VAM News Update THE Economic Community Of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has imposed fresh sanctions on Niger Republic following a coup by the military junta. This is coming after the expiration of…
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Coup: Niger’s Military Junta Names Ex-Economy Minister As PM
VAM News Update A former Minister of Economy and Finance Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine has been named Niger Republic‘s new Prime Minister. He was appointed the PM by the country’s self declared…
As ECOWAS Ultimatum Expires, Tinubu Meets Govs Of States Bordering Niger Republic
VAM News Update President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, August 3, met with Nigerian Governors sharing boundaries with Niger Republic, where a military junta has ousted a democratically elected President. Governors of Sokoto,…
Coup: House Rejects President Tinubu’s proposal for military intervention in Niger Republic
VAM News Update NIGERIA President, Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a military intervention to restore democratic rule in Niger Republic has been rejected by the senate. This is coming after the Nigerian leader…
Niger reportedly signs military contract with Russia’s Wagner mercenaries over ECOWAS invasion
VAM News Update THE Nigerien government has reportedly signed a military contract with Russia’s Wagner mercenaries, according to a new report. American journalist, Jackson Hinkle citing France 24 says Niger, who overthrew…
Customs: Closure of Nigeria’s borders with Niger Republic Confirmed
VAM News Update THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confirmed closure of all borders with the Republic of Niger. NCS acting comptroller-general, Adewale Adeniyi, who addressed the Illela border community in Sokoto…
Coup: Nigeria cuts electricity supply to Niger Republic
THE development followed an emergency meeting by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Major cities in the Niger Republic are experiencing prolonged blackouts after Nigeria cut its power supply to…
Any ECOWAS military intervention will be seen as declaration of war against us – Burkina Faso, Mali warn
Burkina Faso and Mali have warned ECOWAS against military intervention in Niger to restore deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, saying such a move will be considered a “declaration of war against their two…
Coup in West Africa: Another Military Coup Attempt In Sierra Leone
VAM News Update Leonean govt Police officers have arrested several people including high-ranking soldiers in Sierra Leone, suspected to be planning violent attacks on citizens. This was disclosed by the police in…
Niger Coup: 180 People From Ousted Govt Arrested
..It’ll be war – burkina faso, mali join forces with niger military govt The new military rulers of Niger, who took over the government in a coup a few days ago, have…