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Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding defense cooperation as the two countries intensify efforts to combat terrorism, violent extremism and other growing security threats in West Africa and the continent. This new commitment was underscored during a courtesy visit by the United States Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Mr. Frank Garcia, to Defense Headquarters in …

The Senate on Tuesday identified three security personnel who lost their lives and another who sustained injuries during military operations that secured the release of kidnapped students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State after 56 days of captivity. The upper legislative chamber also called on the Federal Government to intensify the ongoing offensive against terrorists, kidnappers, …

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), have deepened the partnership, with the aim of advancing discussions on the Smart Climate Project and other areas of mutual interest. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, led the University management team on a courtesy visit …

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the decision of the appeal filed by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party and Zenith Labor Party (ZLP) against the decision of the Federal High Court ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel their registration. The three-member panel headed by Justice Abba …

Nigerian Police have arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, hours after the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered his arrest for failure to appear in court on charges of forgery, conspiracy and impersonation. Adeyemi was arrested in Osun State by Intelligence Response Team (IRT) operatives from the Army Headquarters in Abuja and …

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by its national president, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately remove the names of Senator David Mark and members of his National Working Committee (NWC) from the commission’s portal. The party said the ruling ordered the electoral commission to withdraw recognition from …

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At least 293 civilians were killed and 1,990 injured in June deadliest month for civilians since April 2022according to the latest renew. May had recorded the highest number of civilian casualties in more than four years, with 282 people killed and 1,794 injured, but June surpassed those numbers. The risk is getting bigger “The numbers show an alarming upward trend …

Key points Attack condemned: The IMO condemned overnight deadly attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz Context: The attacks came after the war Israel and the US launched against Iran in February and subsequent attacks on US allies and assets in the Gulf by Tehran, with an earlier temporary ceasefire agreement aimed at securing safe shipping corridors. Escalation: Several …

In an age where aviation has become one of the strongest indicators of a nation’s economic competitiveness, no serious country can afford to isolate itself from global best practices. Airports are no longer simply transit points; they are gateways to investment, tourism, trade and national reputation. For Nigeria, with its strategic position as Africa’s largest economy and one of the …