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…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a major overhaul of its cash withdrawal and deposit regulations, effective January 1, 2026, in a move aimed at easing liquidity pressures and improving access to cash for both businesses and individuals…
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…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially declared the end of its 16th Ebola virus disease outbreak after going 42 days without a new case, marking a major milestone in public health response efforts. The announcement was made on…
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…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of 32 additional ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, just days after submitting the first batch of three nominees. In two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President…
Lagos State has opened a five-day multisectoral workshop to develop its State Action Plan for Health Security (SAPHS), a major step toward boosting preparedness for emerging health threats. The event, holding from November 24–28 at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce…
