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JUST IN: Senate begins screening of new defence minister

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- Nigerian Senators have commenced the screening of the new Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa. Mr Musa, a retired general and immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), was acc... Read More


Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of new defence minister

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to screen and confirm a former Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, a general, as Nigeria's new minister of defence. The request was... Read More


'North cannot afford to lose another generation' - Northern governors warn

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- Northern Nigerian governors have declared early childhood development the region's most urgent priority, endorsing a coordinated investment plan for the "first 2,000 days" of a chil... Read More


NPFL: 3SC, Remo Stars set for crunch South West derby as Pillars dare Rivers United in midweek showdown

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is for two mouthwatering fixtures brimming with intensity, ambition, and high stakes. From Ibadan's LSS Adamasingba Stadium to Port Harco... Read More


12 injured in another Jigawa farmers, herders clash

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- At least 12 people were injured on Tuesday in a violent clash between farmers and herders in Zarga village, Taura Local Government Area, Jigawa State. The confrontation was reporte... Read More


Kwara intensifies security push with training of 2,600 new forest guards

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday visited the training ground of 2,600 newly recruited forest guards in Ilorin, marking another phase in the state's efforts to c... Read More


Nigerian Army frees six kidnap victims after joint operation in Kogi

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued six people kidnapped by armed groups operating in Kogi West, following a coordinated operation in the Ejiba and Saminaka forest areas. The ... Read More


APC schedules national caucus, NEC meetings

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed fresh meetings of its National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) for 15 and 16 December, respectively. The meetings signal... Read More


Police rescue three children, arrest suspects in Niger trafficking case

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- The Niger State Police Command has rescued three more children and arrested three additional suspects linked to an ongoing child abduction and trafficking ring. The Police Public R... Read More


Nigerian dental association demands stronger policies to tackle noma, oral health challenges

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- The Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) has called for urgent reforms in oral health policy implementation and improved access to healthcare. It also called for strengthened national... Read More