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Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has raised eyebrows by asserting that Nigeria, often dubbed the "Giant of Africa" due to its vast population, lacks the evidence to justify the title. Speaking at the launch of Osita Ogbu's book, "Development as Attitude," in Abuja, Jonathan...
In a candid address to the National Assembly Joint Committee on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Minister Betta Edu voiced concerns about the inadequacy of the proposed budget for her ministry in the 2024 fiscal year. Defending the budget before the committee on Tuesday, Edu...
In a recent statement issued by Chief Press Secretary Richard Olatunde, it has been revealed that Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is set to proceed on medical leave starting December 13, 2023. The governor, prioritizing his health for a full recovery, will formally transfer power to...
In a recent revelation, FIJ has uncovered that the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria made a payment of ₦10 million to settle hotel bills incurred by guests of Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of prominent political figure Bola Tinubu. The transaction, dated November 17, 2023, was...
In response to the defection of 27 Rivers State Assembly members from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the PDP has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct new elections in the affected constituencies. Citing Section...
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i, brought goodwill to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. The visit, captured by former presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu, unfolded on Monday. Shehu expressed the joyous encounter between the two political figures, sharing...
President Bola Tinubu has landed in Maiduguri, Borno State, to attend the annual Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Conference. The president's plane touched down at the Air Force Base around 11:47 am, where he was welcomed with a brief military parade in his honor. Notable figures present to receive...
President Bola Tinubu has not fulfilled the legal and moral obligation of declaring his assets publicly, six months into his term. Despite the Code of Conduct for Public Officers mandating asset declarations upon taking office, President Tinubu's financial records remain undisclosed, sparking...
In a stunning twist in the ongoing political saga of Rivers State, 27 members of the State House of Assembly have made a groundbreaking decision to switch allegiance from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The seismic shift, announced during a Monday...
In the intricate tapestry of Nigerian politics, a seismic shift occurred as seven opposition parties joined forces to counter the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This alliance, known as the Coalition of Concerned Political Parties (CCPP), aimed to bolster the...
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