The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step toward strengthening national security with the approval of a major expansion of the Nigerian Army. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu authorized the increase of the Army's operational structure from eight divisions to twelve divisions, a move aimed at improving the military's capacity to respond to the country's evolving security challenges. The expansion comes at a time when Nigeria continues to face threats from terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, communal conflicts, and other forms of criminal activity in different parts of the country. By increasing the number of divisions, the government hopes to improve troop deployment, enhance operational efficiency, and provide faster responses to security incidents across the nation. As part of the initiative, the Nigerian Army will recruit approximately 28,000 additional personnel over the coming years. The recruitment exercise is expected to strengt...

TRUMP DEPLOYS NATIONAL GUARD TO CHICAGO AMID RISING UNREST In a move that has sparked widespread debate across the United States, President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago. The decision, according to the White House, comes in response to a series of violent protests, vandalism, and reported lawlessness that have gripped parts of the city in recent weeks. Administration officials say the deployment is aimed at restoring peace and protecting federal buildings, businesses, and citizens, but critics argue it marks another instance of federal overreach and political showmanship. The announcement was made late Saturday following a high-level security briefing at the White House. In his statement, Trump emphasized that the federal government “would not sit idly by while chaos and violence undermine public safety.” The president pointed to reports of shootings, looting, and clashes between demonstrators and police as justification ...