Day: December 1, 2025

Health Concerns Prompt Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar’s Resignation

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President Bola Tinubu accepted the resignation of Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar today, Monday, December 1. Abubakar cited health concerns as the reason for his departure. Abubakar resigned as Nigeria’s Defence Minister on health grounds. President Tinubu has since accepted the resignation, with presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga conveying the President’s appreciation for the former minister’s service to the nation in a statement released on Monday. “President Tinubu will likely inform the senate of Badaru’s successor later this week,” the statement reads. Badaru, 63, was a two-term governor of Jigawa state…

Hope Amid Anguish: NSA Ribadu Vows Speedy Reunion for Niger School Children

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The nation’s top security official, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has offered a glimmer of hope to grieving families, confirming that the pupils and staff taken from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger are “doing fine” and will be home soon. This statement comes amidst growing protests by parents, more than a week after bandits stormed the school on November 21. While 50 students have managed to escape their captors, over 260 pupils and teachers are still being held, prompting urgent calls for government action. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in…