EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger military junta has announced the formation of a new government and the appointment of 21 persons as ministers. This online media platform reports that the coup leaders made the announcement in a televised broadcast on Wednesday night, two weeks after toppling President Mohamed Bazoum in a coup. The … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that ousted President of Niger Republic, Mohamed Bazoum, says he is being kept isolated and forced to eat dry rice. Recall that on July 26, 2023, the military ousted Bazoum and suspended the constitution. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN BREAKING: ECOWAS Imposes No Flight Zone On … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, 14th Emir of Kano, has met with the coup leaders in Niger. The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) met the military leadership after the junta aborted a meeting with representatives of African Union (AU), Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s president and head of the West African bloc ECOWAS has not ruled out military intervention in Niger, but believes diplomacy is the “best way forward” to resolve the crisis, his spokesman said Tuesday. Bola Tinubu weighed in for the first time since the soldiers behind the coup in Niger … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that coup leaders in Niger declared on Tuesday their resolve to withstand external demands to restore ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, despite sanctions from ECOWAS and aid suspension from Western allies. Niger’s importance is accentuated by its role in combating Islamist militants and its reserves of uranium and oil, making it … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has insisted that Nigeria must resolve the crisis in the Niger Republic. Omokri stated that the result of the economic and political instability in the Niger would lead to an influx of refugees in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday evening met with governors of states that share boundary with Niger Republic. The meeting was part of consultations by the President on the situation in Niger. The governors who met the president at Aso Rock are Ahmed Aliyu (Sokoto), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Mai … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US announces a halt on select aid programs, following the military’s overthrow of Niger’s president, Mohamed Bozoum. US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, declared, “The US government is pausing certain foreign assistance programmes benefiting the government of Niger.” EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN BREAKING: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, on Saturday, vowed that the Nigerian military would continue to defend the nation’s democracy no matter the challenges it faces. Gen. Lagbaja gave the assurance while speaking at the Passing Out Parade of officers of Executive Commission Course One at the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that military leaders look to Wagner Group amid pressure to release detained president, Mohamed Bozoum. Facing an Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed an ultimatum to free their president, Niger’s coup leaders reach out to the Russian Wagner Group for assistance. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) management has categorically dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that corps members would be deployed to Niger Republic to fight a war for the restoration of democracy. The reports, which the NYSC described as a baseless fabrication, have been causing significant concern among … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that as tension continues to build over possible confrontation with the military junta in Niger Republic, the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Obi Aguocha, has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resist any pressure to declare war against the Nigeria’s West African neighbour because of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has informed the National Assembly about ECOWAS proposed military action and other sanctions against coupists in Niger Republic. He stated this in an official communication addressed to the Senate and read at plenary by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. Part of the letter read, “Following … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the military high command on Thursday said it had yet to get directives to begin operations in the Niger Republic. The Defence Headquarters was reacting to news reports that the military had begun assembling troops for the military action in Niger. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that West African countries’ military Chiefs have arrived in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, for an emergency meeting over the recent military juntas in the Republic of Niger. This online media platform understands that the meeting is currently being held at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. While some of the military chiefs … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Niger’s military has named General Abdourahmane Tchiani as the new head of a transitional government in the West African country. The development is coming two days after President Mohamed Bazoum’s presidential guard restricted access to the presidential residence and offices. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bazoum’s Health Condition Revealed 48 Hours After Niger CoupNiger President Mohamed Bazoum The health condition of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum has been confirmed stable 48 hours after the military declared their takeover of power in the West African country. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum on Thursday broke silence on social media after the military admitted to taking over the country. This online media platform had earlier reported that the military declared their takeover of power after detaining Bazoum on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soldiers in Niger have declared their takeover of power, detaining President Mohamed Bazoum since Wednesday. The military announced the coup via a televised broadcast early on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Loses Mother Sanwo-Olu Allegedly Approves … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Nairobi, Kenya reaffirmed Africa’s unity and strength, while strongly rejecting the notion of a new scramble for Africa. The President warned that past plundering and exploitation of the continent should remain in the past and never be repeated. Speaking at the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination … Read more