BREAKING: Niger’s military ruler proposes 3-year transition, warns against attack
Niger’s new military ruler said Saturday a transition of power would not go beyond three years, and warned that any attack on the country would not be easy for those involved.
“Our ambition is not to confiscate power,” General Abdourahamane Tiani said in a televised address, adding that an attack on Niger would not be “a walk in the park”.
READ ALSO:
His warning came as a delegation of ECOWAS met with him and his team for about 90 minutes.
The delegation led by Former Nigerian Military Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), also met with ousted Niger President, Bazoun.
Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Abdulsalami said, “We met him and heard his side of the story. He told us what was done to him and the challenges he is facing. We will communicate this to ECOWAS leaders. Doors for talks are now open for a lasting solution.”
Canada denies 13,000 Nigerians refugee status Over 13,000 Nigerians who applied for refugee protection in Canada…
Lagos Govt to redesign Oshodi motor park for rail integration The Lagos State Government has announced…
Nurse punished in UK for addressing convicted transgender paedophile as ‘Mr’ A senior nurse in the UK…
Ex-LG chair challenges El-Rufai’s claims on council funds Former Secretary of the Association of Local Governments…
Some ladies in movie industry ready to sleep their way to fame — Jide Kosoko Veteran Nollywood actor…
Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Anambra A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Stephen Echezona of St. Patrick…
