Bianca Ojukwu Confirmed Minister, Akpabio Warns Senators + Tinubu Appoints Acting Army Chief – Ojy Okpe

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointment Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, as the acting Chief of Army Staff.

The presidency in statement, said Oluyede will hold sway, as the chief of army staff; pending the return of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, who is said to be indisposed and is receiving treatment abroad.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hailed the Nigerian armed forces for their dedication and sacrifice in securing the nation. Tinubu shared a clip on X, on Wednesday, showing the luncheon, of the 2025 Armed Forces of Nigeria Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal fund at the Council Chamber at the State House in Abuja, saying that the welfare of our men and women in the Armed Forces, will continue to be the government’s top priority.

A Kaduna doctor, Ganiyat Popoola, who was abducted on December 27th alongside her husband and nephew, has been released by her abductors.

Her husband was released in March, following discussions with the abductors, Popoola and her nephew remained in captivity. News of her release has been celebrated especially accoss the the health sector.

The senate confirmed the seven ministerial nominees recently appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday.

The nominees were confirmed after a hearing was held on the floor of the senate. During the hearing, the appointees spoke on how they intend to use their offices for the good of Nigerians.

Bianca-Ojukwu, who was appointed minister of state for foreign affairs, said she would work to ensure that Nigerian mission buildings abroad are in good condition.

Bianca, who is an Ex- beauty Queen, caused a frenzy as she appeared before the senators for her screening.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, had to stop senator representing Enugu west, Osita Ngwu, from praising her beauty, but restrict himself to her resume.

Following the weeks long blackout across seven states in Northern Nigeria, the Transmission Company of Nigeria announced a partial restoration of electricity supply to the seven states on Wednesday.

The vandalisation of the Shiroro- Kaduna transmission caused major outages in the region.

A video of some residents in Kaduna state, jubilating when electricity was restored has made rounds on social media

23-year-old model, Chidimma Adetshina, has been stripped of her identity documents, by the South African government.

The decision came after Adetshina withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant in August due to a backlash over her nationality!

Adetsina was Born in South Africa to a Nigerian father and faced severe ‘xenophobic attacks’ and allegations of not being South African.

The government cancelled Adetshina and her mother’s identification documents after they missed the deadline on Monday to justify an extended stay.

Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina is now Mexico City, Mexico to represent NigeRia in miss universe 2024.

Being visually impaired is arguably one of the most difficult disabilities. Individuals with vision impairment experience restrictions in their independence, mobility, and educational achievement.

The Bethesda Home for the blind in Lagos Nigeria, a voluntary Non-Profit Organisation, set up to give care to physically challenged persons who are visually impaired, has made it their mission, to fill societal gaps by supporting Nigerians living with blindness, by providing full accommodation, clothing, training and also sponsoring the education of their students up to the university level, thereby empowering them, to unlock their full potential.

Their students have involved in different activities, including musical performances, in June, some students secured third place in the Music4Health Mega Designathon competition, held at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research.

A new video has captured hearts across the internet after some students joined the viral Dodo Dance challenge, a famous song by Afrobeats super state artist Davido.

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