A retired military intelligence expert cautions the Presidency against political control of Nigeria's defence architecture, warning it could limit Gen. Musa's effectiveness. Read the full analysis.
Nigeria's most capped player, Ahmed Musa, ends his 15-year international career. Read his emotional farewell and career highlights.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara reveals he met over ₦600 billion in Rivers State's treasury after emergency rule, defending his administration's transparent spending. Read details of the executive-legislature tension.
Tope Ajala's 'Life to a Teee' podcast offers a candid masterclass for Nigerian youth on building wealth, navigating burnout, and redefining success beyond social media glamour. Discover the roadmap.
Nigeria's most-capped player, Ahmed Musa, announces retirement from international football. He reflects on his 111 caps, AFCON 2013 win, and historic World Cup goals. Read his full statement and future plans.
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has officially retired from international football. The AFCON 2013 winner and Nigeria's most-capped player announced his decision on social media. Read his full statement here.
A suicide bomber killed five soldiers at a Pulka checkpoint in Borno State. The attack follows a controversial airstrike and a major troop redeployment ordered by Defence Minister Christopher Musa.
President Bola Tinubu held a crucial closed-door meeting with Nigeria's service chiefs at the Presidential Villa. This is his first meeting with the high command since appointing the Defence Minister. Details inside.
Ethiopia signs a landmark deal to launch a 73,500km gas-by-rail network, aiming to bring clean energy to 1.2 billion Africans. Read about this ambitious continental transformation.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vows to use constitutional means to remove 17 Rivers State lawmakers, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, who defected to the APC. Read the full details and political implications.
Military analyst Deji Adesogan explains how General Christopher Musa's role as Defence Minister grants him the authority to fix Nigeria's broken security system, unlike his previous position as CDS. Read the full analysis.
The true cause of former Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar's resignation was a prolonged, hidden conflict with Minister of State Bello Matawalle, undermining ministry operations amid a security crisis. Discover the full story.
Katsina Governor Dikko Radda and Minister Hannatu Musawa were among the recipients of the prestigious Tourism Icon Awards at NTIFE 2025. Discover the full list of honourees and event highlights.
Newly appointed Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), declares an end to the killing of innocent Nigerians. He pledges urgent action, troop welfare, and national ownership of security challenges.
Reports allege a top ICC official's involvement in funding CAR militants via Martin Figueira. This scandal adds to the court's crises, including African withdrawals and reform doubts. Read more.
Rivers State House of Assembly reaffirms use of quarters auditorium as chamber amid mass defection to APC. Governor Fubara plans budget presentation in new complex. Full story inside.
General Christopher Musa, Nigeria's new Minister of Defence, has officially resumed office, holding an urgent meeting with service chiefs to address the country's security crisis. Read his immediate plans.
Masked gunmen have kidnapped two Chinese nationals at a BUA road construction site in Kwara state. The police confirmed the incident amid rising insecurity and a new Defence Minister appointment.
Retired General Christopher Musa has officially taken over as Nigeria's Defence Minister, pledging fairness, firmness, and loyalty to the constitution in tackling insecurity. He outlined a three-pillar philosophy for success.
Sokoto State Police Command has arrested suspects funding bandits through cattle sales and smashed a motorcycle theft syndicate in a coordinated cross-border operation. Commissioner declares end to criminal safe havens.
A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, d!ed at Turai Umaru Yar'adua Hospital in Katsina after a health worker allegedly refused a bank transfer for oxygen. The hospital cites a cash-only policy. Read the full investigation.
Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.
Rivers Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule cites deepening internal crisis as the reason for defecting to the APC with 15 lawmakers, pledging support for President Tinubu.
In a major political realignment, the Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker and 15 members defect to the APC, citing PDP divisions and praising President Tinubu. Full details inside.
Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.
Nigeria's new Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), vows rapid security improvements. He promises synergy between forces and citizens to restore peace nationwide. Read his full plan.
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in retired General Christopher Musa as Nigeria's new Minister of Defence. The ex-CDS vows to probe recent security lapses. Read more.
New Defence Minister Christopher Musa pledges rapid security results. NSA Ribadu warns enemies, Labour vows action against bandits. Key figures back Tinubu's security shake-up.
Tony Afejuku's personal recollection details the 1987 founding of ANA Bendel in Benin City, featuring insights from literary scholars and the philosophical underpinnings of memory. Read the full story.
Former Speaker Yakubu Dogara congratulates Gen. Christopher Musa on his new role as Defence Minister, calling it pivotal for Nigeria's peace and military reform.