ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Saturday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of an additional Depot Nigerian Army in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, to complement the existing depot in Osogbo, Osun State. Shaibu said the new depot, which would come on stream in due course,…
…appoints Chairmen, Executive Directors, Zonal Representatives By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the constitution of the governing boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), with appointments reflecting federal character and professional expertise. Universal Basic Education Commission…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu has nominated 68 people across the 36 states of the Federation and FCT, for ambassadorial appointment. The list includes 34 Career Ambassadors, 31 Non-Career Ambassadors and three High Commissioners. Below are the full names and states of origin of 68 ambassadors-designate 34 CAREER AMBASSADORS 1. Ambassador…
By UduakAbasi Ikpat ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu has appointed and inaugurated Renewed Hope Ambassadors for the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, marking a significant step in his re-election campaign for 2027. The ambassadors, tasked with promoting the Renewed Hope Agenda, will focus on economic stability, social development, and good governance. Prince…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has nominated the former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa (Retd.), as the new Minister of Defence, a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu conveyed Musa’s nomination as the successor…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The U.S. delegation from the Embassy of the United States of America in Nigeria has expressed strong interest in understanding the underlying drivers of the crisis and support initiatives aimed at mitigating conflict and fostering social harmony in Nigeria. The U.S. delegation, led by Deputy Political Counsellor Dianna Palequin,…
By Our Reporter KADUNA (CONVERSEER) – The Coalition of Civil Society Groups (CCSG) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the nomination of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and former INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as ambassadors, describing the move as strategic and rooted in merit. In a statement issued in Kaduna on Saturday, the Convener of…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu has nominated 32 additional persons as ambassadors and high commissioners. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, on Saturday, 29 November, the president sent the names of the 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days…
By Frank Ulom BENIN CITY (CONVERSEER) – A civic technology organisation, MonITNG, has criticised Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, over his recent declaration that he would secure 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The group, in a statement issued on 28 November 2025, via X, said the governor’s…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons (VIPs) in the country. “Henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to concentrate on their core police duties,” the President said in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the…
