Some men carry rank. Others carry responsibility. A rare few carry the burden of a nation. Major General Rabe Abubakar was one of those few. For over three decades, he served Nigeria with humility, courage, and unwavering dedication. Soft-spoken yet resolute, he earned not just authority...
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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the finalization of a new $1 billion deal to boost the Nigeria's defense industry. The deal, which was signed with the Managing Arm of the Military-Industrial Complex of the Indian government, will see the Defense Industries… pic.twitter.com/ep4LgoIS4c
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