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SettlementInsecurity: The Hidden Tax Threatening Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy AmbitionJudicial Independence Begins with Judges’ Welfare, Tinubu Declares as FG Commissions Housing EstateUK Court Clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of All Bribery Charges After 11-Year InvestigationNigeria, Cameroon Sign Defence Pact to Strengthen Border, Maritime SecurityFG Denies Plans to Scrap NBAIS, Describes Social Media Reports as FalseFrom Banking to Billion-Dollar Real Estate: Jim Ovia Bets Big on Lagos Luxury Property MarketObidient Movement Denies Internal Crisis, Reaffirms Loyalty to Peter Obi’s VisionNo Nation Thrives When Children Are Unsafe — Minister of Women AffairsI’m the boss – Trump tells G7 counterpartsEnugu women stage protest against s£x workers, accuse them of taking over their husbands and sonsYou’re prioritising 2027 over democracy and security – Reps’ minority caucus slams TinubuNo one has the kind of influence VDM has in this generation- lawyer, Deji AdeyanjuFG denies reports of 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Trending News: Tinubu Orders Immediate Security Reinforcement at NIPSS After Deadly Bandit AttackGolden Penny Unveils New Penne Pasta, Rewards Top Dealers at 2026 ConferenceFG, Enugu State Target Direct China-Enugu Cargo Flights by December – KeyamoGrammy-nominated producer Tay Keith found de@d at 29Stop featuring terror!sts and criminals on your front pages – FG tells media housesIranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijabFormer Man United star Edinson Cavani tears up his contract in ArgentinaFG rolls out guidelines for transition to new tax regimeUS vice president Vance cancels trip as Iran postpones further negotiations with U.S. in SwitzerlandLionel Messi‘s media team dismisses reports that his father is deadTV host quits after she falsely reported Lionel Messi’s dad died during World CupAuthorities Caution Beneficiaries Over Unapproved Borehole Repairs in NigerDSS Rejects External Financing for National Security EffortsUS Pays Tribute as Iconic Air Force One Aircraft RetiresFunso Doherty Formally Accepts NDC Governorship Ticket in LagosBASIEC Begins Preparations for Local Government Elections in BauchiNEMA Urges Residents to Clear Drainages Amid Heavy RainfallIPOB Rejects Edoziem’s Suspension of Nnamdi KanuDeputy Inspector-General Assures Nigerians of Police Readiness Against CrimeArsenal Legend Fears Ronaldo’s Legacy “Spoiled” by World Cup Bench RoleDavido and Kannywood Star Rarara Clash in Heated Social Media Exchange Over Insecurity CommentsSecurity Expert Dismisses Sunday Igboho’s Plan for 50,000-Man Yoruba ForceRarara Accuses Davido of Using Insecurity Crisis to Boost Uncle’s Political AmbitionsPeter Obi Urges Nigeria to Mimic South Africa’s Transparent Borrowing ModelGod’s Guidance Will Keep Tinubu in Power Until 2031, Says UmahiAPC Withdraws from Oyo LG Election Over Alleged Violation of Local Government AutonomyOOU Student Shot Dead in Late-Night Armed Robbery Attack in Ago-IwoyeBalogun Family Reveals Sickle Cell Disease as Cause of Nollywood Actress Zeenat’s DeathVoice of Lilo & Stitch, Daveigh Elizabeth Chase, Dies at 35 from SepsisNollywood Star Alexx Ekubo Laid to Rest in Emotional Homegoing CeremonyOyo APC Boycotts December LG Poll, Accuses Makinde of Undermining Local Government AutonomySuper Falcons Retain Africa’s Top Spot, Hold 36th Position in Latest FIFA Women’s RankingsHonor the Unsung Architect of June 12: Why Jonathan Zwingina Deserves National RecognitionBPSR to Host Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Citizen-Centric Public Institutions, Public Service Awards June 23Cote d’Ivoire World Cup star, Elye Wahi ‘arrested’ over match-fixing allegationsNDC explains why it is exempting Peter Obi and Kwankwaso from anti-defection oathSenators and House of Reps members to decide retaliation against South Africa – Minister of Foreign Affairs Biance OjukwuCourt dismisses another appeal against judgment banning NBC from fining broadcast stationsDeath toll in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’ with Israel goes past 1,000The requirements for El-rufai’s release are incredibly difficult — SanusiOil prices drop further below 80 dollars a barrel as US-Iran peace deal signedOur people now recruiting kidnappers – Governor OkpebholoUkraine launches largest attack on Moscow in two yearsSenate: I never saw report that led to Natasha’s suspension – Ireti Kingibe2027: Aisha Yesufu Says Focus Should Be on Electing Peter ObiSecurity Concerns Rise Following Gunfire Near Niger Republic Capital’s AirportDrivers With Hidden Plates, Unregistered Vehicles to Face Prosecution in BauchiNDC Details Why Obi and Kwankwaso Won’t Take Anti-Defection OathSuper Eagles Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Turned Down Nigerian Billionaire’s Daughter — Oma AkatugbaPolice Foil Cult Initiation Ceremony, Nab 30 Suspects in OgunGovernors Endorse Creation of State Police and Constitutional ReformsHausa Community Appeals for Better Living Conditions and Larger Settlement in AbiaNigeria Must Consider Igbo Presidency, Says Brymo Amidst Insecurity FearsPraise Singer Rarara Criticizes Davido’s Actions at World Cup Event, Citing National Image ConcernsAPP Candidate Demands Justice Lifu’s Suspension Over Judicial Hierarchy ConcernsDollar Dominates: Naira Depreciates Again Amidst Rising ReservesIyabo Obasanjo Joins PDP, Declared Ogun Central Senate CandidateG7 Leaders Forge United Stance on Global CrisesSenatorial Aspirant Sues NDC, INEC Over Primary Ticket DisputeMilitary Patrol Destroys Suspected Terrorist Hideout in Niger StateDiezani Alison-Madueke Acquitted of Bribery Charges in UK CourtFG, States, LGs Share N2.3 Trillion Federation Account RevenueWHY IKEJE ASOGWA IS THE LAST MAN STANDING: THE UNMATCHED CHOICE FOR NSUKKA’S SENATORIAL SEATEnugu North Senatorial By-election: Mbah Boosts APC’s Chances with Scorecard“Give SEDC Time to Deliver” — Chekwas Okorie Blasts Senate Criticism‘I’m the Boss’: Trump Steals Spotlight at G7 Summit Hosted by MacronPolice Arrest Suspect as 18-Month-Old Toddler Is Brutally Killed in Ondo Farm SettlementInsecurity: The Hidden Tax Threatening Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy AmbitionJudicial Independence Begins with Judges’ Welfare, Tinubu Declares as FG Commissions Housing EstateUK Court Clears Diezani Alison-Madueke of All Bribery Charges After 11-Year InvestigationNigeria, Cameroon Sign Defence Pact to Strengthen Border, Maritime SecurityFG Denies Plans to Scrap NBAIS, Describes Social Media Reports as FalseFrom Banking to Billion-Dollar Real Estate: Jim Ovia Bets Big on Lagos Luxury Property MarketObidient Movement Denies Internal Crisis, Reaffirms Loyalty to Peter Obi’s VisionNo Nation Thrives When Children Are Unsafe — Minister of Women AffairsI’m the boss – Trump tells G7 counterpartsEnugu women stage protest against s£x workers, accuse them of taking over their husbands and sonsYou’re prioritising 2027 over democracy and security – Reps’ minority caucus slams TinubuNo one has the kind of influence VDM has in this generation- lawyer, Deji AdeyanjuFG denies reports of plans to introduce new tellecoms and fuel taxesWoman trades her foster daughter for a pet monkey after years of abuseTroops rescue four kidnap victims seen in video alongside late Major General Rabe Abubakar and wifeGunmen k!ll ECWA executive in PlateauI’ll negotiate with band!ts willing to embrace peace and fight those who choose v!olence- Peter ObiGhana lose appeal for Thomas Partey to play in World Cup opener vs Panama470 Gazetted Reserves Mapped Out as FG Pushes Livestock ReformsIGP Assigns CP Shogunle to Oversee Security for Ekiti Governorship ElectionAnambra State Government Moves Against Fake PastorNsukka Decides: Asogwa Emerges as Symbol of Proven Leadership Ahead of Crucial Senate By-ElectionPolice Free Seven Abductees, Nab 35 Suspects in Nasarawa CrackdownSinger Bloody Civilian Says Marriage Is Not in Her PlansDeregistration: ‘Judiciary Can’t Dictate to INEC’ — Lawyer Monday UbaniNigeria Should Consider Igbo Presidency, According to BrymoMixed Reactions as Baba Ijesha and Wife Announce Son’s BirthOpposition Ready to “Write Results”: ZLP Chairman on 2027 Election OutlookINEC Appeals Party Deregistration Ruling, Cites Lack of NoticeAbuja Court of Appeal Slams High Court Judge for “Judicial Impertinence” Over ADC, Four other Party DeregistrationsDavido Calls Reno Omokri “Bingo”: A World Cup Clash of Words“Spiritual Warfare” in Music Industry: Nicki Minaj Speaks OutBrymo Calls Out Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy: “Shift Aside, Let Younger Artists Shine”
Fri. Jun 19th, 2026

Trump fires defence secretary Esper

FILE – In this March 18, 2020, file photo, Defense Secretary Mark Esper speaks as President Donald Trump listens during press briefing with the coronavirus task force, at the White House in Washington. The government’s $3 trillion effort to rescue the economy from the coronavirus crisis is stirring worry at the Pentagon. Bulging federal deficits may force a reversal of years of big defense spending gains and threaten prized projects like the rebuilding of the nation’s arsenal of nuclear weapons. Esper says the sudden burst of emergency spending to prop up a stalled economy is bringing the Pentagon closer to a point where it will have to shed older weapons faster and tighten its belt. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

President Donald Trump on Monday announced by tweet that he had fired his defense secretary Mark Esper, further destabilizing a government already navigating Trump’s refusal to concede election defeat to Democrat Joe Biden.

“Mark Esper has been terminated. I would like to thank him for his service,” Trump said on Twitter, announcing his replacement by Christopher Miller, the current head of the National Counterterrorism Center.

READ ALSO EndSARS protest misconduct costs economy N1.5tn – FDC

The firing of Esper, who had clashed with Trump over his suggestion of using military personnel to quash civic unrest, comes a week after the US presidential election.

Trump, who is pursuing so far flimsy claims of election fraud in the courts, has only until January 20 before he has to leave office and Biden takes over.

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