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Newspaper Headlines: Niger Republic president under fire back home over attack on Nigeria

The presidency has criticised Abdourahamane Tchiani, leader of the Niger Republic junta, for alleging that Nigeria is collaborating with France to establish a military base.

This and other stories suffuse the frontpages today.

Daily Trust reports that the recent spat between Nigeria and Niger Republic has sent shock waves across border communities in the north of the country. The newspaper says the military has destroyed the logistics base of the Lakurawa terrorist group in Sokoto.
The Nation says Tchiani is facing a backlash back home after alleging that Nigeria is in cahoots with France to destabilise his country. The newspaper reports that gunmen killed a Catholic priest in Anambra on Christmas Day.
Tribune reports that the Nigeria Police Force arrested many armed robbers, cultists and hoodlums during Christmas celebrations across different states.
Punch says northern leaders, including members of the national assembly, the league of northern democrats, and the Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) are still criticising President Bola Tinubu over the tax reform bills.

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