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National Assembly Approves N1.5trn Nigerian Army Budget for 2026

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The National Assembly approves N1.5trn Nigerian Army budget for 2026 after a joint defence session in Abuja, pledging legislative backing for implementation while flagging persistent delays in fund releases. Lawmakers described the Army as central to national stability, as security pressures from insurgency, banditry and cross-border threats continue to test operational capacity....

US Deploys 100 Soldiers to Nigeria for Training and Intelligence Support

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The United States deploys 100 soldiers to Nigeria to provide training and intelligence support amid escalating threats from Boko Haram, ISWAP and armed bandit groups. Nigerian authorities stress the mission is advisory, not combat, and remains under full Nigerian command, as insecurity spreads across northern states and regional instability deepens....

Falconets Resume Camping in April for Crucial U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier Against Malawi

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Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, will resume training in April to prepare for their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Malawi, following their 3–1 aggregate victory over Senegal....

Hunger, Gratitude and Economic Conscience in Ramadan 2026

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Ramadan Reflection Day 2 examines hunger, gratitude and moral responsibility during Ramadan 2026. Anchored in Qur’anic guidance, it connects fasting with economic inequality, moderation and leadership conscience in Nigeria. When scarcity is experienced voluntarily, what obligation follows? A reflective meditation on empathy, justice and national awareness....

Troops Recover ₦37m in Borno, Neutralise Boko Haram Commander Abou Aisha

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Troops recover ₦37m and neutralise Boko Haram commander in Borno as Operation Hadin Kai intensifies logistics-strangulation campaigns across Gwoza axis. The Joint Task Force said Abou Aisha was fatally wounded during clashes in Pulka and Mandaragirau, while cash and mobile devices suspected to support insurgent financing were intercepted along identified transit routes....

NLC Threatens Strike Over Grid Collapse as Power Instability Deepens

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The Nigeria Labour Congress has warned of nationwide industrial action as NLC threatens strike over grid collapse following repeated failures of the national power grid. Labour leaders argue that persistent instability reflects structural weaknesses in the post-privatisation framework, raising concerns about economic productivity, worker welfare and Nigeria’s fragile energy infrastructure....

Voice Vote Ruling Triggers House Walkout in Electoral Act Showdown

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A House rowdy session over Electoral Act rescission erupted on Tuesday after Speaker Tajudeen Abbas ruled in favour of reversing the amendment bill during a disputed voice vote. The ruling triggered protests, a walkout and a closed-door session, intensifying tensions over Clause 60(3) and the 2027 election timetable....

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