defence
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Germany is set to rearm in a way not seen since World War II after likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said his government would vastly increase defence spending. Conservative Merz and his probable future coalition partners from the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) said Tuesday they wanted to ease Germany's strict constitutional "debt brake" to boost…
27 Feb
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has urged senior officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to embrace innovation, strategic foresight, and decisive leadership as the Service refines its operational strategy for 2025. Speaking at the First Quarter Meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), and Commandants, Air Marshal…
20 Dec
A former presidential spokesman, Dr Doyin Okupe, says the allocation of N4.91 trillion to defence and security in the 2025 budget underscores
5 Dec
Donald Trump's nominee for defence secretary says "the Left" is trying to smear him with "fake" stories, after reports suggested the United States president-elect may replace him. Trump is considering replacing Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, CBS News reported, after Hegseth's nomination came under intense scrutiny. Since Trump nominated the former Fox News…
7 Nov
Nigerian troops on the frontline have neutralized 481 terrorists and arrested 741 others in October. The troops have also rescued 492 kidnapped hostages while recovering 480 weapons and 9,026 assorted ammunitions in the same month. Spokesman of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, who made the disclosure during a briefing in Abuja, noted that…
30 Oct
Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessel, RFA Lyme Bay, a UK Royal vessel has arrived in Premiere Port (Apapa Quays) Lagos as part of a Defence Engagement programme across West African partner nations. The visit is part of the maritime co-operation agreed under the UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership in February 2024. Whilst in Nigeria, Lyme Bay,…
18 Oct
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, yesterday hosted the highly revered Dein of Agbor Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Dein Keagborekuzi Benjamin Gbenoba I. The king was on a courtesy call to the Defence Headquarters. The CDS, while receiving the monarch, described traditional rulers as vanguards for national stability. General Musa appreciated…
11 Oct
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has vowed to eradicate oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region, calling it a menace that must be stopped. The pledge is part of the government's broader efforts to tackle insecurity and economic challenges in the region. The Minister, during a working visit to Rivers State, visited an illegal…
4 Oct
Troops on the frontline have neutralised 118 terrorists and arrested 97 individuals over the past week, according to the Defence Media Operations (DMO). Major General Edward Buba, the spokesman for DMO, revealed that the operations also led to the arrest of 18 individuals involved in oil theft and the rescue of 96 kidnapped hostages. He…
12 Aug 2024
Australia said Monday it had signed a deal to allow the exchange of nuclear secrets and material with the United States and Britain, a key step toward equipping its navy with nuclear-powered submarines. It binds the three countries to security arrangements for the transfer of sensitive US and UK nuclear material and know how as…
7 Aug 2024
Defence Minister, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru, has called for enhanced joint efforts towards countering terrorism, managing cross border crimes and other hybrid threats within the West African sub-region. Badaru made the call at the opening of the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff, on…
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China's economy is facing growing "uncertainty" in the international environment, as well as insufficient domestic demand, a top economic official said on Thursday. Beijing set an ambitious annual growth target of around five percent on Wednesday, vowing to make domestic demand its main economic driver as an escalating trade war with the United States hit…
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South Korea's Air Force said Thursday that one of its fighter jets had accidentally dropped eight bombs in the wrong place during a training exercise, resulting in civilian injuries. "Eight MK-82 general-purpose bombs were abnormally released from an Air Force KF-16 aircraft, landing outside the designated firing range," the Air Force said. The incident occurred…
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Nigeria is standing at the crossroads of a digital revolution, and at the heart of this transformation is the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). On February 25, 2025, the agency’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, took the stage on NTA’s Good Morning Nigeria to outline the Federal Government’s ambitious roadmap for digital transformation, financial inclusion, and…
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March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), which will be celebrated this year under the theme “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This theme emphasises the need for actions that unlock equal rights, power, and opportunities for all and envisions a feminist future where no one is left behind. The 2025 IWD campaign…
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Nigeria and China have long maintained a robust and evolving diplomatic relationship, but recent developments indicate a strategic shift toward an even deeper economic and political partnership. The appointment of Mr. Joseph Tegbe as the Director General of Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership is a landmark decision that signals Nigeria’s commitment to maximizing the vast opportunities that…
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened further destruction of Gaza if all remaining hostages are not released and issued an ultimatum to Hamas leaders to flee. Strongly backing Israel as a ceasefire teeters, Trump said he was "sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job" as his administration expedites billions of dollars in…
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Harry Kane struck twice as Bayern Munich eased to a 3-0 home win over 10-man Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday, putting them on track for the Champions League quarter-finals. Unable to beat Leverkusen in six attempts since Xabi Alonso took over in October 2022, Bayern were dominant from start to finish in the first leg of…
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved 13 contracts for the Ministry of Works, totaling N679 billion, to facilitate road rehabilitation and new construction projects across several states. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, said the approvals include rescoping, variation, and fresh contracts aimed at ensuring infrastructure development aligns with available funds. Addressing newsmen…
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DevReporting, an online newspaper established by Development Reporting Services Limited, is set to take off. With its headquarters in Lagos, the newspaper said its interest is to promote informed discourse, balanced reporting, and a comprehensive impact on development issues in Nigeria and Africa. This is contained in a statement signed by the organisation’s…
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Leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have pleaded with the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, to rescind his decision to quit the party. The delegation, led by the National Secretary of the PDP, Ude Okoye, included prominent party chieftains such as former…