Badaru resigns as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence with immediate effect. Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar submitted his letter of resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on December 1. He cited health reasons for stepping down from the role. The Presidency confirmed the resignation on Monday. President Tinubu accepted Badaru’s decision and thanked him for his service…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has partnered with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to prevent terrorist attacks on schools. The agreement was reached during a courtesy visit to UBEC by Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, on Monday. Air Marshal Aneke told UBEC officials that the partnership will strengthen national education security….
Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, ordered police officers to arrest anyone found escorting unauthorised VIPs. The directive, issued on November 30, instructed the IGP Monitoring Unit and Commissioners of Police X-Squads to monitor and enforce the VIP escorts ban strictly. The police leadership wants officers to return to core duties and improve public safety….
A federal appeals court recently upheld the disqualification of Alina Habba. She served as the acting US Attorney for New Jersey. This decision marks a setback for the Trump administration. The Court’s Ruling The 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals issued the unanimous decision. Judges D. Michael Fisher, D. Brooks Smith, and L. Felipe Restrepo…
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, recently flagged off free bus service throughout the Christmas season as part of efforts to make traveling less stressful for the residents during the yuletide. The Announcement Governor Otu announced the program in Calabar. He launched the 32-day free transport service today. Officials stated that the service starts immediately…
Slovenia’s national football team faces a pivotal moment. They recently failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. As a result, officials decided to seek a new head coach. The Qualification Setback The team did not do well in the qualifying matches. They lost an important game against Kosovo on November 16, 2025. This loss…
The Police Service Commission issues a strong alert to Nigerians. Fraudsters spread fake recruitment notices online. Citizens must stay vigilant to avoid scams. Statement Details Revealed Officials released a clear statement on Monday. Torty Njoku Kalu, Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, leads the announcement. He labels the online posts as false and misleading. Additionally…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces new social security reforms today. He delivers a speech on Monday to outline the changes. The reforms aim to fix the welfare system after recent setbacks. Starmer focuses on helping people find jobs and boosting skills. Additionally, the government invests in apprenticeships. This move supports young workers and reduces unemployment….
Governor Umo Eno approves a 13th-month salary for all state workers. He announces this move on social media. The bonus, called Eno-mber, combines the governor’s name with December. Eno directs the Accountant General to pay it before Christmas. Workers receive this extra pay to celebrate the holidays with ease. Additionally, this marks the third year…
A Delta Connection flight skidded off an icy runway late Saturday night. Flight 5087, a Bombardier CRJ-900, arrived from Detroit at Des Moines International Airport around 9:30 PM local time. The pilot encountered slick conditions during landing. Suddenly the plane veered off the taxiway and came to a stop in the grass. Passengers described the…
