Tag: President Bola Tinubu

Genocide claims: Trump threatens “fast, vicious” strike on Nigeria

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…As Tinubu pledges diplomatic response, vows to defeat terrorism The United States (U.S.) has drawn up military plans for possible strikes in northern Nigeria after President Donald Trump renewed threats against President Bola Tinubu’s government, accusing it of allowing the “mass killing of Christians”. According to The New York Times, the U.S. Africa Command has presented three options to the White House. The “heavy option” involves sending an aircraft carrier group to the Gulf of Guinea and launching air strikes deep into northern Nigeria. The “medium option” would use Predator…

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US Threat: Tinubu set to appoint ambassadors 

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President Bola Tinubu is set to conclude the appointment of ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions worldwide after months of diplomatic gaps and growing pressure over the country’s absence of envoys abroad.. According to multiple Presidency officials familiar with the development, the President had ordered a ‘final cleanup’ of the list of nominees ahead of its release. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity  as they were not authorised to comment publicly. “It is going to be concluded very soon:, one senior official said. The official explained that, “they are just…

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Tinubu decorates new Service Chiefs, orders crackdown on emerging threats

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decorated the newly appointed Service Chiefs with their new ranks and charged them to decisively confront emerging security threats across the country. Speaking at the decoration ceremony held yesterday at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President urged the new military leaders to demonstrate patriotism, professionalism, and urgency in restoring peace nationwide. “Security threats are constantly evolving, constantly mutating, and of grave concern to our administration is the recent emergence of new armed groups in the North-Central, North-West, and parts of the…

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President Tinubu defends S’Chiefs sack, reasserts command

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Tinubu S'Chiefs sack

…Shake-up triggers generational shift, as over 160 Generals to retire …Retired Generals applaud ‘return to military tradition’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s major shake-up of the nation’s security architecture has continued to generate widespread reactions from both within and outside the military establishment. Recall that on Friday, the President announced the removal of General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), replacing him with Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede. Other new appointments include: Major-General W. Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice-Marshal S.K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear…

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National Security: Tinubu replaces Service Chiefs in major shake-up

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Tinubu replaces S'Chiefs

…Retains Defence Intel Chief President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a sweeping reorganisation of the Nigerian Armed Forces, appointing new Service Chiefs in what the Presidency described as a strategic move to strengthen the nation’s security architecture. In the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff. Major-General W. Shaibu has been appointed the Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke assumes office as the Chief of Air Staff. Rear Admiral I. Abbas is now the new Chief of Naval…

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Tinubu swears-in Amupitan as new INEC Chairman

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Tinubu swears in Amupitan

…New Chief pledges credible, transparent elections President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday swore-in Professor Joash Amupitan, (SAN), as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), with a charge to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process and strengthen the institution’s capacity ahead of future elections. The ceremony, held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja at about 1:50 p.m., followed the Senate’s confirmation of Amupitan’s appointment on October 16, after a rigorous screening session. Speaking shortly after taking his oath of office, Prof. Amupitan described…

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President Tinubu restates commitment to security, development

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Tinubu restates commitment

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of the lives and property of Nigerians, as part of efforts to fast-track national development. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this in Bida, Niger state, at the weekend, during an interactive session of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Niger-South senatorial district (Zone A), as well as the inauguration of the Campaign Council for the November 1 local government council election in the state. Idris, who doubles as the chairman of the APC Campaign Council…

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DHQ dismisses alleged coup report, reaffirms loyalty to Tinubu

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DHQ dismisses coup plot

The Defence Headquarters, (DHQ), has dismissed as ‘false and malicious reports’ linking the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary activities to an alleged coup attempt by some military officers. Earlier reports yesterday had claimed that the 16 detained officers – ranging from the rank of Captain to Brigadier General – were arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) for allegedly holding secret meetings to topple the Government. The report also alleged that the cancellation of the Independence Day parade on October 1 was connected to the purported plot. However, in…

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Tinubu welcomes Shell’s $2bn new offshore gas investment in Nigeria

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Tinubu welcomes Shell

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the news of Shell’s $2 billion Final Investment Decision, (FID), on a new gas project in the shallow offshore HI Field, in OML 144. When completed, the new Non-Associated Gas (NAG) development project will deliver approximately 350 million standard cubic feet of gas per-day (mmscf/d) from 2028, equivalent to almost a third of the requirements of Nigeria LNG Limited’s Train-7 project. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President, (Information & Strategy) to the President, Bayo Onanuga, yesterday, the announcement brings total…

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Tinubu reportedly set to replace Edun as Finance Minister on health grounds

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…Minister to be flown abroad for treatment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly contemplating replacing his Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, following his alleged deteriorating health condition, according to reports. Edun has been a key figure in the administration’s economic management team since August 2023. It was gathered from reliable sources in the presidency that Edun, who has been battling undisclosed health challenges for several weeks, is expected to be flown abroad for advanced medical treatment. His temporary exit, according to government insiders, has…

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