February 2, 2026
Lagos, Nigeria

Nifemi Kolade

News

Tinubu Sends New Ambassadorial List to Senate, Taps Ibas, Dambazau, Others for Key Foreign Postings

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has broadened his diplomatic shake-up with a new set of ambassadorial nominations submitted to the Senate, featuring several notable

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News

Former Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa Nominated by Tinubu to Lead Defence Ministry

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated retired General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, as Nigeria’s new Minister of

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Politics

Osun Governor Adeleke Dumps PDP

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing the unresolved leadership crisis at the party’s national level.

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News

Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar Resigns, Presidency Confirms Exit on Health Grounds

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has officially resigned from his position, with the Presidency announcing the development on Monday evening. According

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News

Push for State Police Gains Momentum as 36 State Assemblies Prepare Debates

Amid rising killings, mass abductions, and worsening insecurity across Nigeria, several state Houses of Assembly have begun preparations to debate the creation of

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News

Four Children of Catechist Among 265 Still Missing in Niger Kidnapping — Bishop

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed that four children belonging to one of its catechists are among the 265 schoolchildren still missing

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Editorial

The REDefined Era: How Ayodeji Razaq Is Building RED’s Next Chapter

When Ayodeji Razaq assumed leadership of RED | For Africa as its first non-founding Group CEO in 2022, it marked more than a

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News

Armed Attack on Police in Anambra: Convoy of Gunmen Strike, Patrol Bus Set Ablaze

Gunmen on Wednesday ambushed a joint police patrol team along the Abatete–Eziowelle Road in the Idemili North area of Anambra State, sparking panic

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News

Nigeria Confirms Ex-President Jonathan Out of Guinea-Bissau Amid Coup Chaos

The Federal Government has confirmed that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is safe and has left Guinea-Bissau following Wednesday’s military coup that toppled

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News

Ekweremadu to Remain in UK Prison as Britain Denies Transfer Plea

The United Kingdom has declined Nigeria’s request to transfer former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu back home to complete his prison term. According

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