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The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing security concerns following reports of alleged U.S. military plans in West Africa. Military sources in N’Djamena confirmed on Monday that President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ordered a complete military lockdown along the Nigerian border after intelligence suggested that terrorist elements from northern Nigeria were preparing to flee into Chadian territory. According to the sources, the Chadian army has been placed on full alert, with troops and armoured vehicles deployed across key border corridors linking the two countries. The president was quoted as warning that “no…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has insisted that its ongoing nationwide strike remained indefinite until the 19-point demands by its members were met. The association also described the federal government’s claim of N43bn arrears payment as misleading, stating that only a fraction of the funds mentioned actually applied to resident doctors. Speaking with our correspondent, NARD President, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, lamented that out of the association’s 19-point demands, only two – the 25–35 per cent salary review and the accoutrement allowance are being addressed – while “17 remain unresolved.” “This strike is still indefinite until all our minimum…

Heavy security was deployed at the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja as former Vice Chairman for PDP North Central, Abdulrahman Mohammed, resumed his role as the party’s acting national chairman. Earlier, Mohammed and his supporters gathered at the FCT office of the PDP, where he addressed the crowd, confirming that he would be taking over as acting national chairman. Mohammed was declared acting national chairman by the Samuel Anyanwu-led National Working Committee (NWC) following the suspension of the party’s National Chairman, Umar Damagun, and National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. The crisis in the opposition party…

‎‎Member representing Lagelu State Constituency in Oyo State House of assembly, Hon Olajide Akintunde AKT has felicitated with one of his loyalist, Mr Saheed Badmus politically known as ‘Omoh’ on the occasion of his 50th birthday.‎‎Hon AKT described Omoh as a dedicated, passionate and loyal Godson, who have overtime proved his worth as a dependable ally, noting that his pure and unalloyed loyalty has earned him the respect and recognition.‎‎”Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to ensuring the safety and comfort of my political dynasty has greatly underscore the efficiency and fast delivery in my legislative future.‎‎As part of his birthday…

‎It was a carnival like-atmosphere on Sunday as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Ward 5, Lagelu Local Government Area held its first ward meeting following the recently concluded ward congress of the party. ‎The meeting, which drew a large crowd of enthusiastic party faithful, clearly demonstrated that the people of Ward 5 and the entire Lagelu Local Government remain solidly behind the party. ‎During the event, the newly elected ward executive members were formally introduced to party members by the local party pioneer chairman and party Chieftain Elder Kehinde Fabunmi (Baba Kenfab). ‎In his address, Baba Kenfab commended the leadership…