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The return of Christopher Musa
Christopher MusaDefence Ministry

The return of Christopher Musa

General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) is set to make a dramatic comeback to the centre of Nigeria’s security architecture as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu names the former Chief of Defence…

Tinubu’s Ambassadors - By Reuben Abati

Tinubu’s Ambassadors – By Reuben Abati

Otti visits Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto, expresses hope for release

Otti visits Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto, expresses hope for release

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UBA ordered to pay N1.07bn to ex-Kogi Deputy Governor Simon Achuba
KogiSimon Achuba

UBA ordered to pay N1.07bn to ex-Kogi Deputy Governor Simon Achuba

Arsenal fail to beat 10-man Chelsea in fiery London derby
ArsenalCHELSEA

Arsenal fail to beat 10-man Chelsea in fiery London derby

Tinubu nominates Mahmood Yakubu, Fani-Kayode, Omokri, others as ambassadors
Femi Fani-KayodeMahmood Yakubu

Tinubu nominates Mahmood Yakubu, Fani-Kayode, Omokri, others as ambassadors

Fans aggressively cancel Burna Boy amid tour controversies
Burna BoyNo Sign of Weakness

Fans aggressively cancel Burna Boy amid tour controversies

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