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“APPLY DECISIVE FORCE AGAINST THE ADVERSARY” – COAS TO GRADUATING RECRUITS

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has charged graduating recruits under the Restore Hope initiative to decisively confront bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements threatening the peace and security of the nation. The COAS gave the charge on Thursday, 18 June 2026, during the graduation ceremony of the Restore Hope programme for the 90 Regular Recruit Intake at the Depot Nigerian Army Shooting Range, Zaria. Lieutenant General Shaibu emphasised that Nigeria is currently passing through a critical period in its history, as criminal elements masquerading as bandits and kidnappers continue to inflict hardship on citizens through abductions and the wanton destruction of lives and property. According to the Army Chief, “The security challenges confronting Nigeria today are complex, uncertain and ambiguous. Terrorism, banditry and other asymmetric threats demand not only courage, but also intelligence, discipline and strategic thinking. The era...
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PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS MR KUNLE ELEBUTE AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (FRCN)

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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS MR KUNLE ELEBUTE AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (FRCN) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has appointed Mr Kunle Elebute, BA (Econ), FCA, as Chairperson of the Governing Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN). The appointment reinforces the Federal Government's commitment to strengthening corporate governance, enhancing investor confidence, and deepening transparency and accountability within Nigeria's financial reporting ecosystem. Mr Elebute is a distinguished Chartered Accountant and financial management consultant with over four decades of professional experience spanning Nigeria, West Africa, and global markets. He previously served as Senior Partner and Chief Executive Officer of KPMG Nigeria, Chairman of KPMG West Africa, and Chairman of KPMG Africa. During his illustrious career, he also served on KPMG's regional and global boards, including its Global B...
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PHOTOS: Nigeria, Cameroon Sign MoU on Defence

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The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Defence of the Republic of Cameroon, Joseph Assomo, to strengthen bilateral defence and security. According to the Nigerian Ministry of Defence on Tuesday, the agreement was signed in Yaounde after two days of deliberations attended by stakeholders from Nigeria and Cameroon to deepen bilateral defence cooperation and secure their shared southern borders. Credit: X | MODInfoNg
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PHOTOS: Nigeria, Cameroon Sign MoU on Defence

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The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Defence of the Republic of Cameroon, Joseph Assomo, to strengthen bilateral defence and security. According to the Nigerian Ministry of Defence on Tuesday, the agreement was signed in Yaounde after two days of deliberations attended by stakeholders from Nigeria and Cameroon to deepen bilateral defence cooperation and secure their shared southern borders. Credit: X | MODInfoNg
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HIJRAH 1448 AH: HON ADEJOKE (AAA) CALLS FOR UNITY, COMPASSION, PRAYERS FOR ABDUCTED PUPILS, TEACHERS

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate for Ibadan North East/Ibadan South East Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Hon. Adejoke Adekanmbi-Akinseye, PhD, has felicitated with Muslim faithful on the occasion of Hijrah 1448 AH, urging Nigerians to draw inspiration from the values of unity, compassion, tolerance, and selfless service that the Islamic New Year represents. In a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan, Adekanmbi-Akinseye described Hijrah as a significant period for spiritual reflection and a reminder of the need for individuals and leaders alike to remain committed to justice, peace, and the welfare of the people. She noted that Nigeria’s challenges require collective responsibility, understanding, and genuine concern for one another, stressing that national development can only thrive in an atmosphere of harmony and mutual respect. “The lessons of Hijrah remind us that difficult times can give way to greater opportunities whe...
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On Hijrah 1448 AH, BASA Charges Muslims to Pray for Peace, Security, and Safe Return of Abducted Victims

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Candidate for Oyo South in the 2027 general election, Honourable Bolanle Aminat Sarumi-Aliyu (BASA), has congratulated Muslim faithful in Oyo State, Nigeria, and across the world on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448 AH, urging them to embrace the enduring lessons of faith, sacrifice, perseverance, and devotion exemplified by the historic migration of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan, BASA described the commencement of a new Islamic year as a time for reflection, spiritual renewal, and prayers for peace, unity, and progress in Nigeria. She called on Muslims to remember abducted schoolchildren, teachers, and other victims of insecurity in their prayers, stressing the need for collective supplication for their safe return and comfort for their families. "While celebrating Hijrah 1448 AH, let us remember our brothers and sisters who are currently i...
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ISAAC FAYOSE RAISES TOUGH QUESTIONS: Why Was General Rabe’s Body Released but Not That of Slain Oyo Teacher?

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A fresh wave of controversy has erupted following reports that the remains of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar were allegedly released by the bandits who had held him captive before his death. Reacting to the development, social commentator Isaac Fayose took to his Facebook page with a series of pointed questions that have sparked heated debate online. Fayose questioned how the bandits, who reportedly refused to release the retired military officer while he was alive, were suddenly willing to release his body after his death. According to Fayose, one of the biggest mysteries is who exactly received the body from the bandits and under what circumstances the handover took place. He argued that the development raises important questions that deserve answers from both authorities and the family. Fayose also drew attention to the case of an Oyo State teacher who was reportedly killed by kidnappers. He questioned why the teacher's body was allegedly never released to the f...
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