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Nigeria/Niger face-off: We stand by regional harmony – Foreign Affairs minister

The Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to peace, stability, and regional harmony in West Africa. The assurance followed a recent statement from President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland of Niger, Abdourahman Tchiani, who alleged that the Nigerian government was colluding with
Nigeria/Niger face-off: We stand by regional harmony – Foreign Affairs minister

The Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to peace, stability, and regional harmony in West Africa.

The assurance followed a recent statement from President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland of Niger, Abdourahman Tchiani, who alleged that the Nigerian government was colluding with France to destabilise his country.

DAILY POST recalls that Tchiani in a viral video alleged that France was financially supporting Nigerian authorities to establish a military base in Borno State, which he claimed would destabilize Niger Republic.

Reacting to the matter, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar in a statement on Tuesday assured that Nigeria “remains steadfast in its desire for dialogue which are the cornerstones of sustainable solutions”.

The Minister stated that Nigeria has no plans to embark on any actions that would undermine the sovereignty and security of Niger as alleged by Tchiani.

According to the Minister, Nigeria and Niger share deep historical and cultural ties, underscored by trade and economic interdependence, stressing that the enduring connections are “reminders of our intrinsically linked destinies”.

”Therefore, unfounded allegations raise needless tensions that could cause disaffection and threaten the collective progress of our region.

“We reaffirm our respect for Niger’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in alignment with ECOWAS principles.

“We welcome and encourage open, constructive dialogue between our governments and invite Niger’s leadership to join us in candid discussions to address mutual concerns.

“We are prepared to explore confidence-building measures, such as collective support, to alleviate the humanitarian impact on our border communities.

“We call upon regional and international partners to support efforts aimed at fostering reconciliation and stability, rather than deepening divisions.

“Nigeria remains guided by the principles of diplomacy, mutual respect, and the pursuit of peace. We are confident that through constructive engagement, we can work together towards a more prosperous and stable future for our people”.

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189 armed robbers, 34 kidnappers arrested less than one year in Kano – CP Garba

The Kano Police Command says it arrested 189 armed robbery suspects and 34 suspected kidnappers while keeping vigil at the 17 Frontline Boarders of the state against the infiltration of bandits and other high-profile criminals. The Command’s Commissioner, Salman Dogo Garba, on Tuesday, explained that at the beginning of the year, he met security challenges
189 armed robbers, 34 kidnappers arrested less than one year in Kano – CP Garba

The Kano Police Command says it arrested 189 armed robbery suspects and 34 suspected kidnappers while keeping vigil at the 17 Frontline Boarders of the state against the infiltration of bandits and other high-profile criminals.

The Command’s Commissioner, Salman Dogo Garba, on Tuesday, explained that at the beginning of the year, he met security challenges across the 44 local government areas of the state, including threats of bandits, kidnappers and armed robbers in villages.

“At the beginning of the year, there were security challenges across the forty-four, 44 LGAs of the State, including the threat of infiltration of Bandits, Kidnapping and Armed Robbery along the villages in Seventeen, 17, frontline border LGAs of the States bordering Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa and Bauchi States.”

He said the resurgence of thuggery, Daba activities, drug abuse and other violent crimes within the 8 LGAs in the Kano metropolis and also reports of farmers and herders clashes in 19 LGAs that are neither at the border, nor the metropolis were the major problems he faced.

However, the Police Chief noted that in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adcolu Egbetokun, an action plan was designed to effectively police the state.

“We applied robust community policing engagements, sustenance of targeted clearance operations, intelligence-led and visibility policing, synergy with sister security agencies, and Strategie communication in public enlightenment and sensitization.

He added that from 1st January to 31st December 2024, a total of two thousand, four hundred and twenty-five (2.425) suspects were arrested with recovery of firearms, dangerous weapons, illicit drugs, stolen properties, and other exhibits, which includes, One Hundred and Eighty-nine (189) armed robbery suspects, thirty-four (34) suspected kidnappers, Pen (10) suspected cattle rustlers, Two, 2 suspected gun runners, Twenty-two (22) Motor Vehicle Thieves.

Others arrested, according to the Police Chief are Fifty-eight, 58, suspected drug dealers and Eighteen18) human trafficking suspects and For Hundred and Eighty-seven, 1,987, suspected thugs, Van Dabs,

189 armed robbers, 34 kidnappers arrested less than one year in Kano – CP Garba

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Police nab two suspects in Ogun for burglary, electric wire theft

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged theft and recovered stolen items in separate incidents, PUNCH Metro reports. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, in a statement on Tuesday, disclosed that operatives from the Idanyin Division apprehended one Sadiq Adebayo for allegedly stealing burglary proofs from an uncompleted building
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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged theft and recovered stolen items in separate incidents, PUNCH Metro reports. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, in a statement on Tuesday, disclosed that operatives from the Idanyin Division apprehended one Sadiq Adebayo for allegedly stealing burglary proofs from an uncompleted building

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Senator urges govt to boost rice production to strengthen naira

The senator representing Osun East, Adenigba Fadahunsi, has called on the federal and state governments to prioritise large-scale rice cultivation as a strategic move to strengthen the naira and reduce dependence on importation. Speaking in Ilase-Ijesa during the distribution of 3,000 bags of rice to various groups across the 10 local government areas in his
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The senator representing Osun East, Adenigba Fadahunsi, has called on the federal and state governments to prioritise large-scale rice cultivation as a strategic move to strengthen the naira and reduce dependence on importation. Speaking in Ilase-Ijesa during the distribution of 3,000 bags of rice to various groups across the 10 local government areas in his

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Stop producing unemployable graduates, Akande tells varsities

A former Governor of Osun State and National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Adebisi Akande, has called for holistic migration from traditional ways of doing things in the country’s educational institutions. The APC chieftain also advised universities to avoid producing graduates that cannot add value to the economy. Akande said such was necessary
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A former Governor of Osun State and National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Adebisi Akande, has called for holistic migration from traditional ways of doing things in the country’s educational institutions. The APC chieftain also advised universities to avoid producing graduates that cannot add value to the economy. Akande said such was necessary

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