Tag: Niger Republic

IGP lauds INTERPOL as stolen Vehicles recovered from Ghana, Niger

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained fight against transnational crime, with the recovery and return of vehicles stolen in Nigeria and trafficked to neighbouring countries. In operations coordinated through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, operatives successfully recovered several stolen vehicles, working closely with INTERPOL counterparts in Accra, Ghana, and Niamey, Niger Republic.   A Toyota Prado (2020 model), belonging to a Federal Government agency and stolen during a recent robbery in Abuja, was traced to Accra, Ghana. With support from INTERPOL NCB…

When showmanship becomes diplomacy, By Ahmad Sajoh

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At the risk of swimming against the tide of the anti-Tinubu sentiments pervading some sections of the country I stand to point large gaping holes in the showmanship displayed by the President of Niger Republic General Abdurramane Tchiane. A leader of a country by whatever means is also the Chief Diplomat of that nation. When such a person replaces diplomatic finesse with grandstanding and showmanship, definitely something is wrong somewhere.   Unfortunately, many Nigerians including credible groups seem to support his diatribes and use them as a basis for questioning…

FG rejects allegations of collusion with France to destabilize Niger Republic

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria has vehemently rejected the unfounded allegations made by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the military leader of Niger Republic, who has accused Nigeria of conspiring with France to destabilize his country.   “These allegations are entirely baseless and exist only in the realm of imagination, “At no point has Nigeria, either overtly or covertly, collaborated with France or any other nation to destabilize Niger Republic or sponsor terrorism in the region.”said Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation.   Idris said Nigeria’s commitment to peace…

The Rise and Fall of Halilu Sububu: Bandit kingpin from Niger Republic who terrorized Northern Nigeria

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Halilu Sububu, a notorious bandit kingpin, met his end in a decisive military operation on September 12, 2024, marking a significant victory in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism.   Known for his vast criminal empire and links to other notorious figures such as Bello Turji, Halilu was a name that struck fear into the hearts of communities across northern Nigeria.   His death, however, may signal a turning point in the battle against banditry and insurgency in the region.   The reign of a ruthless kingpin Halilu Sububu wasn’t just…

Northern Senators Forum condemn spate of military coup in West African sub-region ….. Urge President Tinubu to restore electricity supply to Niger Republic

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The Northern Senators Forum (NSF)has condemned in a very strong terms the spate of military intervention in the democratic space in West African sub-region, especially the coup recently occured in Niger Republic. The Northern Senators stated this in a Communique issued in Abuja on Tuesday at National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The NSF called on the military junta in Niger Republic to soften the relationship with the rest of ECOWAS Community by setting free deposed President Mohammed Bazoum and his immediate family to freely choose the country of his choice to…

Akpabio’s Gaffe And The ECOWAS War Drum In Niger, By Kazeem Akintunde

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Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, caught the attention of many Nigerians last week. On Wednesday, at the end of the plenary session, the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, oblivious he was still on live television, announced to his colleagues that the clerk of the National Assembly would send tokens to their various bank accounts to enable them enjoy their holiday. Aghast, few of his colleagues immediately approached him to call his attention to the gaffe and Akpabio had to withdraw his statement in an embarrassing attempt to switch ‘tokens’ to …

Under President Tinubu And Ribadu As NSA, Nigeria Can Deradicalize Niger Within 24 Hours – Agbomhere

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An expert in security management, Dr. Blessing Agbomhere has expressed shock and disappoinment at the reaction of some Nigerians to the planned restoration of civil rule in Niger Republic through the instrumentality of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) currently under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. Agbomhere who is a certified expert on security management and strategic operations from the International Institute of Professional Security, says Nigeria, under the command of President Bola Tinubu (Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces) and Nuhu Ribadu as National Security Adviser, has…

Tinubu’s lost war in Niger as Sigidi By Festus Adedayo

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Yoruba have a way with the Sigidi, whose closest modern translation is the robot. So when the Sigidi – a moulded clay effigy – at the height of its self-destruct, asks that it be taken to the river to swim, Yoruba say a catastrophe is in the offing. They render this as, Sigidi nse’re ete, o ni ki won gbe’hun l’odo lo we. Just as the modern robot is credited with the power to take some human actions, the Sigidi too, in the belief of the Yoruba, could. It was…

NYSC has no plans to deploy corps members to Niger Republic to fight war – Megwa

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed video reports making its rounds on social media suggesting that corps members would be deployed by federal government to Niger Republic to fight a war for the restoration of democracy in the country.   NYSC in a statement signed by Eddy Megwa, Director of Press and Public Relations described the reports as baseless. The said reports has raised concern among Corps Members and their families “Management wishes to state that there is no iota of truth in the story fabricated by the…

JUST IN : Niger Republic cuts off ties with Nigeria as peace talks collapse

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The Niger Republic under the regime of Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani has cut off ties with Nigeria after attempts by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to negotiate a return to civilian rule failed. President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, sent a high-powered delegation to the country to meet with the coup leaders. This followed a seven-day ultimatum issued by ECOWAS for the reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum to avoid possible clash with the junta. The delegation led by General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) only met with representatives of the junta.…