3 h. ago Israel: Security officers arrest 75 terrorists in West Bank operations

Tribune Online Israel: Security officers arrest 75 terrorists in West Bank operations In a coordinated effort involving the IDF, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), and Israel Police, security personnel carried out multiple arrests and weapon seizures, the military announced on Thursday. Israel: Security officers arrest 75 terrorists in West Bank operations Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Army increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000

Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General has approved an increase in the daily Ration Cash Allowance for Nigerian read more Army increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000

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5 h. ago US military to discharge transgender troops unless granted waiver

Tribune Online US military to discharge transgender troops unless granted waiver The latest directive also disqualifies military applicants who have “a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria” or have undergone “cross-sex hormone therapy or sex reassignment or genital reconstruction surgery as a treatment for gender dysphoria. US military to discharge transgender troops unless granted waiver Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Kano govt kicks on ‘constitutional breaches’ in Tinubu’s tax reform bills 

Tribune Online Kano govt kicks on ‘constitutional breaches’ in Tinubu’s tax reform bills  …opposes VAT increase, reduction in funding of TETfund, NASENI, NITDA as Sharia Council lists concerns in tax bills The Kano state government on Wednesday kicked against the constitutionality of certain provisions of the tax reform bills, specifically those granting the federal government extensive powers over state and local tax authorities.  The Permanent Secretary, Office of the […] Kano govt kicks on ‘constitutional breaches’ in Tinubu’s tax reform bills  Tribune Online

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11 h. ago DHQ silent as soldier accuses military of abandoning injured personnel

The Defence Headquarters has remained silent following a viral video in which a soldier accused the Nigerian military of abandoning injured soldiers in hospitals across the country. In the eight-minute, 14-second video, the visibly angry soldier, speaking in Pidgin English, claimed that many wounded soldiers at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna and Read More

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20 h. ago Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial

Tribune Online Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail to three Lagos State House of Assembly workers arraigned for assaulting officers of the Department of State Security Services (SSS). Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants

Tribune Online Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged public servants in the state to be innovative and always strive for excellence in discharging their duties to enhance service delivery. Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Irate Youths Raze Army Vehicles As Soldier Kills Protester In Akwa Ibom

Rampaging youths protesting incessant harassments and extortions by military personnel have reportedly razed five military vehicles in angry reprisal following the gruesome murder of a youth activist by a soldier in Akwa Ibom State. The incident, LEADERSHIP learnt, happened in the early hours of Wednesday in Ete, a coastal oil-bearing community of Ikot Abasi local […]

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27 h. ago Tight Security At APC Headquarters As Party Holds NEC Meeting

Security has been tightened in and around the national secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, where the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting is holding on Wednesday. Joint security team comprising military, police and other security personnel cordoned off the Buhari House national secretariat building, located along Blantyre street in Wuse […]

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27 h. ago Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali’s ECOWAS exit increases burden on Nigerian military — CAS

Tribune Online Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali’s ECOWAS exit increases burden on Nigerian military — CAS Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, says the recent withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali from ECOWAS has placed more burden on the Nigerian military. Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali’s ECOWAS exit increases burden on Nigerian military — CAS Tribune Online

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28 h. ago JUST IN: Heavy security as APC chieftains arrive for NEC meeting

The national secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress was a beehive of activities on Wednesday morning as governors elected on the platform of the APC and party chieftains trooped in for the long-awaited meeting of the National Executive Committee. Early arrivals at the meeting include members of the National Working Committee, APC State Chairmen, Read More

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36 h. ago Babangida Must Tell Us The Truth About 1993 Election – Prof Kailani

The director general of the Confederation of APC Support Groups, Professor Kailani Muhammad, has called on former military ruler General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) to reveal the whole truth about the annulment of the 1993 presidential election, which the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola won. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday night, Professor […]

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39 h. ago IBB’s admission of June 12 annulment, last stage of manipulation – Femi Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has stated that the cancellation of the June 12, 1993 election by the military regime of Ibrahim Babangida marked the final phase of manipulation. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria made this revelation during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. In his memoir, A Journey in Service, IBB Read More

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42 h. ago ‘Full of lies and distorted facts’, Late Vatsa’s family rejects Babangida’s justification for execution

Tribune Online ‘Full of lies and distorted facts’, Late Vatsa’s family rejects Babangida’s justification for execution The family of the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, who was executed in 1986 on allegations of participating in a coup against General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida's military administration, has responded to statements made by Babangida in his autobiography. ‘Full of lies and distorted facts’, Late Vatsa’s family rejects Babangida’s justification for execution Tribune Online

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43 h. ago Ways and Means: Senate accuses CBN of obstructing investigations

The Senate Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Ways and Means facility granted to the Federal Government between 2015 and 2023 has read more Ways and Means: Senate accuses CBN of obstructing investigations

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45 h. ago Seun Kuti Distances Himself From Babangida’s Book, Insists He Knows Enough

Renowned Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has responded to the controversy surrounding former military president Ibrahim Babangida’s newly released book. Notably, the former military leader recently introduced his book, A Journey in Service. The revelations in the book have sparked widespread discussions, as it provided insight into some key events in the nation’s history. READ MORE: […] The post Seun Kuti Distances Himself From Babangida’s Book, Insists He Knows Enough appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Kalu Urges IBB To Expose Those Behind June 12 Election Annulment

Former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on former military president Ibrahim Babangida to fully disclose the events surrounding the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election in the second edition of his book. Addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Senator Kalu responded to recent […]

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49 h. ago APC disowns Delta leadership council, says body not party organ

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has dismissed reports suggesting it approved the inauguration of a leadership council in its Delta State chapter. In a statement issued on Tuesday, in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, clarified that the NWC had not granted such approval. “The attention of the National Read More

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50 h. ago IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo

Tribune Online IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo An elder statesman, Dr. Chike Obidigbo, has described the recently unveiled memoir of former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida as an authoritative exposition of the impediments to Nigeria’s progress. IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Kebbi First Lady doles out N40m to 2,000 women petty traders in Zuru Emirate

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi   The First Wife of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, has urged small-scale business beneficiaries who received grants to make proper use of the funds to boost their businesses.  Hajiya Zainab gave this advice during the disbursement of ₦20,000 to 2,000  small-scale business women in Zuru Emirate, as […] The post Kebbi First Lady doles out N40m to 2,000 women petty traders in Zuru Emirate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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