Security Politics

Tinubu Nominates Ex–Defence Chief Gen. Christopher Musa as New Minister of Defence

President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The nomination was conveyed in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, naming Musa as the replacement for Mohammed Badaru, who resigned on Monday citing health reasons. In the letter, President Tinubu expressed confidence

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Politics

Port Harcourt Motorists Applaud Rivers Assembly for Summoning Transport Ministry, VIO Over Alleged Extortion

Some motorists in Port Harcourt have commended the Rivers State House of Assembly for summoning officials of the Ministry of Transport and Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) over alleged extortion and harassment. The Assembly, last week, directed the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and the Chief VIO Officer to appear before it to explain

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Politics

Ex-Presidential Adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Urges National Assembly to Prioritise Integrity in Screening Ambassadorial Nominees

Former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has called on the National Assembly to subject the latest ambassadorial nominees to rigorous scrutiny, emphasising that personal integrity must outweigh political considerations. In a statement on Sunday, Baba-Ahmed warned lawmakers against allowing factors such as regionalism, ethnicity, or partisan loyalty to overshadow

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Presidency Faults Obasanjo’s Comments, Says Former President Lacks Moral Ground to Criticise Tinubu on Insecurity

The Presidency has fired back at former President Olusegun Obasanjo, stating that he lacks the moral credibility to criticise President Bola Tinubu over the country’s deteriorating security situation. Obasanjo, speaking at an event in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday, had expressed deep worry over the rising wave of insecurity across Nigeria. He argued that the

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Community Politics

Ikwerre LG Chairman Charles Wobodo Pledges to Uphold Godly Values, Attends Church Harvest Thanksgiving

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has attributed his emergence as council chairman to the grace of God, reaffirming that his administration will continue to honour and uphold godly principles. Wobodo made this known during the Annual Harvest Thanksgiving of the King of Apostles Catholic Church, Rumuepirikom, Port Harcourt, where he joined

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Politics

Rivers Liberation Movement Calls for Policy-Driven Leadership, Respect for Institutions

The Rivers Liberation Movement has urged political leaders in the state to look beyond election cycles and prioritise policies, institutional integrity, and inclusive governance as pathways to meaningful development. Speaking at the group’s Inaugural Leadership Summit themed “Leadership, Followership and Loyalty: The Rivers Democratic Experience,” Convener Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa said leadership should not be restricted

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Politics

Tinubu Approves Nigerian Team for US-Nigeria Joint Working Group on Security

President Bola Tinubu has approved the formation of Nigeria’s delegation to the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, a key step in strengthening bilateral cooperation aimed at addressing the country’s security challenges. The approval follows agreements reached during a recent visit to Washington, DC, by a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

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Politics

Senator Ndume Calls for Cuts to National Assembly Activities to Fund Security Efforts

The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has called for a reduction in discretionary government spending, including the activities of the National Assembly, to free up funds for addressing Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Speaking on the growing fiscal pressures facing the country, Ndume proposed that lawmakers could convene less frequently, suggesting a quarterly sitting schedule with

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Security Politics

IGP Egbetokun: Over 11,500 Police Personnel Recalled After Presidential Order on VIP Security

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that a total of 11,566 police personnel have so far been withdrawn from VIP security duties in line with the presidential directive aimed at strengthening national security. Egbetokun made the disclosure on Thursday during the Strategic Police Managers Conference in Abuja, where he noted that the

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Fubara Approves Upgrade of NYSC Orientation Camp in Rivers, Promises Improved Facilities

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the upgrade and renovation of facilities at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Nonwa Tai. The governor made the announcement during a meeting with the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Governor Fubara said the

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