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In a move that has stirred heated debate both domestically and internationally, President Joe Biden's administration has once again sidestepped Congressional approval for an emergency weapons sale to Israel, allowing the nation to escalate its military campaign in the Gaza Strip. The $147.5...
In a surprising turn of events, the 2024 appropriation bill unveiled by the federal government has sparked discussions around the allocation of funds. Notably, N3 billion has been designated for the procurement of books to enrich the National Assembly library, shedding light on the government's...
The Senate has given the nod to President Tinubu's request to borrow $7.8 billion and €100 million, marking a significant milestone in the Federal Government's 2022-2024 borrowing plan. The approval followed a meticulous consideration and adoption of the report by the Senate committee on Local...
The House Committee on Appropriations Chairman, Abubakar Kabir Abubakar (APC, Kano), shed light on the factors driving the significant N1.2 trillion increase in the 2024 budget. His explanations revolved around the escalating inflation rates and a commitment from government-owned enterprises...
In the aftermath of tragic attacks that claimed lives and displaced many, Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), demonstrated compassionate leadership with a condolence visit to the IDP camps in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi LGAs on Saturday. Expressing deep concern for...
The House of Representatives is advancing a groundbreaking bill, known as 'The Employees Remuneration Protection Bill, 2023,' which could criminalize the delayed or failed payment of employees' salaries by employers and corporate entities in Nigeria. Sponsored by Wale Hammed, a House member...
In a devastating turn of events, at least 30 people lost their lives as Russia executed what Ukraine describes as its largest missile bombardment of the ongoing war. Striking major cities including Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Lviv, Russia employed a range of weapons, causing...
In a recent Instagram post, Seyi Tinubu, son of Nigerian political heavyweight Bola Tinubu, opened a window into a special family visit, sharing candid moments spent with his father and a meeting with Nigeria's president. The collection of photos, compiled into videos, captured various familial...
In a recent interview with Arise News, Governor Ademola Adeleke, famously known as the "dancing governor" of Osun State, expressed his aspiration to run for the Nigerian presidency. Confident in his qualifications, he stated, "I'm qualified to be the president of Nigeria, so why not?"...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern about the alarming number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. During a meeting with the National Working Committee of the All Progressives' Congress (APC) in Lagos, Tinubu emphasized the need for urgent action. He proposed addressing the issue...
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