The Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu takes bold steps to ease relations with the United States. Officials approve a major lobbying contract amid rising tensions. This action aims to prevent more US military strikes on Nigerian soil. The Lobbying Contract Unveiled Nigeria hires DCI Group, a Republican-linked firm in Washington. The government pays $4.5…
President Bola Tinubu has authorized the waiver of a substantial amount of debt owed to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. This debt waiver is aimed at outstanding debts up to the 31st of December 2024. The decision comes after an intensive reconciliation process. Stakeholders reviewed records between NNPC and the Federation Account. As a…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government over the December 25, 2025 airstrikes carried out by the United States Africa Command in Sokoto State.The opposition party demanded clarity on the number of terrorists killed during the operation.It also questioned Nigeria’s actual role in the military action. The party made its position known…
The Federal Government has warned that imposing the death penalty on terrorists will not end insecurity in Nigeria. Instead, the Tinubu administration said such punishment could worsen the country’s security challenges. FG Rejects Death Penalty Proposal The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), spoke at a public hearing on…
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…
