By Mohammed Bello DokaOctober 24, 2025 In a dramatic shake-up that sent shockwaves through the corridors of power, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu this week abruptly relieved General Christopher Gwabin Musa of his duties as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) — replacing him with General Olufemi Oluyede, a seasoned Yoruba officer from the South-West.While the PresidencyContinue reading "Power, Politics, and the Silent Battle for Nigeria’s Soul: The Untold Story Behind Tinubu’s Sudden Sack of General Musa"
Luxury Farewell: Tinubu Approves Lavish Retirement Packages for Ex-Service Chiefs, Generals
By LEADERSHIP Sunday In what is being described as one of the most generous military retirement packages in Nigeria’s history, the newly retired Service Chiefs are set to go home in grand style — with bulletproof SUVs, luxury backup vehicles, and hefty annual medical allowances in dollars.Under the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS)Continue reading "Luxury Farewell: Tinubu Approves Lavish Retirement Packages for Ex-Service Chiefs, Generals"
Historic Move: National Assembly Approves Creation of New State for South-East — First in Nearly 30 Years
By Premium Times Nigeria In what many have described as a landmark decision in Nigeria’s constitutional and political history, the Joint Committee of the National Assembly on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has approved the creation of an additional state for the South-East geopolitical zone.The decision — reached during a high-powered two-day retreat inContinue reading "Historic Move: National Assembly Approves Creation of New State for South-East — First in Nearly 30 Years"
“THE HOUSE THAT DIED ITSELF” — WIKE EXPLODES!
FCT Minister Denies Collapsing PDP, Says Party Dug Its Own Grave Through Arrogance and Impunity Political fireworks erupted in Abuja on Friday as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, broke his silence on accusations that he masterminded the downfall of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to a report by Vanguard on Saturday,Continue reading "“THE HOUSE THAT DIED ITSELF” — WIKE EXPLODES!"
PDP Unveils Jegede as Head of Screening Committee Ahead of Crucial National Convention
Fintiri leads party’s push for unity and transparency as Ibadan hosts 2025 elective conventionIn a decisive step toward its much-anticipated 2025 Elective National Convention, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has named former Ondo State governorship candidate, Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), as Chairman of the National Convention Screening Committee.The announcement was made on Saturday in Abuja byContinue reading "PDP Unveils Jegede as Head of Screening Committee Ahead of Crucial National Convention"
“She Lived for Others”: Obasanjo, Dignitaries Honour Late Wife Stella, 20 Years After Tragic Death
Ex-President leads family, friends in emotional memorial; hails her ‘life of service’ and enduring legacyTwenty years after the heartbreaking loss of his wife and Nigeria’s former First Lady, Mrs. Stella Obasanjo, ex-President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday led family members, associates, and top dignitaries to celebrate her remarkable life of service, compassion, and strength.The 20thContinue reading "“She Lived for Others”: Obasanjo, Dignitaries Honour Late Wife Stella, 20 Years After Tragic Death"
Tension in Kuje: Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, Collapses in Prison After Bail Denial Drama
By PoliticsNigeria There was tension yesterday at the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, after Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, reportedly collapsed inside the facility amid controversy surrounding his bail process.Daily Trust gathered that the lawyer, who was among 13 persons arrested during the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest earlier in the week, slumpedContinue reading "Tension in Kuje: Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, Collapses in Prison After Bail Denial Drama"
Coup Panic in Abuja: Tinubu Orders Sweeping Military Purge, Over 60 Generals To Go
By Sportdsayonline.com Fresh tension is brewing within Nigeria’s Armed Forces as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu carries out a sweeping shake-up of the military hierarchy, following intelligence reports and growing fears of an alleged coup plot.Multiple military sources confirmed that the president’s latest decision has set off a wave of retirements, with no fewer than 60Continue reading "Coup Panic in Abuja: Tinubu Orders Sweeping Military Purge, Over 60 Generals To Go"
Coup Panic, Not Patriotism: Mahdi Shehu Accuses Tinubu of Acting Out of Fear in Service Chiefs Shake-Up
Analyst slams President for ignoring mass killings but moving “swiftly and panicky” after alleged coup scare Public affairs analyst, Mahdi Shehu, has launched a blistering attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that the recent removal and replacement of Nigeria’s service chiefs was not borne out of concern for the country’s worsening insecurity but outContinue reading "Coup Panic, Not Patriotism: Mahdi Shehu Accuses Tinubu of Acting Out of Fear in Service Chiefs Shake-Up"
Gunmen Ambush Security Checkpoint in Benue, Kill Police Inspector, Hunter — Cart Away Rifles
Suspected gunmen have killed two members of the Operation Zenda Joint Task Force in a late-night attack on a security checkpoint along the Otukpo–Ohimini road in Benue State.The attack, which occurred around 11:59 p.m. on October 22, left a police inspector and a member of the Nigeria Forest and Hunters Services dead.Security analyst Zagazola Makama,Continue reading "Gunmen Ambush Security Checkpoint in Benue, Kill Police Inspector, Hunter — Cart Away Rifles"
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