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For years, the image of the Nigerian civil service has been intertwined with towering stacks of files, slow-moving approval processes, and a physical footprint that seemed to resist the winds of change. But today, under the forward-looking leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that image is being permanently deleted and replaced with a new, dynamic reality. The recent launch of the Government Cloud (G-Cloud) and the full-scale drive towards a completely paperless civil service is not just another government initiative. This is a foundational shift, a core part of the "Nigeria First" policy in action, and arguably one of the most transformative steps this administration has taken to secure our nation's future. This is not about replacing filing cabinets with data servers. It's about rebuilding the very engine of our governance. The "Nigeria First" principle means prioritising efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness for the benefit of every Nigeri...

When Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State revealed that security personnel deployed to vulnerable communities were withdrawn at 3:00 a.m.—just 45 minutes before an attack—Nigerians reacted with shock, anger, and a single question that refuses to disappear: Who gave the withdrawal order? It is a fair question. It is also one that may take time, investigation, and institutional honesty to answer. But the Kebbi incident exposes a deeper truth about security management in Nigeria: our command structure is too fragmented for a country battling multi-layered threats. And this, more than anything, validates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s push for a centralised, technology-driven, and accountable security coordination model. Nigeria’s security agencies—military, police, DSS, civil defence, intelligence units—operate in parallel lanes with overlapping mandates. State governors, despite bearing the title “Chief Security Officer,” have no legal authority over federal forces. This incoheren...

United Nigeria In a deeply troubling moment for Nigeria, 24 schoolgirls were abducted from their dormitory at the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State , when gunmen struck before dawn. This act of violence is an assault not just on those innocent girls, but on our national conscience. But in the face of this horror, President Bola Tinubu has shown decisive leadership — proving once again that his administration is committed to protecting Nigerian children and bringing perpetrators of insecurity to justice. What President Tinubu Has Done so Far Swift High-Level Response President Tinubu ordered security agencies to act with speed and purpose , demanding the safe return of the girls.  Relocating a Key Minister to Kebbi Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to move to Kebbi State to oversee the rescue operation.  Matawalle isn’t being sent as a symbolic figure — he brings experienced leadership , havin...

On November 11, 2025, Nigerians watched in disbelief as a video surfaced showing a tense confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a group of armed soldiers who blocked his convoy from accessing a disputed piece of land in Gaduwa, Abuja. The incident, brief but dramatic, was more than a moment of political theatre. It struck at the heart of a much bigger issue — the place of the military in a democracy, and the sanctity of civilian authority under the Nigerian Constitution. The Legal Position: Who Was Right? The Minister’s Authority Under Section 302 of the 1999 Constitution and the FCT Act , the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory exercises the executive powers of the President within Abuja. That means the Minister is not just a political appointee — he represents federal executive authority . His duties include overseeing land allocation, urban planning, and the enforcement of development control through the Federal Capital T...

The Federal Republic of Nigeria reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, in particular the maintenance of international peace and security, the respect for the sovereignty and political independence of all States, and the peaceful settlement of disputes. Nigeria is a sovereign and independent nation. Our Constitution vests sovereignty in the people of Nigeria and mandates the Government to protect the territorial integrity and independence of our country. This sovereignty—recognised under international law and reaffirmed by our membership in the United Nations, the African Union, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)—is inviolable. The Government of Nigeria has observed with grave concern recent statements and actions that amount to a threat of aggression and possible violation of our territorial integrity. We remind all States that any such threat or use of force contravenes Article 2(4) of the Ch...