President greets Oyakhilome on his birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, an author, televangelist, and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, on his birthday on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Pastor Chris is the founder of Christ Embassy, one of Nigeria’s largest churches, and author of the daily devotional, Rhapsody of Realities. President Tinubu extolled the charismatic religious leader and teacher […]
Thanks for protecting democracy, Tinubu tells Nigerian Army
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the gallantry of Nigeria’s military on Sunday for responding swiftly to the request by the Government of Benin Republic to save its 35-year-old democracy from coup plotters who struck at dawn on Sunday. Acting on two separate requests from the Government of Benin, President Tinubu first ordered Nigerian Air […]
ECOWAS leaders seek action against threats to democracy, rule of law
West African leaders have called for collective action by all member States to contain the prevailing threats to democracy and the rule of law in the sub-region. They made their positions known in Abuja during a ceremony organised by the ECOWAS Parliament to mark its 25th anniversary, stressing that the sub-region would not survive the […]
Breaking: Gen. Musa assumes duty as new Defence Minister
The newly appointed Minister of Defence and immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, on Friday assumed duty at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja. Gen. Musa, appointed on Tuesday by President Bola Tinubu following the resignation of former minister Muhammed Badaru, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday. His appointment, […]
EFCC hands over N96.5m to victims of ponzi scheme in Enugu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N96.5 million to victims of ponzi schemes in Enugu State. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said the step was in line with the anti-graft agency’s commitment to combating economic and financial crimes and ensuring restitution for […]
Police nab suspected armed robber over attack on PoS operator in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi has arrested a suspected robber over an attack on a female Point of Sale (PoS) operator. Spokesman of the command, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abakaliki. Ukandu said the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday along Kpirikpiri/Osborn […]
Tinubu receives letter of credence from 17 ambassadors, four high commissioners
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, assured the global community that Nigeria remains fully committed to promoting peace, harmony, and prosperity across borders by strengthening partnerships to resolve emerging challenges. The President gave the assurance after receiving Letters of Credence from 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners at the Council Chamber in the State […]
Tinubu’s eulogises centenarian Tanko Yakasai
President Bola Tinubu has eulogized Alhaji Tanko Yakasai on his 100th birthday on December 5, 2025. In a personally signed tribute, the president described the centenarian as a man who “stood firm for our liberty and freedom.” He praised what he described as Yakasai’s purposeful life and legacy. The tribute reads: “Of the noble men […]
Two Zamfara APC lawmakers defect to PDP
In a surprising move, the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Zamfara Chapter on Thursday said it has received two lawmakers of the Zamfara Assembly, into its fold. This is contained in a statement by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Halliru Andi in Gusau, Zamfara on Thursday. Andi said Mr Sulaiman Hassan-Bosko of Mafara I Constituency, […]
Tinubu nominates more as ambassador-nominees
*Nominees now 65, seeks Senate confirmation President Bola Tinubu has increased the number of ambassador-nominees to 65 and forwarded their names to the Senate for confirmation. The president’s request, read in plenary Thursday by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, consists of 34 career ambassadors and high commissioners as well as 31 non-career ambassadors and high […]
