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Christopher Musa Calls for Military Training for Every Nigerian, Reopening Debate Over Mandatory Service

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has proposed that every Nigerian should undergo military training, saying the experience could help citizens understand the discipline, endurance and sacrifices involved in protecting the country. Musa made the comments during an appearance on the African Leadership Podcast with Ken Giami. He argued that experiencing military training would…

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Trump Threatens to “Annihilate” Iran at UN as US Expands Arctic Military Presence

U.S. President Donald Trump used the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22 to deliver two very different messages about American power: a threat of further military escalation against Iran and a new security agreement expanding the United States’ military presence in Greenland. The developments underline a wider feature of Trump’s…

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US Troops Withdrawal From Nigeria: What the 200-Person Drawdown Means for the Fight Against Terrorism

The planned US troops withdrawal from Nigeria does not mean Washington is abandoning Abuja, according to the Defence Headquarters. The military said the departure of about 200 American personnel is linked to specific operational and counterterrorism objectives and should be seen as a routine adjustment rather than a breakdown in relations. The distinction matters because…

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Nigerian Airport Standing Ovation for Soldiers Shows a Country That Still Wants to Honour Its Troops

For a brief moment at a Nigerian airport, soldiers returning from a mission received something that cannot be measured in money: a standing ovation from ordinary Nigerians. Videos shared online show passengers applauding and cheering as the troops arrived. The spontaneous reaction has been praised by many Nigerians, with some saying the scene was a…

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Nigeria’s 308 Kidnap Rescue Is Encouraging, But the Bigger Security Test Is Keeping Communities Safe

Nigeria’s security forces have scored a major success after rescuing 308 people abducted in separate attacks across Niger and Kwara states. President Bola Tinubu described it as the largest single-day rescue operation carried out by the country’s joint security team. The operation involved the military, police and counter-terrorism authorities, with the victims recovered from the…

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Nigerians Are Starting to Confront Security Officers on Camera And That Should Worry Everyone

Two viral videos involving Nigerian security personnel are reigniting a difficult question: what happens when citizens no longer feel they can challenge alleged abuse through formal channels, so they take the confrontation to the street and social media instead? In one video, a man confronts a Nigerian soldier at a checkpoint after allegedly being slapped….

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Nigeria’s Alleged Coup Plot Raises a Bigger Question: How Deep Did the Network Go?

Fresh details from the ongoing investigation into Nigeria’s alleged 2025 coup plot have put Army Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji at the centre of the case. Investigators reportedly identified him as a key organiser of the alleged plan to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, with statements attributed to him naming other military officers allegedly involved. But the bigger…

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