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COAS seeks traditional rulers’ support, reviews security situation in Niger State
By Kunle Sanni – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening security operations in Niger State through enhanced troop deployment, improved use of technology, and closer collaboration with traditional institutions and other stakeholders. The Army Chief stated this on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Etsu Nupe and…
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Federal MDAs invited to participate in NASENI’s innovation awards
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched an Inter-Agency Innovation Competition and Awards aimed at promoting collaboration, creativity and technological advancement across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NASENI said the initiative is designed to harness innovative ideas from public servants to address key national challenges and…
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Oyebanji hails Odusote’s appointment as Nigerian Law School DG
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote on her appointment as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Oyebanji described the appointment as well deserved, noting that Odusote, an indigene of Ado-Ekiti, is the first woman to head the nation’s foremost legal training institution. The governor…
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Oluremi Tinubu hails women leaders, seeks sustained backing for Renewed Hope Agenda
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed deep appreciation to women leaders across the country for their sustained support of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) since the inception of the current administration. In a New Year message, the First Lady specifically acknowledged the Wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, the First Ladies of the states…
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BOF clarifies budget lifespan, says Constitution allows legislative extensions
By Kunle Sanni – The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has clarified that Nigeria’s Constitution does not impose a rigid expiry rule on Appropriation Acts that would prevent the National Assembly from extending their operation where necessary for orderly fiscal management. Responding to public commentary surrounding the repeal and re-enactment of the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts, the BOF…
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Tinubu appoints Odusote as first female Director-General of Nigerian Law School
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, making her the first woman to head the institution since its establishment in 1962. The appointment was announced on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The appointment, which takes effect from January…
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Tinubu nominates Magnus Abe as NUPRC board chairman, Adeniji for NMDPRA
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has nominated former senator Magnus Abe as chairman of the board of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and appointed energy lawyer Adegbite Adeniji as chairman of the board of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), subject to Senate confirmation. The nominations were contained in a statement issued on…
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Nigerian Army reshuffles top command as COAS approves nationwide postings
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved a major redeployment and appointment exercise involving 2,313 officers of the Nigerian Army across formations and units nationwide. The decision was conveyed in a restricted signal issued by the Military Secretary (Army), Major General E. I. Okoro, dated 31 December 2025. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was…
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Tinubu–Kagame meeting photo is authentic, not AI-generated-Presidency
By Kunle Sanni- Abuja The Presidency has dismissed reports and social media claims suggesting that a photograph showing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Paris was generated using artificial intelligence. On Sunday Special Assistant to President Tinubu, Dada Olusegun, shared the image via his X account, stating that the Nigerian leader held a private lunch meeting…
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Falana slams courts for freeing alleged security funds looters
By Boye Oyeyemi – Human rights lawyer Mr Femi Falana (SAN) has criticised Nigerian courts for discharging suspects accused of diverting billions of naira meant for arms procurement, warning that such rulings are weakening the fight against terrorism and banditry. He argued that decisions that hinge on technical objections rather than the substance of alleged crimes have emboldened corruption in…
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