Details Emerge On How Nigeria Military Stopped Coup In Benin Republic
A coup attempt in the Republic of Benin was put down on Sunday after the country’s government sought urgent military support from Nigeria, prompting a swift regional response that forced the mutineers to retreat. According to senior officials, President Bola Tinubu authorised the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to secure Benin’s airspace immediately after President Patrice […]
‘Nigerians Should Go Back And Sleep With Their Eyes Closed’ – Defence Minister, Musa
Newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), has pledged that the Federal Government’s revamped security agenda will begin yielding visible results sooner than Nigerians expect. Speaking on Thursday after taking his oath of office before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Musa said his immediate mission is to reposition […]
Tinubu Applauds Senate for Speedy Confirmation of Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the Senate for its rapid approval of General Christopher Musa (rtd) as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, describing the confirmation as timely and crucial for the nation’s security architecture. In a personally signed message shared on his 𝕏 account on Thursday, the President expressed satisfaction with the lawmakers’ prompt […]
Tinubu Begins Search for New Defence Minister After Badaru Abubakar’s Sudden Resignation
President Bola Tinubu is expected to announce a new Minister of Defence within days following the abrupt resignation of the current office holder, Badaru Abubakar, who bowed out citing health concerns. Abubakar’s resignation—effective immediately—was formally communicated to the President in a letter dated December 1. The development was made public on Monday evening through a […]
Goodluck Jonathan: Politics Is Not for Rascals, Ex-President Warns at Foundation Anniversary
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has issued a strong rebuke to those who treat politics as a space for recklessness and unruly conduct, warning that such behaviour threatens Nigeria’s democratic stability. Jonathan made the remarks on Thursday during a special dinner held to mark the 10th anniversary of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, an event that also […]
Amaechi Urges Nigerians to Stop Tinubu’s Re-Election in 2027
Former Rivers State Governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has called on Nigerians to actively participate in the 2027 general election to prevent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from securing a second term in office. Amaechi made the call while speaking at the fifth anniversary lecture of First Daily newspaper held […]