President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expanded his diplomatic reshuffle with the transmission of 32 additional ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, a move widely viewed as part of a broader strategy to recalibrate Nigeria’s International engagements while balancing domestic Political interests. The new list containing 15 Career Diplomats and 17 non-career nominees—was forwarded to Senate President…
Nigeria is set for its most sweeping Security overhaul in years as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday declared a National Security emergency, unveiling an aggressive, multi-layered response to the escalating violence across several States. Tinubu approved the enlistment of an additional 20,000 Army and Police personnel, raising the total number of new recruits to…
Nigeria is once again in Washington’s crosshairs. In a move stirring diplomatic anxiety and economic concern, United States President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), accusing the West African Nation of genocide against Christians and failure to halt religiously motivated killings. The announcement, made Friday, 31st October , 2025,…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, forwarding his name to the Senate for screening and confirmation. Doro’s nomination comes after the elevation of Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, who became the National Chairman of…
Tension has gripped the Nation’s capital following reports that 16 Senior Nigerian Military Officers, including a Brigadier-General, have been detained by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) over what insiders allege to be an attempted coup against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrests, it insists the detained Officers are…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially nominated Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and has forwarded his name to the Senate for confirmation. The President’s letter of nomination was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session at the National Assembly in Abuja. Citing…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His appointment followed the approval of the National Council of State, marking the official end of Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s 10-year tenure, which concluded earlier this month. Professor Amupitan,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted a Presidential Pardon of 175 individuals, including Nigeria’s foremost Nationalist, Herbert Macaulay, in a move the Presidency described as part of efforts to promote National healing and justice reform. The announcement was made on Thursday after the Council of State meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where the…
