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Lasting security begins with defeating ignorance and hopelessness, says defence minister

Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa says true and lasting national security must rest on defeating ignorance, conquering hopelessness and defending democratic values, not just military force.

Why a 75-year-old pilot flew the aircraft that landed on a Delta road, says NCAA

The NCAA says the pilot who landed a private aircraft on a Delta road is 75 and held a US licence, while it faults the unauthorized takeoff.

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Coup plotters admit planning to overthrow Tinubu in court

Two of the defendants in the alleged plot to overthrow President Tinubu admitted to knowing about the coup in video evidence played in court.

Navy seizes militant boats, engines in Cross River Sweep

Nigerian Navy troops have seized 10 outboard engines, two fibre boats and a 200-horsepower engine during a sustained crackdown on militants in the Calabar waterways.

FG disburses N11.8bn loans to 6,842 tertiary staff

The Federal Government has handed out 11.8 billion naira in zero-interest loans to 6,842 academic and non-academic workers across 141 tertiary institutions nationwide.

SSANU, NASU strike paralyzes universities as talks deadlock

SSANU and NASU's nationwide strike has shut down Nigerian public universities as talks between the Federal Government and the unions deadlocked Monday.

Dangote dismisses ‘false’ Elumelu rift claims and refinery financing rumors

Aliko Dangote's group has dismissed as false claims of a rift between him and Tony Elumelu, plus reports that personal borrowing financed the refinery.

Analysts urge Nigeria to plug N31trn deficit by listing state assets

Analysts say Nigeria can fix its 31 trillion naira budget deficit by listing state-owned assets on the stock market instead of piling on more debt.

No Nigerian killed in S’Africa protests, Ojukwu says

Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu says the recent anti-foreigner protests in South Africa claimed no Nigerian lives, though two citizens died in separate, unrelated incidents.

Nigeria’s Economy Shows Strong Recovery After Years of Slow Growth

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew strongly between 2024 and 2025, marking its best performance...

Kwara South Group Criticises Aid to Fulani Farmers Amid Rising Insecurity

KEY POINTS Kwara South Development Forum criticised the distribution of farm inputs to Fulani...

Plateau Leaders Accuse Soldiers of Attacking Civilians and Destroying Homes in Mangu

KEY POINTS Plateau residents and Christian leaders accused soldiers of attacking civilians and destroying...

Nigeria Calls in South African Envoy Over Attacks on Nigerians

KEY POINTS Nigeria summoned South Africa’s envoy over reported attacks on Nigerians during anti-foreigner...

Plateau Youth Group Raises Alarm After Attack on Traditional Ruler’s Convoy

KEY POINTS A youth group condemned the reported attack on a Plateau monarch’s convoy...

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Lasting security begins with defeating ignorance and hopelessness, says defence minister

Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa says true and lasting national security must rest on defeating ignorance, conquering hopelessness and defending democratic values, not just military force.

Why a 75-year-old pilot flew the aircraft that landed on a Delta road, says NCAA

The NCAA says the pilot who landed a private aircraft on a Delta road is 75 and held a US licence, while it faults the unauthorized takeoff.

Gbajabiamila Faces Questions Over Disowning Council Listed In 2026 Budget

KEY POINTS Femi Gbajabiamila declared that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)...

Democracy Day Protest in Lagos Disrupted as Activists Accuse “Team Nigeria” Thugs of Attack

KEY POINTS Protesters in Lagos allege that suspected APC-linked thugs under the name “Team...