Nigeria's first lady affirmed the nation's resilience against fragmentation during a religious ceremony honoring Most Rev. Sunday Onuoha's elevation to archbishop in the capital. Oluremi Tinubu dispatched Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission executive secretary Bishop Stephen Adegbite to the Methodist Unity Cathedral event, where her message emphasized divine providence in maintaining territorial integrity.
The president's wife urged citizens to sustain spiritual intercession for governmental authorities, religious institutions, and national cohesion. She expressed confidence that Nigerians would observe the approaching holiday season without disruption, extending congratulations to Onuoha on his ecclesiastical appointment.
Former legislator Shehu Sani praised the presidential decision to reassign officers from dignitary protection details while questioning whether authorities would actually follow through with implementation. The ex-senator suggested on social media that Bola Tinubu's announcement might never materialize beyond rhetoric despite addressing urgent safety shortfalls.
Nigerian leadership directed police commanders to redeploy personnel from individual security assignments to community patrol operations, with the Civil Defence Corps absorbing responsibility for safeguarding officials who require armed escorts. The administration authorized expanding the force by 30,000 positions to strengthen law enforcement capacity across underserved...
Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima traveled from Johannesburg to Angola's capital after wrapping up duties at the G20 Leaders gathering in South Africa. He will substitute for President Bola Tinubu at the seventh joint conference between African and European leadership organizations convening in Luanda.
The continental gathering assembles government officials alongside emerging entrepreneurs and advocacy groups to address mutual concerns spanning environmental sustainability, economic digitization, agricultural commerce, and industrial development. Presidential aide Stanley Nkwocha confirmed that Shettima plans to return home following the conclusion of bilateral discussions between the two continental blocs.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has accused Nigerian politicians of importing armed criminals to undermine national stability and economic recovery efforts. The South East Development Commission chairman told Channels Television that violent groups terrorizing communities represent hired forces deployed to sabotage the current administration's reform agenda.
The former Abia State governor suggested these attacks deliberately target President Bola Tinubu's economic revitalization plans ahead of future electoral contests. Kalu expressed confidence that federal authorities possess adequate intelligence on the sponsorship networks behind criminal organizations and will confront those responsible for destabilizing the West African nation.
Imprisoned separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu has challenged his life sentence on terrorism charges, arguing that the Abuja Federal High Court conviction rests on invalid legal foundations. His brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and attorney Maxwell Opara visited the Indigenous People of Biafra founder at Sokoto Prison, where he detailed procedural concerns about the proceedings overseen by Justice James Omotosho.
The detained activist maintains that prosecutors relied on legislation no longer in force and prevented him from submitting closing arguments. He contends that evidence cited during the trial never appeared in formal charges or courtroom proceedings, while the judge improperly referenced dismissed counts from earlier hearings. Kanu...
Nigerian authorities will reassign protection details currently guarding prominent figures to standard law enforcement operations across the nation. Bola Tinubu issued the directive during consultations with military and intelligence leadership, requiring dignitaries seeking armed escorts to coordinate with the Civil Defence Corps instead.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga explained that the policy shift aims to strengthen community safety by redistributing officers from personal security assignments to understaffed stations throughout remote regions. The government approved hiring 30,000 additional personnel while working with regional administrations to modernize training infrastructure nationwide.
Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu convened his top security commanders at the Presidential Villa for confidential discussions addressing the nation's deteriorating safety situation. Military heads from all branches joined police and intelligence directors for the high-level consultation in the capital.
Attendance comprised General Olufemi Oluyode from defense operations, Air Vice-Marshal Kelvin Aneke representing aerial forces, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas heading maritime command, and Major General Waidi Shaibu leading ground troops. Police chief Kayode Egbetokun and state security director Tosin Ajayi participated alongside Major General EAP Undiendeye from the defense intelligence. Specifics from the gathering remained undisclosed when reports...
Over 8,000 government employees working under the Federal Capital Territory Administration will sit for their annual advancement assessments this week at the National Open University Study Centre in Kubwa. The testing period spans five days and covers workers from 165 distinct job classifications.
Civil Service Commission chairman Emeka Ezeh noted that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike authorized accelerated completion of the 2024 evaluation cycle for territorial staff. The administration pioneered computerized testing formats for personnel advancement nationwide, moving away from traditional paper methods to strengthen digital assessment capabilities.
Wike previously approved promotions for 49 directors who completed computer-based...
El-Kanemi Warriors manager Kabiru Dogo refused to dwell on his team's heavy loss against Nasarawa United after the Maiduguri outfit surrendered three goals without reply in Lafia. The visitors started brightly but squandered scoring chances before shipping two first-half strikes that ultimately sealed their fate.
Dogo credited the victors for their superior performance while acknowledging that repeated mistakes from one of his key players proved costly. The former Kwara United boss emphasized that the campaign remains far from over and vowed to address weaknesses ahead of upcoming fixtures.
His squad sits 12th with 18 points from 14 matches and will next face Shooting Stars in Ibadan, with Dogo noting that lengthy travel continues to...
