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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja after attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brazil. During the summit, Tinubu advocated for Africa’s representation on the UN Security Council and endorsed initiatives to combat global hunger. He also oversaw a $2.5 billion agreement with Brazilian...
Laolu Akande, former aide to VP Yemi Osinbajo, criticized ex-President Obasanjo for mocking other Nigerian leaders. Akande urged Obasanjo to focus on solving Nigeria’s leadership crisis rather than mocking others, highlighting the nation's deeper political issues that hinder progress. Laolu...
The Federal Government assures that Rivers State will continue receiving federal allocations despite a court ruling barring further disbursements. With an appeal in process, the government is committed to complying with the court order. Governor Fubara is seeking to overturn the judgment through...
APC chieftain Cletus Obun defends destabilizing the PDP as a legitimate political strategy, stating it’s part of party politics as long as it avoids violence. His comments follow allegations by PDP’s Segun Sowunmi, who blames internal crises on President Tinubu’s appointment of Nyesom Wike as...
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo's asset recovery committee has uncovered over 200 missing government vehicles from former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration. Within 24 hours, three vehicles were recovered, including a bus holding palliatives. The committee urges whistleblowers to...
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara urges the Court of Appeal to overturn a Federal High Court ruling barring the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from disbursing allocations due to a disputed 2024 budget presentation. The court has reserved its judgment following appeals and arguments from...
President Tinubu promises relief amid hunger in Nigeria, announcing a $2.5 billion livestock sector partnership with global meat giant JBS. The initiative aims to address food insecurity, reduce farmer-herder conflicts, and attract investments to boost Nigeria’s economy. President Bola Tinubu...
The Nigerian government has suspended the October 2024 FAAC revenue payment to Rivers State amid a political dispute between Governor Simi Fubara and Minister Nyesom Wike. The move follows a court order barring the Central Bank of Nigeria and federal authorities from disbursing funds to the...
UK PM Keir Starmer supports the ICC's arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza. The UK may detain Netanyahu if he visits, pending court ratification. Netanyahu denies the charges, calling the actions unjust. Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens amid rising...
PDP chieftain Bode George urges Atiku Abubakar to abandon his 2027 presidential ambitions, citing his age and repeated attempts since 1993. George calls for unity within the PDP, condemning internal divisions and conflicts. He also advises Nyesom Wike to reconcile with Rivers State Governor...
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