U.S. Action Exposes Nigerian Govt’s Reluctance To Fight Terrorism – Timi Frank

…Commends Trump For Stepping In Where Nigerian Leaders Failed Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday accused the Nigerian government of deliberately shielding financiers of terrorism while the country sinks deeper into violence and mass killings. The political activist stated that recent actions by U.S. President Donald J. Trump and the U.S. Congress have “embarrassed and compelled” the Nigerian government to reluctantly take steps it...

General Christopher Musa (retd) Takes Oath As Defence Minister

General Christopher Musa (retd) has been sworn-in as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence by President Bola Tinubu. Musa, who previously served as Chief of Defence Staff, took the oath of office on Thursday at the State House, Abuja. Musa replaces former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, who stepped down reportedly due to health reasons. His swearing-in comes after the Senate confirmed him on Wednesday following a thorough five-hour screening session. During the hearing, Musa faced questions...

Ex-Rivers Administrator Ibas, Dambazau, Others Nominated as Ambassadors

The immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State and former Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former presidential aide, Ita Enang; former Imo State First Lady, Chioma Ohakim; and former Minister of Interior and former Chief of Army Staff, Abdulrahman Dambazau were part of the new batch of non-career ambassadorial nominees forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu. The nominations were announced on Thursday during plenary, after Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the...

Finance, Education Ministers To Appear Before Senate Over Safe School Initiative 

The Ministers of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun and his Education counterpart, Tunji Alausa, have been summoned by the Senate over the failure of the Safe School Initiative. The Senate Ad-hoc committee investigating the collapse of the programme made the move following the adoption of its work plan during a maiden meeting held on Wednesday, at which the ministers were notified to appear before it on Tuesday next week. Summoning the Minister...

House of Representatives Pass Child Online Access Protection Bill

The House of Representatives has passed the Child Online Access Protection Bill, a crucial legislative measure designed to strengthen safeguards for Nigerian children navigating the digital world. The Bill was sponsored by Rt. Hon. Olumide Babatunde Osoba, Chairman of the House Committee on Justice, with notable support from co-sponsor Hon. Babajimi Benson. The legislation sailed through after the House adopted the report of its Committee on Justice, which underscored the growing threats children face online....

Constitution Amendment: Kalu Advocates Ties With State Assembly Deputy Speakers

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has sought the collaboration of Deputy Speakers of State Houses of Assembly, urging them to work closely with the National Assembly as the constitution review exercise enters a critical stage. In a press statement signed by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, Kalu made the call during an interactive meeting with the State Assembly Deputy Speakers in Abuja on Tuesday...

House of Reps Calls on FG to Name Sponsors of Terrorism

…Pushes for Special Court to Try Terrorism and Kidnapping Cases The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to publicly identify and prosecute financiers of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria, amid rising insecurity and the frequent abduction of schoolchildren across the country. The resolution was adopted on Wednesday during plenary following the presentation of a report on last week’s security debate. Lawmakers emphasised the need for accountability in tackling violent crime. “That financiers...

NEC Approves N100bn to Rehabilitate Security Training Institutions

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved ₦100 billion for the rehabilitation of training institutions of the police and other security agencies across Nigeria. The decision was taken at the Council’s 154th virtual meeting held on Wednesday. In addition to the main appropriation, NEC also approved ₦2.6 billion for consultancy services to support the implementation of the project. The funding follows a report from an ad-hoc committee chaired by the Governor of Enugu State, Peter...

Rivers Assembly Declares Support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu

…Backs Him for Second Term The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally passed a resolution requesting Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek re-election in 2027, declaring confidence in his leadership. The resolution was adopted during a plenary session on Wednesday, following a motion moved by the House Leader, Major Jack, who represents the Akuku-Toru I constituency. Jack described the motion as meant to commend President Tinubu for “steering the ship” of the country in the...

Senate To Screen Gen. Musa As New Defence Minister

The Senate will today (Wednesday) screen the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as new minister of defence, following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru citing health-related concerns. The Senate Majority Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, made the disclosure through a statement issued by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs. Bamidele, described the exercise as a critical step toward strengthening national security and preserving internal stability. According to him, the upper chamber has...

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