2 hours ago Presidency, Sokoto Border Communities Dismiss Niger’s Allegations Against Nigeria

The Presidency has dismissed accusations by Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, that President Bola Tinubu was collaborating with France to destabilise his country. The special adviser to the president on policy communication, Daniel Bwala, described the claims as baseless and divisive in a video shared on his verified X account. “The choice of language […]

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4 hours ago Burna Boy using influence to keep Speed Darlington in police custody, lawyer claims

Stan Alieke, the lawyer to controversial rapper, Darlington Achakpo, aka Speed Darlington/Akpi, has alleged that popular singer, Burna Boy, is using his influence to keep his client in police custody despite a court ruling ordering his release. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “There is no gainsaying that there are a lot of Read More

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2 hours ago Rivers has most appointees in Tinubu’s govt, Wike fires back at critics

Tribune Online Rivers has most appointees in Tinubu’s govt, Wike fires back at critics Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at some of his critics in Rivers State who claimed he has not attracted any projects to Rivers State as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Speaking at the Ahoada East and Ahoada West PDP End of Year thanksgiving held in Ochigna town […] Rivers has most appointees in Tinubu’s govt, Wike fires back at critics Tribune Online

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4 hours ago University students should graduate as intentional job creators – Pastor Bassey James

By Enyeribe Ejiogu The decision of the First Lady to initiate the Every Home a Garden competition, which saw a winner emerge recently from Borno State to claim the first prize of N25 million, has fired up other women and numerous agropreneurs to launch plans for commercial cultivation of vegetables and food crops. Educational institutions […] The post University students should graduate as intentional job creators – Pastor Bassey James appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 hours ago Ronaldo Wins Best Middle East Player At 2024 Globe Soccer Awards (Full List)

Portugal and Al Nasir forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned the Best Middle East Player at the Globe Soccer Awards on Friday. The award recognised his contributions to football in Saudi Arabia since joining his Arab club. However, during the award ceremony, Ronaldo spark another debate, claiming that the Saudi Arabian league surpasses the French […] The post Ronaldo Wins Best Middle East Player At 2024 Globe Soccer Awards (Full List) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 hours ago Allegation Of Nigeria, France Collusion To Destabilise Niger Baseless — Presidency

The Presidency has again rejected accusations by Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, alleging collaboration between President Bola Tinubu with France to destabilise his country. Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, in a video shared on his verified X account, described the claims as baseless and divisive. “The choice of language […]

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9 hours ago Hardship: Niger APC Chieftain, Vatsa appeals to Tinubu to take a second look at his economic policy

says Nigerians facing severe hardship, hunger hosts widows, elderly to Christmas party From John Adams, Minna A Chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in Niger State, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa has described the current economic hardship being faced by Nigerians as severe, saying that majority of […] The post Hardship: Niger APC Chieftain, Vatsa appeals to Tinubu to take a second look at his economic policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 hours ago Tchiani’s allegation of Tinubu’s collusion with France meant to sow chaos in northern Nigeria – Presidency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The Presidency has dismissed claims by Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing President Bola Tinubu of colluding with France to destabilize his country. Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, described the allegations as baseless propaganda, designed to create chaos and incite bad blood in northern […] The post Tchiani’s allegation of Tinubu’s collusion with France meant to sow chaos in northern Nigeria – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 hours ago Nigeria’s relationship with France has no military implications – Ribadu

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu has stated that Nigeria’s relationship with France is strictly economic and has no military implications. Ribadu, who made the clarification during an interview with BBC Hausa on Friday, was reacting to an allegation made by the leader of Niger’s military junta, General Abdourahmane Tchiani. Tchiani alleged that Nigeria allowed […] The post Nigeria’s relationship with France has no military implications – Ribadu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 hours ago UK’s Farage demands Kemi Badenoch’s apology over party membership numbers

Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage who is the leader of Reform UK, demanded an apology on Friday from his Conservative counterpart, Kemi Badenoch, after she derided claims that his upstart party now has more members than the Tories. Farage announced Thursday that Reform had surpassed Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives in memberships, hailing it as a “historic moment” Read More

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12 hours ago BREAKING: Vinícius Jr. wins Best Men’s Player at 2024 Globe Soccer Awards

The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards celebrated football’s finest talents on a grand stage, with Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. winning the prestigious Best Men’s Player award. The Brazilian forward also claimed the Best Forward accolade, marking the culmination of an impressive year. Jude Bellingham, another standout performer, secured dual honours by winning both the Best Read More

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14 hours ago Desperate politicians dragging Nigeria into acrimony with Niger Republic – Arewa Think Tank

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Northern group, Arewa Think Tank (ATT) has noted that desperate politicians in the country were behind the allegations by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming that Nigeria was colluding with France to destabilize his country. However, in a statement on Friday by the Convener of ATT, […] The post Desperate politicians dragging Nigeria into acrimony with Niger Republic – Arewa Think Tank appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 hours ago Our abductors told us they are from Niger Republic — Kidnapped Ekiti driver

Tribune Online Our abductors told us they are from Niger Republic — Kidnapped Ekiti driver Gunmen who abducted passengers in a commercial bus last week in Ekiti State have released their victims in a forest in Ondo State. It will be recalled that the kidnappers ambushed the bus on Sunday night at the Emure-Ekiti axis, abducting all passengers on board except two, who managed to escape during the ordeal. The […] Our abductors told us they are from Niger Republic — Kidnapped Ekiti driver Tribune Online

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17 hours ago ‘Baseless’, Ribadu Denies Niger’s Terrorism Allegations Against Nigeria

General Tchiani had claimed Nigeria was setting up a military camp in the north, in an area between Munguno and Baga in Borno State, allegedly codenamed “Canada,” and that French troops were stationed there near Niger’s border. The post ‘Baseless’, Ribadu Denies Niger’s Terrorism Allegations Against Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 hours ago ‘Politicians will be proud of him,’ reactions as VeryDarkMan claims N180m NGO money stolen

Tribune Online ‘Politicians will be proud of him,’ reactions as VeryDarkMan claims N180m NGO money stolen Social media users have continued to react to the alleged diversion of funds from the NGO account of popular activist and social critic, VeryDarkMan. Tribune Online reports that the controversial figure, in an Instagram post on Monday, raised the alarm over the hacking of his NGO account, where N180 million was stolen. According to him, […] ‘Politicians will be proud of him,’ reactions as VeryDarkMan claims N180m NGO money stolen Tribune Online

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17 hours ago Northern group demands answers on flow of sophisticated weapons to Boko Haram

Tribune Online Northern group demands answers on flow of sophisticated weapons to Boko Haram The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s response to accusations made by Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, concerning Nigeria’s alleged collaboration with France in destabilising the Sahel region. In a strongly worded statement on Friday, the LND, through its spokesperson Dr Ladan Salihu, criticised the government for […] Northern group demands answers on flow of sophisticated weapons to Boko Haram Tribune Online

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19 hours ago Insecurity: Military on course to squash bandits, needs our support — N’Delta groups

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Movement, Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta and Coalition of Youth Leaders for One Nigeria (COYLON) have defended the efforts of the Nigerian Armed Forces in the fight against insurgency, adding that Nigerians should provide use intelligence to enable soldiers achieve the aim. Leaders of the groups, […] The post Insecurity: Military on course to squash bandits, needs our support — N’Delta groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 hours ago Kano: APC Dismisses Kwankwaso’s Threat To Reduce Party’s Influence As “Wishful Thinking”

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has dismissed Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s claims that he would significantly reduce the APC’s votes in the state during the 2027 presidential elections. According to Abdullahi Abbas, the State APC Chairman, Kwankwaso’s assertion is laughable and nothing but “wishful thinking.” Abbas, in a statement on Thursday, branded Kwankwaso […] The post Kano: APC Dismisses Kwankwaso’s Threat To Reduce Party’s Influence As “Wishful Thinking” appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 hours ago Terrorism Allegation By Niger: ECOWAS Throws Weight Behind Nigeria, Other Member States

Niger Republic had accused Nigeria and other ECOWAS members of colluding with France to destabilise the country. The post Terrorism Allegation By Niger: ECOWAS Throws Weight Behind Nigeria, Other Member States appeared first on Channels Television.

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28 hours ago N5bn Contract: NLNG Denies Breaching Agreement With Contactor, Marcobard

Fierce cross-examination has continued in a Rivers State High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, in the N5.074bn claim brought against the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), by one of its contractors, Marcobard International Limited, and its chief executive officer, Shedrack Ogboru. Macobarb International Limited, an indigenous contractor had dragged the NLNG to court claiming […]

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