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The United States pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, plucking the pilot from behind enemy lines before setting off a complicated extraction of the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion (approximately $2.2 billion) plan to clear Nigeria's power sector debts. The initiative aims to improve electricity reliability, stabilize the energy value chain, and restore investor confidence, following a review of legacy debts accumulated over a decade.
A perilous and complex US rescue mission in Iran saved an airman after a crash and ejection, with the airman describing the fight for survival after the parachute opened.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita, Sterling Bank, and other entities.
Police in Ondo State, Nigeria, arrested five suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity during a raid on a secret gathering in Akungba-Akoko.
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the rising insecurity across Nigeria, calling for immediate and decisive action against terrorists and bandits.
INEC’s PVC revalidation plan for the 2027 elections in Nigeria sparked outrage, with political parties and CSOs warning it could disenfranchise voters and erode public trust.
CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso’s economic reforms are stabilizing Nigeria’s economy, rebuilding trust, and attracting global capital for growth.
The concept of a dedicated pararescue force traces its roots back to the end of World War II. Becoming a PJ is widely considered one of the most grueling undertakings in the military.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday stepped up his threat to hit Iran's critical infrastructure hard if the country's government doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline. Trump punctuated his threat with profanity in a social media post Sunday, saying that Tuesday will be “Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran.” He also offered details of the rescue of a “seriously wounded and really brave” US service member he identified as a “respected colonel” who w
A former CIA station chief, Dan Hoffman, disclosed how the agency tracked Iranian forces and conducted a deception operation to successfully rescue a downed U.S. airman, exploiting Iranian communication channels.
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The Philippine military has denied allegations of intimidation, harassment, or torture against Charlize Cameron Garzon, an alleged New People’s Army (NPA) rebel captured in Occidental Mindoro.
The Orile-Agege LCDA has disbursed N12 million in interest-free loans to enhance waste collection services in the Orile-Agege area of Nigeria. This initiative aims to improve sanitation and service delivery within the community.
A report highlights the extensive systemic corruption within Nigeria's treasury, where public funds are plundered due to weak laws and inadequate oversight.
An article explores the ongoing NURTW crisis in Nigeria, detailing the violent leadership tussle between MC Oluomo and Baruwa, and its political ties.
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) reported a 91% plunge in profits to $107 million in 2025, attributed to the evaporation of a significant foreign exchange windfall from the previous year.
ICE agents detained the 22-year-old wife of an Army staff sergeant, who came to the U.S. as a toddler, from a military base where the couple planned to live.
American forces were compelled to destroy two aircraft during a rescue operation for one of the crew members of an F-15 fighter jet shot down over Iran.
The U.S. has successfully rescued a seriously wounded officer from a fighter jet shot down over Iran, with media reporting US commandos probed deep into the country, while Iran's military claims to have completely foiled the rescue operation.
In-depth analyses and opinion pieces scrutinize the state of Nigeria's democracy, critiquing government actions, new loans, the handling of national tragedies, and specific legal and political maneuvers, including INEC's actions against the ADC party and the risk of a one-party state.
The Philippine Army has issued a warning to armed factions, stating its readiness to use full force against those threatening peace and civilian safety, following recent clashes in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur.
MAIDS Micro-Insurance has introduced a new blockchain-based insurance model in Nigeria, aiming to enhance transparency and foster consumer trust within the financial sector.
Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has disbursed N9bn to support the deployment of mini-grid projects, aiming to boost renewable energy access across the country.
Nigeria has introduced a new naira settlement policy, ending dollar payouts for diaspora remittances, in an effort to strengthen the local currency and enhance financial oversight.
The Lagos State Government has evacuated over 230 students from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) following a worsening security situation and recent killings in Plateau State, Nigeria.
NPR's Tom Bowman reports on the race to rescue a U.S. airman after his fighter jet was shot down.