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The United States has intensified military training for Nigerian troops in Bauchi State, with a focus on unmanned aircraft systems, combat casualty care and other battlefield skills. The training, conducted at an operating location in Bauchi, forms part of broader US-Nigeria security cooperation aimed at improving military capability, operational readiness and the long-term capacity of Nigerian forces. According to a report released by the United States Africa Command on Monday, the exercises covered Combat Lifesaver and Tactical Combat Casualty Care, weapons familiarisation, camouflage, water treatment and testing, explosive ordnance disposal, small-unit tactics and unmanned aircraft systems. “U.S. and Nigerian forces…

Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, has boasted that the ruling party will remain in power beyond 2031, declaring that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and other opposition figures cannot stop President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Yari, former Zamfara State governor, spoke in Abuja on his return from an overseas trip, where he was received by party supporters at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has outperformed every democratically elected president in Nigeria during his first term. Morka made the claim on Monday during an interview with Channels Television, arguing that Tinubu inherited an economy that was “completely in a mess” before assuming office in 2023. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outperformed any president in his first term. He has outperformed any democratically elected president in this country in their terms,” Morka said. Asked about the indicators supporting the claim, the APC spokesperson said the performance of…

OYEBANJI APPOINTS OLAYINKA AS STATE ACCOUNTANT GENERAL Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of Mrs. Titilayo Olarike Olayinka, as the new Accountant General of the State. The appointment, which is with immediate effect, came barely 24 hours after her retirement as Accountant General/ Permanent Secretary in the State Civil Service, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60. Mrs Olayinka served meritoriously as Accountant General of the State between November 28, 2019 and August 24, 2026. Her appointment underscores Governor Oyebanji’s resolve to engage highly competent hands to man strategic positions as preparations for his second…

An Islamic scholar in Adamawa State, 38-year-old Sagir Sani, has been accused of def+ling two female students aged 8 and 9. Sani, who teaches at an Islamic school in Numan Local Government Area, allegedly took the two girls behind the school’s classrooms, where he reportedly sexually assaulted them. According to the prosecuting police officer, ASP Zakka Musa, the teacher allegedly lured the victims to the secluded area before committing the offences. Sani was subsequently arraigned before Chief Magistrate’s Court I in Yola on charges including indecent treatment, sexual assault and defilement. The court ordered that he be remanded over the…

Senator Ahmad Lawan has dismissed allegations of diverting N3 billion purportedly earmarked for the construction of a kidney hospital in Gashua, describing the claim as a renewed campaign of calumny aimed at undermining his bid to represent Yobe North in the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Ezrel Tabiowo, the former Senate President said funds appropriated for projects are domiciled with the Federal Ministry of Finance and released directly to contractors designated by the relevant ministries, departments and agencies. Tabiowo said it was therefore impossible for Senator Lawan, Hon. Jakduwa Hassan Kaikaku, representing Bade/Jakusko Federal…

***Vows to Mobilise 20 Million Votes for President The Northern Vanguard for Asiwaju (NOVA) has warmly congratulated Minister of State, Defence, Bello Matawalle, on his appointment as Deputy Director, Security and Intelligence I of the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council. The group described the nomination as a recognition of Matawalle’s proven capacity, loyalty, and strategic contributions to the progress of the APC and the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement co-signed by Danladi Haruna and Adamu Jaco, its President and Secretary, NOVA noted that Matawalle commands a formidable followership in Zamfara State and across the North West…

***says accelerated funding for defence key to homeland security The Centre for Justice and Human Rights in Africa (CJHA) has expressed strong confidence in the high-level committee constituted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prepare a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan. The group described the initiative as a timely and strategic step toward strengthening coordination across Nigeria’s defence, intelligence and security agencies. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Dr. Ifure Ifure, the Centre noted that the 90-day timeline given to the committee reflects the urgency of addressing evolving security threats and…

Suspected bandits have reportedly abducted the traditional ruler of Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, alongside several residents, during an attack on the community. The attackers also reportedly kidnapped the first wife of the Baale of Dabu community in Ifelodun Local Government Area, popularly known as Iya Ayoka. The separate incidents, which occurred in communities across Kwara South, have raised fresh security concerns among residents in the area. The traditional ruler was reportedly abducted when suspected bandits attacked Igbesi at about 11pm on Saturday. Sources said the attackers took the monarch and several other residents to…

As campaigns for the 2027 general election formally take off, leading presidential candidates have unveiled competing visions for Nigeria, offering sharply different approaches to the economy, security, education, healthcare, governance and the country’s political structure. President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) are anchoring their campaigns on distinct economic and governance programmes, while candidates of smaller parties, including Omoyele Sowore, Donald Duke and Adewole Adebayo, are also pushing alternative policy choices. The emerging contest is increasingly being defined…