The Federal High Court in Abuja will hear the University of Nigeria, Nsukka’s (UNN) preliminary objection on February 26 in a case brought by former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. Justice Hauwa Yilwa adjourned the matter to ensure the 3rd to 7th respondents, represented by Chief Chris Uche, SAN, could serve the…
Former Aviation Minister Stella Oduah has been arraigned before an Abuja High Court on Wednesday over allegations that she and co-defendant Gloria Odita fraudulently obtained more than ₦2.4 billion from the Federal Ministry of Aviation. The duo face a five-count charge covering conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence, and breach of trust. Prosecutors allege that in…
Retired Gen. Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, has reminded the Army’s newly promoted Major Generals that their fresh ranks come with expectations that go far beyond ceremony, urging them to embody the highest ideals of military leadership. Addressing the 27 senior officers at their investiture on Wednesday in Abuja, Musa described the moment as…
The Senate on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Head of the National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr. Amos Dangut, to explain the controversial new guidelines introduced for candidates sitting for the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). The decision followed a motion by Senator Sunday…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed retired General Christopher Musa, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, as the country’s new Minister of Defence. Musa was approved on Wednesday via a voice vote following hours of rigorous questioning in the Committee of the Whole, where senators explored his experience and vision for the ministry. The retired…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has nominated retired General Christopher Musa to serve as the country’s next Minister of Defence, sending his name to the Senate for confirmation. The nomination was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement issued in Abuja by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. Senate President Godswill Akpabio is expected to table the request before…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his position with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1 and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Badaru said he was stepping down on health grounds. A statement by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and expressed gratitude for…
The Federal Government is set to reform Nigeria’s land administration system to unlock an estimated $300 billion in untapped capital, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Ahmed Dangiwa, has said. Speaking at the 30th Conference of Directors of Lands in Federal and State MDAs, themed “Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme (NLTRDP):…
In a decisive move to curb rising crime, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered a comprehensive security reinforcement and enhanced surveillance across the nation’s capital. The directive has led to the immediate deployment of a joint “Operation Sweep” task force comprising the military, police, Department of State Services (DSS), and other security…
The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has described the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu as courageous steps aimed at securing Nigeria’s future and delivering shared prosperity. Momoh made the remarks on Monday while delivering the 55th Founder’s Day Lecture of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on the theme, “Reforms for a Shared…
