Lagos State honoured 17 retired permanent secretaries for decades of service, with the Head of Service praising their dedication and institutional contributions.
Officials reaffirmed commitments to retiree welfare and said the state will continue to benefit from their experience through structured platforms.
Source: Punch, 2025-12-09
Following President Tinubu’s declaration of a nationwide security emergency on November 26, 2025, the Nigerian Army has reportedly suspended statutory and voluntary retirements for certain categories of officers. Punch links this decision to the escalating crisis of mass abductions, citing a surge in kidnappings in November, including major incidents involving students and worshippers in different states. The directive appears aimed at maintaining manpower and operational continuity while security agencies expand recruitment and intensify deployments. Source: Punch, December 7, 2025.