{"id":127287,"date":"2024-08-08T12:25:44","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T11:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/protest-dont-poke-nose-in-our-internal-issues-nigerian-govt-warns-foreign-powers"},"modified":"2024-08-08T13:35:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T12:35:26","slug":"protest-dont-poke-nose-in-our-internal-issues-nigerian-govt-warns-foreign-powers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/protest-dont-poke-nose-in-our-internal-issues-nigerian-govt-warns-foreign-powers","title":{"rendered":"Protest: Don\u2019t poke-nose in our internal issues \u2013 Nigerian Govt warns foreign powers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to foreign countries against meddling in the nation\u2019s internal affairs.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, issued the warning on Wednesday while briefing members of the Diplomatic Corps in Abuja, highlighting the significance of cordial international relationships.<\/p>\n<p>The protest, which gained momentum in major cities, such as Lagos, Benin, Osun, Oyo, Kano, Gombe, Yobe, Borno, Niger, Kebbi, Abuja, and other northern towns, was marked by violence, and that at least six Spaniards were arrested in Kano in connection with the protest.<\/p>\n<p>The minister called for continued collaboration from the international community to support Nigeria\u2019s efforts in overcoming its current challenges and achieving a better future for all Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>Tuggar, who reiterated the government\u2019s efforts to work hard through the various reform programs and measures to address challenges facing Nigeria and Nigerians, stressed that no nation tolerates foreign interference in its domestic affairs and that of its citizens, adding that Nigeria is not an exception.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the government would take appropriate action against any foreign entity residing in Nigeria that is found to have directly or indirectly supported the protesters by whatever means or seeks to interfere in the internal affairs of the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNigeria cherishes and continues to value the cordial relationships that happily subsist between her and your countries and organizations and will not do anything to undermine or take for granted such relationships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndeed, more than any time before now, we solicit your understanding and collaboration in the ongoing efforts of the Federal Government in addressing the economic challenges confronting the country, to achieve a better life for every Nigerians at home and abroad,\u201d the minister warned.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to foreign countries against meddling in the nation\u2019s internal affairs. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, issued the warning on Wednesday while briefing members of the Diplomatic Corps in Abuja, highlighting the significance of cordial international relationships. 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