The Federal Government has reaffirmed it’s commitment to peace, stability, and regional harmony in West Africa. The assurance follows a recent statement by the President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland of Niger, Abdourahman Tchiani, who claimed that Nigeria was colluding with France to destabilise his country. Speaking via a statement … Read more
National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has categorically denied accusations that Nigeria intended to sabotage or destabilise Niger Republic, as alleged by its leader, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani. Ribadu, who made this statement in an interview with BBC Hausa, on Friday in Abuja, described Tchiani’s claims as surprising and disturbing, emphasising that the allegations were … Read more
Nigeria has rejected allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilise his country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said in a statement in Abuja on Thursday that the claims exist solely in the realm of … Read more
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, fired from all cylinders to record a 9-0 win over their counterparts from Niger Republic on Thursday, in the second match of this year’s WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup, taking place in Ghana. The Flamingos started brilliantly, with Aishat Animashaun scoring after only five minutes, following an in-swinger by Mary Mamudu. FIFA … Read more
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has selected FIFA World Cup scorers Shakirat Moshood and Harmony Chidi among a list of 20 players of the Nigeria U17 girls, Flamingos, for the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup starting on Thursday. There are also goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defenders Taiwo Adegoke and Ayomide Ibrahim, midfielder Faridat Abdulwahab, and forwards Peace … Read more