Day: December 2, 2025

Amid Security Crisis, Tinubu Taps Former Defence Chief Christopher Musa for Minister Role

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President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), as the new Minister of Defence. His nomination was conveyed in a letter to the Senate via Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, following the resignation of the former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on health grounds. General Musa, who served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025, is a highly decorated officer with over three decades of distinguished military service. President Tinubu expressed confidence in his extensive…

Insecurity: Tinubu Demands Decisive Action, Ends ‘Cycle of Excuses’

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President Tinubu ordered service chiefs to flush out terrorists and other non-state actors. Tinubu gave the directive and launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem on Tuesday, November 2 where he held a closed-door meeting with security chiefs at the Aso Villa in Abuja to address the nation’s security challenges. During the event, he also announced a personal donation of ₦200 million to the Nigerian Legion to support the welfare of veterans and the families of fallen heroes. Those in attendance included Olufemi Oluyede, chief of defence staff (CDS);…

Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s Boss Akutah, Champions Benue Port Under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

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In a move to boost trade facilitation, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, acting as the Nation’s Port Economic Regulator, is actively advocating for the development of a Benue River Port. The Benue River Port initiative was a central discussion point when members of the Benue State Shippers Association met with NSC Executive Secretary/CEO Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, Ph.D, at the Abuja Liaison office to advocate for stronger developmental support. During a courtesy visit, the Shippers Association stressed the dire need for the Benue River Port, positioning it as critical infrastructure to…