…migrants, and spoke briefly with a migrant family. The Chicago-born pontiff has made the defence of migrants one of the pillars of his papacy, like his predecessor, Francis, praising those who help the needy and decrying mass deportations in the United States. The 70-year-old was expected to use the half-day trip to th…

…after the same groups staged attacks against the ruling junta in which the country's defence minister was killed. The attacks were reported in Gao, Anefis, Aguelhok and Sevare, as well as a prison in Kenieroba. Mohamed Elmaouloud Ramadane, a spokesman for the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), an ethnic Tuareg separatist m…

…money. Part of it should be used for this,'" he said. He also noted that allocations to defence have risen from approximately ¦ 2.1 trillion to more than ¦ 5 trillion under the current administration, framing this as evidence of political will to back security reform with money though defence spending and State Police…

…from Thursday to Friday over its regions and annexed Crimea, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. On Thursday, Russia unleashed one of the most intense drone and missile attacks to hit the Ukrainian capital since the start of its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. At least 30 people were killed in Kyiv, accord…

…decisions and demonstrate they considered redeployment or alternative roles. In its defence, Nokia argued that its 2023 reorganisation of teams supporting Safaricom’s Kenya and Ethiopia operations was intended to improve efficiency and competitiveness. It said it had notified the labour officer, consulted affected empl…

…by the Executive Committee of the Nongo u Kristu u i Ser u sha Tar Church. 9. The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe neutralised six criminal elements, arrested 84 suspects, dismantled 12 illegal refining sites and recovered over 464,268 litres of stolen petroleum products during the second quarte…

…and businesses share threat intelligence, assess cyber risks, and strengthen their cyber defences using tools from Recorded Future, the $2.65 billion threat intelligence company Mastercard acquired in 2024. State of play: This is Mastercard’s latest move away from being just a payments network. In recent years, it has…

…Isandu previously served as Senior Special Assistant on Intelligence to the Minister of Defence and also held leadership positions at the Defence Intelligence Agency. According to the government, the appointments take immediate effect and are aimed at strengthening the state's security framework, enhancing the protecti…

Mr Ozekhome's defence team took the EFCC witness to task over the findings of his forensic examination of the Tali Shani passport allegedly forged by Mr Ozekhome and his co-defendant.

…of the executive arm of government. "The judiciary remains one of the last lines of defence for our democracy and must never be perceived as an arena where political battles are settled on behalf of those who wield executive power. "Justice must not only be done; it must also be seen to be done," Abdullahi stated. The…

…government, in collaboration with the military, police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Amotekun Corps and other security agencies, has intensified efforts to rescue the victims. Authorities have repeatedly assured residents that the victims remain a priority and that security operations are ongoing.

…attack on the Voronezh facility, which it described as a critical component of Russia's defence production chain. Voronezh Governor Alexander Gusev confirmed that a production plant in the region was damaged during the attack and said three people were injured. However, he did not specify the type of facility that was…

…charge and supplementary proof of evidence had been filed on June 22, 2026. Responding, defence counsel, Abdul Mohammed, SAN, confirmed that the amended charge had been served on the defence. In one of the charges, the EFCC alleged that Ayeni, while serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the defunct Skye Bank…

…an adjournment. Although the prosecution did not oppose the application, it urged the defence to ensure readiness at the next sitting, noting that witnesses had travelled from Zuru for the proceedings. Justice Umar granted the application and advised the defence team to ensure proper preparation, adding that any availa…

The judges' lawyer informed the court that a joint preliminary objection and a joint statement of defence had been filed in response to the suit.

…an eye-catching 4-2 win over Croatia, although they showed signs of vulnerability in defence. They are unbeaten in eight previous matches against African opposition at the World Cup but will be facing Ghana in a competitive fixture for the first time. “This is the easiest type of match, because when you’re about to pla…

…facility at the Federal University Gashua (Yobe State), a 2.5MW network at the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna, and a 3MW plant at the University of Abuja. It also features massive infrastructure additions for regional healthcare and academic hubs including a 7MW system at the University of Calabar and its Teaching…

…that security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were present at most polling units and generally maintained order throughout the exercise. The association also commended voters for their peaceful conduct and adherence to electoral guidelines. It observed st…

…Ocheja, an expert in military history and public policy, is an alumnus of the Nigerian Defence Academy

…operations against insurgents nationwide. According to a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja on Sunday by the Service's spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, this followed the successful completion of an intensive and demanding training programme designed to produce highly skilled, combat-…

…that they will do whatever it takes to help Messi wreak his finest havoc on opposition defences. “He’s been my idol since I was a kid. Naturally, you want to repay that,” his fellow forward Julian Alvarez told DAZN. Rodrigo De Paul, who also plays with Messi at Inter Miami, put it more bluntly: “He makes you want to go…

"Applicants and stakeholders are strongly advised to rely ONLY on the official CDCFIB recruitment portal and verified Board communication channels for authentic updates," the notice stated.

…involving troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, police operatives, civil defence personnel, and local security outfits has repelled a bandit attack on Tureta, the headquarters of Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack, which occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, prompted an immediate respons…

…the north and all the citizens of Israel… Nothing will alter that commitment.” Israel’s defence minister meanwhile said that Israeli forces had standing orders to act against any threat they encountered inside Lebanon. Qassem’s address came as Washington and Tehran held talks in Switzerland after this week signing a pr…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has issued a final warning to individuals spreading false information about its ongoing recruitment exercise, threatening criminal prosecution for offenders. In a public notice signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Okeh Juliet, on…