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Nigeria Hosts Africa Defence Exhibition 2026

Nigeria will host the Africa International Defence Exhibition in October 2026, attracting 30,000 attendees from 100+ countries to strengthen regional security cooperation and showcase defence technologies.

Southern Governors Establish Zonal Security Fund

Southern Nigerian governors have agreed to create a regional security fund and enhance intelligence sharing to combat rising insecurity. The move aims to strengthen coordinated responses across state lines.

NRC and SWDC to Revive Southwest Rail Routes

Nigerian Railway Corporation collaborates with Southwest Development Commission to operationalize unserviced railway routes, boost regional connectivity and economic growth in Southwest states.

Economic Triangle Proposed for S/South, S/East States

My-ACE China urges Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Abia governors to create an economic corridor that could rival Lagos. The proposed triangle would leverage ports, fabrication capacity, and blue economy potential.

US-Nigeria Security Agreement to Fight Terrorism

Nigeria and United States establish security cooperation framework with intelligence sharing and defense equipment to combat terrorist groups. Joint Working Group to coordinate efforts.

6 Southwest Governors Make 3 Key Demands from Tinubu

Governors from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states have presented three crucial demands to President Tinubu, including state police creation and enhanced security measures to combat regional insecurity.

South-West Governors: State Police Can't Wait

South-West Governors declare state police a national urgency, approve Security Fund & digital platform. They insist decentralizing policing can't be delayed. Read the full communiqué.

Army: Self-Defense Fuels Plateau Violence Crisis

Nigerian Army identifies self-defense as major factor worsening Plateau crisis. Major General Etsy-Ndagi calls for disarmament and peace between farming and herding communities.

South-West Leaders Map Out Security Strategy

South-West governors, senators, and traditional rulers have outlined a comprehensive, tech-driven security strategy at a regional summit. Learn about the plan to safeguard the region.

US Lawmaker Seeks Pardon for Nigerian Farmer

US Representative Riley Moore urges Nigeria to pardon Sunday Jackson, sentenced to death for killing a Fulani militant in self-defense. Read about the international outcry.

Northern Leaders Seek Better Future at ACF Jubilee

Northern leaders at ACF's 25th anniversary in Kaduna demanded bold solutions to insecurity and development challenges while launching youth-focused initiatives for regional transformation.

Nigeria Needs New Political Structure to Succeed

Dr Olu Fasan advocates for parliamentary system and regional governance in Nigeria to address political and economic challenges. Learn why restructuring is crucial for national transformation.

VDM: Christianity Not Just Peaceful Religion

Social media critic Verydarkman sparks debate by claiming Christianity is not solely a religion of peace, urging Nigerian Christians to prepare for self-defense amid rising attacks. Read full analysis.

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