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The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has opened applications for its 78 Regular Course, and it’s open to both male and female Nigerians. Here are the key details:

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: 17-21 years old as of August 2025
• Nationality: Nigerian citizen
• Marital Status: Single, without dependents
• Height: 1.68 meters (male), 1.65 meters (female)
• Education: 5 O-level credits, including English and Mathematics
• JAMB: Must have sat for UTME and chosen NDA as first choice

Application Process:

1. Visit the NDA application portal ((link unavailable))
2. Purchase an access code (₦7,000)
3. Create an account and fill out the application form
4. Upload required documents (O-level results, JAMB result, etc.)
5. Submit and print Acknowledgement Form

Important Dates:

• Application opens: November 28, 2025
• Application closes: April 30, 2026
• Screening test: May 24, 2026

For more information, visit the NDA website or contact their registrar.

*Guinea-Bissau Military Reopens Borders After Coup

The military authorities in Guinea-Bissau have announced the reopening of the country’s borders, a day after seizing power and disrupting the electoral process.

General Lansana Mansali, inspector general of the armed forces, confirmed that all borders are now open, reversing the previous day’s closure of land, air, and sea entry points.The move comes after the military took control of the capital, Bissau, and detained several senior officials, including the president and prime minister.

The coup occurred just a day before the planned announcement of results from the presidential election, which was contested by President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and opposition candidate Fernando Dias.

The international community has condemned the coup, with the African Union and West African regional bloc ECOWAS calling for the restoration of constitutional order. The situation has raised concerns about the future of democracy in Guinea-Bissau, a nation with a history of instability and coups.

NNPC is gearing up to take on the Dangote Refinery and other major players in the industry.

According to Bayo Ojulari, the company’s CEO, they’re planning to increase their stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to 20%. This move is part of their strategy to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity and reinforce their influence in the downstream oil sector.

Ojulari also mentioned that NNPC is seeking partnerships with experienced private entities to revive its three state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, which have been non-operational for over a decade. The goal is to restore these refineries to international standards and make them commercially viable.

Additionally, NNPC aims to increase Nigeria’s crude output to 2 million barrels per day by 2027 and attract up to $60 billion in investments by 2030. The company is also working towards becoming a publicly listed company, as mandated by the Petroleum Industry Act.

“When He Says There’s No Law to Try Terrorism, He Doesn’t Know He’s a Terrorist” – Agomuo

Barrister Darlington Agomuo has spoken out on the ongoing debates surrounding terrorism-related prosecutions in Nigeria. According to him, individuals facing such allegations aren’t entitled to determine the legitimacy of their own cases.

Agomuo made these remarks during an interview on Voice of the People TV, where he addressed claims that Nigeria lacks adequate legal provisions for trying terrorism offenses. He argued that the country’s legislative framework provides clear guidelines on terrorism-related charges and that it’s the courts’ responsibility to decide the applicability of those laws.

“The assertion that Nigeria has no law to try terrorism suspects is misplaced,” Agomuo said. He emphasized that public commentary can’t override due process and that concerns about fairness or legality should be addressed through legal channels.

Agomuo cautioned against politicizing terrorism cases, stating that it could undermine public confidence in the legal system. He insisted that the courts are the only legitimate arbiters of guilt, innocence, and procedural correctness.