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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

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...

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...

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...

Security remains one of the most important issues confronting Nigeria today. From insurgency in the North-East to banditry in the North-West, kidnapping along major highways, communal clashes in some regions, and cybercrime across the country, the challenge of securing lives and property has become a national concern. However, while government bears the constitutional responsibility of providing security, it is important to emphasize that security is not about government alone; it is about all of us. Every citizen has a role to play in creating a safer society. Security begins with vigilance, information sharing, community cooperation, and responsible citizenship. As a media entrepreneur and ICT practitioner, I am not a security expert. Nevertheless, as a concerned Nigerian who observes developments within our society and understands the growing influence of technology, I believe every citizen has a responsibility to contribute ideas toward improving our security architectu...

Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire on paper following the record-breaking initial public offering of SpaceX, which was priced at $135 per share and raised about $75 billion. The listing values SpaceX at approximately $1.77 trillion, making it one of the world’s most valuable publicly traded companies and surpassing Saudi Aramco’s 2019 listing as the largest IPO in history. According to the company’s prospectus, Musk will own about 849.5 million Class A shares and 5.57 billion Class B shares after the offering, giving him 84.4 per cent of the company’s voting power. At the IPO price, his SpaceX stake is valued at roughly $866.5 billion. Combined with his estimated 717.1 million Tesla shares, worth about $286.2 billion based on recent market prices, Musk’s holdings are valued at around $1.1 trillion on paper. However, the milestone remains largely theoretical, as it depends on SpaceX maintaining its valuation after trading begins and Tesla’s share price remai...