TÜRKIYE IS PLANNING TO ESTABLISH LOCAL DEFENCE PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND MILITARY TRAINING CENTRES IN NIGERIA AS PART OF EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY COOPERATION AND INCREASE BILATERAL TRADE TO $5 BILLION.(PHOTO).

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 Türkiye is planning to establish local defence production facilities and military training centres in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation and increase bilateral trade to $5 billion. Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, saying the proposed facilities would enable Türkiye to support local military equipment production rather than simply supplying weapons and equipment. He also revealed that 200 Nigerian special forces personnel were undergoing a two-month training programme in Türkiye, with plans underway to establish a similar facility in Nigeria. “We are planning to have some local production unit also in that context, not only selling to Nigeria the tools, equipment, the arms that it needs, but also the possibility of having local production here in Nigeria,” Poroy said. On trade, the ambassador said bilateral trade currently stood at approximately $2 billion, including oil and gas, but both countries were targe...
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DAVIDO VS. OMOKRI: DIPLOMAT RESPONDS TO OBO'S 'DOG AND FOWL' TROLLS, CAUTIONS ON PUBLIC CONDUCT. (PHOTOS).

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 Davido vs. Omokri: Diplomat Responds to OBO's 'Dog and Fowl' Trolls, Cautions on Public Conduct


In a fresh twist to an ongoing public spat, Nigeria's Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has issued a detailed and measured response to music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido or OBO, following a barrage of social media insults. The exchange reignites a contentious debate surrounding celebrity activism and public commentary.


The Genesis of the Social Media Firestorm


The latest round of verbal sparring erupted after Davido, through his Instagram story channel, vehemently referred to Omokri as "a dog and fowl." These sharp words were a direct reaction to Omokri's earlier criticisms of the singer's performance at a 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert in Los Angeles.


During the international event, Davido notably wore a custom-made jacket adorned with the names of abducted schoolchildren, alongside the powerful message "Bring Them Home." While the gesture was intended to draw global attention to their plight, Omokri argued that such actions inadvertently provide publicity to bandits and terrorists, rather than effectively pressuring the government for the release of the victims. He emphasized the need for strategic advocacy that doesn't glorify perpetrators.


Omokri's Stately Reply: "It Is Beneath You"


In an open letter widely shared across his social media platforms recently, Omokri adopted a more diplomatic and statesmanlike tone. He reiterated his principled stance on the issue of advocating for abducted schoolchildren, clarifying that his initial concern was rooted in strategic effectiveness rather than a dismissal of the victims' suffering.


The diplomat directly addressed Davido's derogatory remarks, asserting that such language was "beneath" a figure of Davido's immense stature and influence. He implicitly called for a higher standard of discourse, especially from public figures who command millions of followers.


Omokri's response also seemed to hint at potential motivations behind Davido's fiery reaction, suggesting that the singer's recent commendation from former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, might have played a role in the intensity of his clap-back.


The Broader Implications


This evolving feud between two prominent Nigerian figures one a renowned political commentator and diplomat, the other a global music icon underscores the often-complex intersection of entertainment, politics, and social activism in Nigeria. It sparks further conversation on the most effective and responsible ways public figures can leverage their platforms to advocate for change while navigating the delicate balance of national security and public sentiment.

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