The Defence Headquarters has dismissed a viral AI-generated video falsely claiming the Chief of Defence Staff ordered compulsory military recruitment for young Nigerians, urging the public to ignore the disinformation.
US Congressman Riley M. Moore says Nigeria must release Sunday Jackson and present a credible plan to disarm Fulani militants before any US military partnership can be considered.
The Nigerian Air Force has destroyed a major insurgent enclave in Arra, Sambisa Forest, killing many terrorists and disrupting their operational networks, according to statements from NAF and the Army leadership.
A viral video claiming to show the execution of Brigadier General Musa Uba by ISWAP has been identified as an AI-generated deepfake, despite the officer’s confirmed death.
Officials apologised over the Gaduwa confrontation, insisting the disputed development was illegal and unsupported by any statutory land title.
The main issue is not disrespect or security but an abuse of military power and a dangerous precedent of military interference in civilian land governance.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has clarified that his recent comments were about refusing illegal orders, insisting he never called the military “a fool”.
Ex-military generals and legal experts have condemned the confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and a naval officer, as the Federal Government launches an investigation into the Abuja land dispute.
The DSS has charged 27-year-old Innocent Onukwume with calling for a military coup against President Tinubu. Using his X account, he allegedly urged the military to overthrow the government. Onukwume is in custody, and court proceedings are set to begin later this week.
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has denied authoring a viral post attacking President Tinubu, calling it fake and promising legal action against the impersonators.