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President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Friday to rename the Department of Defense the “Department of War,” a White House official announced Thursday. The move aims to leave a lasting mark on the federal government’s largest agency. The executive order will authorize Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and department officials to use titles such as “Secretary of War,” “Department of War,” and “Deputy Secretary of War” in official correspondence and public communications, according to a White House fact sheet. Additionally, the order directs Hegseth to propose legislative and executive steps to make the renaming permanent. The…

Tinubu, Rivers Administrator Ibas Meet as Emergency Rule Winds Down President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday met behind closed doors with the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting comes just days before the expiration of the six-month emergency rule imposed on the oil-rich state, which is set to end on September 18. According to Broadscope Network, the session lasted over two hours. In March, President Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly, citing political unrest and a breakdown of…

The Head of Operations of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), South-South Zonal Office, Port Harcourt, Mr. Eric Ebhodeghe, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the newly constituted Bayelsa State Emergency Management Agency (BYSEMA) in Yenagoa. The visit, which took place at BYSEMA’s office in Secretariat Annex 3, was aimed at strengthening collaboration between both agencies in preparation for the looming flood disaster, with Bayelsa State listed as one of the high-risk areas. Speaking during the meeting, Mr. Ebhodeghe emphasized the need for joint efforts in public awareness and sensitization, preparedness, mitigation, response strategies, and provision of emergency relief…

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has announced a statewide ban on the activities of house and land agents, effective from 2026. The decision, according to the governor, is part of efforts to tackle the growing challenge of high rents and prevent the exploitation of residents by middlemen. He noted that some agents charge prospective tenants and buyers exorbitant fees, sometimes as high as ₦500,000, on properties that do not even belong to them. Governor Nwifuru stressed that beginning next year, no individual or group will be permitted to collect money from residents seeking accommodation in the state, adding that…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its resolve to confront the challenges of youth poverty, unemployment, and insecurity through the Youth Economic Intervention and Deregulation Programme (YEIDEP). Speaking at the YEIDEP Implementation Stakeholders’ Retreat, the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande—represented by his Chief of Staff, Muhammed Abdullahi—highlighted the urgent need to create sustainable solutions to the rising economic hardship, violent extremism, and antisocial behaviours affecting young Nigerians. According to the Minister, the success of YEIDEP depends on practical empowerment measures, especially in agriculture and its value chains, to curb unemployment and give young people opportunities for meaningful livelihoods.…

President Bola Tinubu will visit Nasarawa State to inaugurate a new 6,000-metric-ton lithium processing plant built by Chinese investors, Governor Abdullahi Sule announced on Wednesday. Sule disclosed this to reporters after meeting the President at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The facility, located in Nasarawa Local Government Area, is the second in the state in under a year and doubles the 3,000MT capacity project commissioned in 2023. He said the visit will take place after Tinubu’s return from a two-week trip to France beginning later this week. “Mr. President promised that on his return from his short vacation, he’s going…

The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has reassured Nigerians that the Federal Government will not allow industrial actions to disrupt the academic calendar, emphasizing that children will remain in school despite concerns raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking on Wednesday at the Gender Inclusion Summit organised by the Policy Innovation Centre in Abuja, Alausa dismissed fears of a looming strike over the government’s non-implementation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement. The agreement covers issues such as sustainable university funding, revitalisation of infrastructure, payment of 25–35 per cent salary arrears, delayed promotions, unremitted third-party deductions, and alleged victimisation…

Following Public interest on the indecent Assault, Attempted Murder, Grievous hurt, Cyber Bullying, Cyber Stalking and Adoption of Miss Nancy Wilfred, of Ighvie Town Ugheli, Delta State, but resident in Yenegoa Bayelsa State, and the viral video of the incident, the Bayelsa State Police Commissioner has inducted a Criminal investigation into the incident, to Bring the Culprits to Justice. Today, 3rd September, 2025, an Exploratory interactive Session was held with the Victim, which later led to further sessions with Some CBOs and Gender Organizations. Full declarations and disclosures were made by the Victim, relating the extent of abuse and dehumanization…

Officers and Men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, have intercepted a cache of firearms, ammunition, and industrial drones in separate operations across Ogun and Ondo States, reinforcing its stance against smuggling networks threatening national security. Announcing the seizures on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, the Comptroller of the Unit, Mohammed Shuaibu, said the interceptions were made possible through credible intelligence and swift tactical response by patrol teams. According to him, officers on night patrol intercepted a Nissan Almera along the Ilara bush paths in Ogun State at about 1413 hours on Thursday, 7 August 2025.…

In a significant move to strengthen grassroots participation in the electoral process, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Olaleke Agboke, on Tuesday paid an advocacy visit to the palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesa land, Oba (Dr.) Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III. The visit, part of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) intensified campaign for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), aimed to leverage the traditional institution’s influence to boost citizen enrollment. During the meeting, REC Agboke highlighted the critical importance of inclusive civic engagement and issued a urgent call to action for all eligible…