The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned that anyone acting against the unity and sovereignty of Nigeria will be treated as an enemy of the state. Gen. Musa issued the warning on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi while addressing the General Assembly of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council (NTRC), themed: “Kebbi 2025:…
Edo State Commissioner for Youth, Mr. Charity Amayanvbo, has said the eight-year leadership mandate of Governor Monday Okpebholo and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “non-negotiable,” citing their achievements and growing public support. Amayanvbo made the statement on Tuesday in Benin during a courtesy visit by Comrade Kelly Okungbowa (popularly known as Ebo Stone), founder of…
An Abakaliki Magistrate Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of Bishop Onyeagoziri Ndubueze in the Abakaliki Correctional Centre over allegations of sexually abusing a 22-year-old female member of his congregation. Chief Magistrate Nike Chima gave the order after refusing the bail application submitted by the defence counsel, Mr. Friday Agbom. Chima ruled that the court…
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to preserving and scaling the gains of The Challenge Initiative (TCI) model to ensure lasting improvements in urban health and family planning across Nigeria. Dr. Binyerem Ukaire, Director and Head of the Family Health Department at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, made this known on…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has appealed to Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to intervene in its internal leadership dispute and ensure compliance with a court ruling affirming its recognised executives. At a news briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the party’s National Secretary, Dr Sunday Olaposi, from the…
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has paid tribute to its National Leader, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, on his 69th birthday, lauding his enduring influence in Nigerian politics and commitment to public welfare. In a birthday message released in Abuja, the party’s spokesperson, Ladipo Johnson, described Kwankwaso as a patriotic statesman whose legacy spans governance, national…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a legal challenge against Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma over an alleged refusal to appoint the state’s most senior judge as acting Chief Judge. Justice Mohammed Umar ruled on Tuesday that the court could not assume jurisdiction because the applicant, lawyer Victor Nwadike, provided no substantive claim…
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced an unconditional grant of ₦250,000 for each outstanding small business showcasing at the Expanded National MSME Clinic in Katsina. Vice-President Kashim Shettima revealed the decision on Tuesday, stating that President Bola Tinubu approved the financial support to strengthen small businesses and accelerate local economic growth. “This grant is not a…
Nigeria’s top military leadership has underscored the importance of mental health in sustaining an effective and resilient armed force, calling for greater support for personnel facing trauma, stress and fatigue. Speaking at the 2025 World Mental Health Day Symposium in Abuja, Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa—represented by AVM Olusola Akinboyewa—said the military’s capability…
The Zamfara Good Governance Forum has accused Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of attempting to use respected Islamic scholars in the state for political advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Usman, the group described the governor’s recent actions as “hypocrisy and desperation”, saying they contrast…
