Nnamdi Kanu’s defence team has blamed his travails on the failure of his former counsel, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, and Ifeanyi Ejiofor, to file a preliminary objection challenging the Nigerian government’s motion for a stay of execution of the October 13, 2022, Court of Appeal judgment that freed the Indigenous People of Bia…

…through Arnau Ortiz. The forward curled a precise effort beyond the Manchester United defence and into the corner to give the Spanish side an early advantage. United responded positively and came close to levelling before halftime, with Amad Diallo seeing his deflected free-kick brilliantly kept out by goalkeeper Jan O…

…to the Istanbul 2.0 formula, as significant results were achieved there."Former UK Defence Attaché to Russia, John Foreman, told The Sun that Tokayev's remarks could signal a desire to distance Kazakhstan from Moscow while maintaining diplomatic ties.Foreman said the war has altered regional dynamics, adding: "The worl…

…of the Department of State Services, with support from the National Intelligence Agency, Defence Headquarters, the Nigeria Police Force and the National Park Service. According to the statement, the programme is being implemented in partnership with participating state governments to improve security in forests, border…

…democracy required credible elections and a level playing field. Responding to Tinubu’s defence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Onaiyekan argued that doubts over the commission’s neutrality would remain as long as its leadership was appointed by the President, urging reforms to strengthen public confi…

…a peaceful exercise. “Right from Abuja, we are working with the police, the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, and service chiefs to ensure special deployment for Osun State so that the election will be peaceful. We don’t want violence,” he said. Amupitan described the Osun governorship election as “a mir…

…over alleged s3xual assault of 14-year-old girl in Kwara The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a 36-year-old man, AbdulGaniyu AbdulRahman, over alleged s3xual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Ilorin. The spokesperson for the command, Ayoola Michael Shola, who disclosed…

…he said. The INEC chairman said the commission has engaged the police, the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, and the Service Chiefs for special security deployment to the state. He also warned against the spread of fake videos aimed at discouraging voters from coming out to vote and urged citizens to dis…

…pay rates for both the Army Reserve and Naval Service Reserve across all ranks.Reserve Defence Forces members serve mostly on a voluntary, unpaid basis but receive pay during training courses and annual camp.

…topic after arriving at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for his final-year project defence in an Escalade, drawing large crowds of students and igniting debate across social media. The singer, born Folarin Odunlami, attracted attention as students gathered around him to take photos and watch him make his way to the ve…

…and recruit approximately 28,000 additional personnel He also commended the Ministry of Defence and Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, South-East, for convening the summit, saying its outcome must go beyond speeches to produce a practical regional security framework with cl…

…appearances last term. Stones could make his Inter debut when they start their Scudetto defence against Monza at the San Siro on August 22. AFP The post John Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer appeared first on Vanguard News.

…that officials of the purported agency attended the 2025 Annual Manpower Budget Defence, presenting themselves as representatives of a newly established federal agency and tendering what appeared to be an Establishment Act alongside a letter appointing a Director-General. According to her, existing civil service proced…

…and not the act of a person with a carefully considered plan'. Ms Haque added: 'The defence would say he wanted attention and was in crisis and wasn't motivated by hostility towards teachers, children or others.' Jailing him for two years, Judge Bernadette Baxter also described the circumstances of the offending as 'bi…

…the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening institutional collaboration with the National Defence College (NDC) and other strategic partners. Disu stated this in Abuja when he received the Commandant, management, directing staff, participants and support staff of the NDC. He said the collaboration was aimed at enhancing…

…movement: Up The Netherlands rounds out the top 10, reflecting continued investments in defence modernisation and NATO commitments. 9. Greece Power Index (PwrIndx): 0.5484 2026 ranking movement: Stable Greece maintains its position among Europe’s strongest militaries, supported by its strategic location and modern arme…

…for Nigerian football fans who had expected the Super Falcons to begin their title defence with a win.As noted by CAF, Nigeria must now regroup quickly. Their next Group match is against Zambia, a side that thrashed Egypt 6-0 in their own opening fixture, signalling they will be formidable opposition for a Falcons team…

A former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro (retd.), and ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Lucky Irabor (retd.), on Tuesday blamed Nigeria’s worsening security challenges on inadequate funding, poor equipment and gaps in investment in the nation’s security architecture. They made the assertion while speaking at the F…

…stages. The announcement comes as Justine Madugu's side prepares to begin its title defence against Malawi at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat. It will be the first-ever meeting between both countries at the senior international level. by Linda Ikeji at 28/07/2026 9:41 PM | Share this Story

…run with Fox News.Journalist Kristin Anne Fisher joined CNN in July 2021 as the Space & Defence correspondent. Who is the highest-rated host on Fox News?FNC's Laura Ingraham is one of the highest-rated female hosts. In 2022 alone, Fox News Channel's The Ingraham Angle show crushed the 10 PM/ET competition combined in v…

…on tomorrow's #WAFCON2026 opener against Malawi." The Super Falcons will begin the defence of their WAFCON title against debutants Malawi at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat. by Linda Ikeji at 28/07/2026 11:32 AM | Share this Story

…Sowore’s subpoenaed letter, asking the DSS DG, Oluwatisin Ajayi, to testify in his defence. The AGF, who said the DSS had been responsive enough to allow the 2nd defence witness (DW-2), an official from the service, to give testimony on the last adjourned date, said the application for Ajayi to testify was to delay the…

…footage, prosecutors said, will show Burke was the last person to drive the vehicle. The defence argued there was insufficient evidence to support a murder charge. "There's no evidence that Mr. Burke harbored a deliberate intent to k!ll Miss Hernandez," defence attorney Marilyn Bednarski said. She argued that communica…

…and improved welfare for personnel. It praised the Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Olufemi Oluyede, describing them as the “twin pillars” driving the military’s transformation. The group also passed a vote of confidence in both military chiefs, saying their leadership had strengthened operationa…

…and July 9 by a joint delegation comprising officials from the NAF and the Ministry of Defence.The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday, July 27, by the Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. According to Ejodame, the successful completion of…