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  2. Nigerien crisis (2023–2024) - Wikipedia

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    A Nigerian government source said the junta met with two envoys of President Tinubu in Niamey, but did not reveal the details of their discussion. [131] ECOWAS suspended a key military meeting to inform the organization's leaders about "the best options" for activating and deploying the standby force citing "technical concerns." [132]

  3. 2023 Nigerien coup d'état - Wikipedia

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    The Trans-Saharan gas pipeline connecting Europe and Nigeria was still being planned at the time of the coup. The coup is seen by the International Crisis Group as encouraging for jihadists, as the coups in Mali and Burkina Faso were followed by intensified jihadist violence, according to ACLED data. [25]

  4. Niger–Nigeria relations - Wikipedia

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    During the Nigerian Civil War, President of Niger Hamani Diori was an active mediator in the conflict. Each side has also strongly appealed to its former colonial powers for support in defense and, unlike Nigerian-Cameroonian or Nigerien-Beninois relations, there have been no

  5. Nigerians - Wikipedia

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    Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. [22] The name Nigeria was derived from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora Shaw , who later married Baron Frederick Lugard , a British colonial administrator ...

  6. List of wars involving Nigeria - Wikipedia

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    Nigeria: IPOB: Ceasefire Nigerian troops intervention repulsed Insurgency in Southeastern Nigeria 2021–present Nigeria: Biafra Seperaists Ongoing: Anambra Ambush (2023) Nigeria USA: IPOB: Defeat. Suspected Biafra seperaists victory Ambush Successful 2023 Nigerien Crisis: Government of Niger. Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism|PNDS ...

  7. Nigerian Civil War - Wikipedia

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    The Nigerian Civil War (6 July 1967 – 15 January 1970), also known as the Biafran War, was a civil war fought between Nigeria and the Republic of Biafra, a secessionist state which had declared its independence from Nigeria in 1967. Nigeria was led by General Yakubu Gowon, and Biafra by Lieutenant Colonel Chukwuemeka "Emeka" Odumegwu Ojukwu. [15]

  8. Nigerian Americans - Wikipedia

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    Nigerian Ladies Association of Texas (NLAT) is an apolitical, non-profit formed by Nigerian women that promote fellowship, community and family values. NLAT is looking for ways to improve the lives of its members and their families and contribute to improving the life and development of Nigeria and the United States of America.

  9. Tongo Tongo ambush - Wikipedia

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    The Tongo Tongo ambush or the Niger ambush occurred on 4 October 2017, when armed militants from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) attacked Nigerien and US soldiers outside the village of Tongo Tongo, Niger, while they were returning to base after a stop in the village. [21]