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Bola Tinubu

Tinubu Enforces Crowd Control After Stampedes Claim 39 Lives

President Tinubu enforces crowd control measures after stampedes in Anambra and FCT claim 39 lives. ...
  • 22 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Funfair Tragedy

Tinubu Orders Probe as Death Toll Rises in Ibadan Funfair Tragedy

President Tinubu orders a probe into the Ibadan funfair tragedy, as the death toll rises ...
  • 20 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Indigenous Expertise

NAF Advocates Indigenous Expertise and Partnerships to Strengthen Security

NAF partners with Abia State and advocates indigenous expertise to enhance operational capabilities, aiming for ...
  • 16 December 2024
  • Security
Twin Attacks

Tragic Twin Attacks in Western Niger Claim Dozens of Lives

Twin attacks in western Niger claim 39 lives, highlighting escalating violence linked to jihadist groups ...
  • 16 December 2024
  • West Africa

Over 100 Killed in Sudanese Market Airstrike Amid Intensified Fighting

Over 100 civilians killed in a Sudanese market airstrike as fighting between the Sudanese Armed ...
  • 12 December 2024
  • Africa
Syrian opposition

Syria’s Opposition Moves to Form Government Amid Israel-Syria Tensions

Syria's opposition works to form a new government after Assad's ouster, amid rising tensions with ...
  • 10 December 2024
  • Security
President Bola Tinubu

FG Commences Payment of Military Retirees’ Entitlements Amid Protests

FG begins payment of military retirees’ entitlements as Tinubu orders release of funds amid veterans’ ...
  • 6 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Chief of Army Staff

Senate Confirms General Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

The Nigerian Senate confirms Major General Taoreed Abiodun Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff, with ...
  • 5 December 2024
  • Security
Resurgent Rebel

Syria Seeks Support Amid Resurgent Rebel Advances

As rebels push towards Hama, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad seeks the support of Iran and ...
  • 2 December 2024
  • World
Military cooperation

Chad Ends Military Cooperation Agreement with France

Chad ends its military cooperation agreement with France, signaling a major shift in Sahel geopolitics ...
  • 1 December 2024
  • West Africa
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