Tag: Nigeria-France

DSS arrests Mahdi Shehu over fake French military base video

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DSS arrests Mahdi Shehu

The Department of State Service, (DSS), has reportedly arrested Kaduna-based activist and political commentator, Mahdi Shehu, for alleged propagation of fake video of French military base in Nigeria. Shehu has been detained by the DSS following his arrest over the weekend due to allegations concerning a misleading video with potential national security ramifications. Recall that Niger Republic military junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, had last week accused Nigeria of harbouring French militants across bases located in Northern Nigeria. While the Federal government has ever since dismissed the claims, it was discovered…

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“Nigeria ignored our warnings about alleged France funding Africa’s terrorism” – Niger President

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Niger President

Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has alleged that France is orchestrating a plot to establish a terrorist base in Nigeria through the Wagner Group, a controversial private military company. In a televised interview on Wednesday, Tiani claimed that his government had shared intelligence with Nigerian authorities about France’s alleged plan to use Wagner operatives to destabilise the region. He accused Nigeria of disregarding these warnings and turning a blind eye to the mercenary group’s activities. “Our intelligence has long indicated France’s intention to utilise Wagner as a tool for…

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Northern group faults Nigeria-France bilateral agreement

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Northern group faults

A Northern group, Northern Star Youth Empowerment Initiative, (NSYEI), has kicked against the seeming “close romance” between France and the federal government under President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna yesterday, signed by the Director-General of the group, Dr. Abdullahi Idris, recalled that during his recent state visit to France, President Bola Ahmed signed many bilateral agreements with the president of France including on military cooperation and exploitation of Nigeria’s mineral resources by France. “At the moment, our people in the north live in apprehension of…

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