Northern socio-political group Arewa Consultative Forum said the N5bn grant to the states is shambolic.

Ousted President Bazoum will not be harmed, PM Zeine assured. Meanwhile, Nigeriens protested in Kano and called for Bazoum’s reinstatement.

The relief package was a fulfillment of pledge by the governor two months ago at a Sallah event.

The last-ditch diplomatic effort is to prevent a possible military intervention by the regional bloc.

It said his engagement is to encourage him to use his skills and platforms to discourage millions of his followers and Nigerian youth from substance abuse.

He promised to work with all partners to redefine the future of the economy with gas.

Mbah expressed his administration’s eagerness to collaborate with the federal government and international agencies.

It said 37 aid workers were lost, 24 wounded, 34 kidnapped in the ountry’s North East Since 2016.

The high commissioner said the conflict should be resolved, not through one group’s beliefs, but in a way the world will benefit.

According to a source, “General Tchiani appears to have had intelligence of an imminent attack by ECOWAS. He protects his family and leaves Nigerien people behind to a certain death.”

It said three officers, 22 soldiers, two pilots, others killed in Niger ambush and warned the military will deploy overwhelming force on enemies of the state.

The funding would bolster the surveillance capacity in up to 25 countries where the threat and burden of AMR is highest.

It also released 100,000 bags of rice to states as the states insist World Bank’s $800m support should be through cash transfers.

Rhw bloc is made up of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, DR Congo, South Africa, Angola, Tanzania and Namibia.

He assured of broad digital adoption across government processes.

ECOWAS commissioner said that all member states, except Cape Verde and those under military rule, will be involved in the force.

He said that the bandits were taking advantage of the situation to instill fear in Nigerians.

She described the coups in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea as  ideological realignment.

The monthly meeting is coming at a time the nation is grappling with escalating inflation.

This is as a Lagos court approveed the FG’s Request to strike out a firearm charge against the suspenddd CBN Governor.