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Kaduna Bombing: Don’t Demoralise Our Troops – CDS Begs Nigerians

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians have been cautioned by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa not to demoralize the Nigerian Army’s soldiers by...

The illegal weapon factory suspects in Jos, Plateau State

Security1 year ago

Two Arrested As Troops Bust Illegal Weapon Manufacturing Factory

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army says troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have successfully uncovered and dismantled an illegal weapon manufacturing factory in Vom,...

News1 year ago

BREAKING: Nigerian Military Rescues Four Abducted Zamfara Students

EKO HOT BLOG reports the Nigerian military has rescued four additional kidnapped students of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) in Zamfara State. Recall that the students...

News1 year ago

IPOB: Troops Arrest 2 ESN Members, Recover Rocket Propelled Launcher In Imo

EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) South-East Operation UDO KA II, on Thursday, arrested two Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security...

News1 year ago

Troops Capture Kidnappers Of 7 UniJos Students, 84 Others

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Troops of ‘Operation Safe Haven’, OpSH, on Operation Hakorin Damisa IV, have arrested no fewer than 91 suspects in connection with...

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...

Security1 year ago

COAS Orders Probe Of Alleged Poor Feeding Of Troops At Frontline

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has directed immediate investigation into the claims of poor feeding of...

International1 year ago

US Moves Military Bases In Niger

Eko Hot Blog reports that despite the US suspension of intelligence and reconnaissance missions in Niger since the July 26, coup, it still sustains its military...

News1 year ago

We’ll Avenge Killing Of Our Troops In Niger State – Defence Chief

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa has said the death of soldiers killed by bandits in Niger State will...

News1 year ago

BREAKING: Tinubu Proposes Deployment Of Troops To Niger Republic, Writes Senate

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...

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Kaduna Bombing: Don’t Demoralise Our Troops – CDS Begs Nigerians

Two Arrested As Troops Bust Illegal Weapon Manufacturing Factory

BREAKING: Nigerian Military Rescues Four Abducted Zamfara Students

IPOB: Troops Arrest 2 ESN Members, Recover Rocket Propelled Launcher In Imo

Troops Capture Kidnappers Of 7 UniJos Students, 84 Others

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

COAS Orders Probe Of Alleged Poor Feeding Of Troops At Frontline

US Moves Military Bases In Niger

We’ll Avenge Killing Of Our Troops In Niger State – Defence Chief

BREAKING: Tinubu Proposes Deployment Of Troops To Niger Republic, Writes Senate