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The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has reaffirmed the military’s commitment to supporting the National Youth Service Corps in Borno State and safeguarding corps members deployed to the region. In a statement posted Friday on the Nigerian Army’s X handle by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Abubakar gave the assurance when […]
The Supreme Court has struck out a suit filed by the Osun State Attorney General, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, against the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, over the withholding of local government allocations in the state. In a split decision of six to one, the apex court ruled that the Osun Attorney General had no […]
Former United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, says Africa holds answers to some of the world’s most urgent problems, especially climate change and sustainable development. He made the remarks on Thursday at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025 in Owerri, with the theme “Unlocking Imo’s Economic Potential: Partnership, Investment, and Innovation.” Ban said Africa’s history of […]
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received Letters of Credence from 21 new foreign envoys at the State House in Abuja. The delegation, made up of 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners, was received during a ceremony at the Council Chamber. The President used the occasion to restate Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding […]
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the reported distribution of luxury vehicles to state coordinators of a new political mobilisation group allegedly linked to the Federal Government. Several reports claim President Bola Tinubu presented Toyota Land Cruisers, Toyota Hilux trucks and Hummer buses to coordinators of a platform known as the Renewed […]
President Bola Tinubu’s 65 ambassadorial nominees will face detailed questioning at the Senate next week as the upper chamber begins its confirmation process. Three opposition senators, who asked not to be named, hinted that the screening would not be routine. They said lawmakers plan to interrogate the competence and integrity of several nominees. “Our current […]
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he feels safe in Nigeria despite worrying reports he read before his trip. Johnson made the remarks on Thursday in Owerri, the Imo State capital, while speaking at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025 hosted by Governor Hope Uzodimma. “When I decided to come to Owerri, I read […]
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amaewhule announced his defection along with 15 other lawmakers on Friday, marking a major political shift in the state legislature. Details of the development are still emerging, and the full list of defecting members has not […]
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, just days after being named in Nigeria’s provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) expected to kick off on December 21. Troost-Ekong revealed the decision in a video posted on his X handle on Thursday evening, bringing an end to […]
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence in a renewed push to strengthen the country’s security architecture. The ceremony took place on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, one day after the Senate screened and confirmed Musa following a five-hour session. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga shared a […]
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