From major digital investments to fresh security strategies and unfolding political and legal battles, today’s headlines highlight the Federal Government’s ongoing push to strengthen Nigeria’s economy, governance and internal security.
President Bola Tinubu approved the purchase of two new communication satellites to boost Nigeria’s digital capacity and support the administration’s $1tn economic ambition. At the same time, the Federal Government announced plans to deploy military retirees to help secure ungoverned spaces across the country.
Meanwhile, police uncovered a ₦7.7bn cyber-enabled telecommunications fraud, fresh legal exchanges emerged in Omoyele Sowore’s trial, and political tension deepened in Osun State following the redeployment of local government officials.
Here is a roundup of the top stories making waves today:
Tinubu approves two new communication satellites
Nigeria’s digital infrastructure received a major boost as President Tinubu approved the procurement of two new communication satellites to strengthen national connectivity. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the move would close a long-standing gap, noting that Nigeria currently has no active communication satellites. He added that the investment aligns with the President’s $1tn economic vision and complements ongoing work on the 90,000-kilometre fibre optic backbone, over 60 per cent of which has already been completed.
FG to deploy military retirees to secure ungoverned spaces
In a new security initiative, the Federal Government unveiled plans to deploy military retirees to help stabilise ungoverned areas across the country. The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), said integrating veterans into local security efforts would improve intelligence gathering, strengthen community trust and reduce pressure on frontline troops.
Police uncover ₦7.7bn telecom fraud, arrest six
The Nigeria Police Force announced a major breakthrough after uncovering a ₦7.7bn cyber-enabled telecommunications fraud. Six suspects were arrested across Kano, Katsina and the Federal Capital Territory. Investigations revealed that compromised system credentials were used to illegally divert airtime and data resources. Several properties, vehicles, laptops and mobile phones were recovered, with the suspects set to face prosecution after investigations.
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Omokri responds to claims in Sowore trial
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri addressed claims linked to the ongoing trial of activist Omoyele Sowore, stating that Sowore could not rely on statements he had already withdrawn years earlier. Omokri said he had publicly retracted the comments after discovering they were untrue and reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s integrity.
Osun redeploys LG officials amid political tension
Political tension continued in Osun State following the redeployment of five Heads of Local Government Administration by the State Local Government Service Commission. While opposition figures alleged political motives behind the moves, the state government maintained it acted within its authority. The development comes amid an unresolved legal dispute over the tenure of elected council officials.
Together, today’s stories paint a picture of an administration pushing ahead with economic and security reforms, even as political and legal challenges continue to test governance at both federal and state levels.
