Kebbi Schoolgirls: FG Denies Paying Ransom, Explains Release Factors
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has reiterated that the Federal Government has adopted a strict policy against negotiating with terrorists. Bwala made the clarification during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, noting that while past administrations explored negotiations under certain circumstances, the Tinubu government has taken a definitive stance. […]
Tinubu Holds Closed-Door Meeting With Ex-Defence Chief Christopher Musa Amid Escalating Northern Insecurity
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retired), held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Monday evening at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, marking his first publicised interaction with the Presidency since his retirement on October 24, 2025. According to reports, Musa arrived at the State House at exactly 7:03 p.m. and […]
Tinubu Orders Defence Minister Matawalle to Relocate to Kebbi After Schoolgirls’ Abduction
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to immediately relocate to Kebbi State as security agencies intensify efforts to rescue the schoolgirls abducted earlier in the week. The directive was disclosed in a statement issued by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, […]
Vice President Shettima Condemns Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Abduction, Vows Rescue
Vice President Kashim Shettima has denounced the abduction of schoolgirls from Maga village in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, calling the attack a heartbreaking national emergency that has shaken the country. Shettima arrived in Kebbi on Wednesday to console the state government, families of the abducted girls, and the community left traumatised […]