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DEFENCE MINISTER, GENERAL CHRISTOPHER MUSA TASKS PROMOTED ARMY GENERALS TO RAISE OPERATIONAL STANDARDS
Abuja, Nigeria — 10 December 2025 The Nigerian Army on Wednesday decorated 28 senior officers with new ranks, as the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), charged them to justify their elevation through renewed dedication, enhanced professionalism, and unwavering loyalty to the nation. The ceremony, held at the Army Headquarters Command Officers’ Mess…
Olukoyode Reaffirms Hope in Capacity of Youth to Fight Corruption
Kano, Nigeria — December 9, 2025 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has reaffirmed his confidence in Nigerian youths as the nation’s most powerful force in the battle against corruption. Describing young people not only as “leaders of tomorrow” but as the “essential rebuilders of today,” Olukoyede…
FG Approves Kogi–Hunan Free Trade Zone
Abuja, Nigeria — 9th December, 2025 …As Stakeholders Set for Abuja BriefingThe Federal Government has granted approval for the establishment of the Kogi–Hunan Free Trade Zone, marking a major milestone in the development of the Ajaokuta Economic City and boosting Kogi State’s drive toward large-scale industrialisation. The approval paves the way for the commencement of…
Coup in Benin Fails
Cotonou, Benin — 9th December 2025 An attempted coup against President Patrice Talon’s democratic government collapsed on Sunday after mutineers in military uniform failed to gain control of key state institutions in the Republic of Benin.According to reports, the group first attempted to enter President Talon’s residence but was unsuccessful. Following the failed entry, the…
ECOWAS Orders Immediate Deployment of Standby Force to Benin
Cotonou, Benin — 9th of December 2015. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the immediate deployment of elements of its regional Standby Force to the Republic of Benin, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s security posture amid escalating threats posed by extremist groups operating across the Sahel. The directive, announced…
Kaduna State Pushes for 200 Million Dollars Poultry Investment in China
Beijing, China — December 8, 2025 The Kaduna State Government is ramping up efforts to secure major international investment for its proposed 200 million dollars poultry development project, as Governor Uba Sani continues a high-level working visit to Beijing, China. As part of the visit, Governor Sani toured top-tier agricultural and livestock facilities, including CP…
IPI Nigeria to Immortalise Late Treasurer With University Endowment Prize
Abuja, Nigeria — December 2, 2025 The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has announced plans to immortalise its late Treasurer, Rafat Idris Salami, by endowing a journalism prize at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) in her honour.In a statement released on Friday, the institute said the prize is intended to instil in students the enduring…
Tinubu Constitutes Boards of NADF, Bank of Agriculture, UBEC
Abuja, Nigeria — December 6, 2025 …Appoints Chairmen, Executive Directors, Zonal RepresentativesPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of the governing boards of three key national institutions—the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The appointments, according to the Presidency, reflect a balanced consideration…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday disqualified its former National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, along with six other aspirants from participating in the Party’s forthcoming governorship primary.
ABUJA, Friday, December 6, 2025 – According to a report released by the APC Governorship ScreeningCommittee, seven aspirants— Sen. Iyiola Omisore, Babatunde Haketer Oralusi, Mr. Oyedotun Babayemi, Dr. Akinade Akanmu Ogunbiyi, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, Adegoke Rasheed Okiki Adekunle, and Sen. Babajide Omoworare — failed to meet the mandatory nomination requirement stipulated by the party. The…
PRESIDENT TINUBU’S TRIBUTE TO CENTENARIAN ALHAJI TANKO YAKASAI
Abuja, Nigeria — December 4, 2025 Of the noble men and women who stood firm for our liberty and freedom from repressive colonial subjugation, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai remains the last man standing. Born a hundred years ago in Kano City, he exemplifies a purposeful life—one defined by courage, conviction, and an unyielding dedication to the…