Bayelsa State is in mourning following the sudden death of its Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 60. According to family sources, the deputy governor collapsed in his office at approximately 1:30 pm, prompting an urgent medical response. He was taken to an undisclosed hospital, where…
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has stated that the federal government cannot directly intervene in the recent surge in domestic airfare prices, citing the full deregulation of the aviation sector. His comments come amid widespread public frustration as ticket prices have risen by over 400 percent in recent months. The steep hike has sparked…
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has released a new video documenting its attack on a Nigerian Army position in Mairari, Borno State. The assault, which took place yesterday, targeted a military base in the insurgency-prone region, further highlighting the ongoing security challenges in northeastern Nigeria. In the footage circulated by the terror group,…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence has stressed that the country’s security challenges cannot be solved through military force alone, calling for a holistic approach rooted in justice, fairness and effective governance. Speaking during a national security briefing, the minister emphasized that Nigeria’s problems extend beyond the battlefield and require coordinated efforts across both kinetic (military) and…
The Nigerian Air Force has deployed its JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to the Benin Republic in response to the sudden military coup that toppled President Patrice Talon on Sunday. According to reliable security sources, the aircraft departed from Lagos shortly after the coup announcement and were later spotted flying over Beninese airspace as Nigeria moved…
The government of Benin has announced that an attempted military coup has been successfully thwarted, following a dramatic and tense day in the capital, Cotonou. In a televised address Sunday evening, President Patrice Talon reassured citizens the situation was now “totally under control,” and commended the country’s armed forces for remaining loyal and restoring order….
Nigeria’s newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has sparked national discussion after urging the country to consider fencing its borders as part of broader efforts to tackle insecurity. Drawing comparisons with other nations, Musa highlighted how Pakistan secured peace by fencing 1,350km of its border with Afghanistan, while Saudi Arabia and Iraq…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence nominee, Gen. Christopher Musa, has issued a strong warning about rising instability across the Sahel, stressing that Nigeria must act decisively to prevent similar threats from spilling into its borders. Speaking before the Senate, Musa said the growing insecurity in the region — especially the escalating crisis in Mali — is…
The Ƙofar Ruwa area of Kano State descended into chaos on Monday as angry residents took to the streets, burning tyres and demanding that police hand over suspected kidnappers allegedly being held at a local station. Videos from the scene showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky as protesters blocked the main road, chanting…
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has rolled out the first set of its locally produced DG-103 rifles, marking a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s self-reliance in defence production and reducing dependence on imported weapons. In a statement released on Monday in Kaduna, the Chief Executive Officer of DICON-D7G, Osman Chennar, described the development…
