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Nigeria Spent ₦17.5tn on Pipeline Security in One Year — Atiku Raises Alarm

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the Federal Government for spending a “humongous N17.5 trillion in just 12 months” on “securing fuel pipelines and others”, saying the expenditure is one of... Read more »
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Enugu PDP Inaugurates Caretaker Committee, Sets Sights On 2027 Comeback

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State has officially inaugurated its newly constituted caretaker committee, appointed by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party led by Acting National Chairman, Alhaji... Read more »
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APC Begins Preparations for Full Digital Membership Database in Ogun

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Yemi Sanusi, has described the party’s e-registration of members as the bedrock of its future electoral successes. Sanusi, according to a statement... Read more »
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Abuja Insecurity Unacceptable — Speaker Tajudeen Queries Failed $460m CCTV Project

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, described the growing wave of kidnappings, armed robberies and killings in the Federal Capital Territory as unacceptable and intolerable.He noted that Abuja, once... Read more »
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Tinubu Approves National Tax Policy Implementation Committee, Tegbe Named Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC). The committee, which Mr Joseph Tegbe chairs, will ensure the implementation of the administration’s landmark tax... Read more »
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ADC Rejects Reported Expulsion of Rep. Abijide, Says Move Is Illegal

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the reported expulsion of Hon. Leke Joseph Abijide, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, describing it as an illegitimate attempt by... Read more »
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Ben Bruce Calls for Mandatory Lie Detector Tests for Nigerian Politicians

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has called for sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s political system, urging that all politicians be subjected to lie detector tests administered by an international organization. He said the measure is... Read more »
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APC Defends Tinubu’s Security Strategy, Says Critics ‘Lack Moral Standing’

The ruling All Progressives Congress, on Thursday, hailed President Bola Tinubu for declaring a national security emergency and approving the recruitment of an additional 20,000 police officers. The APC spokesman in Lagos,... Read more »
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Obasanjo Returns Alleged $20,000 Appearance Fee for Fayose’s Birthday

Ex-ekiti governor Ayo Fayose has confirmed that former president Olusegun Obasanjo returned the $20,000 he allegedly received for attending Fayose s 65th birthday. The return follows Obasanjo’s earlier statement that the money... Read more »
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Abaribe Demands Probe Into Withdrawal of Troops Before Kebbi School Kidnapping

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has called on President Bola Tinubu to hold military authorities accountable for the withdrawal of troops from a school in Kebbi State shortly before students were abducted by bandits.... Read more »
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Gbenga Hashim’s 2021 Call for Defence Cooperation Re-emerges Amid U.S. Warning to Nigeria

A renewed wave of online conversations has thrust former presidential candidate and 2027 hopeful, Gbenga Hashim, back into national focus as Nigerians revisit a major national security proposal he made more than... Read more »
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Drama as Senator Dickson Walks on Senate Committee Probe

There was mild drama at the sitting of the Senate Committee on Local Content after former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Seriake Dickson, walked out of an investigative hearing. The committee, chaired by... Read more »
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Deputy Speaker Kalu Pushes Bill to Criminalise Ransom Negotiation by Government Officials

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has proposed new legislation that would make it a criminal offence for government officials to negotiate ransom payments in kidnapping cases. He... Read more »
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Nigeria Nears Historic Shift as NASS Advances Final Phase of 1999 Constitution Review

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review has said Nigeria stands on the verge of a historic constitutional breakthrough as the National... Read more »
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Atiku Abubakar Officially Joins ADC

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after leaving the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Atiku announced the development on Monday via his X handle, sharing... Read more »
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Senator Orji Kalu Seeks Political Solution to Nnamdi Kanu’s Case After Court Conviction

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has called for a political resolution to the ongoing legal battle between the Federal Government and the detained leader of the... Read more »
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PDP Criticizes FG Over School Kidnappings Warns Against Shutting Down Schools

The People’s Democratic Party has criticized the Federal Government for its response to recent school kidnappings, warning that shutting down schools amounts to giving in to terrorists. While addressing Journalists at a... Read more »
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Atiku Meets ADC Youth Leaders, Pushes for Stronger Youth Engagement and Party Expansion

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, GCON, on Friday hosted the National Youth Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Comrade Balarabe Rufa’i, along with the ADC Youth Constituency North, at his residence in Jimeta,... Read more »
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INEC Denies Authenticity of Circulating Letter on PDP Congress, Alleges Forgery

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned a document currently circulating across social media and other platforms, which claims the Commission approved the postponement of the Ekiti State PDP Congress and... Read more »
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Kidnappings, Killings Are Counterproductive to Political Ambitions – Joe Igbokwe

Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has strongly condemned the rising cases of kidnappings and killings in Nigeria, linking the violence to the 2027 Presidential elections. In a... Read more »