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Several people including vigilantes were allegedly k!lled in a military airstrike in Tungar Kara village, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.   Garba Umar, a resident of the area, told Punch that the incident occurred on Saturday evening, January 11, 2025, as local vigilantes were heading to assist neighbours in Tungar Kara village, which had come under attack by …

President Bola Tinubu has barred military personnels in Nigeria from engaging in homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other acts deemed contrary to the ethics of the armed forces.   Punch reports that the ban is contained in Section 26 of the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service signed by President Bola Tinubu on December 16, 2024. Military …

Greenland is important for the United States’ national security, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz said on Wednesday, following comments by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggesting the U.S. should take control of the island.   During an interview with Fox News, Waltz, who was tapped to serve as Trump’s national security adviser, was asked about Trump wanting U.S. control over the mineral-filled …

  US President-elect, Donald Trump did not rule out using the military to wrest control of the Panama Canal and Greenland during remarks to the press on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.   When asked directly whether he would rule out using “military or economic coercion” to see through his goal of gaining those territories, the president-elect responded, “No.”   “No, …

The US has added several Chinese technology companies, including gaming and social media giant Tencent and battery maker CATL, to a list of businesses it says work with China’s military. The list serves as a warning to American companies and organisations about the risks of doing business with Chinese entities. While inclusion does not mean an immediate ban, it can …

A Kaduna-based public commentator, Mahadi Shehu, has been remanded at the Kaduna Correctional Service, following his arraignment at the Chief Magistrate Court (CMC 1), Kaduna on a two-count charge of conspiracy, aiding and abetting terrorism.   The Nation reports that Shehu had alleged in a post made on his X account that the Federal Government had plans to build a …

The Military High Command says the troops deployed to various operations across the country have eliminated 10,937 terrorists, apprehended 12,538  and rescued 7,063 hostages in the last 12 months.  The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military in the year 2024, on Tuesday, Dec. 31, in Abuja.  …

China has imposed sanctions on seven US companies in response to Washington’s recent approval of a $571.3 million military aid package to Taiwan. Beijing claims the package infringes on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.   Last week, US President Joe Biden authorized defence assistance for Taiwan, a self-governed island that China considers part of its territory.   Washington’s actions “interfere …

National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu has dismissed claims by Abdulrahman Tchiani, the military leader of Niger Republic, that Nigeria is collaborating with France to destabilize Niger.   In an interview with BBC Hausa, Ribadu refuted the allegations, describing them as baseless. Tchiani’s remarks come amid heightened tensions between the two countries following Niger’s decision, alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, …

The Governor of Bauchi State has urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider current economic policies, stating that they lack popular support among Nigerians.    Speaking during a Christmas Day celebration in Bauchi on Thursday, December 26,  the governor called on the presidency to set aside pride and engage with the grievances of the masses.   “We are calling on the …