Nigeria denies backing failed Niger coup

Author: NwaforPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Nigeria denies backing failed Niger coup

The Federal Government of Nigeria dismissed claims that it supported the failed coup attempt in Niger. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, described these allegations as baseless and irresponsible, stating that Nigeria would never support military coups. He also reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to constitutional order and democracy in West Africa.

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