The Ugwumba Leadership Centre for Africa has reiterated its unwavering dedication to nurturing a new generation of leaders and expanding its development footprint across the continent. This assurance was given by the President of the Centre, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, during a courtesy visit to the South Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. David Buom Choat, in…

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has formally handed over 100 rescued pupils of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, to the Niger State Government, following their release from captivity. At the handover ceremony in Minna, the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said the rescue operation was successful due to a coordinated deployment…

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a final summons to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, directing him to appear before the Committee on Monday, December 15, 2025, and submit all outstanding documents relating to audit queries on the company’s 2021 expenditure…

As part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s military readiness and prepare for future conflicts, the Armed Forces is deepening joint operations, expanding cyber warfare capacity, and accelerating local defence production. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, stated this at the opening ceremony of the 2025 NISECEXPO–DICON International Defence and Security Show in…

THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MR. RICHARD PHEELAMILO PHEELANGWA WAS JOINED BY FAMILY, FRIENDS , COLLEAGUES AND WELL-WISHERS TO CELEBRATE THE WEDDING OF HIS SON, MUBARAK AND HIS BRIDE KATE ON SATURDAY, 6TH DECEMBER 2025, AT ECWA GOODNEWS CHURCH, PW KUBWA Abuja. THE CHURCH WEDDING CEREMONY WAS FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION AT EVELYN’S GARDEN…

Worshippers at the Refreshing Word Christian Centre, Kubwa, Abuja, were charged to deepen their faith and boldly declare God’s promises as Archbishop Kelvin Melzar from the United States delivered a powerful message during a special impartation service. Speaking on the message titled Economics of the Supernatural under the theme “All Things Are Yours,” Archbishop Melzar…

The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for specific categories of officers, following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The directive, contained in an internal memo dated December 3 and signed by Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, said the temporary…

The Ugwumba Leadership Centre for Africa has rounded off the 2025 edition of its SkillUp Training Programme, empowering thousands of young Nigerians with vocational skills, business knowledge and startup funding aimed at boosting youth entrepreneurship and tackling unemployment in the country. This year’s edition continued the Centre’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s most impactful youth…

Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, on Friday assumed office in Abuja with a firm pledge to strengthen military operations, prioritise troop welfare, enforce discipline, and unify all security efforts in the fight against insecurity. Musa, who until a few weeks ago served as the Chief of Defence Staff, said his…

Former Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has called on the newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, to go beyond routine policy adjustments and offer Nigerians a clear and truthful account of the country’s prolonged security crisis. Speaking at a World News Conference on the State of the Nation…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has extended his congratulations to General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.) on his appointment as the new Minister of Defence. The Speaker described the appointment as a “good choice for the country at this time,” praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for recognizing General…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday announced significant gains in ongoing military operations across the country, revealing that troops neutralised scores of terrorists and other criminal elements, arrested dozens, and rescued 318 kidnapped victims in the month of November. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who addressed journalists during the monthly press briefing,…

Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to openly address Nigerians on the true nature of the prolonged security crisis plaguing the country, warning that citizens are fast losing hope. In a State of the Nation address on Thursday, Kachikwu said the President…

The Nigerian Senate has taken a significant step to address the country’s worsening security situation, particularly the recent attacks on schools. The Senate’s Ad hoc Committee, chaired by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has summoned the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, to appear before it and explain the collapse…

The Nigerian Senate has taken a strong stance against kidnapping, proposing amendments to the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to designate kidnapping and hostage-taking as acts of terrorism. The proposed law prescribes the death penalty for perpetrators, financiers, informants, and anyone who supports such operations. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Leader of the Senate, emphasized that kidnapping…