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Nigeria Defense Strategy to Prioritize Border Security and Local Technology

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has announced that border security and indigenous technology will drive its future defence strategy. The statement was issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Samaila…

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Spanish Prime Minister Warns Iran War Could Be Worse Than Iraq Invasion

By Elizabeth Ugbo Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday warned in parliament in Madrid that the Middle East war involving the United States and Iran could be far worse…

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Iran Denies US Talks as Middle East Conflict Escalates After Deadly Strikes

By Elizabeth Ugbo Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Monday after Donald Trump claimed the United States held talks with Iran, while Tehran denied any dialogue following a deadly…

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ICPC to Arraign Nasir El-Rufai in Kaduna Court Tuesday Over Fraud Charges

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will arraign Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Kaduna over alleged fraud, money…

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City Clinch League Cup with 2-0 Win Over Arsenal at Wembley

By Elizabeth Ugbo Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-0 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday to claim the League Cup, using Nico O’Reilly’s double to punish Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga’s costly errors.…

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Qatar Helicopter Crash Kills 7 Including Turkish Nationals

By Elizabeth Ugbo On Sunday, a Qatari military helicopter crashed in Qatar’s territorial waters, killing seven people. The victims included four Qatari armed forces personnel and three Turkish nationals. The…

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The Trouble With the North: Why Elite Consensus Matters for Development

By Elizabeth Ugbo Northern Nigeria faces rising poverty, insecurity, and poor education. The region’s elites struggle to unite on development strategies. Without their consensus, institutional weakness, policy inconsistency, and missed…

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South-West Nigeria Faces Rising Security Threats Amid Kidnappings and Banditry

By Elizabeth Ugbo Residents of Nigeria’s South-West states, including Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun, and Lagos, are facing a surge in kidnappings, armed attacks, and killings in 2026. Criminal gangs…

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Maiduguri Bombings Expose Nigeria’s Moral Fatigue and Unequal Grief

By Elizabeth Ugbo On March 16, 2026, multiple suicide bombings struck Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigeria. The attacks hit the Monday Market, post office area, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital…

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Governor Inuwa Yahaya Hosts Emir of Gombe for Sallah Homage, Highlights Seven Years of Development

By Elizabeth Ugbo Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Eid-el-Fitr hosted the Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, at the Government House in Gombe, where both leaders reaffirmed their strong…

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