He described recent claims of irregularities in the promotion process as baseless, stating that those spreading such narratives were bent on discrediting the Force.
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FG to expand direct cash transfers to poor Nigerians – Edun
The Federal Government plans to expand its direct cash transfer programme to reach more poor and vulnerable Nigerians, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has said.Speaking at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference and Book Launch in Abuja on Tuesday, Edun disclosed that the programme currently supports over 15 million households across... Read more
We received Terrorist Threat to Bomb National Assembly -Reps
....Push for Legislative Security Directorate The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Internal Security, Hon. Garba Ibrahim Muhammad, has disclosed that the National Assembly recently received threats from terrorists to bomb the complex — a development that has prompted calls for the establishment of a Legislative Security Directorate to enhance protection for lawmakers, staff, and visitors. Hon. Garba... Read more
Defence Minister Badaru Receives Newly Appointed Service Chiefs, Calls for Unity and Strategic Leadership
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, received the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs during a maiden courtesy visit to his office at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja. Those in attendance included the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General O.O. Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Major General W. Shaibu; Chief... Read more
Army Hands Over 23 Rescued Kidnap Victims to Governor AbdulRazaq in Kwara
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday handed over 23 abducted persons recently rescued from kidnappers to Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi Barracks, Ilorin. During the brief handover ceremony, Brigade Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Nicholas Rume, commended the Kwara State Government for its continued support to security operations across the state. “Your... Read more
Fayemi Faults Jonathan for Lacking Courage to End Fuel Subsidy
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of lacking the courage to remove fuel subsidy during his administration, despite enjoying the backing of key stakeholders at the time. Fayemi made the remark on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference, where he reflected on Nigeria’s economic challenges, governance... Read more
Senate to Screen New Defence, Service Chiefs Wednesday
The Senate will on Wednesday screen and confirm the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, alongside other Service Chiefs nominated by President Bola Tinubu. The decision followed President Tinubu’s formal request, conveyed in two separate letters to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read during Tuesday’s plenary. In the letters, the President invoked Section 18(1)... Read more
Senate Confirms Abubakar Yelwa for a Second Four-Year Term as MD/ CEO N-HYPPADEC)
The Senate has confirmed Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa for a second four-year term as managing director and chief executive officer of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC). The confirmation by the Senate followed the presentation and consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Power presented by the Chairman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, APGA, Abia South. Abaribe said... Read more
Alleged $42m fraud: Court fixes Jan 27 for Trial of Briton, 2 Indians
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned further hearing in the criminal trial of a British national, two Indian businessmen, and their companies accused of orchestrating a $42.48 million international trade fraud under the guise of rice importation. Justice Akintayo Aluko fixed January 27, 2026, for continuation of proceedings after the prosecution and defendants failed to appear in... Read more
Bandit Attacks: Reps Move to Establish Military Base in Plateau
….as Gagdi raises alarm on killings, kidnappings, and displacement in Kanam constituency The House of Representatives on Tuesday raised serious concern over the worsening insecurity and flood disasters ravaging communities in the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau State. This followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi (APC–Plateau), who lamented the persistent wave of banditry,... Read more
