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By Deborah Nnamdi The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday dismissed concerns over the presence of United States military personnel in Nigeria, stating that the support being provided by the US government poses no threat to the country’s sovereignty or territorial integrity. The military high command clarified that the assistance comes at no cost to the Federal Government and is strictly focused on training Nigerian troops and strengthening ongoing counter-terrorism operations. On February 17, the DHQ confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment in the country. In a statement issued by the Director of Defence…

…Iran attacks Saudi Arabia, Israel, Bahrain, UAE other US allies In the early hours of Saturday, 28 February 2026, the Middle East was thrust into one of its most dangerous escalations in decades as the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iranian territory, triggering swift and far-reaching retaliation from Tehran across the Gulf region. The joint offensive, described by officials in Washington and Tel Aviv as a pre-emptive security operation, targeted multiple locations inside Iran. Explosions were reported in and around the capital, Tehran, with additional strikes hitting strategic areas in Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, and Kermanshah. According…

By Deborah Nnamdi An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has sentenced a detained native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwaokuko Tiwara Aki, to 12 years imprisonment. Delivering judgment, Justice Jude Obiora found Nwangwu guilty on counts three, four, five, six, seven, and eight, sentencing him to two years on each count. The court, however, struck out counts one, two, nine, and 10. Justice Obiora ruled that the sentences would run concurrently. He noted that the convict had already spent 13 months in detention at the Agunechemba facility in Awka and would therefore serve the remaining 11 months…

By Deborah Nnamdi A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has alleged that illegal rare earth mineral mining operations linked to China are fueling terrorist activities in Nigeria and worsening attacks on Christian communities in parts of the country. Moore made the allegation during a live interview on Fox News, shortly after submitting a report on Nigeria’s security situation to former U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week. In the report, Moore raised concerns over persistent insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks targeting Christian communities. He argued that while international attention has largely focused on the religious dimensions of the violence, a…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu on Friday evening called on members of the House of Representatives to urgently consider constitutional amendments that would pave the way for the establishment of state police, stressing that any reform must be carefully structured to prevent abuse as experienced in the past. The President appealed an interfaith breaking of fast he hosted for the leadership and members of the House at the State House, Abuja. The event brought together Muslim and Christian lawmakers in a symbolic show of unity during the Ramadan and Lenten seasons. The dinner marked the third in a series…

Nigeria’s economic growth picked up slightly in the fourth quarter of last year, reaching 4.07% year-on-year, following an improvement in both oil and non-oil sectors, data showed on Friday. The growth rate was faster than the third quarter’s 3.98% reading but short of ambitious target set by President Bola Tinubu for Africa’s most populous nation. The Reuters Inside Track newsletter is your essential guide to the biggest events in global sport. Sign up here. The National Bureau of Statistics said the oil sector grew 6.79% year on year and the non-oil part of the economy expanded 3.99%. Since taking office in 2023, Tinubu…

Nigeria’s Court of Appeal on Friday overturned a 38.88 billion naira ($25 million) judgment previously awarded to lawyer Joe Agi over consultancy fees linked to the Paris Club debt refund, ruling that the lower court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case. In a unanimous decision, the appellate court set aside the 2022 judgment of the Federal High Court and nullified related garnishee proceedings initiated against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to enforce payment. Agi had filed the suit in 2017 against the finance minister, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the attorneys-general of the 36 states, claiming entitlement to 20%…

Security forces operating under the Joint Task Force South East have dismantled what authorities described as a key operational base used by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). Operatives of the Joint Task Force (JTF) South East, Operation UDO KA (OPUK), told Naija Daily News that they scored a hard fought victory in the area described as a major stronghold of the IPOB armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) The operation took place on February 26 in a dense forest area known locally as “Mother Valley” in Nkwere,…

An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has upheld the outcome of the 2025 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan. Trial judge, Justice Ladiran Akintola of Court 5, delivered the judgment on Friday shortly after ruling on an application for joinder and dismissing an application filed by Nwachukwu and others seeking a stay of proceedings in the matter. In his ruling, Justice Akintola granted all 13 reliefs sought by the claimant, Folahan Malomo Adelabi, through his counsel, Musbau Adetunmbi, thereby affirming the validity of the convention and its…

Photo: Jack Dorsey, Block’s CEO By Oghenekevwe Kofi The global debate over artificial intelligence and the future of work intensified today after Jack Dorsey announced sweeping layoffs at his financial technology company, Block, in a move that signals AI is beginning to reshape corporate structures, not just workflows. In a candid internal memo shared publicly, Dorsey revealed that Block will cut nearly half of its workforce, reducing staff from over 10,000 employees to just under 6,000. More than 4,000 workers are expected to leave or enter consultation processes as part of the restructuring. Unlike previous waves of tech layoffs driven…