Soldiers can resign anytime, 15-year compulsory service policy unconstitutional – Court rules

Soldiers can resign anytime, 15-year compulsory service policy unconstitutional – Court rules

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has declared unconstitutional the long-standing policy that compels military personnel to serve for a minimum of 15 years before being allowed to resign, stating that soldiers can resign anytime they want. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, by Justice…

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Made in Nigeria assault rifle pictures surface online

Made in Nigeria assault rifle pictures surface online

Made in Nigeria assault rifle pictures surface online By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – First pictures of made in Nigeria assault rifles have emerged online as the country steps up weapons production locally to counter insecurities. Manufactured by Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), the rifles include the OBJ-006, NR1, and others like BM 59….

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Mali arrests French national over alleged destabilisation plot

Mali arrests French national over alleged destabilisation plot

Mali arrests French national over alleged destabilisation plot By Joe Udo BAMAKO (CONVERSEER) – Mali’s transitional government has announced the dismantling of a network accused of attempting to destabilise national institutions, with multiple arrests carried out on 1st August 2025. Interim Minister of Security and Civil Protection, Major General Daoud Aly Mohammedine, disclosed the development…

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