Month: December 2025

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, Retired General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. His confirmation followed a screening session during Wednesday’s plenary, where lawmakers engaged the nominee in an extensive question-and-answer segment. During the screening, General Musa outlined key security challenges facing the country and discussed the strategic reforms he plans to implement upon assuming office. He emphasized the need for […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday swore in five newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), and two commissioners during a brief ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. The ceremony took place shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, with the President administering the oath of office in two batches. The first batch comprised the five […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding the state’s agricultural sector and positioning it competitively on the global stage. The governor made the commitment at the Oyo State International Agribusiness Summit 2025, held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan. The two-day summit, themed “Expanding the Oyo State Economy through Agricultural Industrialization,” brought together stakeholders across the agricultural value chain. Governor Makinde […]

The Federal Government has directed all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to fully comply with the mandatory five per cent employment quota for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), warning that excuses for non-compliance will no longer be tolerated. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, issued the directive on Tuesday at the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities Forum in Abuja.According to a statement by his […]

The Senate has commenced the screening process for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nominee for Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd). This follows the reading of the President’s nomination letter by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday. Akpabio announced that the screening exercise would begin immediately. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele subsequently moved a motion to suspend relevant rules to allow the nominee, the Special Adviser to the […]

Comedian and singer Nasboi has written an emotional open letter to Nigerian music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, urging him to address the recent controversies surrounding his personal life. In the heartfelt note shared online, Nasboi expressed deep concern over viral videos and news reports involving the veteran artiste, saying he felt personally hurt by the situation due to the admiration he has held for 2Baba since his teenage years. Nasboi […]

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has suspended several officers over their alleged involvement in unprofessional conduct with inmates at a custodial centre in Yobe State. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, will remain in place pending the conclusion of a full-scale investigation ordered by authorities. The Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, approved the disciplinary action after […]