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Dasuki urges Tinubu to strengthen ties with Niger Republic to tackle insecurity
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — A member of the House of Representatives representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, Abdussamad Dasuki, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen diplomatic and security relations with Niger Republic as part of efforts to address insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West region. Dasuki made the call on Tuesday [] The post Dasuki urges Tinubu to strengthen ties with Niger Republic to tackle insecurity appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 23, 2026
Nigeria-Niger relations must improve for security – Dasuki
A member of the House of Representatives representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency, Abdussamad Dasuki, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to restore Nigeria’s relationship with neighbouring Niger Republic, saying stronger ties would improve security along the country’s North-West borders. Dasuki, who represents the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and serves as the Deputy Minority Leader of the [] Nigeria-Niger relations must improve for security – Dasuki
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 28, 2026
Gowon Urges Support for President Tinubu’s Security Drive
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has called on Nigerians to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu in its efforts to tackle security challenges. Gowon appealed on Saturday in Makurdi, during the grand finale of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Benue State, where he served as the Special Guest [] The post Gowon Urges Support for President Tinubu’s Security Drive appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Legit.ng
· Jul 5, 2026
Tinubu opens up on only path to addressing country's security challenges
President Bola Tinubu speaks on the only solution to insecurity in Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria. Legit.ng has the details of the president's statement.
Vanguard News
· Jun 29, 2026
Stop turning Nigeria into one-party state over 2027, SNPM tells Tinubu
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — The Southern Nigeria Peoples’ Mandate (SNPM), a pan socio-political organisation, has urged President Bola Tinubu to abandon any attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state in pursuit of a second term in 2027. The group also called on the President to review policies it said have worsened economic hardship [] The post Stop turning Nigeria into one-party state over 2027, SNPM tells Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Related coverage for "Dasuki urges Tinubu to strengthen ties with Niger Republic to tackle insecurity": Daily Post Nigeria — Nigeria-Niger relations must improve for security – Dasuki. Voice of Nigeria — Gowon Urges Support for President Tinubu’s Security Drive. Legit.ng — Tinubu opens up on only path to addressing country's security challenges. Vanguard News — Stop turning Nigeria into one-party state over 2027, SNPM tells Tinubu