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The immediate past Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, has been described as an icon and patriot who served Nigeria with unwavering dedication during his tenure. The former Jigawa state governor recently resigned his appointment as a cabinet member in charge of Defense. Reacting to the development through a...

The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the Yuan, strengthened 40 pips to 7.0754 against the dollar on Wednesday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the Yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent...

The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government, has offered two FGN savings bonds for subscription in the month of December. According to a statement by the DMO, the first offer is a two-year FGN savings bond due on Dec. 10, 2027, at 12.838 per cent interest...

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has listed the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, and two governors in its Book of Infamy, while honouring the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi. The Book of Infamy was unveiled by Vice President Kashim Shettima...

Award-winning actress Funke Akindele has unveiled the official trailer for her latest film, ‘Behind The Scenes’, a drama that explores themes of pain, resilience, and healing. The movie, which hits cinemas on December 12, promises to resonate with audiences through its powerful narrative. Akindele describes the film as a story of “truth,...

President Bola Tinubu has nominated retired Gen. Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence.‎‎A letter conveying the nomination was sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday for confirmation.‎‎Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. The retired general’s nomination follows...

The Federal Government has announced the promotion of 24,202 officers and personnel of four paramilitary agencies. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) said the exercise cut across senior officers, middle cadres, and other personnel in the agencies. The Minister of Interior and Chairman of the board,...

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has raised a serious alarm over what he describes as a grand plot by the presidency to assassinate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general elections. Frank said the sudden withdrawal of all...

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from office, citing health concerns. His resignation, conveyed in a letter dated December 1 and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, takes immediate effect. President Tinubu has accepted the minister’s decision and expressed appreciation for Abubakar’s service to the nation, according...

… urges ethical strategic communication to strengthen public trust Former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo have raised concerns over the deepening threats facing professional journalism in Nigeria, warning that unchecked misinformation, unregulated online content, and lack of legislative protection for journalists could further endanger the...