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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. 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 d...

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission to the Defence Intelligence Agency, DIA, to detain Alhaji Bello Bodejo, the President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, alongside six others for 60 days to allow for investigations into allegations of banditry and illegal arms possession. Justice Emeka Nwite approved the detention following an ex-parte motion filed by DIA counsel I.O. Odom. The case, listed as FHC/ABJ/CS/1875/V/2024, requested a two-month detention period to facilitate a thorough investigation. The suspects, arrested in Nasarawa State on December 11, include Bodejo, Suleiman Abba, Umar Jibrin, Umar Bello, Muhammed Ayuba, Jibrin Baba, and Saidu Wakili. They were transferred to DIA custody after their arrest by troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces. According to an affidavit submitted by DIA investigator Bonny Ozegbe, the suspects were involved in an attack on a military base in Nasarawa State. The assault, allegedly orchestrated by Bodejo, resulted in injuries to sold...