The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has thrown his weight behind the 10th Senate’s proposed two-day National Security Summit, describing it as a timely initiative to tackle Nigeria’s growing security concerns. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing on President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s scorecard, the minister emphasized that while the summit offers a valuable platform for dialogue, true progress lies in transforming ideas into concrete national defence strategies. Responding to a question from Punch correspondent Mr. Abdullahi Adeba, Badaru said: “When you hold a national security summit, you hear people speak, gather perspectives, and take those insights back to review…
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The President General of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), Yerima Shettima, on Saturday led a delegation of Northern youth leaders and activists to Tukur-Tukur in Zaria to condole with Comrade Abdul-Azeez Suleiman over the death of his elder sister, Hajiya Rahama. Hajiya Rahama, mother of Hajiya Hussaina—the first wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas—died on Thursday night at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, after a brief illness. During the visit, Shettima expressed deep sorrow over the loss, praying for the repose of the deceased’s soul and asking Allah to grant her Jannatul…
Special Assistants (SAs) who served in the administration of former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, have once again appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun over the non-payment of their severance allowances. The former SAs, who served Ogun State from 2015 to 2019, made their appeal in a statement by the group’s coordinator, Musiliu Oladeinde on Sunday. They urged Governor Abiodun to kindly consider approving the release of their statutory severance allowances, as prescribed by relevant laws. The group also called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and prevail upon the Governor to meet their demands in the spirit of the…
Hajiya Rahama, mother of the Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas’ wife, has passed away after a brief illness. She died at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital in Shika, Zaria, on Friday and was buried the same day at the Tukur-Tukur cemetery after Jumma’at prayers. The sad announcement was made in a statement signed by Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, younger brother of the deceased and a director at the Northern Elders Forum (NEF). Hajiya Rahama was also the mother of Hajiya Hussaina, the Speaker’s first wife. Her funeral was attended by dignitaries including Speaker Abbas, the Chief…
The Kebbi State Elders Consultative Forum, under the leadership of Major General Mohammed Magoro (Rtd), has expressed strong concern over the recent trend of unhealthy political statements, incitement, and the glorification of verbal attacks on political figures. The forum described these developments as detrimental to the peace, stability, and socio-economic progress of Kebbi State. In a statement issued by the Forum’s Public Relations Officer, Garba Hamisu Zuru (Dan Amanan Zuru), and signed by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Justice Mohammed Sulaiman Ambursa (Rtd), the Forum lamented the rise in inflammatory rhetoric, warning that such actions threaten the longstanding peace and harmony…
The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), the umbrella body for Nigerian musicians, is once again embroiled in a bitter leadership crisis. A wave of controversy has been triggered by an alleged merger between members of the current PMAN executive and a faction backed by a contested court judgment, raising serious concerns about the legitimacy of leadership within the union. By Kenneth Ehi-Choya At the center of the dispute is the emergence of a group reportedly led by individuals identified as Fruitful, Dr. Tee Mac, and Pupa Orits Williki — all of whom have been linked with the Musical…
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, held a high-level security meeting with the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Nasiru Idris, on 8 May 2025 at Government House, Birnin Kebbi. During the Minister’s operational visit to Kebbi State, the engagement brought together key members of the Governor’s security team and other key stakeholders. The meeting marked a significant step toward enhancing intergovernmental collaboration to tackle insecurity in the state and its surrounding regions. The session focused on fostering stronger synergy, mutual support and improved understanding between federal and state authorities in the collective fight against banditry, kidnapping, and other…
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, paid an operational visit to Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, where he met with troops of the Nigerian Army at Dukku Barracks on Thursday, 8 May 2025. The visit aimed to assess the progress of ongoing military operations in the state and boost the morale of gallant soldiers by encouraging a stronger fighting spirit to end the menace of insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the North West. While addressing the troops, the Minister conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s deep appreciation for their efforts and achievements in ensuring peace across the nation, especially through ongoing…
Speculations are ripe on the impending defection of the leader and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP) in the 2023 presidential election Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). It is still at the level of speculation as people close to him have dismissed it as handiwork of some opposition politicians that are jittery about the rising political influence of Dr Kwankwaso. In any rumour however, there might be an iota of truth. If this speculation becomes a reality, it will not be a surprise to many observers because pursue of personal interest…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Nigerian Army for its unwavering dedication to providing security along the Illela–Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway Project, a critical infrastructure development that will transform the nation’s transportation network. The President praised the Army for its role in ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment at the construction site of the Illela–Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway Project. This commendation was delivered by the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, during his one-day operational visit to Kebbi State on Thursday, 8th May 2025. The Minister addressed troops stationed at the Forward Operations Base Laager, responsible for securing the vital…