EKO HOT BLOG reports that one year after the coup in Niger, ousted President Mohamed Bazoum remains under strict detention in Niamey by the ruling military regime, with mounting concerns among his supporters about a potential trial. Bazoum, deposed on July 26, 2023, by General Abdourahamane Tiani, continues to assert his legitimacy despite refusing to resign. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect. President Tinubu also approved the lifting of financial and economic sanctions against the Republic of Guinea. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government, yesterday, dismissed a report of a coup scare in the country, saying it was unequivocally false and a heinous act of disinformation. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who made the position of government known, said the report was the figment of the warped imagination … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied a media report that the Presidential Guards Brigade has been put on high alert over the fear of a coup attempt. The DHQ dismissed the report in a statement on Monday morning by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier Gen Tukur Gusau. Gusau also … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic has cast a shadow over the $277.22bn trade of the Economic Community of West African States with the world. In 2022, total trade volumes, including imports and exports, from the ECOWAS region totaled $277.22bn according to data from the region’s Trade … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Embassy in Sierra Leone has criticized the attempted coup in the West African country on Sunday morning. This online media platform gathered that in the wee hours of Sunday, a coup attempt in Sierra Leone’s capital city was foiled, leading to a chaotic situation with intense gunfire. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that France has started to withdraw its troops from its bases in former colony, Niger. Editor’s Pick Tinubu Snubs Niger Coup Leader’s Attempts For Direct Talks Niger Coup Leaders Form Alliance With Burkina Faso, Mali Against ECOWAS Niger Coup Leaders Deny Expelling Nigerian, Germany Ambassadors According to reports filed, authorities in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected overtures by the head of the military junta Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, to have direct access and discussion with him. This came amidst renewed efforts to resolve the crisis in the West African country. According to an online platform, Empowered Newswire, diplomatic sources … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that France has announced the initial withdrawal of its military personnel stationed in the Niger Republic. This decision was made following a disagreement with the military junta that has been in power since the coup in late July, Naija News understands. The process of withdrawal of the France troops is anticipated … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has spoken out on the recent spate of coups in which democratic governments were overthrown in some African countries. According to him, the jubilations that followed the military coups will not last long but it shows the need for African countries to rejig their … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a new twist to counter ECOWAS, three West African countries – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – all under military junta, have signed a security pact promising to come to the aid of each other in case of any rebellion or external aggression. The three countries are struggling to … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE There’s always a general tendency which is often ignored at the peril of governments; and that’s the fact that bad governance brings exposure. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject Judgement, Back Supreme Court Move Ondo Governor Akeredolu Resumes Office, Writes State Assembly BREAKING: Gabriel Suswam Declared Winner Of Benue Northeast Senatorial … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ali Bongo, ousted president of Gabon is now free to leave the country. Editor’s Pick C’River Govt Establishes Small Claims Court To FasTrack Dispensation Of Justice Former Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji, Congratulates Tinubu SUDAN: About 32 Civilians Killed In Fresh Army Strike The Coup leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema in a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the commander of the Republican Guard of Gabon, General Brice Clothaire Oligui Nguema, who led the coup to oust the democratically elected President Ali Bongo, has been linked with embezzlement and drug dealings. The internet went agog on Wednesday morning after the military junta in Gabon announced take over of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of Gabon, Ali Bongo has been placed under house arrest by military coup leaders in the country, while one of his sons has been arrested for treason. This is coming hours after military officers in Gabon took over power from President Bongo who was recently reelected. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gabon has become the latest African country in recent times where the military has executed a coup to remove the democratic government from power. As earlier reported by Naija News, the Gabonese President, Ali Bongo, was deposed by the military on Wednesday 30th August 2023, days after winning the presidential … Read more
The Gabonese military has announced a coup in Gabon, deposing President Ali Bongo, who was declared winner of Saturday’s election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the BBC quoted soldiers to have appeared on Gabonese national television in Gabon to say they had taken power. The coupists also announced the annulment of Saturday’s election. The development … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the military coup leaders in Niger Republic have denied expelling the Nigerian Ambassador to the country, Mohamed Usman. This is coming after a statement was spotted online claiming that the Niger Foreign Affairs Ministry had ordered the expulsion of Usman alongside some Western diplomats. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that France has reacted to the directives of coup leaders in the Niger Republic asking its Ambassador, Sylvain Itte, in the country to leave within 48 hours. According to France, the coup leaders in Niger do not have the authority to expel its ambassador in Niamey. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the coup leaders in Niger Republic have announced a military alliance with neighboring nations of Burkina Faso and Mali whose current leaders also seized power in separate military coups. The three countries announced the alliance in a joint statement by their foreign ministers in Niamey, Niger’s capital on Friday. EDITOR’S … Read more