Allegations against Nigeria: More knocks for Niger military ruler

Some border communities have countered the allegations against the Nigerian government by the Nigerien ruler, Abdurrahman Tchiani. Tchiani has received more knocks for accusing the Nigerian government of conniving with France to destabilise his country. …

Suspected Thugs Attack Vigilante Outpost In Niger State, Kill One, Injure Several Others

During the attack, a young man identified as Murtala, a tailor by profession, was killed during the attack. Suspected thugs have attacked a vigilantes’ outpost in the Kpakungu area of Minna, Niger State capital, leaving several vigilantes injured. The …

Border Tensions Rise as Nigerian Communities Urge Peaceful Resolution with Niger Republic

Communities along the Nigeria-Niger border are expressing deep concern over escalating tensions between the two nations, following claims by Niger’s military leader, Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of harboring French troops and …

Navy to Deploy Armed Drones to Combat Oil Bunkering in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Navy has announced plans to deploy armed drones as part of its intensified efforts to combat illegal oil bunkering and other criminal activities in the Niger Delta region. Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, disclosed this on …

We Do Not Have French Soldiers In Nigeria – Tuggar Replies Niger Republic

Tuggar said this while responding to the allegation made by the military leader of the Niger Republic, Abdourahamane Tchiani who accused Nigeria of colluding with France to destabilise his country. However, speaking via a statement on Sunday, Alkasim …

Newspaper Review: More knocks for Niger military ruler + more stories

Niger: You need to be careful with your utterances – Ex-Ambassador cautions Nigerian Govt

A former Nigeria’s Ambassador to Niger Republic, Lawrence Obisakin has warned the Tinubu administration to handle the Nigeria-Niger situation carefully. DAILY POST reports that the Nigerian Government had recently rejected the allegations made in a viral …

Niger’s leader accuses France of funding terrorist groups

(MENAFN) Niger’s transitional leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has accused France of attempting to destabilize Niger and the broader Sahel region by funding terrorist groups based in neighboring Nigeria and Benin. In an interview with state …

Oil theft: Troops dismantle 20 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta, nab 8

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have deactivated about than 20 illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta region in its sustained fight against oil thieves and economic saboteurs in the region. The troops in …

Security expert seeks tact in handling Niger’s terrorism accusations

A Security expert and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Amb. Nurain Abayomi Mumuni, yesterday, urged President Bola Tinubu to involve the African Union (AU) or the United Nations (UN), to douse tension arising from allegations of state- …