President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following the Senate’s confirmation of his nomination.General Musa’s nomination, submitted to the National Assembly received swift approval from the Senate after a screening session that highlighted his extensive military experience and commitment
When the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO) convened its second Annual Strategic Stakeholders’ Engagement in Abuja on October 14, 2025, it was far more than a routine meeting. Over forty civil society organizations (CSOs) attended, reflecting a renewed commitment to rescue Nigeria’s embattled power sector—still plagued by decades-old debts, operational inefficiencies, and public distrust.Themed
At a time when despair echoes loudly across camps, communities, and forgotten enclaves where millions of displaced Nigerians cling to survival, leadership becomes more than a title, it becomes a lifeline. It takes a rare breed of public servant to step into such a landscape of uncertainty and transform it into a canvas of possibility.However,
The tragic and untimely death of Brigadier General Musa Uba, Commander of the 25 Task Force Brigade in Damboa, Borno State, at the hands of ISWAP terrorists, is more than a national loss—it is a sobering reminder of the dangerous intersection between modern warfare and the digital public square.His murder underscores an uncomfortable truth: in
As Nigeria enters the Ember Months—a period traditionally defined by heightened travel, festive gatherings, and the lively tempo of Christmas and New Year celebrations, the nation’s highways are once again bracing for a surge in movement. Millions of Nigerians will take to the road to reunite with family, attend social engagements, or return to their
A diligent review has uncovered troubling patterns behind Nigeria’s recent surge in school kidnappings, revealing a complex mix of insecurity, political calculation, and fragile state mechanisms.In the last fortnight alone, armed men abducted 25 female students from Government Girls Comprehe nsive Secondary School in Maga town, Kebbi State, killing two staff members, including the Vice
The push to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection architecture received a major boost on Monday as the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and the Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) jointly voiced strong support for the swift passage of the proposed Nigeria Social Security Trust Fund Bill, 2025.At a public hearing convened by the
…As Commission Management Focus On Repositioning Nigeria’s Humanitarian Landscape In today’s world, where natural disasters, emergencies, and environmental pressures unfold with unsettling frequency, the need for strong humanitarian institutions has never been more urgent. Nigeria, like many nations, confronts an expanding landscape of crises.Flooding, communal clashes, human trafficking, irregular migration, banditry, and violent extremism have