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...

Over ₦122bn Safe School Budget Fails to Stem Student Abductions

When 276 schoolgirls were snatched from Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, on 14 April 2014, the attention of the international community zeroed in on Nigeria. Almost immediately, the Nigerian government, alongside global and local partners, launched the Safe School Initiative (SSI) to stop such horrific attacks. Ten years later, the nightmare has not ended. Two School Attacks in One Week In just one week in November, over 300 pupils were abducted from two...

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...

Oluremi Tinubu Empowers 250 PWDs In Ekiti With N200,000 Each

…Launches Renewed Hope Initiative For Less Privileged The First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman of Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, empowered 250 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Ekiti State with a N50,000,000 grant to boost their economic independence and improve their livelihoods. Each of the PWDs was presented with N200,000 in cash at the event, held at the Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado-Ekiti. Speaking at the event, Senator Oluremi...

Kogi Govt Condoles With Families Of Victims Of Tragic Accident

The Kogi State Government condoles with the families of victims of a tragic accident involving a bus conveying some citizens who were returning from the commemoration of the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities held earlier on Wednesday at the Government House, Lokoja. In a press statement signed by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, the government described as unfortunate the accident which occurred along the Lokoja–Okene road, claiming six precious lives....

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...

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