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President Tinubu Nominates Ex-Defence Chief Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister
President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence. The nomination was sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru, who stepped down due to ill health. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the nomination, saying Tinubu is confident in Musa’s ability […]
Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike After Reaching Agreement with FG
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has called off its indefinite nationwide strike following a successful negotiation with the Federal Government. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, confirmed the suspension of the strike in a post on X. “The National Executive Council of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has resolved to suspend the ongoing […]
Jonathan Briefs Tinubu on Guinea-Bissau’s Political Crisis, Urges Dialogue
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has briefed President Bola Tinubu on the ongoing political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, following a disputed presidential election and a subsequent military takeover. The military seized power in Guinea-Bissau last Wednesday, just days after the country’s controversial presidential and legislative elections. In the aftermath, the military suspended the electoral process, closed […]
Abia to Begin Gradual Payment of Long-Overdue Pensions, Says Governor Otti
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says his administration will begin the gradual payment of verified gratuity and pension arrears owed since 2001. He said a joint committee of the government and the Nigerian Union of Pensioners has completed its review, confirming over ₦60 billion in outstanding claims. Otti described the debt as a major […]
Obasanjo Says Nigerians Right to Seek Foreign Help as Insecurity Worsens
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigerians are justified in seeking help from the international community as the country faces worsening insecurity. Speaking at a Christmas Carol in Jos, he said the federal government has failed to protect citizens, noting recent kidnappings of schoolchildren in Niger and Kebbi states, the livestreamed abduction of church worshippers in […]
Cross River Clears 500 Small Business Owners for Low-Interest Loans
The Cross River State Government has approved 500 small business owners to receive a single-digit interest loan under the SMEDAN–Sterling Bank scheme, aimed at strengthening small and medium enterprises in the state. According to the Director-General of the Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency, Great Ogban, the beneficiaries were selected after a screening […]
Akwa Ibom Correctional Service Gives Starter Packs to Five Inmates
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Akwa Ibom has given starter packs to five inmates to help them rebuild their lives after leaving custody.
Cultists in Ondo City Surrender Weapons and Renounce Membership
Several young people identified as cult members in Ondo City have voluntarily surrendered their weapons and renounced their involvement in cult groups.
ADC Accuses Government of Abandoning Safe Schools Initiative
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says the Federal Government has quietly abandoned the Safe Schools Initiative, a programme created to protect students and teachers from attacks.
Tinubu sends three ambassadorial nominees to senate for confirmation
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a list of three ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation.