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Gwandu visits Czech Embassy for collaboration, Delta2 Project fact-finding
The Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Dr. Bashir Gwandu has visited the Ambassador of Czech Republic to Nigeria, His Excellency Zdeněk Krejčí for business collaboration and fact-finding on Delta2 Project. Dr. Gwandu who paid a courtesy call to the Czech ambassador in Nigeria at his office in Abuja on Friday August 18,…
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Niger junta proposes 3-year transition amid ECOWAS visit
Coup leader of Niger, Abdourahmane Tchiani on Saturday said that a transition of power would not go beyond three years and warned a military intervention against the junta would not be easy. In comments made during a televised address, Tchiani said “Our ambition is not to confiscate power,” and added: “If an attack were to be undertaken against us, it…
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US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrives in Niger
US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrived in Niger on Saturday, the State Department announced, taking up her post as the United States and partners continue to grapple with the military takeover in that country. “Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon has traveled to Niamey to lead our diplomatic mission in Niger and bolster efforts to help resolve the political crisis at this critical time.…
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Handling Niger’s coup imbroglio, manifestation of Tinubu’s boldness — Prof. Abubakre
Prof. Razaq Abubakre, former Vice Chancellor, Al – Hikmah University, Ilorin says President Tinubu’s handling of the coup in Niger Republic is a display of boldness and diplomacy. Abubakre who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja says contrary to opinion of some observers, Tinubu is not a stooge of any superpower in the circumstances presently playing…
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Tinubu hails ECCAS support for ECOWAS on Niger crisis
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the solidarity of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on the political impasse in the Republic of Niger. The President spoke when he received the Special Envoy of President Ali Bongo Ondimba and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gabon, Mr. Hermann Immongault, at the State House in Abuja…
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ECOWAS condemns planned treason charges against Niger President Bazoum
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed its shock at recent attempts to bring charges of high treason against Niger President Mohamed Bazoum. In a press statement, ECOWAS strongly condemned the move, labeling it as a provocative act that contradicts the reported intentions of the military authorities in Niger to restore constitutional order through peaceful means. ECOWAS…
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CNN announces sweeping new lineup ahead of 2024 election
CNN on Monday announced a sweeping new lineup, elevating a new generation of rising stars to key time slots as it seeks to improve lackluster ratings and reboot its programming ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The dramatic changes, which inject an added boost of diversity to the programming slate and will roll out in the coming weeks, are some…
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In the shadow of US-China rivalry, Arab allies tread delicate ground
As oil-rich Gulf states seek to diversify their military partnerships, they are finding themselves ensnared in the intensifying rivalry for global dominance between the United States and China. One of America’s closest allies in the region, the United Arab Emirates plans to hold its first-ever military drill with China this month, the Chinese defense ministry announced late last month. The…
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ECOWAS must prioritise diplomacy in resolving Niger crisis – Obi
Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 elections Peter Obi has said that diplomacy still remains the best way to achieving the required success in the ongoing crisis in Niger. In a series of tweets on Sunday, the former Anambra State Governor said ECOWAS should enjoy the country is returned to civilian rule. He said Niger needs all the…
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Niger: Coup leaders, Nigeria’s intervention team agree to pursue dialogue
Nigeria’s Intervention Team comprising prominent Islamic scholars in the country at the weekend met with the coup leaders in Niger where both parties agreed to intensify the option of dialogue in resolving the political crisis in that country. The Islamic Ulammas led by Sheik Bala Lau met with General Abdourahmane Tchiani for several hours in Niger’s capital Niamey during which…
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