Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has submitted a budget estimate of ₦820.49 billion for 2026. The estimate, which is said to focus on infrastructure expansion and improved service delivery, was presented to the Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday. Governor Ododo had earlier in November unveiled... Read More
Festus Fifen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund at the State House, Abuja, commending the courage and dedication of troops confronting terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and other security threats across the country. Speaking during the launch of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, usually commemorated annually on... Read More
By Festus Fifen Barely 24 Hours after the Nigeria Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru Resigned his appointment citing health reasons, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed... Read More
As Nigeria enters a new phase of security restructuring following the resignation of Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, expectations are high. Citizens across all regions – the North battling insurgency and banditry, the Middle Belt confronting kidnappers & attacks, and the South-East facing separatist-linked violence, simply want one thing: real safety. The world is watching to... Read More
By Festus Fifen Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. This is coming amidst Current Security Challenges Facing the Country in recent times. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. According to a statement from the... Read More
Nigeria stands at a crossroads where security has become the defining factor of national stability, economic survival, and international reputation. The country’s defence landscape has grown increasingly complex, with terrorism mutating, banditry expanding, and internal conflicts testing the limits of both leadership and strategy. It is time for the President on such a moment –... Read More
The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has rolled out the National Minimum Standards for Secondary Education with a charge on state governments to implement it. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Iyela Ajayi, who stated this during an interaction with journalists in Abuja, said that NSSEC is determined to reshape the sector through standards... Read More
The National President of the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Engr. Jani Ibrahim, has called on African returnees from across the world to “make Nigeria their home,” describing the country as the true gateway to Africa and a rising hub for global cultural and economic influence. Speaking at the... Read More
Latin American and African communities are promoting cultural integration in Southwark through a collaborative initiative marking International Migrants Day on 6 December at the Africa Centre – an institution approaching its 60th anniversary and long recognised for championing multicultural engagement. Located in South London, the Africa Centre has helped strengthen ties between African, Latin, and... Read More
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safer learning environments for Nigerian students through continued support for the Safe School Initiative. Arch. Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), made this statement while receiving the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in his office. Echono emphasized that the government, in... Read More