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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Signs Five-year Defense Cooperation Deal

Muhammad AdamDecember 9, 2025

Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening defense and military collaboration between the two countries. The agreement was announced by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Mohammed Bello Matawalle, via a post on his official X handle. It outlines enhanced cooperation in...

FG Pledges Support for Imo State Economic Growth – Shettima

Muhammad AdamDecember 5, 2025

Vice President Kashim Shettima said the Federal Government is committed to partnering with Imo State to improve investment opportunities and accelerate economic growth across key sectors. Speaking at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025 in Owerri, the vice president stated that the Tinubu administration is determined to work with the state government to unlock economic...

Troops Destroys Bandits’ Camps in Taraba, Neutralise Two, Arrests Key Suspect

Muhammad AdamDecember 4, 2025

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have intensified offensive operations across Taraba State, destroying bandits’ hideouts, neutralising two armed elements, and arresting a key suspect linked to criminal activities. The latest successes were recorded during clearance operations conducted on 2 December 2025 in Shiid, Agia and Tyozua villages of Takum...

Senate To Screen Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister Today

Muhammad AdamDecember 3, 2025

The Senate has scheduled today, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for the screening of General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the new Minister of Defence. The announcement was made by the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, in a statement released by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs...

Tinubu Orders Service Chiefs To Step Up Fight Against Insecurity

Muhammad AdamDecember 3, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the nation’s Service Chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies to strengthen coordination and enhance operational strategies in the fight against terrorism, banditry and other emerging security threats. Speaking during a high-level security meeting at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday, the President charged the security leadership to deliver greater...

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ISSUES ICONIC OPEN UNIVERSITY FULL STATUTORY LICENSE

Iconic Open University has officially been granted a Full Statutory License by the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Universities Commission (NUC), today in Abuja, Tuesday, 22 September 2026. This makes the University a full-fledged private university in Nigeria. This landmark development marks a defining moment in the history of the University and represents...

Sowore Promises to introduce N500,000 minimum wage if elected 2027

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has promised to introduce a monthly living minimum wage of N500,000 for Nigerian workers if elected president in the 2027 general elections. Sowore, an activist, also promised that an AAC-led government would provide 24-hour electricity, make education free and accessible at all levels, construct...

Army say No cleric abducted at Yari’s residence

The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that a group of Islamic scholars were abducted at the residence of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of the state. The Army said no cleric was abducted at Yari’s residence, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement...

Police Meet Political Parties in Sokoto Over Campaign Security

The Sokoto State Police Command has met with leaders of political parties and elected local government chairmen to discuss security challenges ahead of the commencement of political campaigns and the upcoming elections in the state. The separate meetings were held at the Command’s headquarters on Wednesday and were attended by Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), senior...

Iconic Open University Announces Establishment of Research Centres, Calls for Recruitment of Researchers

Iconic Open University, a tech-driven open-distance learning institution licensed by the National Universities Commission, has announced a call for applications for leadership and research positions at three newly established research centres across Northern Nigeria. The University, through its Directorate of Research, Innovation, and The Impossible (DRII), is inviting highly qualified researchers to coordinate the establishment...

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Army say No cleric abducted at Yari’s residence

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Iconic Open University Announces Establishment of Research Centres, Calls for Recruitment of Researchers

Iconic Open University Engages CHPRBN for Accreditation of Community Health Programmes

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