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ECOWAS condemns killing of soldiers in Niger Republic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) strongly condemned the killing of 17 Nigerien troops by militias…
17 dead and dozens wounded in Niger Jihadist attack
Insurgents killed 17 soldiers and wounded nearly 24 in the first major attack in half a year against…
Niger’s junta seeks help from Russian Wagner group against ECOWAS intervention.
Niger’s new military junta has asked for help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as the deadline nears for…
USAfrica: Infidelity, politics and governance of Nigeria’s Edo State. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele,…
NNPCL denies increasing fuel pump prices at retail stations
According to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), there won't be any price increases at the retail…
Katsina elders caution ECOWAS against military intervention in Niger
In order to peacefully restore the Niger Republic to its democratic government, the Katsina Elders Forum has urged…
Niger military to prosecute Mohamed Bazoum for ‘treason’
After a group of prominent Islamic scholars indicated the country's coup leaders are open to talks to end…
Niger coup leader gives reason for snubbing ECOWAS delegation
Abdourahmane Tchiani, the leader of the coup in Niger, has provided justifications for his refusal to speak with…
CBN to rename I&E Market to NFEM
The official foreign exchange market, also known as the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window, would soon be recognized…
Traders cry out as price of rice rises by 29% in two months
The prices of agricultural goods, exports, and grains rose by 6%, 4%, and 10%, respectively, at the end…
USAfrica: Obi on Niger coup crisis supports “primacy of diplomacy”
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Peter Obi, Nigeria’s…
Niger coup: Northern elders caution ECOWAS
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the NEF's (Northern Elders Forum) spokesman, cautioned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), against…
Group cautions Nigerians against illegal migration
In honor of the 2023 International World Youth Day, a non-governmental organization Succour for Nations Development Initiatives (SFN)…
Tinubu reaffirms commitment to enhance operational capability, welfare of security agencies
The improvement of the operational capacity of security and law enforcement agencies will be adequately provided for, according…
Former South African President Zuma released after 2 hours in prison
Former South African President Jacob Zuma was taken back to prison on Friday (Augus 11, 2023) after his…