“Our history, our culture, our language should actually create that identity,” he said.

The two leaders, in separate telephone conversations with President Bola Tinubu, commended him for spearheading the peace moves.

“This is one of the institutions that demonstrated the quality of Nigerians that we have in public sector governance of this country.”

“Nigeria welcomes and appreciates the support of the larger international community in urging the military authorities in Niger to respect the will of the people.”

“I can assure you that I understand the pains you are going through. It is not easy to get out the monster of over 40 years called fuel subsidy.’’

Putin stressed Russia’s readiness to boost food security in Africa.

He said that the manner in which electoral disputes are adjudicated by the judiciary is the foundation for peace or crises in any democracy.

She said in a democratic system of government, the majority wins but has a responsibility to protect the minority.

Nigeria’s secret police asked to hold the suspended CBN governor for a further 14 days based on fresh evidence they have uncovered.

“The people have a fundamental right to movement, so they can decide not to work.”

The army said that the decision was necessary to maintain national stability.

Dele Alake, Wale Edun, Betta Edu and Hannatu Musawa also made the initial 28-person shortlist.

He said it was inspiring for him to take on responsibilities that will build tourism.

Bazoum was still being held inside the presidential palace on Thursday morning, foreign minister Massoudou said in an interview with French broadcaster France 24

ISWAP had recently placed a ban on fishing, farming and cattle rearing within some of its hideouts after accusing the people of spying on them for the Nigerian military.

While apologising to the judiciary, the DSS said the sacrilege at the temple of justice was “unfortunate.”

“If a president violates the appropriation act without recourse to the National Assembly, it is a very serious offence,” the labour union’s Head of Information Benson Upah said.

They said all institutions had been suspended and security forces were managing the situation. They urged external partners not to interfere.

The President explained that he’s relatively new in office.

It has sent Beninoise President Talon on an intervention mission.