Monday, December 8, 2025

Abuja

December 8, 2025

Wike’s PDP faction forms caretaker committee to run party, plans for national convention underway

The committee, with Abdulrahman Mohammed as chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as secretary, would run the party’s affairs pending the conduct of a national convention.

104th National Executive Committee meeting of the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led faction of the party
December 8, 2025

Foiled Coup: Nigerian soldiers on ground in Benin Republic, says defence chief Oluyede

Mr Oluyede said, “Ours is to comply with the order of the commander-in-chief of our armed forces, President Tinubu.”

President Patrice Talon & President Bola Tinubu
December 7, 2025

Alleged Christian Genocide: U.S. officials meet with NSA Ribadu

“I’m optimistic this engagement will deepen trust, collaboration, and shared commitment to peace and security,” said Mr Ribadu.

Ribadu with U.S. delegation
December 7, 2025

APC politician advises defence minister Christopher Musa on security crisis

“General Musa should prioritise soldiers’ welfare and the provision of equipment,” said the politician.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa
December 7, 2025

Wassa IDPs urge AMAC to reopen health centre closed since 2022

She said the closure had worsened families’ economic and health conditions.

Closed health centre in abuja
December 6, 2025

Nigerian pensioners to go nude in protest over Tinubu’s palliative

“Our resolve to participate in the naked protest stems also from outright non-payment of the N25,000 palliative for six months,” they said.

Sleeping President Bola Tinubu
December 6, 2025

FG to strengthen protective measures for safety of women, girls

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening protective measures to safeguard women and girls.

Women
December 5, 2025

Wike sacks FCT-IRS acting chairman

Mr Ango was appointed acting chairman of FCT-IRS in August 2024.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike
December 5, 2025

Alleged Defamation: Court gives Wike 21 days to appear in court 

The claimant is seeking N40 billion for alleged damages resulting from what he described as a “malicious, reckless, and unfounded defamatory broadcast and publications.”

Governor Nyesom Wike and Tonye Cole
December 5, 2025

Ex-military head Christopher Musa assumes duty as defence minister

The newly appointed defence minister, Christopher Musa, assumed duty on Friday.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa