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COAS seeks traditional rulers’ support, reviews security situation in Niger State
By Kunle Sanni – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening security operations in Niger State through enhanced troop deployment, improved use of technology, and closer collaboration with traditional institutions and other stakeholders. The Army Chief stated this on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Etsu Nupe and…
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Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Malami, valued at N213.2bn
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and two of his sons, Abdulaziz Malami and Abiru-Rahman Malami, to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following…
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Why Africa is missing in the global intelligence network, by Aderemi Ogunpitan
Modern global security operates through intelligence networks rather than isolated states. These networks exist to collect, analyse, and share information faster and at greater scale than any single country could manage alone. At their core is trust: shared political values, compatible legal systems, and confidence that sensitive information will not be misused or leaked. Technology and capability matter, but alignment…
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Datti Baba-Ahmed declares 2027 presidential ambition, insists Labour Party remains his political home
Former Vice-Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has formally announced his intention to contest the presidency in 2027, signalling an early move in Nigeria’s evolving opposition landscape. Baba-Ahmed made the declaration on Wednesday at a rally held at the Labour Party national secretariat in Abuja, where he addressed party leaders, members,…
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Information minister suspends aide over article promoting Niger State governorship ambition
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has suspended one of his aides, Sa’idu Enagi, over an article that speculated on the 2027 Niger State governorship race. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to the minister, the ministry distanced itself from a write-up titled “Malagi 2027,” which discussed…
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Federal MDAs invited to participate in NASENI’s innovation awards
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched an Inter-Agency Innovation Competition and Awards aimed at promoting collaboration, creativity and technological advancement across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NASENI said the initiative is designed to harness innovative ideas from public servants to address key national challenges and…
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Celebrating 100 years of highlife music and Femi Esho’s legacy, by Bimbo Esho
Highlife music, now a century old, stands as one of Africa’s most enduring and influential musical traditions. My dad Mr Femi Esho has been promoting and preserving Highlife Music since the age of twelve and up-till his last day on earth. His unquenchable love for Highlife music made me to write my final year project on Highlife music then as…
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Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says junta
A plot to kill Burkina Faso’s military leader, Capt Ibrahim Traoré, has been thwarted, the West African nation has announced. The sophisticated plan had been hatched by Lt Col Paul Henri Damiba, the military officer ousted by Traoré in September 2022, the security minister said in a late-night broadcast. “Our intelligence services intercepted this operation in the final hours. They…
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‘I am unapproachable,’ judge warns counsel in Malami’s trial
A Federal High Court judge in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday declared that he was “unapproachable” as he warned counsel and litigants in the ongoing trial of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, against seeking any form of favour from the court. Justice Emeka Nwite, who is presiding over the case, said his disposition…
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Police intensify search for abducted nursing mother, baby in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has said it has intensified efforts to secure the release of a nursing mother abducted by suspected kidnappers in the Akoko area of the state. Western Post had reported that the woman was abducted alongside her baby along the Supare–Ayegunle axis of Akoko South West Local Government Area. Confirming the development…
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