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By Abdul Lauya In a historic leadership transition at the Legion Headquarters in Abuja today, Ms. Grace Morenike Henry was formally installed as the new National Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, becoming the first female to lead the largest veterans’ organization in Africa. The handing and taking over ceremony was conducted between the outgoing Chairman, Major General AbdulMalik Jibrin (rtd), who was represented by the National Secretary General, Vincent Abiola, and the incoming Chairman. The event was witnessed by high-ranking retired military personnel, senior Ministry of Defense officials, and representatives of widows and female veterans. In his valedictory remarks, Gen.…

By Aliyu Mohammed Ibrahim For nearly two decades, Hon. Abdullahi Idris Garba (Jagaban Kontagora) has stood at the intersection of legislative diligence, visionary service delivery, and transformative constituency impact. Representing Kontagora/Wushishi/Mariga/Mashegu Federal Constituency in Niger State, he has not only won five consecutive elections since 2007, he has earned the lasting trust of a people who have seen real dividends of democracy under his watch. At a time when cynicism often shrouds Nigeria’s political discourse, Garba’s story offers a compelling counter-narrative: one of accountability, developmental integrity, and purposeful leadership. Legislative Imprint: Power in Principle, Not Noise In an era where…

By Abdul Lauya The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has dismissed as false and misleading the rumours of the removal of Senator George Akume from office. In a statement issued on Saturday, June 29, 2025, the Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, described the reports as “a fabrication and a figment of the imagination of mischief makers.” He stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not made any such decision and holds unwavering confidence in Senator Akume’s capacity to implement the Renewed Hope Agenda. The OSGF urged the public, media organisations, and…

By Abdul Lauya The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has promoted six academic staff members to the prestigious rank of Professor, reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence and merit-based advancement. Among the newly promoted is the late Dr. Olanode Timothy Oshadare, posthumously honoured for his significant scholarly contributions to the university and academia. Others elevated to the rank of Professor include Abraham Musa Peter, Alhassan Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Adelamwa Esther Bosede, Zubairu Sikiratu Uhuotu, and Kehinde Rotimi. The promotions were officially approved by the University Governing Council and announced during the 93rd Senate meeting of the institution. Vice-Chancellor Professor Olayemi Akinwumi congratulated…

News Analysis – By Abdul Lauya The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its weight behind a proposed law that seeks to grant extended widowhood and bereavement leave to Nigerian workers. On the surface, the initiative appears progressive, a rare nod to the emotional realities faced by civil servants. But critics say the bill is a symbolic gesture that dodges the structural failures hollowing out the nation’s public service. At a public hearing convened by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Service Matters, NLC President Joe Ajaero described the bill as “long overdue” and aligned with international standards. He…

By Abdul Lauya President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, June 28, 2025, for a two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil. According to a press release by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the visit is aimed at deepening Nigeria’s engagement with Caribbean nations and strengthening South-South cooperation. During his stop in Saint Lucia, President Tinubu will pay courtesy calls on Governor-General Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles and Prime Minister Philip Pierre. A major highlight of the visit will be his address to a special joint session of the Saint Lucian Parliament at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom in Gros Islet.…

Cristiano Ronaldo has committed his future to Al-Nassr, signing a new two-year contract that cements his status as the highest-paid athlete in the world and signals his likely retirement at the Saudi Pro League club. World Record Salary Ronaldo’s new deal, confirmed after weeks of speculation about his future, is valued at a staggering £492 million over two years, with a basic annual salary of £178 million—equivalent to £488,000 per day. The contract includes a signing-on fee of £24.5 million, rising to £38 million if he stays for the second year. Ownership Stake and Bonuses A unique aspect of the agreement…

By Our Reporter In a landmark advocacy move, female military veterans have called for their inclusion in the federal government’s flagship N774 Nutrition Initiative, aimed at combating malnutrition across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. Leading the charge is Ms. Grace Morenike Henry, the newly appointed Chairman of the National Council of the Nigerian Legion, who on Thursday led a delegation of the Female Military Veterans Association of Nigeria (FMVA) to meet with Mrs. Uju Vantasia Rochas Anwukah, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health and Nutrition Focal Person in the Office of the Vice President. The high-level engagement,…

News Analysis – By Abdul Lauya In what appears to be a watershed moment for Nigeria’s tertiary education system, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made good on a longstanding promise: payment of the Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) owed to university lecturers across the country. The payments, confirmed by several academics including Professor Yemi Oke of the University of Lagos, bring an end to nearly two decades of agitation over unpaid entitlements that had dogged successive governments. Yet, while the development has been widely welcomed across academic circles, analysts caution that it only scratches the surface of deeper…

By Our Reporter President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ms. Grace Morenike Henry as the new Chairman of the National Council of the Nigerian Legion, making her the first woman and first non-commissioned officer to hold the position. The announcement was contained in an official statement signed by Chief Abdul Lauya, Senior Special Assistant on Media & Digital Communications to the Chairman, and made available to the press on June 26, 2025. Ms. Henry’s appointment, which takes effect from June 7, 2025, was conveyed through a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.…