Military denies reports of US aircraft dropping weapons in Borno, Kaduna

  Senior Nigerian military officials have dismissed reports that United States aircraft recently delivered weapons and equipment to Borno and Kaduna states to support operations against terrorism and insecurity. The claims, which circulated widely on social media last week, cited a report allegedly published by The New York Times suggesting that three US military planes…

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FG: Nigerians Joining Foreign Wars Do So at Their Own Risk

  The Federal Government has issued a warning against the illegal recruitment of Nigerian citizens into foreign armed conflicts, amid ongoing global wars including the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, cautioning that Nigerians participating in foreign conflicts…

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Shehu Sani Demands EFCC Probe El-Rufai’s 8-Year Rule Over Billions in Alleged Fraud

A former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called for a comprehensive investigation into the eight-year administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, alleging financial impropriety, abuse of office, and widespread hardship during his tenure from 2015 to 2023. Sani made the call at a press conference in Kaduna on Sunday, urging security and anti-corruption agencies…

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Lawmakers Scrutinise INEC’s N873.78bn Proposal for 2027 Elections

  The scrutiny of Nigeria’s public finances intensified yesterday as lawmakers critically assessed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) proposal for N873.78 billion to fund the 2027 general elections. Tensions flared as the Commission defended its early budget request, highlighting ongoing issues with fund allocation and financial mismanagement that have plagued several government agencies. During…

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