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Badaru Steps Down as Defence Minister Amid National Security Emergency

The Minister of Defence, Mr. Mohammed Badaru, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. His resignation was conveyed in a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu and dated 1 December. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development to Channels Television on Monday. The presidential spokesman said […]

EFCC seizes Malami’s passport over probe into alleged $490m Abacha loot

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized the international passport of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, as part of investigations into the whereabouts of an alleged $490 million Abacha loot recovered through a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLAT) process. A credible EFCC source said on […]

‘The Darkness Before Dawn’: Bakare warns Nigeria at breaking point, calls for sweeping security reforms

Pastor Tunde Bakare, Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has urged the Federal Government to suspend all non-essential gatherings in vulnerable areas across the country and place them under emergency security patrols. Dr. Bakare made the call on Sunday during a State of the Nation news conference titled “The Darkness Before Dawn”, held […]

Obasanjo, Presidency Clash Over Nigeria’s Worsening Insecurity

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Presidency yesterday exchanged strong words over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, with both sides accusing the other of failing the nation at critical moments. Speaking in Jos at the second edition of the Plateau State Unity Christmas Carol, held at the Ten Commandments Prayer Altar, Obasanjo warned that Nigeria “is […]

‘Where Is the Money?’ Waldrum Challenges NFF as Falcons’ World Cup Preparations Come Under Scrutiny

Former Super Falcons Head Coach, Mr. Randy Waldrum, has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to account for the $960,000 he claims FIFA disbursed to all participating nations in October 2022 ahead of preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. In a viral video circulating on social media, […]

Tinubu Sends 32 Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate, Including Ugwuanyi, Yakubu, Fani-Kayode, Omokri

President Bola Tinubu has nominated 32 individuals, including a former Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu; former Minister, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode; and ex-Presidential Aide, Mr. Reno Omokri, as ambassadors. Others on the list include a former Governor of Abia State, […]

EFCC Summons Former Attorney-General Malami for Interview

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami. The invitation, contained in a letter dated 24 November, scheduled the former minister to appear before investigators on Friday, 28 November. “The Commission is investigating a case for which the need to obtain certain information from […]

IGP Recalls 11,566 Police Officers from VIP Duties, Begins Redeployment

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday disclosed that 11,566 police personnel have been withdrawn from VIP protection duties in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive. Speaking at the Strategic Police Officers’ Conference in Abuja, the IGP said the redeployment of the withdrawn officers to underserved communities had already begun. He described […]

Amid Guinea-Bissau Turmoil, Jonathan Airlifted to Safety as Nigeria Condemns Coup

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has left Guinea-Bissau following the military coup that toppled the government in the West African country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Dr. Jonathan departed on a special flight alongside members of his delegation. “Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is very safe and out of Guinea-Bissau. He left with a […]

Tinubu Approves Nigerian Delegation for US–Nigeria Joint Security Working Group

President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Nigerian contingent of the US–Nigeria Joint Working Group as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in addressing the country’s security challenges. The formation of the group was one of the outcomes of the recent visit to Washington, D.C., by a high-level Nigerian delegation led […]

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