s election in 2021 was a landmark, opening the way to the country’s first peaceful transition of power.
The coup leader, Tchiani, however, warned that the military and people of Niger would defend the country should ECOWAS go ahead with its invasion plan.
It is worth noting that the concerted efforts previously undertaken by the West African community should exert substantial pressure on the coup leaders, prompting them to...
In early August, during a summit in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, ECOWAS leaders agreed to activate a standby force to potentially compel the Nigerien military...
By analyzing the root causes of conflicts and addressing them with strategic diplomacy, nations and I mean African countries can work towards peaceful resolutions. Encouraging unity,...
When death became ubiquitous and cheap as air, afflicting the young and the old in their scores, Yoruba of old said it had become three-for-a-penny. There...
He further applauded Bazoum on his multiple efforts of capacity building to develop human and capital resources, noting that during his period as president, Nigerien people...
The Shi’ite leader stressed, “I daresay, I am not only warning that the West could cause a rift between ‘Niger’ and ‘Nigeria’; they could also cause...
He would take Abraham to the land being occupied by very powerful, unconquerable nations and tell him to look and...
While external military intervention is often considered vital during crises, achieving lasting peace requires a comprehensive approach that extends far...
I write this with no allegiance to any sect or Islamic school of thought. I am writing because Nigeria may...
Psychologically, this reform carries profound meaning. For decades, many civil servants have relied on office chapels and mosques as emotional...
So, is Nigeria economically broke? The uncomfortable truth is that Nigeria is not yet bankrupt but it is dangerously close....
Nigeria’s debt challenge is not merely a financial problem but a national test of leadership, accountability, and vision. The country...
In large parts of the country, especially the northern and middle belt regions, violence from armed groups, bandits, and insurgents...
Nigeria’s 2025 CGT reform is a commendable step toward a more equitable and efficient tax system. Aligning CGT with CIT,...
CAF has revealed the final shortlist for the 2025 Women’s Player of the Year award featuring Rasheedat Ajibade and two...
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Nigeria’s 4–1 win over Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoffs has drawn praise from Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Minister...
It’s goalless at half-time between Nigeria and Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off in Rabat. Osimhen and...