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Fresh Defections Shake House of Representatives Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo A fresh wave of defections hit Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Tuesday, as lawmakers switched parties during…

Tinubu Criticises Opposition, Reaffirms Nigeria’s Economic Strength Ahead of 2027

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja criticised opposition politicians, reaffirmed Nigeria’s economic potential, and defended…

Dangiwa Thanks Tinubu After FEC Exit, Defends Housing Reform Legacy

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has thanked Bola Ahmed Tinubu after his…

Kano Gets New Deputy Governor as Yusuf Nominates Murtala Garo

By Elizabeth Ugbo Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has nominated Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor of Kano State after Abdulsalam…

Jonathan Rebuts Atiku’s Criticism, Warns Against Political Instability Ahead of 2027

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has responded to criticism from Atiku Abubakar, who questioned his experience in…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints New Finance and Housing Ministers

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday approved a Federal Executive Council reshuffle in Abuja, removing Wale Edun…

US–Iran Tensions Escalate as Pakistan Pushes for Peace Talks

By Elizabeth Ugbo In the early hours of Monday, Donald Trump announced that the US Navy intercepted an Iranian-flagged ship…

Gaza Reconstruction: UN, EU Push for Palestinian-Led Recovery

By Elizabeth Ugbo The United Nations and European Union have called for Gaza’s reconstruction to be Palestinian-led. They made this…

Tinubu Appoints Dr Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as NBMA Director-General

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General…

National Assembly Resumes Amid Push for State Police, Defections, and Security Reforms

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s National Assembly resumed plenary on Tuesday in Abuja, with lawmakers returning after the Easter recess to…