Musa Reiterates FG’s Commitment To Military’s Welfare

Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, (Rtd) has reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to ensuring that the Military, as well as their families are well taken care of, so as to diligently carry on with their national task of securing the nation. The Minister opined this during an Inter-denominational Service held on… Read More Musa Reiterates FG’s Commitment To Military’s Welfare

HURIWA Slams NANS, Shinkafi Over Attacks On Matawalle, Says “Go Back to Class, Face Real Student Issues”

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has dismissed recent calls by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and a former governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Alhaji Sani Shinkafi demanding the sack of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, describing the attacks as politically motivated, misplaced and diversionary. In a statement… Read More HURIWA Slams NANS, Shinkafi Over Attacks On Matawalle, Says “Go Back to Class, Face Real Student Issues”

HURIWA Raises Alarm Over Online Attacks on Matawalle Amid Defence Transition

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned what it described as a coordinated wave of social media harassment, cyberbullying and politically motivated attacks against the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, following the recent circulation of an old video taken out of context. In a statement issued on… Read More HURIWA Raises Alarm Over Online Attacks on Matawalle Amid Defence Transition

ALGON Rivers State Throws Weight Behind President Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection

In an uncommon political development the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Rivers State Chapter, has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 presidential bid. The declaration, made on December 8, 2025, marks a decisive shift in the state’s political trajectory. The endorsement followed a unanimous resolution reached during a meeting attended by all… Read More ALGON Rivers State Throws Weight Behind President Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection

Obaigbena Announces ‘Lekeelekee’ Digital Platform to Challenge Global Content Dominance

Nduka Obaigbena, founding Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News Channel, on Thursday delivered a rousing address at the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference in Abuja, calling on Nigerian editors to defend democracy, embrace artificial intelligence, and reclaim Africa’s place in global media distribution. Addressing more than 500 editors, policymakers, and diplomats… Read More Obaigbena Announces ‘Lekeelekee’ Digital Platform to Challenge Global Content Dominance

Nigeria Is Moving Steadily Towards Self-Reliance In Military Hardware Production – Badaru

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed H.E. Badaru Abubakar CON, mni has concluded a two-day working visit to key military institutions in Kaduna State, including the Nigerian Defence Academy, Nigerian Army Command Engineering Depot (CED), Buffalo Engineering Technical Services Limited (BETSL), and the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). Accompanied by senior military officials, including… Read More Nigeria Is Moving Steadily Towards Self-Reliance In Military Hardware Production – Badaru

Peter Obi Empowers Youths At Kaduna SMES HUB Programme

The former Governor of Anambra State and the 2023 Presidential standard bearer for the Labour Party, ( LP) His Excellency, Peter Gregory Obi, has lifted five young Kaduna State entrepreneurs with various sums of money to expand their businesses. The five individuals were among the participants who excelled at the Kaduna small and medium scale… Read More Peter Obi Empowers Youths At Kaduna SMES HUB Programme

ALGON Champions Rural Empowerment and Sustainable Growth at 2025 National Conference

In a landmark event redefining grassroots development, ALGON National President Hon. Engr. Bello Lawal, ably represented by Chief Odunayo Ategbero, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, ALGON, led representatives of all 774 Local Governments to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The national conference, organized by ALGON in collaboration with Aspitah Global Resources Ltd, themed “Driving Sustainable… Read More ALGON Champions Rural Empowerment and Sustainable Growth at 2025 National Conference

Coalition of Over 75 CSOs Raise Alarm Over ‘Judicial Collision’ in Niger State, Demand Disciplinary Action Against High Court Judge

MINNA, Nigeria — A strong coalition of more than 75 civil society organisations, human rights groups, and community-based organisations under the umbrella of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) has sounded the alarm over what it calls “a grave affront to judicial integrity” in Niger State. In a detailed statement signed by its… Read More Coalition of Over 75 CSOs Raise Alarm Over ‘Judicial Collision’ in Niger State, Demand Disciplinary Action Against High Court Judge

Nigeria Needs Enhanced Support From United States In Fight Against Insecurity – Matawalle

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, has called for increased support from the United States in intelligence sharing, counterterrorism efforts, and the enhancement of military capabilities to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Minister Matawalle made this appeal during a meeting with Major General Garrick Harmon, the Director for Strategy,… Read More Nigeria Needs Enhanced Support From United States In Fight Against Insecurity – Matawalle