Governors Approve 13th-Month Salaries for Christmas 2025
Discover the Nigerian state governors who rewarded civil servants with 13th-month salaries, Christmas bonuses, and gifts for the 2025 festive season. Full list inside.
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Tinubu, Governors Urge Peace, Tolerance at Christmas
President Bola Tinubu and state governors across Nigeria have called for unity, peace, and religious tolerance in their 2025 Christmas messages. Read their full statements and commitments.
Northern Governors' Bold Security Plan for Regional Recovery
Northern Governors and traditional rulers have launched a unified security plan, suspending mining for 6 months and creating a N1bn monthly fund. Can this bring lasting peace?
Nigeria on US Performance Plan After Trump's Warning
Nigeria faces a US-imposed 'Performance Improvement Plan' after being labeled a 'disgraced country'. Can Tinubu's urgent security reforms save the nation from foreign intervention? Read more.
Tinubu Threatens Governors on LG Autonomy
President Bola Tinubu warns state governors he may issue an executive order to enforce direct allocation to local governments, following the Supreme Court ruling. Read the full story.
Tinubu Confident on Passing State Police Law
President Bola Tinubu assures that state police will be established to boost security. He also mandates governors to enforce local government autonomy. Read the full story.
Tinubu Tells Governors To Hand Over LG Allocations
President Bola Tinubu has ordered state governors to comply with the Supreme Court judgement and directly fund local governments. He also reaffirmed plans for state police. Read the full story.
NSA Issues Emergency Yuletide Security Alert to Governors
Nigeria's National Security Adviser issues urgent security alert for the 2025 festive season, prompting nationwide deployments and coordinated responses from state governors and police commands.
Tinubu to Governors: Release LG Funds for Autonomy
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigeria's 36 governors to comply with the Supreme Court judgment by handing over local government allocations. He insists true autonomy depends on it.
Six Ex-PDP Governors Attend APC Caucus Meeting
Six former PDP governors, including Fubara and Mbah, attended their first high-level APC National Caucus meeting in Abuja, signaling a major political realignment. Read the full details.
Northern Elders Back FIRS, Tinubu Reforms, Reject NEF
A new Northern elders' group rejects NEF's criticism of FIRS and Tinubu's economic reforms, praising revenue gains and transparency. Read their full statement.
World Bank Endorses NG-CARES, NSA Tips Governors
World Bank commends Tinubu's NG-CARES programme for economic resilience. NSA warns governors on festive season security. NGF commits to health, safety goals. Read more.
CNEF Rejects NEF, Backs FIRS and Tinubu Reforms
The Concerned Northern Elders Forum has disowned the NEF's criticism of FIRS, praising its revenue drive and Tinubu's economic agenda. Read why they warn against political sabotage.
Northern Elders Divided Over FIRS and Tinubu's Reforms
A new northern group tackles NEF over its criticism of FIRS and backs President Tinubu's economic reforms. Discover the details of the clash and what the new tax regime means for Nigerians.
Families Write Tinubu, Demand Probe Over Bandit's Confessions
Families torn apart by Northwest banditry demand President Tinubu investigate ex-governors named by Bello Turji. They seek justice and an end to impunity. Read their urgent plea.
Northern Leaders Initiate Christian-Muslim Reconciliation
Northern elders, led by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed and Prof. Yusuf Usman, have visited CAN and JNI offices across 19 northern states to foster peace amid rising tensions. Read the full story.
Turaki-led PDP meets ex-govs, ministers, vows comeback
PDP National Chairman Kabiru Turaki convened a strategic meeting with former governors and ministers, pledging to reconnect with Nigerians and reclaim power at all levels. Read the party's plan.
Tinubu Holds First Meeting with New Service Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu held a crucial security meeting with Nigeria's Service Chiefs to address internal challenges and regional commitments. Read the details and analysis.
Tinubu holds closed-door meeting with military chiefs
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.
APC Governors Align State Priorities with National Reforms
APC Governors under the Progressive Governors Forum met in Lagos to align state-level priorities with President Tinubu's national reforms, focusing on economy, security, and governance. Read the full communiqué.
Waje: Influencers Must Shape Respectful Online Culture
Singer Waje calls for responsible online conduct, highlighting the crucial role of male influencers in shaping social norms. Her message was delivered at the Nigerian Governors’ Spouses Forum in Abuja.
Benue PDP Chief Rejects Northern Security Fund
PDP chieftain Bemgba Iortyom rejects Benue's inclusion in the Northern Security Trust Fund, calling it a flawed plan that diverts state resources. He criticises Governor Alia's priorities.
Tinubu Issues New Security Directives After High-Level Meeting
President Tinubu demands greater efficiency from security chiefs, issues fresh directives to combat terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. Read the latest on Nigeria's security strategy.
Tinubu meets security chiefs, names ex-CDS Musa defence minister
President Bola Tinubu held an emergency security meeting and nominated General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister following Mohammed Abubakar's resignation. This comes amid fresh attacks in Imo, Abia, Plateau, and Sokoto states.
Defence Minister Badaru Resigns, More FEC Exits Expected
Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru's sudden resignation over health concerns may trigger more cabinet exits. Northern governors and traditional rulers unite to demand state police and a mining suspension. Read the full analysis.
Sultan Urges Northern Governors to Heed Public Criticism
Sultan of Sokoto Saad Abubakar III advises Northern governors to use public feedback for better policy. He calls for unity and regular meetings with traditional rulers to tackle insecurity and poverty.
Northern Governors Launch N16bn Monthly Security Fund
Northern governors and traditional rulers have approved a N16bn monthly security trust fund to combat banditry and terrorism. They also urged President Tinubu to suspend mining activities for six months.
Northern Leaders Suspend Mining, Back State Police
Northern governors and traditional rulers have imposed a six-month mining suspension and approved a N1bn monthly security fund to tackle banditry and insecurity. Read the full communiqué.
Nigeria, Niger Hold Security Talks After Border Clash
The Defence Headquarters convened a Joint Border Security Meeting after a clash between Nigerian and Nigerien soldiers in Katsina. Learn how the situation was deescalated and what steps are being taken to prevent future incidents.
Tinubu Holds Surprise Meeting With Ex-CDS Musa
President Bola Tinubu held a private meeting with former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa at the State House. The meeting comes amid rising insecurity. Read for details.
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