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Nigeria, Niger Hold Talks To Mend Strained Ties

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has embarked on a working visit to Niamey, Niger Republic’s capital.

This comes amid a frosty relationship between Nigeria and Niger.

Tuggar was received by his Nigerien counterpart, Bakary Sangaré, according to a statement on Thursday via his X handle.

“Rebuilding trust and fostering regional stability remain central to Nigeria’s diplomatic efforts,” he stated.

“I led a delegation to the Republic of Niger to renew bilateral ties and strengthen cooperation in key areas such as security, trade, and energy.”

According to him, the “engagements also addressed pressing shared concerns, including migration management, the fight against desertification, and the revitalisation of the Nigeria-Niger Joint Commission (NNJC).”

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The minister stated that Nigeria and Niger remain united in their commitment to advancing regional peace and development.

Both West African nations have been having lingering tensions following the July 2023 coup in Niger.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), under the chairmanship of President Bola Tinubu, had imposed stringent sanctions on Niger and advocated for the restoration of constitutional order while threatening military intervention.

FILE: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at an event. (Photo by Kola Sulaimon / AFP)

The strong reaction led to a significant cooling of diplomatic ties between Abuja and Niamey, with border closures and the suspension of some cooperative efforts.

Pres. Tinubu Inaugurates National Census Committee, Gives Three-Week Deadline for Report

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A high-level committee on the upcoming national population and housing census has been established by President Bola Tinubu and will be required to prepare an interim report in three weeks.

The President reiterated in a statement released on Wednesday that the Special Adviser to the President for Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, needs census data to support accurate planning, as well as effective decisions in the fields of healthcare, education, security, and economic planning.

Tinubu stressed the value of a technology-driven process in order to produce reliable and verifiable results at the event held at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday.

According to Persecondnews, Tinubu was represented at the event held at the State House in Abuja by Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, the president’s chief of staff.

Because the census must be based on technology, we anticipate that you will touch on that subject. Since our last exercise, things have changed.

Biometrics and digitalization must be integrated into the enumeration, he said.

Key players include the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Director General Mrs. Bisoye Coker-Odusote, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu.

Bagudu gave assurance to the president that the committee would submit its report within the three-week deadline, with special attention to practical solutions, including strategies for utilizing domestic and international funding.

Nasir Isa Kwarra, chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), stated that the commission has already begun working with relevant stakeholders to prepare for the national population and housing census.

The focus has been on identifying key requirements and laying the foundation for the President’s decision-making process, according to Kwarra.

Information Minister Muhammed Idris stated that the availability of accurate data is essential for planning in all sectors, citing a reliable census as the foundation for such data.

Police To Sanction Officers Seen Receiving Money From Chinese Nationals

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The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday said it would sanction its personnel captured in a viral video receiving money from Chinese nationals.

In the viral video, some Chinese were seen handing out naira notes to Nigerian policemen in a lined-up formation. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many Nigerians expressing disappointment and calling for reforms within the Force.

The footage captured the moment the officers, fully armed and in uniform, received cash from the foreign nationals in what appeared to be a coordinated and deliberate exercise.

Worried by the situation, Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, condemned the conduct of its officers, describing their actions as unprofessional and unethical.

He emphasised the commitment of the Force to upholding professionalism and maintaining public trust.

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“The Nigeria Police Force has taken cognisance of a disturbing video making the rounds in the media space, showing police officers receiving money from a Chinese national,” he stated.

“The Force has strongly condemned the conduct exhibited by the police officers in the video, describing it as unprofessional and unethical.

“The actions of the officers do not represent the established ethics, standards, and core values of the Nigeria Police Force.

“The officers captured in the video have been identified and subjected to disciplinary proceedings.”

Although he did not disclose the nature of the sanctions, Adejobi assured the public that justice would be served.

Adejobi Force warned individuals and organisations making use of police services, particularly escorts and guards.

2027 Polls: Coalition To Unseat Tinubu Gaining Ground, Says Atiku

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Ahead of the 2027 general polls, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, says a formidable coalition is underway to sack President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated this on Wednesday during a meeting with a delegation of National Opinion Leaders, which paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.

“A number of us, leaders from the APC, PDP, Labour, and others, have come together to say we are going to take a new path—a new pathway to a new Nigeria,” he stated.

The PDP ex-presidential candidate noted that drive of the coalition transcends electoral victory to the delivery of good governance for Nigerians of all walks of life.

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He also equated the coalition to a fast-moving train “with multiple stops to bring on board Nigerians of all shades,” in the search for good governance.

“Whatever vehicle that will give us good governance in the future of our children and grandchildren, that is the vehicle we are going to ride on,” Atiku stated.

Insecurity: Atiku Tells Tinubu To End France Visit, Address Killings

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A former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has asked President Bola Tinubu to end his trip to France and address the rising spate of insecurity in Nigeria.

In the last two weeks, over 100 people have been killed in attacks in Plateau and Benue, raising concerns about the security of lives and properties in the country.

While Tinubu is in France on a two-week working visit, Nigerians have called on the president to end his trip and address the growing security concerns.

One of such persons is Atiku, who questioned Tinubu’s continued stay in the European country despite the spate of killings across Nigeria.

READ ALSO: Obi Asks Tinubu To End France Trip, Address Insecurity

“Let the facts speak for themselves. By the time Tinubu struts back from this latest escapade, he will have racked up a staggering 59 days in France since assuming office. “See Paris and die?” No — see Paris and abandon your country. While Tinubu dines under chandeliers in the land of good governance, the country he governs is spiraling into chaos. Plateau has turned into a killing field — over 100 lives lost in relentless attacks,” Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, said in a statement on Wednesday.

“Benue is bleeding. Boko Haram is seizing territory. And every single day, Nigerians sink deeper into poverty, insecurity, and despair. This isn’t just negligence. It’s dereliction of duty on a catastrophic scale. If Tinubu had even a shred of empathy, he would cut his trip short and return immediately. A leader with an ounce of patriotism wouldn’t need to be begged to show up in times of crisis. The constitution says the security and welfare of the people is the primary purpose of government.”

PRESS RELEASE Nigeria is in a full-blown state of emergency – Atiku

Nigeria is in a full-blown state of emergency – Atiku *When will Tinubu declare a state of emergency on his own disastrous Presidency? 

On April 2, 2025, President Bola Tinubu flew out to France. Had this absurd announcement come just a day earlier, Nigerians would have dismissed it as an April Fool’s joke. But sadly, it’s no prank — just another insult to a nation pushed to the brink by a presidency that treats its citizens like fools. The official excuse? A so-called “working visit.”

But Nigerians aren’t buying the spin. The presidency scrambled to clarify that it wasn’t a medical trip — how noble. But even if it’s not medical tourism, what justification is there for gallivanting across Europe while Nigeria bleeds? What kind of leader borrows billions only to blow scarce funds on vanity trips abroad? It’s not just irresponsible— it’s contemptuous.

Let the facts speak for themselves. By the time Tinubu struts back from this latest escapade, he will have racked up a staggering 59 days in France since assuming office. “See Paris and die?” No — see Paris and abandon your country. While Tinubu dines under chandeliers in the land of good governance, the country he governs is spiraling into chaos. Plateau has turned into a killing field — over 100 lives lost in relentless attacks.

Benue is bleeding. Boko Haram is seizing territory. And every single day, Nigerians sink deeper into poverty, insecurity, and despair. This isn’t just negligence. It’s dereliction of duty on a catastrophic scale. If Tinubu had even a shred of empathy, he would cut his trip short and return immediately. A leader with an ounce of patriotism wouldn’t need to be begged to show up in times of crisis. The constitution says the security and welfare of the people is the primary purpose of government.

Insecurity: Atiku Tells Tinubu To End France Visit, Address Killings

By in News, Nigeria News

A former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has asked President Bola Tinubu to end his trip to France and address the rising spate of insecurity in Nigeria.

In the last two weeks, over 100 people have been killed in attacks in Plateau and Benue, raising concerns about the security of lives and properties in the country.

While Tinubu is in France on a two-week working visit, Nigerians have called on the president to end his trip and address the growing security concerns.

One of such persons is Atiku, who questioned Tinubu’s continued stay in the European country despite the spate of killings across Nigeria.

READ ALSO: Obi Asks Tinubu To End France Trip, Address Insecurity

“Let the facts speak for themselves. By the time Tinubu struts back from this latest escapade, he will have racked up a staggering 59 days in France since assuming office. “See Paris and die?” No — see Paris and abandon your country. While Tinubu dines under chandeliers in the land of good governance, the country he governs is spiraling into chaos. Plateau has turned into a killing field — over 100 lives lost in relentless attacks,” Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, said in a statement on Wednesday.

“Benue is bleeding. Boko Haram is seizing territory. And every single day, Nigerians sink deeper into poverty, insecurity, and despair. This isn’t just negligence. It’s dereliction of duty on a catastrophic scale. If Tinubu had even a shred of empathy, he would cut his trip short and return immediately. A leader with an ounce of patriotism wouldn’t need to be begged to show up in times of crisis. The constitution says the security and welfare of the people is the primary purpose of government.”

PRESS RELEASE Nigeria is in a full-blown state of emergency – Atiku

Nigeria is in a full-blown state of emergency – Atiku *When will Tinubu declare a state of emergency on his own disastrous Presidency? 

On April 2, 2025, President Bola Tinubu flew out to France. Had this absurd announcement come just a day earlier, Nigerians would have dismissed it as an April Fool’s joke. But sadly, it’s no prank — just another insult to a nation pushed to the brink by a presidency that treats its citizens like fools. The official excuse? A so-called “working visit.”

But Nigerians aren’t buying the spin. The presidency scrambled to clarify that it wasn’t a medical trip — how noble. But even if it’s not medical tourism, what justification is there for gallivanting across Europe while Nigeria bleeds? What kind of leader borrows billions only to blow scarce funds on vanity trips abroad? It’s not just irresponsible— it’s contemptuous.

Let the facts speak for themselves. By the time Tinubu struts back from this latest escapade, he will have racked up a staggering 59 days in France since assuming office. “See Paris and die?” No — see Paris and abandon your country. While Tinubu dines under chandeliers in the land of good governance, the country he governs is spiraling into chaos. Plateau has turned into a killing field — over 100 lives lost in relentless attacks.

Benue is bleeding. Boko Haram is seizing territory. And every single day, Nigerians sink deeper into poverty, insecurity, and despair. This isn’t just negligence. It’s dereliction of duty on a catastrophic scale. If Tinubu had even a shred of empathy, he would cut his trip short and return immediately. A leader with an ounce of patriotism wouldn’t need to be begged to show up in times of crisis. The constitution says the security and welfare of the people is the primary purpose of government.