Senate to screen Christopher Musa as defence minister today
The senate will on December 3 screen Christopher Musa, former chief of defence staff, as minister of defence. Senate President Opeyemi Bamidele confirmed this in a statement issued by his…
Senate reviews proposal to create a single nationwide toll-free emergency number
The Senate has began debating a plan to establish a consistent, toll-free national emergency number for individuals in all states. The bill is titled 'A Bill for an Act to…
General Christopher Gwabin Musa
Tinubu names ex-CDS Christopher Musa as defence minister
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Christopher Gwabin Musa to be the new Minister of Defence. Tinubu notified Senate President Godswill Akpabio of Musa's nomination as the successor to Mohammed Badaru…
Tinubu orders total security cordon on forests in Kwara, Kebbi, Niger
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive security cordon on forests in Kwara State following recent incidents of kidnappings and terrorist activities. The directive was disclosed on Tuesday in a…
Katsina shuts all public schools over security threats
The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate shutdown of all public schools across the state following escalating security threats and banditry attacks reported in several communities. The Commissioner for…
Tinubu decries kidnap of Kebbi schoolgirls, mourns Gen. Uba
President Bola Tinubu has denounced the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the deaths of Brigadier General Musa Uba and other troops in Borno State. In a statement sent…
We’ll do everything to rescue Kebbi schoolgirls – Nasir Idris
The governor of Kebbi, Nasir Idris, has promised the parents of the abducted schoolgirls that his administration is entirely committed to their return. The students were kidnapped on Monday from…
Tinubu to Trump: Nigeria’s constitution protects every faith
President Bola Tinubu has criticised US President Donald Trump's decision to classify Nigeria as a "country of particular concern" due to alleged religious persecution. Tinubu stated on Saturday that Nigeria…
Tinubu holds first security meeting with new service chiefs
President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with the newly appointed service heads at the State House. Tinubu fired the former service chiefs last Friday, causing a huge shakeup in the…
Tinubu shakes up military leadership, appoints Oluyede as new defence chief
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved sweeping changes in the hierarchy of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, appointing a new set of Service Chiefs. In the reshuffle announced Friday, General Olufemi Oluyede…
