Terrorism Allegations: ECOWAS defends Nigeria amid Niger’s claims 

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has thrown its weight behind Nigeria after claims by Niger that it was plotting  to destabilise its neighbour. In a statement issued on Thursday, ECOWAS expressed its support for Nigeria’s peacekeeping …

ECOWAS refutes Niger’s terror allegations against Nigeria

The regional bloc labelled the claims as baseless, reaffirming its support for Nigeria’s peacekeeping efforts. In a statement released Thursday, December 26, ECOWAS emphasised its solidarity with Nigeria. “The Commission stands firmly with Nigeria and …

Nigeria, Niger Republic Must Collaborate To End Insurgency – CDS

Your Claims Are Baseless, Nigeria Tells Niger Leader, Tchiani, Over Allegations Of Collusion With France

December 27, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian government has dismissed allegations by Niger’s transitional president, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of conspiring with France to destabilize his country. General Tchiani had alleged in a viral video …

If Niger’s Military Is Fighting With France, They Cannot Force Nigeria To Join Their Fight – Ribadu

The alleged base, according to Tichiani, is intended to monitor Niger, Chad, and other neighbouring countries. National Security Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Nuhu Ribadu, speaking to BBC Hausa, dismissed these claims as false and baseless. He …

ECOWAS defends Nigeria against Niger's claims of 'destabilisation' plot

West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS has come to Nigeria’s defence after claims by Niger that it was plotting to destabilise its neighbour. Niger’s military leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani accused Nigeria of providing homes for two French nationals it …

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, that Nigeria colluded with France in a plot to destabilize his country. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mohammed Idris, Minister …

Lakurawa: Niger President Tchiani’s claim against Tinubu baseless – Shehu Sani

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has described the Nigerien military leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani’s claim of President Bola Tinubu’s complicity in the formation of the Lakurawa terrorist organization as baseless. Sani stated that such a …

ECOWAS backs Nigeria, says Niger’s terrorism allegations unfounded

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed support for Nigeria amid terrorism allegations from neighbouring Niger Republic. Abdourahamane Tchiani, military leader of Niger, claimed that France is negotiating with terrorists in …

No Plan For French Military Base; Even U.S. Tried To Have Military Base In Nigeria, Govt Refused But Niger Accepted –...

The Nigerian government has refuted allegations made by General Abdourahamane Tiani, the head of state in Niger Republic, claiming that Nigeria is collaborating with France to establish a military base in its northern region to monitor Niger, Chad, and …