The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified former National Secretary of the party and two-term senator, Iyiola Omisore, alongside six other aspirants, from participating in the Osun State governorship primary scheduled for December 13, 2025. The screening outcome, released in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening global partnerships and promoting peace as he received Letters of Credence from 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking at the brief ceremony held…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday officially swore in General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. General Musa’s appointment follows the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on December 1, 2025. Musa’s…
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding press freedom, describing journalists as the nation’s “primary defence against authoritarian rule” and insisting that media liberty remains a non-negotiable pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking…
The Nigerian Government has launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Appeal, contributing a total of N320 million to support military veterans, injured officers, and the families of fallen heroes. The launch event, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was…
The member representing former Governor Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari’s constituency in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Shamsuddeen Hassan Basko, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement of Mr. Hassan’s departure…
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of retired General Christopher Musa as the country’s new Minister of Defence, following a rigorous five-hour screening process by lawmakers. Musa, who previously served as Chief of Defence Staff, faced tough questioning…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday swore in five new permanent secretaries and the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. The ceremony also included the swearing-in of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on health grounds. The nomination was communicated to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, for confirmation. General…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from his position, citing health reasons, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed. The minister formally communicated his decision in a letter dated December 1, 2025, requesting that his resignation take immediate…
