Defence

Wike Defends Abuja Land Policy Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has defended the allocation of land to diplomats and investors, accusing critics of double standards. Speaking during a project inspection in Abuja on…
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El Rufia Faces Wiretapping Charges On Thursday, the Department of State Services arraigned former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai at the Federal High Court in Abuja over a revised five-count charge linked to alleged unlawful interception…
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US And Nigeria Deepen Defence Ties The United States has confirmed that a small military team has been deployed to Nigeria as part of a joint effort with Abuja to confront terrorism and rising insecurity. The move follows fresh…
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A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory has given Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, 14 days to explain why he should not be suspended and investigated over allegations…
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The trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele, over an alleged $4.5 billion fraud has again hit a deadlock following a dispute between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the defence team on how to…
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The United States has explained why it has been quietly revoking visas issued to Nigerians and nationals of other countries, saying the move is tied to national security. A recent investigation had revealed that dozens of Nigerians —…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed claims that the number of new voter pre-registrations in Osun State is suspicious. The commission said the data reflects a trend seen in previous registration exercises and is…
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Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno has defended the welfare package of his Personal Assistants, insisting that each of them earns at least ₦1 million monthly. He dismissed public complaints about poor remuneration as a deliberate attempt to…
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Also in the NDA’s N15.7bn budget, N950m was earmarked for the construction and furnishing of the residences of the commandant, the deputy commandant and the provost.
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A day after Yobe State authorities said some schoolgirls reported missing after a Boko Haram attack had been rescued by Nigerian soldiers, the Defence Headquarters has told said it has no such information. “We cannot confirm” the statement…
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