House of Representatives Confirms New Service Chiefs Amid Nigeria Security Overhaul
The House of Representatives has officially confirmed the new leadership of Nigeria’s armed forces nearly a week after their appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of a sweeping security restructuring. In letters addressed to the legislature and read in plenary, President Tinubu nominated Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS); Waidi Shaibu […]
Akpabio Commends Tinubu Over Appointment of New Service Chiefs in Nigeria
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his recent appointments of new service chiefs, describing the move as “timely” and crucial for strengthening Nigeria’s security apparatus. Speaking during plenary following the President’s official communication to the Senate, Akpabio emphasized the importance of swift confirmation by lawmakers to ensure the new military leadership […]
Tinubu Swears In Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to swear in Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the 13th Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking a new era for Nigeria’s electoral body. The Appointment Amupitan — a legal scholar from Ayetoro-Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State — was nominated by President […]
Jonathan Pledges to Discuss Nnamdi Kanu’s Release with President Tinubu
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged to engage President Bola Tinubu in discussions regarding the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This commitment follows a meeting with activist Omoyele Sowore, who has been advocating for Kanu’s release. Meeting Details Sowore, a former presidential candidate, met with Jonathan in […]
Presidency: Atiku Only Making Emotional, Political Statements
The Presidency has dismissed recent remarks by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding the nation’s economic challenges, labeling them as emotional and politically motivated. According to the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, Atiku’s statements lack substance and are aimed at scoring political points rather than addressing the real […]
Rivers Sole Administrator Says He Has “Fulfilled” Tinubu’s Directive
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ibas, on Friday declared that he has “sufficiently achieved” the mandate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave him in March, saying the restoration of democratic governance at the grassroots level marked the fulfilment of that directive. Ibas made the announcement at Government House, Port Harcourt, while […]