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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...
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...
Bode George, a former PDP chieftain, claims Nigerians are ready to vote President Tinubu out in the 2027 election due to ongoing economic hardship. He urges party unity and warns against divisive internal politics that could hinder the PDP’s chance to reclaim power from the ruling APC. Former...
APC chieftain Jesutega Onokpasa criticizes President Tinubu for appointing Daniel Bwala, a former Atiku aide, as Special Adviser. Onokpasa accuses Tinubu of sidelining loyal supporters in favor of critics, describing the decision as a betrayal of party members who ensured his electoral success...
Atiku Abubakar criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration over excessive borrowing, citing a $2.2 billion loan approved by the National Assembly. He warned against mounting debts, questionable fiscal policies, and corruption, calling for transparency and caution. Abubakar lamented...
The House of Representatives advanced a bill to increase FCT High Court judges from 70 to 100, addressing case backlogs and improving judicial efficiency. The amendment, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and others, aims to tackle rising legal demands in Abuja due to population and...
The Nigerian House of Representatives has rejected a bill proposing a six-year single term for the presidency. Sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo), the bill was debated and dismissed on November 21. It also included provisions for rotating the presidency and introducing a second vice...
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...
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