The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu. Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is Chief of Air Staff while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff. Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General […]
Wike made the remarks while speaking at a media parley in Abuja, lamenting his exclusion from major consultations despite his long-standing role in the PDP. He said, “Have I not said it before now that the booby trap you are setting will consume you? The way these present governors are doing, they will bury this […]
Speaking at the State House in Abuja after swearing in the new INEC boss, Tinubu said Amupitan’s appointment showed the trust and confidence both the executive and legislature have in his ability and character. He urged the new chairman to protect the credibility of the electoral process and strengthen the institution’s capacity as he prepares […]
BoT Chairman, Adolphus Wabara, said the letter was properly signed by both the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and Senator Anyanwu, during a meeting of the National Executive Committee. He explained that the signing took place in the presence of key party members, including governors, BoT representatives, and NEC members. Wabara said the records show […]
The decision was announced in Abuja after a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which approved the findings of its disciplinary panel and a White Paper that reviewed the case. Speaking to journalists, the party’s spokesperson, Rufus Aiyenigba, said the expulsion followed months of investigation and disciplinary hearings. He explained that the affected […]
The bill, sponsored by Senator Mohammed Onawo (SDP–Nasarawa), seeks to provide a legal framework for safeguarding mining operations, enforcing environmental and safety regulations, and promoting sustainable mining practices in Nigeria’s extractive sector. According to Onawo, the NMRS will be tasked with responsibilities such as curbing illegal mining, rescuing trapped miners, providing emergency medical response, investigating […]
The party made the call in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stressing that it takes any threat to Nigeria’s democratic order with the utmost seriousness. The ADC said it has been closely monitoring reports linking some arrested military officers to the purported coup, alongside media claims that a former southern […]
Makinde disclosed this in his bi-monthly newsletter, saying the recent defections of some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have dominated national discussions. He said Nigerians should focus on when economic hardship “defects” out of their lives, as only then will prosperity return. “I am sure many of you have […]
The Red Chamber confirmed Amupitan after a voice vote conducted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and after undergoing screening and answering questions posed by the lawmakers. Amupitan had earlier arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier, exchanged pleasantries with Senators. Read Also: National Council Of State approves Appointment Of Amupitan as INEC Chair He was […]
The development has, however, ignited fears of a one-party state, with opposition leaders condemning the mass movement to the ruling party. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, dismissed the defections as acts of desperation by politicians seeking personal survival. They declared that the “battle line is drawn,” […]