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Tinubu swears in General Musa as Defense Minister

 PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu bas sworn-in the immediate past Chief of Defense Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa as the Minister of Defense. Recall that the occupant of that position, Mohammed Badaru had on Monday resigned as the Minister of Defense. The former Jigawa State governor’s resignation came on the heels of worsening security situation in the […]

American representatives contradict Nigerian authorities over claims of genocide against Christians

Top lawmakers from the House Foreign Affairs and Appropriations Committees convened an unusual joint briefing on Tuesday to examine mounting evidence of targeted attacks on Christians in Nigeria, as part of an ongoing congressional probe. A congressional hearing chaired by Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), vice chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and chairman of its […]

“Drama Over Due Process: Factional PDP Throws Tantrum as Obaseki Faces the Music in Edo”

The Edo State Government has read the factional Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) 02 December, 2025 statement. The release repeatedly substitutes assertion for evidence, eulogy for scrutiny, and tribal loyalty for accountability. Edo people deserve straight answers about governance, security and transparency — not rhetorical cover for conduct that left real and lasting harm in its […]

Governor Okpebholo reiterates strong backing for Presco Plc as the palm oil giant secures $100 million in fresh foreign direct investment from Belgian agribusiness firm SIAT.

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured Presco PLC of the State Government’s strong support, emphasizing that the Heartbeat State remains a prime destination for agricultural investment. The Governor gave the assurance on Monday when he received the management team of Presco PLC, led by the Chairman, Mr. Rasheed Sarumi, and the Managing Director, […]

Okpebholo’s Tough Message to Criminals, Corrupt Officers: Your Days Are Numbered

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday marked his first anniversary in office with a robust defense of his administration’s record, declaring that security has been restored, healthcare revived, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) firmly positioned to dominate the 2027 elections. Addressing journalists at the Government House, the governor said the return of […]

“Arming individuals will only worsen the chaos,” Njoku declares amid growing clamour for Nigerians to bear firearms

Major-General Elias Njoku (rtd), the Interim Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSAN), has firmly stated that, notwithstanding the worsening insecurity, rampant banditry, terrorism, and the constant kidnappings plaguing innocent Nigerians, the country is not yet mature enough to permit private citizens to carry firearms for […]

24-hour sky watch: Tinubu deploys constant aerial coverage over Kwara, Kebbi, Niger forest zones

President Bola Tinubu has thrown a 24-hour security noose around the vast forests of Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger states—ordering relentless aerial and ground forces to seal every escape route as kidnappers and terrorists face a suffocating lockdown. His directive came as over 20 persons, including a pregnant woman, nursing mothers and children, were abducted Monday […]

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