4 h. ago ‘Ignore Call For Sack Of Service Chiefs,’ Ndume Tells Tinubu

Former Senate Leader and lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls for the removal of the current Service Chiefs, stressing that such demands were driven by ulterior motives and not in the best interest of national security. The former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army […]

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8 h. ago Labour Threatens Strike Over Alleged Victimisation Of Workers

Akwa Ibom State branch of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has resolved to embark on strike in solidarity with four workers of the State Assembly Service Commission (ASC), demobilised to roam in the main civil service without proper postings over allegation of workplace diabolism. Besides, the NLC said the proposed strike became necessary to press […]

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12 h. ago Assembly Commission Wants New Legislative Quarters For Senators, Reps

The executive chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), Chief Saviour Enyiekere, has urged the federal government to construct a new Legislative Quarters in Abuja to address the housing, security, and coordination challenges currently faced by federal lawmakers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the […]

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18 h. ago Natasha’s Suspension: Senate Not Banana Republic, Rules Must Be Obeyed — Spokesman

  The Senate has said that its activities are guided by rules that must be obeyed. Chairman, Senate Committee on media and public affairs, Senator … Continue reading Natasha’s Suspension: Senate Not Banana Republic, Rules Must Be Obeyed — Spokesman The post Natasha’s Suspension: Senate Not Banana Republic, Rules Must Be Obeyed — Spokesman appeared first on Channels Television.

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33 h. ago Obi, Nenadi Usman Endorsed LP Coalition Meeting In Abakaliki, Says Ex

A former House of Representatives member and two-time Labour Party senatorial candidate for the Ebonyi South Senatorial Seat, Hon. Linus Abaa Okorie, has said the recently held coalition meeting in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State Capital, enjoyed the endorsement of the 2023 LP presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi and the party’s interim leadership led by Nenadi […]

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37 h. ago Nasarawa Assembly Confirms Wandai As Electoral Commission Chairman

Nasarawa State House of Assembly has confirmed the reappointment of Barr. Ayuba Wandai Usman as chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC). His confirmation was announced by the speaker, Hon. Danladi Jatau after scaling screening at the plenary in Lafia on Tuesday. LEADERSHIP earlier reported that Governor Abdullahi Sule had renominated Wandai as the […]

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4 d. ago Ndume Condemns Killing Of Security Personnel, Civilians In Borno Attacks

Lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Mohamme Ali Ndume has condemned fresh Boko Haram attacks in Darajamal Community of Bama and Monguno local government areas of Borno State. Five soldiers with 58 civilains were killed at Darajamal Village while unspecified number of people, mostly women and girls, were abducted. Troops of North East Joint Task Force […]

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4 d. ago Ndume to Tinubu: Capture N/East’s needs in 2025, 2026 budgets

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has called on the Federal Government to ensure that the 2025 Supplementary budget and 2026 Appropriation Bill capture the needs of the people of the Northeast.  Ths is just as he urged President Bola Tinubu to initiate Special Presidential Priority Projects in the […] The post Ndume to Tinubu: Capture N/East’s needs in 2025, 2026 budgets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago We faced ethnic cleansing in Delta, forced to deny being Igbo – Ned Nwoko

The people of Anioma in Delta State have been called upon to fully embrace their Igbo identity and join hands with their eastern brothers in building a stronger and more united Nigeria. The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Prince Ned Nwoko, made the call in Asaba while addressing participants at the conference organised by […] The post We faced ethnic cleansing in Delta, forced to deny being Igbo – Ned Nwoko appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Kano NNPP Crisis Deepens As Factional Chairman Rejects Lawmaker’s Expulsion

Factional chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Senator Jibrin Doguwa, has dismissed the reported expulsion of a federal lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, describing it as an “illegal act” without legitimacy. Doguwa disclosed this shortly after the chairman of the Kwankwasiyya-led faction of the party, Hashim Dungurawa, accused Jibrin of anti-party […]

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5 d. ago ‘I Didn’t Betray Wike, We Were All Running For Presidency’, Tambuwal Clarifies

Former Sokoto State governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has denied claims of betrayal in his political relationship with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, insisting that their presidential ambitions were independent. Speaking on Channels TV’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday night, Tambuwal said he bore no grudge against Wike and had not […]

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5 d. ago Tambuwal Accuses Tinubu, APC Of Destabilising Opposition Ahead 2027

Former Sokoto State governor and current Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has launched a scathing critique against President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing them of orchestrating a deliberate campaign to destabiliae opposition parties in Nigeria ahead of 2027 general election. Tambuwal also firmly stated that he would support former […]

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5 d. ago I’ll Support Atiku Over Wike In Nigeria’s Leadership Choice — Tambuwal

Former Sokoto State governor and incumbent Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said that he would back former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, if forced to choose between the two on Nigeria’s future leadership. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday night, […]

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6 d. ago Ndume urges President Tinubu to capture Northeast’s needs in 2025 supplementary, 2026 budgets

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has called on the Federal Government to ensure that the 2025 Supplementary budget and 2026 Appropriation Bill captures the needs of the people of the Northeast. This is just as he urged President Bola Tinubu to initiate Special Presidential Priority Projects in the North […] The post Ndume urges President Tinubu to capture Northeast’s needs in 2025 supplementary, 2026 budgets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Senator Ani calls for peace among warring Ebonyi communities 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Senator Representing Ebonyi South Senatorial zone, Professor Anthony Ani, has called for peace between Oso Edda in Edda Local Government Area  and Amasiri, in Afikpo Local Government Area,both in Ebonyi State. Oso Edda and Amasiri communities, which  are part of Ebonyi South Senatorial zone, have been embroiled in a dispute […] The post Senator Ani calls for peace among warring Ebonyi communities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Governor Kefas Presents N94bn Additional Budget To Taraba Assembly

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has submitted a N94 billion supplementary appropriation bill for the 2025 fiscal year to the Taraba State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. The state commissioner for Information and Orientation, Zainab Usman Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing newsmen after the State Executive Council meeting, presided over by Governor […]

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7 d. ago Ndume Cautions Against Religious Profiling Over Boko Haram Attacks

The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has cautioned against religious profiling of victims of Boko Haram attacks, warning that such narratives risk inflaming tensions and undermining national unity. The lawmaker issued the warning in a press statement yesterday in Abuja, following recent attacks in Ngoshe village, Gwoza local government area and Mussa community in […]

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7 d. ago Ndume to Nigerians: Avoid religious labelling of terror attacks

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has cautioned against religious profiling in the reporting of Boko Haram attacks, warning that such narratives could undermine the collective fight against insurgency. Ndume, in a statement yesterday, reacted to weekend attacks in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area, and Mussa in Askira-Uba Local Government Area […] The post Ndume to Nigerians: Avoid religious labelling of terror attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Ekiti National Assembly Caucus Charged On Robust Representation

Members of the National Assembly from Ekiti State have been tasked on the delivery of more robust, quality and responsive representations to their constituents. This came to fore during presentation of series of the citizens’ report on the performance of federal lawmakers representing Ekiti North Senatorial District in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. Presented […]

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8 d. ago Insecurity: Ndume Warns Against Religious Profiling, Says Boko Haram Terrorists Kill Both Muslims, Christians

Senator Representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has cautioned against religious profiling in the wake of renewed Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, stressing that the insurgents do not target victims based on faith. The lawmaker issued the warning in a statement on Wednesday following deadly assaults on Ngoshe village in Gwoza Local Government Area and […] The post Insecurity: Ndume Warns Against Religious Profiling, Says Boko Haram Terrorists Kill Both Muslims, Christians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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