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Niger has not reopened its border with Benin two days after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) lifted coup-linked sanctions on the landlocked nation, local officials confirmed yesterday.
At this juncture, it is germane to opine that beyond ECOWAS sanction that it will be convenient for Nigeria to leave the disconnection of electricity to Niger as it is since Nigerians have over the years been groaning under the weight of inadequate distribution of electricity across the country. After all, an African proverbs says, “One cannot be by the riverside, and be searching for water to wash his or her soapy face”. Again, it will go a long way in reducing Niger Republic’s overbearing dependency on Nigeria.
About 50 persons have been feared killed in a blast in Doma community, at the border between Benue and Nasarawa States.
The entire team, led by green ba rays, has been interviewed officials say about when they last saw johnson. the u.s. teamed had stopped in a town on the niger border so the nigerian eps they were working with could pick up supplies. investigators believe the ambush may have begun with the u.s. soldiers were back in their vehicles, with possibly even driving. as those killed are laid to rest with, defense secretary james mattis on capitol hill briefed senator john mccain one day after mccain, chairman of the armed services committee, threatened subpoenas if the pentagon doesn't start telling co...
>> mattis is defending his troops in the face of criticism. >> having seen some of the news reports, u.s. military does not leave its troops behind. and i would just ask you not to question the actions of the troops who were caught not fire fight and question whether or not they did everything they could in order to bring everyone out at once. >> u.s. officials are starting to provide a clear picture of the circumstances surrounding the attack. the u.s. team stopped in a town on the niger border so the nigeriens they were working with could pick up supplies including food and water, and then m...