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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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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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