Posts tagged as: France

Pro-Coup Rally Envelopes Niger Capital After Junta Warns Against Foreign Intervention

LAGOS AUGUST 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Several thousand people demonstrated in the capital of Niger on Sunday in support of last month’s military coup, whose leader has warned against outside intervention while proposing a three-year transition of power. The demonstrators chanted slogans hostile to former colonial power France and the West African regional bloc ECOWAS, which is considering […]

Coup Plotters Shut Niger’s  Airspace Until Further Notice

LAGOS AUGUST 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Niger’s coup leaders have closed the country’s airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from their neighbours. Flight tracking website Flightradar24 is showing that there are currently no aircraft in Niger’s skies. The West African group of countries, Ecowas, had earlier warned it could use force if President Mohamed […]

France Supports ECOWAS Bid To Oust Niger’s Junta

LAGOS AUGUST 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-France said it backs efforts by members of an African regional bloc to thwart the coup in Niger, as the clock ticks closer to a deadline for the new military junta to stand down or face possible military intervention. “The future of Niger and the stability of the entire region are at […]

Niger Juntas Suspend Uranium, Gold Export To France, Romance Russia For Weapons Supply

LAGOS AUGUST 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The military government in Niger Republic, under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tchiani, is taking bold steps to consolidate on the Transitional regime and ward off threats of military invasion by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Accordingly, Niger on Sunday suspended export of uranium and gold to France with […]

UN Halts Humanitarian Operations As US, France Condemn Niger Coup

LAGOS JULY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The United Nations has halted its humanitarian operations in the Republic of Niger as an expression of its displeasure to an attempt by the military to oust President Mohamed Bazoum and  take over power.  This was as the United States and France joined the African Union and the Economic Community of West […]

French Rioters Break  Into VW Showroom, Drive Away New Vehicles

LAGOS JULY 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-South Africa previously witnessed one of its worst looting incidents in July 2021. Looters managed to get away with loads of items such as fridges, household items, furniture etc. Malls were also looted and one of the most expensive things to have been taken was the infamous blue couch. That looting incident […]

After Successful Paris Outing, Tinubu Jets Out To London On Private Visit

LAGOS JUNE 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has travelled to London, United Kingdom after successful official outing in Paris, France. State House Press statement signed by   Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, Dele Alake sighted by NewsRangers  disclosed that President Bola Tinubu on Friday concluded his official trip to Paris, France, during which he had […]

Tinubu In France, Woos Investors To Nigeria

LAGOS JUNE 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has declared that ongoing reforms, starting with removal of fuel subsidy and streamlining of exchange rate, will be sustained for a more competitive economy that attracts Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country. He has, therefore urged foreign investors to take advantage of opportunities in Nigeria.  Speaking Thursday […]

Titanic: More Sounds Heard As US Other Countries Join Search For Missing Sub

LAGOS JUNE 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The world seems to be watching the daring rescue effort for the Titan submersible as crews from across the globe join in the days-long search. At a press conference Wednesday, the U.S. Coast Guard updated the search and rescue mission for the vessel, which went missing Sunday, as crews remain determined to […]

Tinubu Proceeds On First Official Trip To France, Plans To Meet Team Of Medical Doctors

LAGOS JUNE 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, will be attending the Global Financing Pact Summit in Paris, France, next week, SaharaReporters has learnt. This is Tinubu’s first official trip as Nigerian president since his May 29 inauguration as top sources in the presidency revealed that the president’s visit was also a “strategy” to see his […]

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