The Senate witnessed heated exchanges as Senator Ned Nwoko defected from the PDP to the APC, citing party divisions. While APC lawmakers celebrated, PDP senators protested, insisting he vacate his seat. Senate President Akpabio upheld the defection, further strengthening APC’s majority amid...
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has defended Naja’atu Muhammad in her dispute with NSA Nuhu Ribadu, accusing him of amnesia. Muhammad alleged that Ribadu previously labeled Tinubu corrupt but now supports him. El-Rufai cited records to back her claim, challenging Ribadu’s denial.
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Kano politician Naja’atu Mohammed challenges NSA Nuhu Ribadu to take her to court after he denied calling Tinubu corrupt during his EFCC tenure. Mohammed insists she only repeated Ribadu’s past words and refuses to apologize, fueling political controversy. The dispute raises questions about...
President Tinubu has urged the National Assembly to increase the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion due to higher revenue from FIRS, NCS, and other agencies. Lawmakers will review the proposal to ensure funding for key projects, with deliberations expected to conclude before the...
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has demanded a public apology from Naja’atu Muhammad over claims that he once labeled President Bola Tinubu corrupt. Ribadu denies the allegations and threatens legal action if Muhammad fails to retract her statement and issue a public apology within seven...
President Bola Tinubu will travel to France for a private visit before heading to Ethiopia for the African Union summit. His Paris trip includes a meeting with President Macron, while his AU participation will address key regional issues. Previous France visits sparked debates over military ties...
Trump has proposed U.S. control over Gaza, aiming to transform it into the "Riviera of the Middle East." The plan includes resettling Palestinians, clearing debris, and redeveloping the area. Despite rejection from regional leaders, Trump insists the idea has Middle Eastern support, raising...
The North West Governors Forum has pledged full support for President Tinubu’s economic policies, with a focus on agriculture, poverty reduction, and employment. In collaboration with the UN and African Development Bank, the governors aim to uplift the region’s socio-economic conditions...
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has urged the Nigerian government to deploy superior force to combat illegal mining, citing powerful individuals behind the menace. He emphasized the need for strict enforcement, likening it to efforts against illegal bunkering, while clarifying his previous remarks on...
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council and the UN’s Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The decision, announced during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signals a major shift in U.S...
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