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Tinubu Seeks Governors’ Support for State Police
President Bola Tinubu has called on members of the All Progressives Congress and other governors to back the proposal for the establishment of state police and implementation of local government autonomy. Tinubu made the call at the 14th meeting of the APC National Caucus held in Abuja, asking governors to support the judgment of the […]
Tinubu Approves N20bn Budget Boost for CCB to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts
President Bola Tinubu has approved a significant increase in the budget for the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, raising it from ₦3 billion to nearly ₦20 billion. The move is part of a broader effort to modernize the bureau’s operations and enhance its role in fighting corruption. Chairman of the CCB, Abubakar Bello, made […]
Supreme Court Upholds Maryam Sanda’s Death Sentence, Faults Tinubu’s Attempted Clemency
The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence handed to Maryam Sanda for the 2017 killing of her husband, Bilyamin Bello. In a 4–1 split decision, a five-member panel dismissed her appeal and affirmed earlier rulings by both the trial court and the Court of Appeal. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Moore Adumein ruled that […]
ADC Launches Delta Committee, Sets Sights on Unseating Tinubu, Oborevworii in 2027
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has officially inaugurated its Delta State Committee, signaling its intention to unseat both President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2027 general election. The inauguration took place in Asaba, the state capital, with the party outlining a comprehensive strategy to expand its presence across all levels of […]
Insecurity: Tinubu Stresses the Need to Withdraw Police Officers from VIP Security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his call for the withdrawal of police officers currently assigned to protect prominent individuals, directing that they be redeployed to areas grappling with insecurity. During the Federal Executive Council Meeting on Wednesday, Tinubu emphasized the importance of this order, stating, “I honestly believe in what I said, and […]
Tinubu Insists Police Must Leave VIP Escorts, Orders Full Enforcement
President Bola Tinubu has again insisted that police officers assigned to VIPs must be withdrawn and returned to core policing duties. Speaking shortly before the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, he expressed frustration with the slow pace of compliance, telling officials to contact the Inspector General of Police (IGP) if they have genuine security […]
BREAKING: Tinubu Sends New Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate for Approval
President Bola Tinubu has sent a fresh list of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The list includes the former Sole Administrator of Rivers State and ex–Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former presidential aide, Ita Enang, former Imo First Lady, Chioma Ohakim, and former Minister of Interior and ex–Chief of Army […]
Tinubu Commends Senate for Confirming Musa as Defence Minister
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Senate for confirming General Christopher Musa (retd.) as the new Minister of Defence, saying that the appointment is timely and critical for the country. He described the former Chief of Defence Staff as “a fine gentleman” whose leadership will be vital in addressing the country’s current security challenges. In a […]
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 […]
States Rally Behind Push for State Police Amid Escalating Insecurity
Amid rising killings, mass abductions, and widening security failures across Nigeria, several state Houses of Assembly are moving to back the creation of state police, a long-debated reform President Bola Tinubu has urged the National Assembly to legalise as part of ongoing constitutional amendments. With fewer than 400,000 police officers for a population exceeding 200 […]