Nigeria’s newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shaibu, stands out as one of the most academically grounded and operationally experienced officers to lead the Nigerian Army in recent years. With over three decades of distinguished service, the Kogi State born officer brings a blend of intellect, strategy, and field experience to […]
The National Assembly has begun reviewing sweeping proposals for constitutional amendments that include the creation of 55 additional states and 278 new local government areas across Nigeria. Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North), disclosed this on Friday during a two-day joint retreat of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on […]
A retiring Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Prof. Adetola Olatunji, has urged the Federal and State Governments to take urgent action to improve the welfare and remuneration of medical doctors and other health professionals in Nigeria. Prof. Olatunji, who is the […]
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Agbocha, has stirred debate over alleged ethnic bias in the ongoing trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, warning that the proceedings risk being perceived as an ethnic conflict between the Yoruba and Igbo communities. Speaking in an […]
The Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, CP Dahiru Muhammad, has charged 272 newly passed-out police constables to uphold the values of discipline, integrity, and professionalism as they commence their careers in the Nigeria Police Force. CP Dahiru gave the charge while addressing the new officers at the Police Headquarters in Dutse, the state […]
The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Olowororan, has announced that Nigeria’s pension assets have surpassed ₦25 trillion, marking a major milestone in the country’s pension industry and contributing significantly to national economic growth. Olowororan made the disclosure while speaking at a recent industry event, where she highlighted the steady growth […]
Fresh controversy has erupted in the Senate following criticisms directed at Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, with political observers accusing her of frequently invoking her gender during plenary sessions to seek sympathy or push her positions. A trending commentary circulating on social media has compared Senator Uduaghan’s conduct with that of past and […]
A retired military officer and former Commander of Operation Safe Haven, Major General Anthony Atolagbe (rtd), has commended President Bola Tinubu for his recent major shake-up in the Nigerian Armed Forces, describing the move as a bold and strategic step toward revitalising the nation’s security architecture. President Tinubu, on Friday, approved the replacement of […]
Colombia’s President, Gustavo Petro, and his Interior Minister, Armando Benedetti, have reacted defiantly after both were placed on a new United States sanctions list over alleged links to drug trafficking and corruption. The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Friday announced the sanctions, accusing Petro a former guerrilla fighter turned politician and several close […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that he turned down suggestions for him to endorse former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as his successor when he was leaving office in 2007. Obasanjo made the revelation on Friday while speaking at a public event in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where he reflected on his administration […]
