Former Senator Kabiru Marafa has endorsed President Trump’s threat of potential U.S. military action in Nigeria, arguing that it puts pressure on the government to act against worsening insecurity.
Nigeria has introduced a new security strategy anchored on the death penalty for terrorists, kidnappers, their financiers and informants, alongside intelligence-driven operations and stricter military recruitment, as the Senate advances major amendments to the terrorism law and confirms General Christopher Musa as defence minister.
The marketing firm handling the sale of Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet has withdrawn the aircraft’s listing. In an
Abdulaziz Yari has urged Nigerians to stop appealing to President Trump for help, insisting that only Nigerians can solve the nation’s security and political problems.
Mohammed Badaru has dismissed a viral claim that he resigned as defence minister due to US and Nigerian military actions in the north, insisting his resignation was purely for health reasons.
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has urged the federal government to publicly identify and prosecute the sponsors of terrorism and banditry, while adopting over 40 new security recommendations.
Saudi Arabia has released three Nigerians wrongfully detained over luggage fraud, with Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar praising the authorities and NDLEA for securing their release.
Domestic flight prices in Nigeria have surged up to 150% ahead of the festive season, with tickets on popular routes now exceeding ₦300,000 due to limited aircraft, high demand, and rising operational costs.
The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned Egor lawmaker Natasha Irobosa to appear before its Ethics and Privileges Committee over alleged misconduct linked to a viral video involving her and husband, 2Baba.
President Vladimir Putin warned that if European powers chose to start a war with Russia, Moscow would respond so decisively that “there would be no one to negotiate with in Europe.”
