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France Announces Return Of Another $150 Million Abacha Loot

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the French Government announced on Friday its decision to return $150 million of the late General Sani Abacha loot. Since the...

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Niger Rulers Give UN Official 72 Hours To Leave Country

Eko Hot Blog reports that Niger coup rulers have demanded, that the United Nations (UN) coordinator, Louise Aubin, in the country, leave. Editor’s Pick France Begins...

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France Begins Troops Withdrawal From Niger

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...

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Officials In France Respond To Bedbug Panic As Paris School Gets Infested

Eko Hot Blogreports that France is working tirelessly in its fight against the infestation of bed bug in the country as a Parisian school has become...

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 to span a duration of three months. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Slumped During Ministerial Screening – Balarabe Speaks Out All Students Will Undertake Drug Test Before Admission – UniAbuja VC Declares MohBad: Court Remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Others For 21 Days “We will begin our disengagement operation this week, in good order, safely and in coordination with the Nigeriens,” the military headquarters said in a statement released on Wednesday. This news platform reports that the announcement comes a week after France’s ambassador to Niamey returned home under pressure from the regime. Recall that President of France, Emmanuel Macron, had announced on September 24 the withdrawal of 1,400 French troops “by the end of the year,” saying that the Paris soldiers were in Niger as part of a wider fight against jihadists across the Sahel region. French broadcaster, RFI reports that some 400 are deployed alongside local troops in the northwestern town of Ouallam, near Niger’s borders with Burkina Faso and Mali. The “three borders” zone is known as a haven for the Islamic State group. According to the military headquarters, soldiers who are withdrawing from the area will require protection in order to safely leave their exposed forward positions. This may involve receiving air support from the larger force stationed at an airbase outside the capital city of Niamey. The troops have been living in a state of uncertainty ever since the junta began demanding their departure. They have been facing irregular supplies of food and frequent demonstrations against the French outside the Niamey base. Following a request from Mali’s military regime, which was born out of a coup, France had increased its presence in Niger. This included the addition of armoured vehicles and helicopters to the already deployed drones and fighter jets. FURTHER READING BREAKING: Gunmen Storm Katsina University, Abduct Female Students JUST IN: Senate Confirms Nomination Of Three Ministers Kano Governor, Yusuf Issues Fresh 116 Appointments, Aides Rise Above 400 Now, the French troops will have to withdraw either through Benin to the south, which is in conflict with the junta in Niamey, or through Chad to the east, where France’s headquarters for the Sahel theatre is located. Click to watch our video of the week https://youtu.be/RHJzMaN-07I?si=Eg0HnMkxDg4PzZi5

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Coup: France Withdraws First Batch Of Troops From Niger After Fallout

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...

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Coup: Thousands Protest In Niger’s Capital, Demand Withdrawal Of French Troop (Photos)

EKO HOT BLOG reports that thousands rallied Saturday in Niger’s capital Niamey to demand that former colonial ruler France withdraw its troops as sought by a...

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France Reacts As Coup Leaders Direct Ambassador To Leave Niger

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...

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Coup: Don’t Declare War Against Niger To Please US, France, LP Rep Member Warns Tinubu

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...

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[JUST IN] Military Coup: France Begins Evacuation Of Its Citizens, Others From Niger

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the French government has initiated the evacuation of its citizens and other Europeans from Niger due to escalating violence....

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France Sets Sail With Over N495 Million Investment For The Adoption Of French As A Second Language In Nigeria

The Government of France is set to €600,000 to make French the second language in Nigeria. The Embassy of France in Nigeria has launched a project...

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France Announces Return Of Another $150 Million Abacha Loot

Niger Rulers Give UN Official 72 Hours To Leave Country

France Begins Troops Withdrawal From Niger

Officials In France Respond To Bedbug Panic As Paris School Gets Infested

Coup: France Withdraws First Batch Of Troops From Niger After Fallout

Coup: Thousands Protest In Niger’s Capital, Demand Withdrawal Of French Troop (Photos)

France Reacts As Coup Leaders Direct Ambassador To Leave Niger

Coup: Don’t Declare War Against Niger To Please US, France, LP Rep Member Warns Tinubu

[JUST IN] Military Coup: France Begins Evacuation Of Its Citizens, Others From Niger

France Sets Sail With Over N495 Million Investment For The Adoption Of French As A Second Language In Nigeria