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Defence
March 26, 2026

Iran Fortifies Key Oil Export Terminal as US Boosts Troop Presence in Middle East

By ifeoma Onyekachi Iran has intensified security around its most critical oil export facility, Kharg Island, amid rising tensions with the United States and growing fears of a possible military confrontation in the Gulf region. Military sources and regional reports indicate that Tehran has deployed additional troops, anti-armour mines and air defence systems around Kharg... Read More
Defence, Nigeria Capital, UK News, World News
December 2, 2025

National Security: President Tinubu Nominates Chris Musa as Defence Minister, Writes to Senate for Confirmation

By Festus Fifen Barely 24 Hours after the Nigeria Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru Resigned his appointment citing health reasons, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News
December 1, 2025

Nigeria Defence Minister Resigns Amidst Security Challenges Facing The Country, Cites Health Issues

By Festus Fifen Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. This is coming amidst Current Security Challenges Facing the Country in recent times. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. According to a statement from the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
November 30, 2025

Kogi: Bandits abduct pastor, wife, other worshippers

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Armed bandits on Sunday attacked a church service in Ejiba, a community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting several worshippers The attack reportedly occurred at a newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church, according to a community-based news outlet. Church members dispersed in fear as... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
November 28, 2025

Major Bandit Commanders Have Relocated to Kogi, We Will Take Battle to Their Camp – Gov Ododo

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has vowed that Kogi state will not bow to bandits and other criminals.   Speaking after an emergency security stakeholders meeting in Lokoja on Thursday, Governor Ododo confirmed that security operatives have tracked major bandits commanders to locations within the state in the last... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria News, Politics
November 27, 2025

CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE CLAIMS: President Tinubu Approves Membership Of US-Nigeria Working Group

By Festus Fifen In response to the claims by the United States Government accusing Nigeria of perpetuating Christian Genocide in the country, President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group as part of steps to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country. The composition... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
October 29, 2025

Presidency Hails Senate’s Swift Confirmation of New Service Chiefs

By Festus Fifen   The Presidency on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over Senate’s smooth screening and prompt confirmation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nominees as Service Chiefs. In a statement, Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, lauded the coordinated engagement between the Executive and Legislature, noting he facilitated the interface to... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
October 25, 2025

Kogi Govt Applauds President Tinubu Over Appointment of General Shaibu as New Chief of Army Staff

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Government has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the recent appointment of Major General Waidi Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff. The latest appointment highlights the recognition, trust and confidence the president has in the abilities and capacities of distinguished sons and daughters of Kogi... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Defence, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
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