News
Finally, Senate approves ex-service chiefs as ambassadors
In spite of petitions and public disapproval, the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday confirmed former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai; former Chief of Defence Staff, Gabriel Olonisakin; former Chief of Air Staff, Ibok Ibas; and former Chief of Naval Staff, Abubakar Sadique as non-career ambassadors.
President Muhammadu Buhari nominated the four early in month in appreciation of their loyalty when they served as the nation’s service chief.
The ICC announced last year it got enough evidence to investigate the Nigeria military for war crime, crime against humanity, and others.
The body still awaits its judges for a nod of approval.
But the initial announcement created excitement which made CSOs and rights groups to start petitioning foreign missions in Nigeria to reject the service chiefs.
-
Health7 days agoSenate hearing set to review research on COVID-19 vaccines, cancer concerns
-
Crime5 days agoLASU student dies after armed robbery attack
-
Featured5 days agoOsun APC counters Adeleke over security drone dispute, urges public to ignore allegations against Oyetola
-
Latest7 days ago2027: North will back Tinubu’s re-election bid, says ex-ACF Secretary-General
-
Latest1 week ago2027: The real reason Jonathan hasn’t accepted PDP ticket—Umar Sani
-
Politics5 days agoEmeka Ike reacts to alleged INEC-linked data breach
-
Latest1 week agoCG Musa 4 PBAT’ group declares support for Tinubu’s 2027 ambition, cites strategic leadership
-
Latest1 week agoEnugu Lawyers stage protest over suspension of physical Court sittings (video)