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The Nigerian Senate has removed Yakubu Danladi Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) due to allegations of misconduct, absenteeism, and corruption. The motion for his dismissal, supported by 74 Senators, enables Abdullahi Usman Bello to take office, restoring integrity to the...
Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa has clarified that Cyril Oshiomhole, son of former governor Adams Oshiomhole, was appointed Commissioner for Health based on merit, not nepotism. Idahosa revealed that Adams Oshiomhole opposed the nomination, highlighting Cyril’s extensive medical training and...
A bill to amend Nigeria’s constitution for diaspora voting has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. Co-sponsored by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and Sodeeq Abdullahi, the legislation seeks to include Nigerians abroad in the electoral process. The bill now moves to the...
Hadiza el-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai, confronted their son, Bashir, after he criticized President Bola Tinubu's media team. Bashir’s remarks followed Obasanjo’s comments on Nigeria’s 2023 elections, prompting a public debate on governance and family tensions over the...
Wale Edun, Nigeria's Finance Minister, praised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to end the fuel subsidy, which saved the country five percent of its GDP annually. He highlighted that the move would benefit all levels of government, boost infrastructure, and attract private sector investments...
Senator Ali Ndume has called on the Nigerian Senate to support the widow of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah as his successor for the Anambra South Senatorial District. Ndume emphasized honoring Ubah’s legacy and cited precedents of widows succeeding their spouses in public office to continue their...
President Bola Tinubu, speaking at the G20 Summit in Brazil, called for urgent reforms to the UN Security Council, advocating two permanent African seats. He lauded the African Union’s inclusion in the G20 and praised Brazil’s Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, aligning its goals with...
The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL) has endorsed Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as Lagos State governor for 2027. The group cited his leadership potential and ability to consolidate his father's achievements, urging Nigerian youths to support his candidacy for the...
President Bola Tinubu has proposed a ₦47.9 trillion budget for 2025, marking a 35% increase from the previous year. The budget focuses on economic growth, fiscal stability, and strategic reforms, including new borrowings, capital expenditure, and oil price benchmarks. It will require National...
President Bola Tinubu has requested National Assembly approval for a N1.77 trillion external loan to help finance Nigeria's 2024 budget deficit. The proposal, along with other economic measures, highlights growing concerns over the nation's increasing foreign debt and fiscal sustainability as...
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