‘Shoot On Sight, Don’t Wait For Orders’ — Defence Minister Musa Charges Troops
Newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has instructed troops to “shoot on…
‘Shoot On Sight, Don’t Wait For Orders’ — Defence Minister Musa Charges Troops
Newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has instructed troops to “shoot on sight” and immediately engage any armed bandits they encounter, stressing that they must not wait for further directives. Speaking during his Senate screening on Wednesday, Musa said this firm order is crucial for frontline protection and restoring public trust in…
Nigeria’s Security In Good Hands With Tinubu, Defence Minister Musa – Bishop Kukah
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has expressed confidence that efforts to restore security and normalcy across Nigeria are “in very good hands” following the swearing-in of General Christopher Musa (rtd) as Minister of Defence. Speaking to journalists at the State House after witnessing Thursday’s ceremony, Bishop Kukah…
BREAKING: Tinubu Swears-in Ex-CDS Musa As Defence Minister
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd), as the new Minister of Defence. The brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa saw Musa take the oath of office, just 24 hours after the Senate screened and confirmed his nomination. Tinubu had forwarded Musa’s name to the…
FLASH: Super Eagles Captain, Troost-Ekong, Retires From International Football
William Troost-Ekong, Super Eagles captain, has announced his retirement from international football. Ekong announced his decision to quit the Nigerian national team in an Instagram post on Thursday. “Today, I am announcing my retirement from international football,” the 32-year-old said in a video. Ekong said his Eagles journey “ends here” and his pivot to “next…
Ndigbo Are Greatest Stakeholders In Nigerian Project – President Tinubu
The Igbo race have been described as the greatest stakeholders in the Nigerian project. This formed part of the message delivered by Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, at the Imo Economic Stakeholders Summit, held in Owerri. His words: “The Igbo are geographically mobile, economically enterprising and educationally ambitious. “This Nigerian…
NANCES To Celebrate Amb. Bilkisu Suleiman Fema Over Her Humanitarian Service
The National Association of Nigerian College of Education Students (NANCES) is pleased to announce that it is set to celebrate an outstanding icon of compassion, philanthropy, and community service — Hajjia Bilkisu Suleiman Fema, fondly referred to as Zinariyar Arewa and popularly known as Uwar Marayun Yobe. This forthcoming honour is in recognition of her…
‘A Matter Of Pride For Kano’, Residents Applaud President Tinubu’s Appointment Of Ex-COAS Dambazau As Ambassador
The people of Kano today express profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating one of their own Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), CFR, PhD — as Ambassador. The nomination has stirred widespread pride, excitement, and a united sense of identity across the state. General Dambazau, a distinguished former Chief of Army Staff…
Nigerians To Be Affected As US Senator Proposes Bill To Ban Dual Citizenship
United States Senator Bernie Moreno has introduced a new legislation, the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, seeking to prohibit US nationals from holding dual citizenship. Under the current American laws, citizens may maintain multiple nationalities without renouncing any. Moreno, who previously gave up his Colombian citizenship, argued that dual citizenship poses “conflicts of interest and…
BREAKING: President Tinubu Increases Ambassador-designate To 68
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, forwarding for confirmation, 65 ambassadorial nominees. The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, read the President’s request on Thursday. The list consists of 34 Career Ambassadors and High Commissioners and 31 Non-Career Ambassadors and High Commissioners, totalling 65 nominees altogether. Notable nominees among the 34 career…
FLASH: Popular APC Chieftain Kidnapped In Ibadan
Former Senate leader and 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo, Teslim Folarin, on Thursday, expressed concern over the abduction of Hon. Adewale Oriade, a member of the party in Ibadan. Mr Folarin, in a Facebook post, described Mr Oriade’s abduction as an “unacceptable and a painful reminder of the growing insecurity…
