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Doyin Okupe dismisses claims of rigging in the 2023 Nigerian presidential election, asserting Peter Obi’s victory in key APC strongholds. Okupe defends President Tinubu’s reform agenda, expressing belief in his leadership despite the country’s current challenges. He calls for patience and...
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2 billion) loan request to address the 2024 budget deficit. This borrowing plan aims to finance fiscal shortfalls but raises concerns over Nigeria’s escalating debt servicing costs, which have surged by nearly 40% in...
Segun Sowunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), blames President Bola Tinubu for the crisis in the opposition party due to the unconsulted appointment of Nyesom Wike as the FCT minister. Sowunmi rejects claims of PDP’s collapse and criticizes APC’s undermining tactics. Segun...
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, calling for urgent reforms that address the worsening hardships in the northern region. The ACF highlighted food insecurity, lack of education, and reliance on microeconomic activities, urging the...
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...
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