The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of the immediate-past Service Chiefs as non-career ambassadors. They include General Abayomi Olonisakin; Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai; Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. Others are former Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, and Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Usman. The confirmation of the ambassadorial appointment of the former service chiefs comes two weeks after President…
The House of Representatives has confirmed the appointment of the new Service Chiefs, two weeks after their names were forwarded to them by President Muhammadu Buhari. They are Major-General Leo Irabor as Chief of Defence Staff; Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Amao as Chief of Air Staff; Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo as Chief of Naval Staff; and Major…
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, says that Nigeria’s twisted federalism is the reason for sectional agitations in the country. Governor Akeredolu said the time has come to restore national consciousness through a proper federal arrangement. Speaking at a public lecture to welcome his second term in office, Governor Akeredolu lamented that most Nigerians were losing faith in…
Hoodlums have attacked a police station in Aba, Abia State, killing at least two officers, and stealing undisclosed number of firearms. The attack happened at the Abayi Police Station, which is located at the World Bank Housing Estate in Aba. The hoodlums are also reported to have released some detainees, before setting the Abayi Police Station and…
The Senate has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on security across the nation. The Senate made the call following the adoption of a motion condemning the abduction of students and teachers of Government Science Secondary School, in Kagara, Niger State. The motion was moved under matters of urgent public importance by…
The newly appointed Service Chiefs have appeared before the House of Representatives for screening. The screening began with an opening ceremony that was broadcast on national television. Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee, Babajimi Benson, declared the exercise open. The Minister of Defence, Bashir Magaji, was also present at the opening session, and explained that the new Service…