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Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, and Senator Ogoshi Onawo, representing Nasarawa State, have criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio for allegedly pushing through the passage of executive bills without the involvement and input of other members of the Senate. Senator Onawo expressed concerns about the speed at which “very sensitive bills” were being…
In the midst of a growing controversy surrounding the educational credentials of President Bola Tinubu, the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called on the President to provide clarity regarding his educational background. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Obi urged Tinubu to reveal crucial details about his academic…
In a press statement issued on October 9, 2023, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media & Publicity, announced the appointment of several individuals to key positions in the Office of the President, specifically within the Media & Publicity Directorate. The appointments align with Nigeria’s federal character principle and emphasize merit-based…
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has vigorously defended President Bola Tinubu against allegations of certificate forgery. In a lengthy tweet posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), Keyamo expressed his confidence that the Supreme Court would ultimately find Tinubu not guilty of the charges. Keyamo argued that Tinubu’s innocence is clear,…
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeks to present new evidence to the Supreme Court, alleging that President Bola Tinubu submitted forged documents to INEC. In a determined effort to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s qualification for the presidency, former Vice President and presidential candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar,…
In a harrowing turn of events, Israel finds itself plunged into a state of war as Palestinian group Hamas unleashed a violent rampage across Israeli towns. The brazen attack resulted in a staggering death toll of at least 250 Israelis, marking the deadliest day of violence in the nation since the Yom Kippur War five…
The Nigerian Senate has taken a significant step in addressing the surging security challenges plaguing the nation. In response to mounting concerns over the worsening security situation, the Senate has summoned top military and security agencies for a comprehensive briefing. This development came to pass following a motion titled “Kidnapping of University Students in Federal…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the 2023 presidential candidates of the Labour Party and the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to join him in fighting for justice for the country. Atiku made this known during the world press conference held in Abuja on Thursday following the deposition of…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, who is also the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 elections, held a press conference at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre on October 5th, 2023. During the conference, he addressed critical issues related to leadership and governance in Nigeria. Defending Elective Government and Legitimate…
In an unprecedented move in US political history, Kevin McCarthy, the US House speaker, was abruptly removed from his position by hard-right members of his own Republican party. This unexpected ousting came less than a year after McCarthy was elected. The unprecedented development follows a successful bipartisan effort led by McCarthy to avert a government…