Soldiers now earn N100, 000 monthly- Defence Minister, Musa Christopher The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said Nigerian soldiers now earn a minimum monthly salary of N100,000 and have better food rations. Musa disclosed this during an interview on News Central on Wednesday, July 9. The former Chief of Defe…

…with muscle fatigue, although the centre-back is expected to partner Ezri Konsa in defence. James, however, remains a major doubt after missing England’s last three matches with a hamstring injury. The Chelsea defender is now in a race against time to prove his fitness before the quarter-final. With Jarell Quansah susp…

…CENTCOM said its forces struck more than 80 targets on Tuesday, including Iranian air-defence systems, coastal radar sites and 60 Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps small boats. The Guards said they hit dozens of US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain. Kuwait said it had intercepted two ballistic missiles and 13…

…out another 3,000 recruits, sustains massive recruitment drive to strengthen national defence." Anele said the graduation followed recent recruit passing-out ceremonies at the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, Kaduna State, and the newly established training depot in Osogbo, Osun State. Addressing the recruits, Shaibu said t…

…for continuation of hearing.Speaking with journalists shortly after the proceedings, defence counsel A.D. Umar expressed confidence that his client would be vindicated.Dr. Kurfi was thereafter escorted back to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Katsina State Police Command.Days after Dr Kurfi mad…

…that the limitations imposed on El-Rufai have made it difficult for him to prepare his defence adequately. “We do not shy away from defending ourselves, but we want a fair trial. We want an opportunity to be heard. Malam cannot adequately prepare for his defence while he remains in custody and has limited access to his…

…not like you. A lady I know married knowing her mother-in-law does not like her. Her defence was, ‘We are not living in Nigeria na. Where will they see me to do rubbish?’ Guess what? Her mother-in-law travelled to the US to visit her son, and this woman first stopped at her sister’s house in Maryland, had food made in…

…a minute of silence in honour of late Major-General Rabe Abubakar, former Director of Defence Information, and all Nigerians who lost their lives to terrorism, insurgency, banditry and kidnapping across the federation. It resolved that the Senate leadership will immediately constitute a delegation of senators to visit…

…Command (CENTCOM) said its forces had struck over 80 targets, including Iranian air defence systems, coastal radar sites and 60 IRGC small boats. The strikes aimed “to degrade Iran’s ability to continue attacking international commerce flowing through the international trade corridor”, it said. Tehran’s reply came quic…

…Darius Khobo fixed July 15 for the hearing of the defendant's application after the defence asked the court to recuse itself from the case, citing a lack of confidence in obtaining justice before the judge. The matter, which had earlier been slated for accelerated hearing on July 6, 7 and 8, could not proceed after El-…

…a minute of silence in honour of late Major-General Rabe Abubakar, former Director of Defence Information, and all Nigerians who lost their lives to terrorism, insurgency, banditry and kidnapping across the federation. It resolved that the Senate leadership will immediately constitute a delegation of senators to visit…

…Switzerland enjoying more possession but struggling to break down Colombia’s disciplined defence. Switzerland progress to to World Cup last eight – Getty image James Rodriguez, making his 131st appearance for Colombia, was unable to influence the tie before being substituted in the second half. Vargas sends Swiss throu…

…through Mr Ocheme. I cannot remember whether it was through the phone or not." The defence subsequently sought to tender the witness's statement to the EFCC to refresh his memory. The move sparked arguments between the defence and the prosecution, led by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), over t…

…86th minute, as Carlo Ancelotti's side struggled to find a way past a resolute Norwegian defence despite introducing Neymar and teenager Endrick from the bench.

…nor that it facilitated any meeting with Starlink,” he wrote. Malatsi also broadened his defence beyond the immediate allegations, arguing that engagement between ministers and industry is an essential part of policymaking. “As Ministers, we are constantly approached by stakeholders,” he wrote. “Engagements with stakeh…

…he said, as per SPORT. The Brazil national football team forward also came to the defence of Guimaraes, urging fans not to define his international career by the missed penalty. "I hope that Bruno Guimaraes's career with the Brazilian national team isn't marred by this mistake." Despite criticism surrounding Brazil’s t…

…Zelensky urged the alliance to take “strong decisions” on boosting Ukraine’s air defences following the strike, which came just days after another Russian attack killed more than 30 people in Kyiv. The European Union also said that Ukraine needs air defence reinforcements. The morning strike punched a crater into a mul…

…ocean long designated a nuclear-free zone under an international treaty. New Zealand's Defence Force has privately warned that Beijing's naval forays and ballistic missile tests would become a "persistent" feature of the Pacific, according to an internal document obtained by AFP last month. AFP

England held on for an excruciating 3-2 win against Mexico thanks to a heroic defensive performance to book their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

By CHIDO ONUMAH On July 2, 2026, Nigeria's defence, intelligence, law enforcement, anti-corruption, emergency response, and public safety agencies took an extraordinary step by jointly addressing the nation on the state of national security. The initiative emerged from consultations among the leadership of these instit…

…The striker caused problems for Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos in the Brazil defence before the ball broke kindly for Odegaard, whose effort was well saved by Alisson Becker. Norway coach Stale Solbakken brought on Oscar Bobb and Andreas Schjelderup at the break for Antonio Nusa and Alexander Sorloth, but it was the…

…in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. A member of the House Committees on Youth and Defence, the lawmaker described the NYSC as a strategic national institution whose founding objectives should be preserved while reforms are considered. His comments followed the Federal Government’s unveiling of what the Minister o…

…of the changes could erode the scheme's core objectives and undermine Nigeria's national defence policy. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in Benue State and is the leader of the Labour Party in the state, called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend implementation of the reforms and instea…

…lacking stealth capability - that project is still in the preliminary design phase, Defence Minister Yasar Guler said in September. Turkey received a first batch of 10 F110s in September, and talks with the US government to acquire 80 more were "ongoing", he said. But that's been held up by a lack of political clearanc…

Reigning champion Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in the third round on Saturday as an inspired Alexandra Eala created more history for the Philippines with a straight-sets victory on Centre Court. Eala edged a dramatic 84-minute first set before powering to a 7-6 (11/9), 6-2 victory over a stunned Swiatek on C…