Nigeria Denies Alleged Support for Failed Coup in Niger
Nigerian officials have firmly rejected claims that Abuja backed the recent unsuccessful military takeover in Niger. The denial comes amid heightened regional tensions following the ouster of Niger’s elected government.
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Nigeria denies backing failed Niger coup
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs said the ministry’s attention had been drawn to “false and mischievous claims” suggesting that the failed coup had the support of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and, by implication, the endorsement of Nigeria. The post Nigeria denies backing failed Niger coup appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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By Favour Ulebor ABUJA — The Federal Government has dismissed claims circulating on social media that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) backed the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, described the claims as baseless, irresponsible and a deliberate attempt to misinform […] The post Nigeria denies backing failed Niger coup appeared first on Vanguard News.
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