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Army troops rescue 18 passengers from sea pirates off Cameroon coast

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 13 Brigade have rescued 18 passengers, including two infants, after suspected sea pirates hijacked a passenger boat on the Nigeria Cameroon route. The attack happened on January 11 near Kombo Fishing Port within Cameroonian waters while the boat was travelling from Nigeria to Cameroon.​ Army spokesperson Major Yemi Sokoya said the pirates, operating in two speed boats and a wooden boat, seized the passenger vessel and abducted all those on board. Soldiers deployed to Ikang responded quickly to a distress call, pursued the attackers and engaged them in a gun battle.​ During the firefight, one of the pirates’ speed boats capsized, forcing the attackers to abandon the kidnapped passengers and flee into nearby creeks. All 18 victims, including the two infants, were rescued unharmed and taken to safety by the troops.​ Commander 13 Brigade, Brigadier […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 12, 2026

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EU leaders meet in Brussels over €210bn Ukraine war funding

European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels today to decide whether to release €210 billion from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s war effort against Russia. The funds are largely held by Euroclear, a Belgium based financial clearing house, where Russian assets have been blocked since Moscow’s full scale invasion in 2022.​ The money is considered crucial to Ukraine’s ability to continue fighting and keep the state functioning. Without fresh international support, Kyiv is projected to face bankruptcy in early 2026, leaving it unable to pay soldiers, police, civil servants or buy weapons and ammunition.​ Failure by EU leaders to approve the package would be a heavy blow to the bloc’s credibility. Analysts warn it could weaken the EU’s influence in any future peace talks and allow Vladimir Putin to exploit divisions within Europe.​

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 27, 2025

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international

Kim orders more missile production in North Korea in 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered officials to boost missile production and build more factories to meet the growing demands of his country’s military in 2026. State media said he gave the directive during visits to munitions factories alongside top officials.​ Kim told factory managers to prepare for a busy year and to expand overall production capacity so the missile and artillery forces can meet future operational needs. He also ordered the construction of new munitions plants to support the planned increase in output.​ According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim described the missile and shell production sector as being of paramount importance to strengthening North Korea’s war deterrent. Analysts say Pyongyang has sharply increased missile testing in recent years to improve precision strike capabilities and to challenge the United States and South Korea.​ Experts also believe […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 26, 2025

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Nigeria

Nigeria Dangerously Close to Normalising Terror — Ex-Minister Essien

Former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien, has voiced grave concerns over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, warning the country is “dangerously close to normalising terror.” In a statement, Essien cited recent coordinated attacks and abductions—including the execution of Brigadier General Musa Uba and three soldiers in Borno, 64 kidnapped in Zamfara, 25 female students taken in Kebbi, and over 300 Catholic school pupils abducted in Niger. Essien argues these atrocities have become daily realities, undermining farming, worship, and general life. He faults the Tinubu administration for lacking urgency and for appointing security chiefs lacking strategic defence expertise. Essien claims politicisation and corruption threaten to erode both public trust and the capacity to fight criminal networks. The ex-minister wants a strategy anchored on intelligence-led operations, strong community security, accountability, and targeting sponsors of terrorism regardless of their social […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 25, 2025

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Nigeria

Navy Reaffirms Commitment to National Security, Seeks Citizens’ Support

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to protecting the nation across all geopolitical zones. Speaking at the Navy’s fourth-quarter route march in Abuja, Abbas (represented by Rear Adm. Jonathan Mamman) urged citizens to support security efforts by providing timely and credible information. Abbas praised naval personnel for their dedication and stressed that health and physical fitness underpin a robust national defence. He stated that the Navy is actively involved in counterterrorism and internal security operations, partnering with the Army, Air Force, DSS, police, and other agencies nationwide. He emphasized that security is not solely the responsibility of military and police, calling on locals to aid recent security gains by sharing intelligence. Ongoing operations are tri-service and defence-led, with the Navy present in the north-east, north-west, south-south, and south-east—wherever threats arise.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 22, 2025

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international

Europe ‘Not Ready’ for Russian Drone Attack – EU Defence Chief

Europe is “not ready” to defend itself from a potential Russian drone attack, EU defence chief warns, urging swift action to build continent-wide air defences and integrate Ukraine’s battlefield drone innovations. With Russian drones recently breaching EU and NATO airspace, concerns are rising over the ability of European states to counter evolving threats. The EU aims to accelerate joint procurement and deploy advanced anti-drone systems by 2027, as part of a strategy to be fully prepared for future conflicts by 2030. The bloc also plans closer NATO coordination and stronger protection for critical infrastructure like airports and energy facilities. Officials stress that while Russia cannot yet launch a direct drone assault on Europe, vulnerabilities remain. The EU is set to deepen its partnership with Ukraine, aiming for a “joint drone alliance” in 2026 to capitalize on Kyiv’s expertise and experience […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 17, 2025

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international

Russia may resume nuclear tests after Trump’s remarks – Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia may consider resuming nuclear tests if the United States proceeds with similar actions. He made this known on Wednesday during a meeting of Russia’s Security Council, convened in response to comments by US President Donald Trump. The statement adds a new chapter to the rising nuclear tension between the two largest nuclear powers, as both leaders continue to clash over global security issues and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Putin instructed Russia’s defence and foreign ministries, along with security agencies, to gather intelligence and prepare proposals on the “possible start of preparation works for nuclear weapons tests.” Russia last conducted a nuclear test in 1990, a year before the collapse of the Soviet Union. Trump had posted on social media last week that he had directed the Pentagon to “start testing our […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 5, 2025

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Nigeria

Nigerian Army Short Service Recruitment Ends November 12

The Nigerian Army has announced that applications for the Short Service Combatant Course 49/2026 will close at midnight on Tuesday, November 12. The online application portal, which opened on October 9, has so far received tens of thousands of entries. According to Colonel Aminu Bello, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the number of valid submissions is expected to surpass last year’s 48,000 applications. The Short Service Combatant Course provides an entry route for civilians into the military through an intensive 44-week training programme at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Jaji, Kaduna State. Successful candidates will be commissioned as lieutenants after completion. The course duration is nine years, with an optional three-year extension. Applicants must be Nigerian citizens aged between 22 and 28, possess at least a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a second-class lower division, and meet […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 5, 2025

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Nigeria

Tinubu to new service chiefs: Nigerians want results, not excuses

President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs to deliver concrete results in the fight against insecurity, stressing that excuses will no longer be tolerated. Speaking at the decoration ceremony for the new military leaders at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu said Nigeria is “in a hurry to celebrate peace” and urged them to act decisively against emerging threats in the North-Central, North-West, and parts of the South. “We must not allow these new threats to fester. We must be decisive and proactive. Let us smash the new snakes right in the head,” he said. The President noted that while the military has made significant progress—rescuing kidnapped citizens and reclaiming areas once held by terrorists—security challenges continue to evolve. “Nigerians expect results, not excuses,” Tinubu emphasized. “Security is an essential element without which everything else is rendered meaningless.” […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 31, 2025

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Nigeria

Tinubu decorates new service chiefs at Presidential Villa

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday decorated Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs with their official ranks during a ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The event, which began shortly after 2 p.m., was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima and the spouses of the decorated officers, all dressed in their respective service uniforms. Those decorated were General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant-General Wahidi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Air Marshal Kennedy Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Vice Admiral Idi Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff. The Senate confirmed the four officers on Wednesday after a two-hour closed-door screening session focused on strategies to strengthen national security and improve coordination among the armed forces. Tinubu had earlier written to the Senate seeking a speedy confirmation to “ensure continuity in the nation’s […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 30, 2025

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