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Police arrest 13 suspects over deadly violence at Ondo APC ward congress
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects in connection with a violent attack that disrupted the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) ward congress in Idanre, leaving two…
Nigeria, Pakistan deepen military alliance to combat terrorism, insurgency
Nigeria and Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation in a bid to confront the rising threats of terrorism, insurgency and transnational…
Italian toddler dies after damaged donor heart transplant sparks national outrage
A two-year-old boy in Italy has died after receiving a donor heart that was allegedly damaged during transportation, triggering a criminal investigation and widespread public…
Trump signs 10% global tariff order after Supreme Court blocks emergency levies
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a flat 10% tariff on foreign goods, moving swiftly to preserve his trade agenda after the United States Supreme…
Gaza farmers brave Israeli fire to revive devastated farmlands
In the battered fields of the Gaza Strip, Palestinian farmers are risking their lives to restore agriculture amid expanding Israeli military buffer zones and continuing security…
Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political detainees under new post-Maduro law
Venezuelan authorities have approved amnesty for 379 political prisoners following the passage of a new law by the National Assembly, offering the prospect of releases across the…
Mandatory Military Service Back in Spotlight as Scholar Unveils New Book
A new book advocating structured national mobilisation of young Nigerians for defence readiness has reignited debate on how best to tackle the country’s persistent security challenges.…
FG Has No Immediate Plan for Mandatory Military Service — Defence Minister
The Federal Government has clarified that it has no current plan to introduce mandatory military service for Nigerian youths, even as it welcomed scholarly debate on the subject as part of…
BRAVE-IT Boss Pushes Global Lessons on Youth Military Service
The National Coordinator of Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism, Insurgency and Terrorism (BRAVE-IT), Dr Ak Peters, has urged Nigeria to carefully examine global military service…
Sierra Leone honours Nigeria’s CDS Oluyede with prestigious national award
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has been conferred with Sierra Leone’s prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Rokel in recognition of his contributions to peace…