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Tinubu meets service chiefs, demands greater efficiency
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s security and intelligence chiefs to intensify efforts and deliver stronger results in the fight against insecurity across the country. The president met with service chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja. The closed-door session lasted for over an hour. Speaking after the meeting, the…
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Tinubu, NASS, Wike donate N320m to Nigerian Legion
President vows better welfare for troops, veterans By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of Nigeria’s serving military personnel and veterans, declaring, “We will continue to improve the welfare of our troops and veterans.” He made the pledge on Tuesday in Abuja during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal…
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General Irabor dismisses claims of Boko Haram infiltration in military recruitment
Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor (retired), has dismissed allegations that Boko Haram members and other criminals have been recruited into the Nigerian armed forces. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Irabor described the claims as “impossible” and inconsistent with the military’s recruitment structure. His comments follow a recent statement by Idris Wase, former deputy…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu unveils 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration emblem and appeal fund at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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Shettima commends media resilience, calls for ethical journalism
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday described Nigerian journalists as the country’s foremost defence against authoritarian threats, insisting that press freedom remains non-negotiable under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking in Abuja at the 2025 Conference and Annual General Meeting of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, themed “Addressing Media Repression and Safeguarding Democratic Accountability in Nigeria,”…
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IPI Nigeria condemns attacks on journalists, calls for end to impunity
The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has vowed to fiercely resist further attacks on journalists, stressing the need to end impunity against media practitioners. The pledge was made by IPI Nigeria President, Musikilu Mojeed, during the 2025 IPI Nigeria Conference and Annual General Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. The opening ceremony was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who chaired…
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BREAKING: After Badaru’s resignation, Tinubu taps ex-CDS Musa as Defence Minister nominee
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The nomination was formally conveyed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio in a letter from the President, following the resignation of former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday. Western Post had exclusively reported on Monday that President…
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BREAKING: Tinubu unveils 2026 Armed Forces remembrance emblem, launches Appeal Fund
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration emblem and appeal fund at a ceremony held inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The event, which marks the annual kickoff of nationwide fundraising and awareness activities in honour of Nigeria’s fallen heroes and veterans, drew the attendance of top security…
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SPSP elects Professor Aluko as new president at 19th International Conference
The Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) has elected Professor Benjamin Aluko as its new president during the organisation’s 19th International Conference and General Assembly. According to a statement issued by the outgoing Secretary-General, Dr Yusuf Olanrewaju Lateef, the election was conducted by a committee chaired by Benjamin Ibeintoye. Other newly elected officials include Dr Muhammad Kudu Abubakar as…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-CDS Musa tipped as possible new defence minister after Villa meeting
By Innocent Raphael – Strong indications have emerged that former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retired), may be named Nigeria’s next minister of defence following the sudden resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar. Top security sources disclosed that General Musa’s visit to the Presidential Villa —his first since leaving office—may be directly connected to ongoing consultations on…
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