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Breaking: Kanu Makes Dramatic U-Turn, Withdraws Defence, Says No Case to Answer

Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has unexpectedly backed out of his plan to call defence...

Chinese Man Nabbed Over CCTV Shop Blast in Lagos

A Chinese national, identified as Joe Gu, has been taken police custody in connection with last week’s improvised explosive device (IED) explosion that...

Once Upon a Time, It Took 62 Signatures to Pay One Contractor – former NDDC Chairman Senator Ndoma-Egba

Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba has provided a damning insider’s account of the institutional decay plaguing key Nigerian agencies, revealing that a staggering 62-step bureaucratic...

All You Need to Know About Nigeria’s New Chief of Defence Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede

Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede (N/9318) NAM CMH GSS psc mni FCM FCMH TSM COM CCA 1. Family background: General Oluyede was born...

Key Facts About Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Akomaye Parker Undiandeye, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Intelligence

Maj.-Gen.Emmanuel Akomaye Parker Undiandeye (N/9563) GSS FCM TSM psc plsc fndu fdc ICTF MASSS MSc FCAI fnarc 1. Background: Emmanuel Akomaye Parker Undiandeye...

Meet Nigeria’s New Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke (NAF/2182)

Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke (NAF/2182) 1. Born on 20 February 1972 in Makurdi, Benue State to the family of Air Warrant...

Who is Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, the new Chief of Naval Staff?

Who is Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, the new Chief of Naval Staff? Rear Admiral Idi Abbas (NN/1739) 1. Background: Born on 20 September...

Profile of Major General Waidi Shaibu, Nigeria’s New Chief of Army Staff

Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, (N/9895) DSS DSO(LR) FTAM psc fdc (+) CM FCM FCMH MSS MA MNIM ,Theatre Commander JTF (NE) OP Hadin Kai...

Breaking: Pres.Tinubu Sacks Service Chiefs, Elevates Oluyede as Defence Chief

In a move to bolster the national security architecture, President Bola Tinubu has implemented changes within the hierarchy of the service chiefs. The...

Nigeria Wins Big: UK Supreme Court Throws Out P&ID Appeal, Confirms £43m Award

Nigeria Wins Big: UK Supreme Court Throws Out P&ID Appeal, Confirms £43m Award The Supreme Court in the United Kingdom has dismissed the...

FG’s Renewed Hope Houses Get Uniform Prices, Prioritize Low, Middle-Income Earners

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced a significant change to its Renewed Hope Estate housing programme with all units...

Pres. Tinubu Swears In Prof. Amupitan as INEC Chairman

Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) has taken oath of office as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Tinubu administered the oath at...

Breaking: ASUU Suspends Two-Week Warning Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its two-week warning strike. ASUU’s National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, confirmed...

Nigeria’s One-Day Vice President: Shettima Yields Seat to Teenage Girl

Teenager Joy Ogah symbolically stepped into the role of Vice President Kashim Shettima for a day, using the platform to passionately advocate for...

Breaking: Violence Erupts in Ekiti: ADC Secretariat Razed, EXCO Inauguration Disrupted

Political violence reared its ugly head in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on Tuesday, following a coordinated attack on the secretariat of the...

Just In: NLC Gives FG Four-Week Ultimatum to Resolve Tertiary Education Crisis

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a four-week ultimatum to finalize negotiations with tertiary institution unions. If the government...