Nigeria has denied accusations from Niger's military leader, Brig Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani, of colluding with France to destabilise the junta-led nation. In a Christmas Day interview, Gen Tchiani accused France of allying with militant groups in the Lake Chad region to undermine Niger's security, allegedly with Nigeria's knowledge.

The ECOWAS has defended Nigeria against the claim by the Niger Republic military junta that the country was working with France to destabilise its territoryAccording to the regional bloc, the allegations by the Niger Republic were unfounded and lacked substantial evidenceECOWAS explained that Nigeria has been a supporter of peace and stability in the region and extolled its contributions to peacekeeping missions across AfricaThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has come out in support of the Nigerian government,

West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS has come to Nigeria's defence after claims by Niger that it was plotting to destabilise its neighbour.

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Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser, has dropped a bombshell as he revealed what Niger Republic's military junta want Nigeria to do against France.

The diplomatic row between Nigeria and the military junta in Niger has attracted the attention of the regional bloc, ECOWAS. ・ECOWAS supports Nigeria in diplomatic row with Niger over accusations of destabilization ・Niger's military leader accused Nigeria of colluding with France to destabilize Niger Republic ・Nigeria has dismissed the accusations

The Nigerian government has strongly dismissed allegations made by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the military leader of Niger Republic, accusing it of conspiring with France to destabilise Niger and its neighbours.