Niger’s military rulers announced Sunday that they had closed the country’s airspace, warning that any attempt to violate it would meet with an “energetic and immediate response.” “Faced with the threat of intervention, which is becoming clearer through the preparation of neighbouring countries, Niger’s airspace is closed from this day on Sunday… for all aircraft…
The Niger military has announced that it has terminated the duties of its ambassadors in four countries. The countries are Nigeria, France, the United States and Togo. Abdourahamane Tiani, a general and former head of Niger’s presidential guard, overthrew democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum to declare himself as the new head of state. Tiani said the…
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc said it has concluded arrangements to shut down its operations in Nigeria. The pharmaceutical company said GSK UK Group has informed GSK Consumer Nigeria of its strategic intent to cease commercialization of its prescription medicines and vaccines in Nigeria through the GSK local operating companies. The company said on Thursday in…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has threatened to resume a nationwide strike on August 14, 2023, if the Federal Government refuses to withdraw a lawsuit filed against its leaders. A statement on Thursday by the National President, Joe Ajaero and the National Secretary, Emanuel Ugboaja, said the union Reached the decision during its National Executive…
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has temporarily banned the services of airport taxis at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. FAAN disclosed the decision on Thursday in a series of tweets. In the tweet signed by Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua Director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection Titled ‘Suspension Of Airport Taxi Services At Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Four Nigerian men have been rescued by Brazilian police after undertaking a dangerous journey to flee their country on a cargo ship crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The four Nigerians had hidden in a small space above the ship’s rudder and endured a death-defying 14-day trip, covering a distance of 5,600 kilometers (3,500 miles) across the ocean….
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, says following the situation in Niger Republic, it has deployed personnel to check all the unorthodox roads through which foreigners may likely infiltrate. Mr. Mustapha Sani, the NIS Comptroller in charge of Jibia command, in Katsina State, disclosed this at a joint celebration with the state’s command to commemorate the…
With the heavy presence of security operatives on the protest ground, the State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat and the popular Human Right lawyer, Femi Falana joined the Organised Labour in solidarity to protest the high cost of governance. Obafemi Hamzat was seen addressing the members of the Organised Labour as he calls for calm. Operatives…
NLC protesters have forced their way into the National Assembly complex, breaking down the gate. The protest by the Organised Labour against the “anti-people” policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is getting intense as protesters, on Wednesday morning, broke down the first gate of the National Assembly complex and forced their way into…
The new military rulers of Niger, who took over the government in a coup a few days ago, have detained at least one hundred and eighty (180) members of the ousted democratically elected administration. The previous ruling party said this on Monday. The president of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism, Foumakoye Gado, Mines…
