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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to acquire 24 M-346 Fighter Ground Attack jets and 10 AW-109 Trekker Helicopters to boost its air capabilities in the fight against insurgency. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar made this known at the Christmas luncheon with NAF personnel on Wednesday in Maiduguri.…
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Tragedy struck on Christmas Day in Nyiev-ya, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, as gunmen launched a deadly attack on several communities, leaving at least 11 people dead, News360 Nigeria reports. The incident occurred while residents were celebrating the holiday with their families. A local resident, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed the attack…
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The Federal Government has budgeted N6.21bn for salaries of workers of the moribund Ajaokuta Steel Company next year, according to the proposed 2025 budget. This is an increase of N1.92bn or 44.76 percent, from the N4.29bn allocated in the 2024 budget despite the inability of the company to produce a single sheet of steel since…
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Press Release Niger Republic’s Military Leader’s Allegations Against Nigeria Are Baseless – FG The Federal Government of Nigeria strongly rejects allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming non-existent collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilize his country. These claims exist solely in the realm of…
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A two-story building still under construction has collapsed at No. 20 Ozuitem Street, Umuahia, the Abia State capital. The building, said to be owned by a “very wealthy” resident of Umuahia, collapsed on Christmas Day when the site workers had taken the day off. The cause of the collapse has not yet been officially established,…
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As we were about to board our flight from Sana’a, about two hours ago, the airport came under aerial bombardment. One of our plane’s crew members was injured,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media. “At least two people were reported killed at the airport.” “The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge just a…
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The Federal Government through the Ministry of Works plans to rehabilitate and construct a total of 468 roads and highways across the country in the 2025 budget proposal, according to findings by The PUNCH. It also proposed a sum of N1.013tn to fund the construction of these projects, with the construction of Lafia road and…
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The year 2024 was an eventful one for Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) ramped up efforts to hold politically exposed persons accountable for alleged abuse of public trust. High-profile cases involving former governors, ministers, and public officials dominated the headlines during the year, underscoring the scale of financial mismanagement and…
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The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has lost his eldest son, Abdulwahab, in a motor accident that occurred on Thursday. This incident comes just a day after the governor mourned the passing of his mother, Maryam Namadi, who died on Wednesday after a brief illness. According to reports, the governor’s son was involved in a…
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Fighters from the Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad JAS, commonly known as Boko Haram, have carried out a series of coordinated attacks against the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in northern Borno State. These attacks have resulted in significant casualties and the capture of valuable equipment. According to security expert, Zagazola Makama, the attacks, which…