TOP NEWS ECOWAS’ albatross Criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s option for a military action to restore democracy in Niger Republic came fast and furious. Dan Agbese
Niger: Long road to peace as ECOWAS, coup leaders maintain positions Tope Templer Olaiya (News Editor), Yetunde Ayobami Ojo, Ngozi Egenuka, Adelowo Adebumiti (Lagos), Terhemba Daka, Sodiq Omolaoye and Ameh Ochojila (Abuja)
Niger: Military option open as Tinubu orders more sanctions against individuals, entities Tope Templer Olaiya (News Editor), Terhemba Daka (Abuja) and Saxone Akhaine (Kaduna)
Niger ultimatum: ECOWAS leaders meet Thursday to ponder next steps Seye Olumide (Ibadan) and Collins Olayinka (Abuja)
Niger: Prioritise solving Nigeria’s problems, LCCI advises Tinubu Adaku Onyenucheya (Lagos) and Rotimi Agboluaje (Ibadan)
Niger invasion may cost FG over N2.98tr, double defence spending yearly Wole Oyebade (Lagos) and Odita Sunday (Abuja)