#Security

The Nigerian Army has deployed additional troops to Plateau State flashpoints following a fresh wave of deadly inter-communal violence, resulting in numerous casualties and significant displacement. This reinforcement aims to restore order and protect civilians in a region long plagued by farmer-herder clashes and ethno-religious tensions.

Nigeria's Defence Minister has justified the proposed ₦5.41 trillion defence budget, emphasizing that the high cost of modern warfare and military equipment procurement necessitates the significant allocation.