4 hours ago Sokoto residents dismiss Niger leader’s claims of French military presence

Residents of border communities in Sokoto have dismissed allegations of the presence of the French Army in the area. Recall that the Head of the Military Junta in the Niger Republic, in a recently circulated video, accused President Bola Tinubu and some members of his administration of colluding with the French Army to attack Niger. Read More

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28 hours ago UNIZik Launches Annual Lecture Series To Promote Igbo History, Culture And Values

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, has launched an annual lecture series that will research, explore and promote Igbo history, culture and values. Titled after the Obi of Onitsha, the Obi Nnaemeka Annual Public Lecture Series is a landmark initiative is aimed at researching Igbo history, culture, values and traditions as a means of finding the […]

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7 hours ago Ibadan stampede: Organizers are innocent, let them go — Primate Ayodele begs FG

Tribune Online Ibadan stampede: Organizers are innocent, let them go — Primate Ayodele begs FG The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has pleaded with the Federal Government of Nigeria to let go of the organisers of the Ibadan children’s Christmas party that led to a stampede, killing more than 30 children. The organisers, Oriyomi Hamzat and Ooni’s Ex-wife, Olori Naomi Silekunola have been arrested and are […] Ibadan stampede: Organizers are innocent, let them go — Primate Ayodele begs FG Tribune Online

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9 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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16 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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16 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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18 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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18 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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19 hours ago Be accountable, responsible to Nigerians, Lagos Chief Imam counsels Tinubu

Tribune Online Be accountable, responsible to Nigerians, Lagos Chief Imam counsels Tinubu The Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, has counseled President Bola Tinubu to stay responsible and accountable to the people. He spoke on Friday as the President observed the Jumat prayer at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information & Strategy), informed that […] Be accountable, responsible to Nigerians, Lagos Chief Imam counsels Tinubu Tribune Online

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20 hours ago Ohanaeze set to elect new leader, unveils screening, election committees

The President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu, on Friday in Owerri, Imo State capital, inaugurated the screening and election committees for the election of a new president-general. Chukwu, who was appointed to complete the tenure of Imo State after the death of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has pledged to ensure a credible, peaceful election Read More

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20 hours ago Akeredolu: Family, friends, associates remember late gov one year after

Tribune Online Akeredolu: Family, friends, associates remember late gov one year after A year after the death of the late governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, friends, family, professionals, and political associates converged on his Owo country home to remember and celebrate him. This is just as the state government organised a lecture to commemorate Akeredolu’s demise at the International Event Centre, The Dome, in Akure, the […] Akeredolu: Family, friends, associates remember late gov one year after Tribune Online

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21 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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24 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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26 hours ago Ondo AG Decries State Properties In Private Hands 1 Year After Akeredolu’s Death

  Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, has raised an alarm over the alarming state of public properties in private hands, a year after the demise of the former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN. LEADERSHIP recalls that Arakunrin Akerdodulu died a year ago subsequent upon which the incumbent, Hon. Lucky […]

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28 hours ago FG debunks claims of alliance with France to undermine Niger’s stability

The Federal Government has categorically denied allegations made by Niger Republic’s military leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani. read more FG debunks claims of alliance with France to undermine Niger’s stability

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35 hours ago SAHEL CRISIS Federal Gov’t Dismisses Niger Leader’s Allegation Against Nigeria

The crisis in the Sahel region has taken a new dimension, with the Federal Government of Nigeria categorically refuting allegations by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, that Nigeria is colluding with France to destabilise his country. Tchiani, in a viral video, also accused Nigerians of funding Boko Haram terror group and working with […]

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