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Grand Return: NRC Set To Relaunch Lagos-Kano Express Train Service

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Engineer Fidet Okheria, has revealed that the long-awaited Kano-Lagos Express Train Service...

News10 months ago

Buhari Can No Longer Escape To Niger Due To Border Closure – Tinubu

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has asserted that former President Muhammadu Buhari could no longer fulfil his earlier promise of seeking refuge in the...

News11 months ago

Niger Junta Finally Frees Bazoum’s Wife, Son From House Arrest

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger Republic military dictators have freed the wife and son of the ousted President Mohammad Bazoum. The military junta, led...

News11 months ago

Bandits Attack Abuja, Niger Communities, Kill RCCG Pastor, Three Others

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Pastor identified with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and three other persons have been reportedly killed and 39 others...

News11 months ago

Niger Govt Announces Ban On Sale, Consumption Of Alcohol In State LGA

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State Liquor and Licensing Board has announced its intention to prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol in Suleja,...

News12 months ago

BREAKING: Burkina Faso, Niger Withdraw From G5 Sahel

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the transitional government of Burkina Faso and the Republic of Niger have announced their withdrawal from the G5 Sahel. The two...

News1 year ago

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...

News1 year ago

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...

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

News1 year ago

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...

News1 year ago

Tragedy As Boats Carrying Over 70 Passengers Capsize In Niger, Kebbi

Eko Hot Blog reports that separate boat accidents in Niger and Kebbi States, on Monday, drowned at least 52 passengers who are presumed dead. The Niger...

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Grand Return: NRC Set To Relaunch Lagos-Kano Express Train Service

Buhari Can No Longer Escape To Niger Due To Border Closure – Tinubu

Niger Junta Finally Frees Bazoum’s Wife, Son From House Arrest

Bandits Attack Abuja, Niger Communities, Kill RCCG Pastor, Three Others

Niger Govt Announces Ban On Sale, Consumption Of Alcohol In State LGA

BREAKING: Burkina Faso, Niger Withdraw From G5 Sahel

Niger Rulers Give UN Official 72 Hours To Leave Country

France Begins Troops Withdrawal From Niger

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

Tragedy As Boats Carrying Over 70 Passengers Capsize In Niger, Kebbi