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$1bn Arms Fund Row Erupts Again, Buratai Demands Defence Ministry Explain Spending
Former army chief says the Ministry of Defence managed the $1 billion arms fund and must explain how it was spent.
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Host communities along the Eastern Gas Pipeline Network in the Niger Delta have given NNPCL and PINL two weeks to settle three months of unpaid allowances owed to surveillance contractors and guards, while demanding inclusion in the companies’ community development programmes.
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Former army chief says the Ministry of Defence managed the $1 billion arms fund and must explain how it was spent.
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Fails Excerpt: Former Kaduna governor faces renewed trial proceedings after the Court of Appeal upheld his detention, with multiple financial allegations still before the courts.
A total of 416 women and children abducted from Ngoshe community in Borno State have regained freedom after months in captivity, bringing relief to families and affected residents.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio urged Nigerians to keep praying for the exposure of terrorism sponsors, expressing confidence that the country will overcome insecurity and emerge stronger through unity and resilience.
The Nigerian Air Force has deployed a surveillance aircraft to assist security agencies tracking abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State, providing intelligence support for ongoing rescue operations.
NANS has launched a nationwide audit of TETFund projects, setting up an independent committee to assess implementation, transparency, compliance, and impact across tertiary institutions within a 90-day period.
FCCPC denied reports claiming President Tinubu approved nine new airtime credit operators. The commission said it was not involved and noted the governing regulations remain suspended by court order.
Senator Sharafadeen Alli denied involvement in the kidnapping of Adebayo Adelabu’s sister, describing the allegations as false and politically motivated. He urged security agencies to investigate the claims.
The Federal Government extended screening for Nigerians seeking evacuation from South Africa to June 10. Over 500 people have been cleared, while five Air Peace flights are planned.
Ekiti PDP accused Governor Biodun Oyebanji of using security agencies to harass opposition members ahead of the governorship election. The state government denied the allegations, calling them false.
Federal Government says Nigeria will not surrender to terrorism or banditry. Speaking at Democracy Day events, SGF George Akume assured citizens of renewed efforts to improve security and economy.
Oyo Police rescued Adelabu’s sister and her twin sons, arrested four kidnapping suspects, killed two during a gun battle, and recovered weapons in a successful operation in Ibadan.
Iran threatened retaliation against the US and Israel following Beirut strikes, raising fears of regional escalation as diplomatic efforts stall and tensions continue to rise across the Middle East.
NUPRC and NNRA have begun harmonising regulations to strengthen radiological safety, reduce compliance costs, eliminate duplication, improve investor confidence, and enhance operational efficiency in Nigeria’s oil sector.