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‘It’s not small group’ – Defence Minister, Musa explains why US military airstrikes hit Sokoto

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Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has explained that recent United States military airstrikes in Sokoto State were aimed at halting the growing threat posed by Lakurawa, which he described as a fast-expanding and highly dangerous armed group. Musa said Lakurawa represents an emerging security threat that authorities are determined to neutralise before […]
‘It’s not small group’ – Defence Minister, Musa explains why US military airstrikes hit Sokoto

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Unease in Enugu APC over exclusion of founding members, others from LG stakeholders’ meeting

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There is unease in Enugu State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, following the reported exclusion of leading foundation members of the party and other notable bigwigs from the stakeholders’ meeting held in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of the state. The foundation members and other notable bigwigs excluded from the meeting included a […]
Unease in Enugu APC over exclusion of founding members, others from LG stakeholders’ meeting

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Court orders interim forfeiture of $150,000 linked to Vetifly Global director

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The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the interim forfeiture of $150,000 allegedly linked to Emmanuel Okoh, a Director of Vetifly Global Inc. Justice Yellim Bogoro made the order on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after hearing an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and argued by […]
Court orders interim forfeiture of $150,000 linked to Vetifly Global director

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AFCON: ‘Even Pele dey miss penalty’ – Seun Kuti defends Chukwueze amid backlash

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Famous Nigerian musician, Seun Kuti, has defended Super Eagles’ player, Samuel Chukwueze amid criticism from Nigerians for missing penalty. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria failed to qualify for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, competition on Wednesday after losing to the host nation, Morocco. Morocco defeated Nigeria on penalties during the AFCON […]
AFCON: ‘Even Pele dey miss penalty’ – Seun Kuti defends Chukwueze amid backlash

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Alleged $4.5bn fraud trial: EFCC did not harass Omoile – Defence counsel tells court

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Counsel to Henry Omoile, a co-defendant in the alleged $4.5 billion fraud trial involving former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has told the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) never harassed his client during interrogation. The defence counsel, E.N. Offial, made the disclosure […]
Alleged $4.5bn fraud trial: EFCC did not harass Omoile – Defence counsel tells court

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Mechanisation, youth farming key to Ogun’s Agric agenda

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The Ogun State Government under Governor Dapo Abiodun has rolled out several initiatives to boost food production and support farmers across the state, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Bolu Owotomo, has said. Owotomo, in a chat with newsmen on Thursday,said the administration was implementing programmes such as the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project, OGCARES, the […]
Mechanisation, youth farming key to Ogun’s Agric agenda

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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Abiodun reiterates support for families of fallen heroes

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of families of deceased soldiers who paid the supreme price in the service of the nation. The governor made this known during the special parade and wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Arcade […]
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Abiodun reiterates support for families of fallen heroes

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COAS calls for stronger Nigerian-U.S. Army partnership to tackle security challenges

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for a deeper and more expansive strategic partnership between the Nigerian Army (NA) and the United States Army to effectively address Nigeria’s evolving and complex security challenges. General Shaibu made the call on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, during a courtesy visit by the […]
COAS calls for stronger Nigerian-U.S. Army partnership to tackle security challenges

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Atiku’s son dumps PDP for APC, backs Tinubu’s re-election

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Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The move was announced on Thursday at the National Assembly in Abuja, where he was received by the Deputy […]
Atiku’s son dumps PDP for APC, backs Tinubu’s re-election

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2027: How Amaechi could unsettle Atiku, Peter Obi in ADC – Segun Sowunmi

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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, has warned that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, should not underestimate former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Sowunmi said Amaechi possesses strong political structures and alliances capable of making him a […]
2027: How Amaechi could unsettle Atiku, Peter Obi in ADC – Segun Sowunmi