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 United States delegation, on Monday, met with military leaders in Niger Republic to reverse the coup in the West African country and return the ousted President, Mohamed Bazoum. This online media platform gathered that the U.S. delegation which was led by the Acting Deputy Secretary of State, Victoria Nuland, arrived … 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 Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has averred that President Bola Tinubu made a mistake with the public announcement of military intervention in the Niger Republic. This online media platform recalls that on July 25, 2023, General Abdourahamane Tchiani-led Presidential Guard had detained and taken over power from Bazoum. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has asked the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to invade Niger Republic and remove the military junta in the nation. Recall that President Mohamed Bazoum was detained and ousted by the military junta, and in response, ECOWAS resolved to use all … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the security committee of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), made up of Military Chief#s from various countries, announced on Friday their decision to prioritize diplomacy in handling the ongoing political turmoil in Niger. The decision came after a two-day meeting involving Chiefs of Defence Staff from Togo, … 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 Niger Republic military coup leaders on Friday lifted the curfew they imposed after taking power from elected president, Mohamud Bazoum, on July 26, plunging the country into crisis. “The curfew imposed since July 26, 2023, is officially lifted as of today,” according to a decree dated late Thursday and … 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 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 President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, promised to address the shortfalls in funding and equipment hindering the operational efficiency of the Armed Forces in Nigeria. He made this promise during the grand finale of the celebration of the 160th establishment of the Nigerian Army held at the Maj. Gen. J.M. Inienger … Read more
An APC lawmaker criticizes former militant leader Asari Dokubo for accusing the military of involvement in oil theft. Agbese urges Dokubo to stop denigrating the military and attempting to popularize militancy. He acknowledges that improvements can be made in protecting national assets but emphasizes the need to support the troops. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Operation Whirl Stroke in Taraba State has led to the recovering of armed weapons from Gunrunners in the Wukari Local Government Area of the State. According to a statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, arrests were made in the raid on the weapons fabrication factory. The troops were said to have acted on … Read more
The military has been in charge of Sudan since a coup in 2021. Talks were underway on integrating the country’s top paramilitary group into the army as part of the move towards the return of civilian rule. However, they have been complicated by fighting between military and paramilitary forces. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
Kenyan MPs have voted to amend a defence agreement with Britain after allegations that troops training there committed serious crimes. It means UK soldiers could be tried for murder, amongst other grave offences, committed against Kenyans in Kenya. It comes after a lack of progress in getting justice for the 2012 murder of a young … Read more
Military speaks on calls for interim national government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described the call for interim national government by some persons in the country as unfortunate and unconstitutional. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Musa Danmadami, said this while addressing journalists at the bi-weekly briefing on military operations across … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has vowed to resist anything that would truncate democracy ahead of the May 29 handover. The Chief of Army Staff has warned against threats to national security and democracy, including potential threats from fringe groups. The military’s commitment to ensuring security across the country has been commended after the peaceful conduct of … Read more