Red Notice: Putin is Nearby
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Russia's influence in Niger Republic is growing as they replace the United States and France as the strategic influence in the region. The military junta in Niger has expelled American military advisers and shut down a U.S. drone and surveillance base, while showing a Russian military advance party around the former American base. This marks a shift in power dynamics in West Africa, with Russia preparing to establish a strategic military and security presence in the region. The exit of Western powers from Niger leaves Nigeria exposed to jihadist terrorist expansion from the Sahel. The political response in Nigeria has been lacking, with little action taken to prevent the coup in Niger or to counter the growing Russian influence. The possibility of Western military bases in Nigeria has been met with opposition, particularly from northern political voices, despite the region being most exposed to the consequences of the withdrawal of Western forces. The author argues that Nigeria should rise above regional narrow views and protect the nation from jihadist insurgency, remain enlisted in the international effort to defeat terrorism, and act in concert with the free world to discourage Russia's promotion of authoritarianism.

#Russia #NigerRepublic #WestAfrica #Influence #Military #JihadistTerrorism #WesternPowers #Nigeria

https://www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com/red-notice-putin-is-nearby/ 

 Tinubu says executive, legislature collaboration will secure national development goals
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President Bola Tinubu has called for unity of purpose and more collaboration between the federal, state governments and members of the National Assembly to achieve national development goals. Tinubu made the appeal while receiving state governors and the leadership of the National Assembly in Lagos on Friday. Led by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the delegation included Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives speaker Tajudeen Abbas as well as Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, among others. Shettima expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic resurgence and called for collective efforts to propel the nation forward. Akpabio commended the state governors for emulating Tinubu’s leadership style, characterised by listening to diverse voices and consulting widely with the people, irrespective of political affiliations. AbdulRazaq expressed support for the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing it as a huge project that would have a significant impact on the nation when completed. He commended the President’s efforts in stabilising the economy and improving living conditions, highlighting the positive developments in the country, which include the stabilisation of the exchange rate and decreasing food prices.

#BolaTinubu #KashimShettima #GodswillAkpabio #TajudeenAbbas #AbdulrahmanAbdulrazaq #Nigeria #NationalAssembly #StateGovernors #Unity #Collaboration #EconomicResurgence #LagoscalabarCoastalHighway #StabilisingEconomy #ExchangeRate #FoodPrices

https://www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com/tinubu-says-executive-legislature-collaboration-will-secure-national-development-goals/