The Senate and House of Representatives yesterday moved to reset Nigeria’s failing security architecture, confirming General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister after intense scrutiny and approving far-reaching resolutions banning ransom and amnesty, tightening weapons control and demanding stricter laws to curb terrorism and mass kidnappings. The Senate confirmed the former Chief of Defence Staff after […]
Washington lobbyist urges U.S. to treat Nigeria like VenezuelaThe United States yesterday escalated pressure on Nigeria as Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced looming visa restrictions for officials involved in religious freedom violations. This came as a Washington lobbyist also called for Nigeria to be treated like Venezuela, stripping it of sovereign respect. Rubio said […]
The Federal Government, through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Food Security (SSAP-FS), has announced a strategic partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, Read and Earn Federation (UNESCO REF), to empower 4.5 million Nigerians under a national agricultural enterprise programme to bolster food security. This landmark […]
Here’s a recap of the day so far In a cabinet meeting that lasted for more than two hours, defense secretary Pete Hegseth gave more details about the decision to re-strike an alleged drug trafficking boat off the coast of Venezuela on 2 September. He said that he “watched that first strike” but ultimately did […]