Tag: Politics
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Minister Holds Operational Brief With Chief Of Defence Staff And Service Chiefs To Address National Security Situation

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, today, 15 April 2025, held his operational briefing with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) alongside the Service Chiefs at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja. The high-level meeting was convened to provide the Honourable Minister with a comprehensive appraisal of the prevailing security landscape across…
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DEPOWA College Project: A Commitment To Nation-Building, Says Minister Badaru

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has underscored that the proposed Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) College Project signifies a steadfast commitment of military and police families to nation-building. This statement was made during the ground-breaking and fundraising ceremony held in Abuja, where he commended DEPOWA for its visionary…
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President Tinubu Committed To Providing Modern Military Equipment, Prioritizing Welfare Of Personnel And Trainings For Operational Effectiveness – Badaru

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammad Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to providing modern military equipments , prioritizing welfare of personnel and trainings for operational effectiveness. This statement was made during the Opening Ceremony of the First Batch of Special Operations Force Training and Equipping for the…
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DWI Welcomes Peter Obi’s Strategic Engagement with Governor Bala Mohammed and the PDP in Bauchi

The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has extended a warm and enthusiastic welcome to the recent advances made by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, as he embarked on a significant journey towards political collaboration and national unity. According to a statement signed by Dr. AbdulRazak Ahmed, Director of Strategic Communication…
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Sub-regional Defence Summit: Minister Badaru Urges Collective Action on ECOWAS Security Needs

The Nigerian Honourable Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, has opened 43rd Ordinary Meeting of ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja with a call on member States to foster collaboration and solidarity in the face of emerging threats of terrorism, organized crimes, climate change and other forms of criminalities.…
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Sexual Harassment: CNPP, CSOs Demand Akpabio Steps Aside for Unbiased Investigation, Say Senate President Can’t Be Judge in Own Case

Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and civil society organisations (CSOs), under the auspices of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), have addressed the ongoing feud between the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging Senator Akpabio to step aside for fair investigation of the sexual harassment allegation…
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Matawalle Urges Security Agencies To Maintain Law And Order In Osun State

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle MON, has unequivocally expressed his concern on the recent incidents in the local government councils in Osun State. In the light of this significant development, according to a statement signed by Iyogun Sunday, on behalf of the Director Information and Public Relations at the…
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Evolving Security Challenges: President Tinubu Directs Armed Forces, Security And Intelligence Agencies To Harmonize Operations

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, Security and Intelligent Agencies to harmonize their operations and adopt a whole of society approach in combating evolving Security challenges. Mr. President underscored the critical importance of joint security operational effectiveness in tackling Nigeria’s emerging security challenges. President Tinubu who was represented by the Honourable Minister…
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Defence Minister to Amaechi: Desist from Inciting Violence or Face Consequences

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, H.E Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for inciting violence and unrest among Nigerians. Amaechi’s remarks, made at a recent conference in Abuja, suggested that politicians must “steal, maim, and kill” to remain in power. Dr. Matawalle described Amaechi’s statement as “reckless and…
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BREAKING: GHL Floors First Bank In Court As Justice Dipeolu Sets Aside Freezing Orders

….Judge Says First Bank Suppressed Relevant Facts To Secure Order In a landmark victory for General Hydrocarbons Limited, the Federal High Court in Lagos has set aside an order of Mareva injunction freezing the assets of the company and its directors. The court, while upholding the arguments of GHL’s counsel, Abiodun Layonu, SAN held that …
