President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in retired Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, marking a key shift in the nation’s security leadership. The ceremony took place on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following the resignation of former Defence Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, earlier in...
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Tinubu Sends 32 More Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate, Lists Women, Ex-Governors, Politicians and Career Diplomats
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a fresh list of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, widening his ongoing diplomatic shake-up meant to reposition Nigeria’s representation across key global capitals. This comes just days after the first batch of three nominees was transmitted for screening. In two letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the...
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Tinubu Picks Oke, Are and Dalhatu for Top Diplomatic Postings in US, UK and France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated three seasoned security and diplomatic figures as Nigeria’s next ambassadors to the United States, the United Kingdom and France, pending Senate confirmation. Those nominated are Ambassador Ayodele Oke, retired Colonel Lateef Kayode Are and Ambassador Amin Mohammed Dalhatu. Their postings will be finalised after the screening exercise at the...
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NANS Cautions Politicians Against Shielding Suspects in Attempted Assassination of Chief Benard Jagboro
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised alarm over alleged political interference in the ongoing investigation into the attempted assassination of its patron, Chief Benard Jagboro, in Okwokoko, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State. The student body commended the Nigeria Police Force for its swift response in apprehending suspects linked to the...
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AbdulRazaq Bags NACJ Integrity Governor of the Year Award, Dedicates Honour to Kwarans
Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has been honoured with the Integrity Governor of the Year Award by the Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ) in recognition of his commitment to transparent governance, infrastructural expansion, and inclusive leadership. L-R: Chief Press Secretary to Kwara State Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye; President Nigeria Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ),...
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ARMTI Partners with Abia Government, Launches South-East Regional Office
The Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Abia State Government to transform agricultural practices across the state through targeted training, rural development, and empowerment initiatives aimed at wealth creation for farmers. The collaboration was formalized during the week when the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer...
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Otoge Movement Chieftain Saheed Popoola Dumps APC for PDP
A former lawmaker and key figure in the Otoge movement, Hon. Saheed Popoola, has officially defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of incompetence and misrule that, he said, have deepened insecurity in Kwara State. Speaking on Sunday at a massive rally in Offa, Popoola...
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Gbenga Hashim’s Rising Momentum Shakes PDP, APC Structures Across South West
The growing political momentum of Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a leading ideological voice within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), is reportedly causing ripples across both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the PDP itself, particularly in the South West. Political observers say Hashim’s fast rising profile and expanding grassroots support base have unsettled established power blocs...
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Ishola Launches Youth in Politics Initiative, Urges Young Nigerians to Redefine Leadership
As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence anniversary, Ambassador Rafiu Ishola has unveiled the Youth in Politics Initiative (YIPI), a platform designed to awaken young Nigerians to active political participation and nation-building. Speaking on the significance of October 1, Ishola described Independence Day as more than a celebration of freedom from colonial rule but a moment...
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Sule to Northern Governors: Stop Passing Blame, Use Your Huge Allocations to Secure Your States
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has told his northern colleagues to take responsibility for insecurity in their states instead of shifting the blame to President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialization Summit in Abuja on Monday, Sule said the sharp rise in federal allocations has removed any excuse for failure....