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Sanwo-Olu and Defence Chief to Address Africa Security Conference
Lagos State Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu and Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa will speak at the 18th Africa Security Watch Award and Conference on December 10 in Doha, Qatar. Patrick Agbambu, CEO of Africa Security Watch, announced this at a briefing in Abuja.
Sanwo-Olu will focus on how Lagos promotes people-centered governance to enhance peace and security, while General Musa will discuss the link between citizens’ development and national defense.
Agbambu emphasized that the conference aims to address Africa’s pressing security challenges, noting that over 70% of the continent faces insecurity. He encouraged discussions that promote safety and peace. The event will feature distinguished speakers addressing critical security issues. Brig.-Gen. Kukasheka Usman (Rtd) mentioned Qatar’s commitment to security and quality of life, hoping participants can learn valuable lessons for Africa.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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