August 21, 2025

Governance

Nigerian Army Reshuffles High Command, Appoints New GOCs, Provost Marshall, CMI

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The Nigerian Army has carried out a sweeping shake-up of its top hierarchy, appointing new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Principal Staff Officers, and heads of key formations nationwide. The changes, effective August 19–25, are aimed at strengthening command efficiency and operational readiness across formations amid rising security challenges....

Farotimi Dismisses Goodluck Jonathan Comeback Talk,

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Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has dismissed speculation about former President Goodluck Jonathan’s return to frontline politics, insisting Nigeria’s deep-rooted structural flaws cannot be solved by leadership changes alone. He warned that recycling past leaders will only perpetuate failure....

Kano Governor Sacks Two Senior Aides Over Drug Baron Bail and Palliative Diversion

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Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has dismissed two senior aides over their roles in securing bail for a suspected drug baron and diverting palliative grains. Abubakar Umar Sharada was implicated in facilitating the bail, while Tasiu Adamu Al’amin Roba faces theft charges. The governor vowed zero tolerance for corruption in his administration....

SERAP, Editors Sue Niger Governor and NBC Over Badeggi FM Clampdown

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SERAP and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have sued Niger State Governor Umar Bago and the National Broadcasting Commission over the closure of Badeggi FM. The groups allege harassment, licence revocation threats, and violations of press freedom, urging the court to stop further intimidation and declare NBC’s failure to protect the station unlawful....

Tinubu Orders Pension Hike, Free Healthcare for Retirees — But Police Veterans Say “We Want Out”

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In a sweeping intervention following nationwide protests, President Bola Tinubu has ordered PenCom to raise pensions and provide free healthcare for low-income retirees. But retired police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme say it's not enough—they want a total exit....

UNICEF Pushes for Better Breastfeeding Support in Nigeria

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As World Breastfeeding Week kicks off, UNICEF and the Nigerian government are calling for urgent reforms to build sustainable breastfeeding support systems, highlighting declining exclusive breastfeeding rates and the limited reach of maternity protections across Nigerian states....

Radda Recalls Buhari’s Final Words to Tinubu: ‘You’ll Soon Understand the Weight of Nigeria’

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Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina recalls Buhari’s private words to President Tinubu at handover, reflecting on the fuel subsidy burden, power transition, and the heavy weight of leading Nigeria....

North Central States Launch Joint Security Strategy After Yelewata Massacre Kills 200

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After the massacre of over 200 people in Benue's Yelewata community, Benue, Plateau, and Nasarawa states have begun a regional security alliance to tackle cross-border bandit attacks....

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