the travails of Nigerians currently stuck in Niger following the announcement of a border closure by the Federal Government
They have continued to wait endlessly for the reopening of the border to facilitate the continuation of their journey, even as hunger and fear has set in amid the uncertainty. Their hope of quick return was further dashed on Friday as the Federal Government ordered a total shutdown of all borders with the country.
Nigeria, in its response to the coup, cut off electricity supplies to Niger and closed all land borders between it and the country. Currently, Niger is the fifth West African country led by a military leader. Other countries include Mali, Burkina Faso, Sudan and Chad.Residents of Illela, the border town between Sokoto State and Kwani town, in Niger Republic, seemed to be the first casualty of the sanctions imposed on Niger Republic by ECOWAS.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
ECOWAS vs Niger Republic: Military intervention against coup will affect Nigeria - ACF warns TinubuThe Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, against military
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »
Peace talk fails as Niger Republic cuts ties with NigeriaThe military junta in the Niger Republic has severed ties with Nigeria after the efforts of the Economic Community of West Africa States, ECOWAS, to
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »
Niger Republic cut ties with Nigeria, USA, France | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsNiger Republic’s junta has cut off ties with Nigeria, its former colonial ruler France, Togo, and the United States. Spokesperson for Niger’s coup leader Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani, Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane said this in a national broadcast on Thursday, according to Radio France International. Nigeria’s president Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Chairman of the Economic […]
Source: GuardianNigeria - 🏆 1. / 94 Read more »
JUST IN: Tinubu writes senate on plan to deploy troops to Niger Republic | TheCablePresident Bola Tinubu has written to the national assembly about a military intervention in Niger Republic amid the coup.
Source: thecableng - 🏆 2. / 80 Read more »
Military Intervention In Niger Republic Will Affect Nigeria, Northern Leaders Warn Tinubu | Sahara ReportersThe umbrella body of Northern Nigeria, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has warned President Bola Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against military intervention in the Niger Republic. SaharaReporters reported on Sunday that ECOWAS directed the closure of Land and air borders between member states against the Niger Republic over a military coup d'etat that removed democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum from office.
Source: SaharaReporters - 🏆 9. / 63 Read more »
Nigerian Government Closes All Border Posts With Niger Republic Over Military Coup | Sahara ReportersThe Nigerian government through the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially announced the closure of all land borders linking Nigeria with the Niger Republic due to the recent coup d’etat in the West African country. The NCS’ acting Controller General, Bashir Adewale, made this known on Friday during a visit to the Jibia border in Katsina. Adewale said the decision for the total blockage of the borders was to comply with the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS)’s directive to suspend the movement of cargo until further notice.
Source: SaharaReporters - 🏆 9. / 63 Read more »