Security emergency: Army freezes retirement of officers

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The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for certain categories of officers following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu.   Over 600 cases of…

‘Attempted coup’ in Benin as soldiers announce ‘removing President Talon from office’

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Military personnel in Benin on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, although his entourage said he was safe and the army was regaining control. Soldiers calling themselves…

Air Force jet crashes in Niger.

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An Air Force Alpha Jet has crashed near Karabonde, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Two pilots reportedly escaped death. Lapai TV, a digital television network in Niger State,…

Governor Dapo Abiodun Joins National Leaders to Bid Final Farewell to Olusegun Awolowo Jr. in Lagos

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His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State, today joined other serving and former governors, senators, captains of industry, and a mammoth congregation at the funeral service of Olusegun…

Wike sacks FCT-IRS Acting Chairman

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sacked the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), Mr Michael Ango.   This…

Defence Minister Musa Assures Nigerians of Improved Security Soon

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The newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has assured citizens that the Federal Government’s renewed security strategies will soon yield visible results across the country.Musa gave the…

President Tinubu Receives Letters of Credence from 21 New Envoys

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President Bola Tinubu has received letters of credence from 21 new foreign envoys at the State House in Abuja.The envoys, comprising 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners, were received during…

FEC Approves 2026–2028 MTEF With ₦50.74tn Revenue Target

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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), outlining Nigeria’s economic outlook, revenue targets, and spending priorities for the next three years. Briefing journalists after…

Tinubu writes Senate, seeks Omokri, Fani-Kayode, others’ confirmation

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday transmitted a fresh batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The request came barely 24 hours after the upper chamber began screening…

Tinubu Swears in Musa, Defence Minister in Renewed Purpose for National Security

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President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, administered the oath of office on General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, marking a crucial move in the administration’s ongoing security reforms. The…