21 h. ago Ndume backs Tinubu’s ban on foreign goods, urges high tariffs on imports

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senator Ali Ndume has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to ban the importation of foreign goods that can be produced locally, describing it as a major incentive for indigenous manufacturers. The ban was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a media briefing following Monday’s […] The post Ndume backs Tinubu’s ban on foreign goods, urges high tariffs on imports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago China Seeks Global Alliance Against Trump Tariffs Amid Threat To Africa

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has urged the international community to unite against the torrent of tariffs being imposed on several countries by United States President, Donald Trump, warning that the action could trigger global recession with dire consequences especially for Africa. The Chinese envoy made the call on […]

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3 w. ago Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a national emergency on food security, describing it as a bold step towards addressing hunger and inflation across the country. The senator has called for the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to monitor and enforce policy […] The post Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ndume Planning To Join Atiku, Obi’s Coalition, Tinubu’s Aide Bwala Alleges

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has alleged that the Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, may be preparing to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and align with the emerging opposition coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi. Speaking […]

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3 w. ago ‘Tinubu’s Appointments Strategic, Not Tribalistic’, Bwala Replies Ndume

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has defended his principal’s choice of appointments of aides and heads of government establishments, describing them as ‘strategic’ rather than ‘tribalistic’. Bwala made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’, monitored by our correspondent on Sunday night. The […]

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3 w. ago AfDB president urges African leaders to avoid retaliatory tariffs, seize local opportunities

Byline: Fred Ezeh, Abuja Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has cautioned African nations against imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to recent US trade policies, warning that such measures could devastate their economies. Speaking at a convocation lecture at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja, themed “Advancing […] The post AfDB president urges African leaders to avoid retaliatory tariffs, seize local opportunities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Many APC Members Feel Abandoned By Tinubu’s Government” – Ali Ndume

Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has expressed that many members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) feel neglected by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Ndume highlighted that the sentiment of abandonment is widespread within the party, with many members sharing the same frustrations as former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai, who recently defected to the […] The post “Many APC Members Feel Abandoned By Tinubu’s Government” – Ali Ndume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago No Plan To Replace Sen Ndume In Senate, Says Tinubu’s Aide Bwala

President Bola Tinubu’s aide on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has declared to the Borno South senator, Ali Ndume, that he does not nurse an ambition to replace him at the upper legislative chamber. Bwala, in a statement shared via his official X handle, dismissed the speculations that he harbours senatorial ambitions, for Southern Borno, and […]

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4 w. ago Trump’s Tariffs: Invest In Our Youths, Obi Urges African Leaders

The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has advised African leaders to invest in the huge potential of youthful human capital of over a billion workforce in the continent. Obi said this against the backdrop of the disruptive trade Tariff of the United States President Donald Trump on the continent. He spoke […]

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4 w. ago Tinubu’s borrowed for ambiguous, intangible projects without legislative approval, Ndume alleges

Senator Ali Ndume has raised concerns over the rising debt profile under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, questioning the rationale and read more Tinubu’s borrowed for ambiguous, intangible projects without legislative approval, Ndume alleges

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4 w. ago Tinubu’s appointments so far violate federal character – Senator Ndume

By Seyi Babalola Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has criticized President Bola Tinubu for not adhering to the federal character principle in political appointments. Ndume accused Tinubu of violating the constitutional requirement for balanced representation in government appointments, citing Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution. “The figures are there. You can look at the […] The post Tinubu’s appointments so far violate federal character – Senator Ndume appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Tinubu’s appointments so far violate federal character; should be corrected – Ali Ndume

Ali Ndume, the senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over what he read more Tinubu’s appointments so far violate federal character; should be corrected – Ali Ndume

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4 w. ago Ndume faults Tinubu’s appointments, cites breach of federal character

The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over what he described as non-compliance with the federal character principle in political appointments. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, the lawmaker accused the President of violating the constitutional requirement for balanced representation in government appointments. Ndume pointed to Section 14(3) Read More

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