Marafa leads push to unseat defence minister Matawalle amid battle for control of Zamfara APC
The renewed call for the removal of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has little to do with security concerns as publicly projected, and everything to do with a…
PDP crisis deepens as Wike, Turaki factions issue dueling expulsion notices
The leadership tussle within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Wednesday as the rival factions led by Kabiru Turaki and Nyesom Wike issued separate disclaimer notices—each declaring the other…
Tinubu: ‘His appointment critical’, lauds Senate for swift confirmation of defence minister
President Bola Tinubu has praised the senate for the rapid confirmation of Christopher Musa, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, as the new Minister of Defence. The senate approved…
Tinubu nominates Ibas, Enang, Ohakim, Dambazau ambassadors
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State and former Chief of Naval Staff, as a non-career ambassador. Also on the new list…
US imposes visa restrictions over ‘religious freedom violations’ in Nigeria
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced a new round of visa restrictions targeting individuals implicated in religious persecution in Nigeria, amid heightened American concern over reports of…
First Lady gives ₦200,000 business grants to 9,500 persons with disabilities nationwide
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday marked the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities by providing ₦200,000 business support grants to 9,500 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across…
NEC approves ₦100bn to rehabilitate security training institutions
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N100 billion—subject to President Bola Tinubu’s final ratification—for the rehabilitation of training institutions for the police and other security agencies across Nigeria. The…
Tinubu nominates Ex-CDS Christopher Musa as new defence minister
President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The nomination was formally conveyed to Senate President Godswill…
Adedamola wins PDP governorship ticket in Osun primary
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Osun State. Adedamola secured 919 votes to clinch the…
Irabor: No repentant Boko Haram fighters in military recruitment
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Retired General Lucky Irabor, has dismissed widespread claims that repentant Boko Haram terrorists are being recruited into the Nigerian military. Speaking during a television appearances…
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