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Benin Republic on Tuesday summoned a Nigerien diplomat following an allegation by Niger's junta chief, Abdourahamane Tchiani, that neighbouring countries were backing terrorists in West Africa. Benin is seeking clarification from the diplomat after Tchiani accused the country of serving as a rear base for terrorists and wanting to destabilise Niger. An official letter of…
3 days ago
The Federal Government has expressed readiness to engage in dialogue with Niger following recent statements by the country's National Council President, Abdourahman Tchiani. In a statement, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, said Nigeria opted for dialogue as the foundation for sustainable solutions and will not take any actions that undermine Niger's sovereignty, security,…
3 days ago
Security scholar at the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof Oyesoji Aremu, yesterday, said any row between Nigeria and its neighbour, Niger Republic, would portend great security risks for both countries.
28 Dec
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has categorically denied accusations that Nigeria intended to sabotage or destabilise Niger Republic, as alleged by its leader, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani. Ribadu made this statement in an interview with BBC Hausa, which was provided to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by the Office of the National…
28 Dec
The Presidency said claims by the military leader of Niger Republic, Abdourahamane Tchiani that Nigeria is colluding with France
27 Dec
West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS has come to Nigeria's defence after claims by Niger that it was plotting to destabilise its neighbour.
27 Dec
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has said Nigeria has never allowed and will never allow any foreign military base in the country. Ribadu said this in response to allegations levelled by the military President of Niger Republic, Abdourahamane Tchiani, who accused Nigeria of preparing a base for France in the North. In a…
27 Dec
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed its support for the Federal Government of Nigeria against allegations by the Niger Republic junta of a military alliance between Nigeria and France. General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the military leader of Niger Republic, had accused Nigeria and France in a viral video of conspiring to undermine…
27 Dec
A former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has dismissed the claim by the junta leader of Niger Republic, Abdourahamane Tchiani, about the complicity of Nigeria in the formation of the Lakurawa terrorist group as baseless and ‘wild conjectures’. chiani had in a Christmas day broadcast revealed that Nigeria was harbouring the Lakurawa terrorists. The…
26 Dec
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed that Nigeria will not allow its borders to be used as a base to
26 Dec
It was a Christmas to forget for residents of Kpakungun, a suburb in Minna, after a gas explosion killed one and injured two people on
24 Dec
Fatiha Abdulhakeem who was accused of killing a retired Permanent Secretary in Niger State has died in Police custody in Minna, Niger State. Police authorities did not disclose the cause of the death of the 18-year-old Abdulhakeem. The suspect was paraded a few days ago at the Police Headquarters Minna by the Commissioner of Police,…
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