Buhari holds talks with Chadian leader in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari has met behind closed doors with his Chadian leader, General Mahamat Deby in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Mr Deby, the interim President and Chairman of Transitional Military Council, Chad, last visited Nigeria in May 2021.
The two leaders would deliberate on the ongoing fight against insurgency and terrorism in the Lake Chad region where they share a boundary.
Messrs Buhari and Deby joined the Muslim faithful to observe the Friday Juma’at prayer at the Aso Villa Mosque.
Mr Buhari had on Thursday engaged his Nigerien counterpart Mohammed Bazoum in bilateral talks in the Presidential Villa.
The two leaders deliberated on how best to tackle challenges of security and strategic stability affecting the sub-region and the globe.
Mr Bazoum, who addressed newsmen at the end of the visit, expressed appreciation to Buhari for approving the 1.96 billion dollars Kano-Katsina-Maradi railway project.
(NAN)
More from Peoples Gazette
Economy
Buhari regime will continue to borrow without subsidy removal: Femi Adesina
“You know how much could have been saved if the subsidy was removed and how it could have been diverted to other areas and spheres of national life.
Sport
Cricket Tournament: Nigeria defeat Ghana by 9 wickets
The game, at the ongoing Nigeria Women’s T20i Invitational Cricket Tournament, was the third for the hosts, after victories in their last two outings.
Agriculture
CBN disbursed N948 billion to smallholder farmers nationwide: Official
The disbursement was to 4,478,381 smallholder farmers under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme.
Politics
Banky W joins PDP, to contest for Reps in 2023
The musician turned politician emphasised on the need to infiltrate major existing political parties to build a better Nigeria.
Economy
Stock market closes negative as NGX-ASI recedes by 0.26%
This was due to sustained selloffs in Tier-1 banking, namely, Gauranty Trust Bank Company, First Bank of Nigeria Holdings and Access Bank.
States
Military hands over luggages of train attack victims to Kaduna state govt
The items comprised of over 100 pieces of luggage, valuables, gadgets and personal effects.
Sport
Qatar to open 2022 World Cup against Ecuador on November 21
Record winners Brazil start Group G against Serbia and also face Switzerland and Cameroon.
