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Tinubu Joins ECOWAS Virtual Summit on Guinea-Bissau Coup, Nigeria Condemns Unconstitutional Power Grab

‎President Bola Tinubu has taken part in a virtual summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened to address the unfolding political crisis in Guinea-Bissau. ‎President Tinubu joined other West African leaders via Zoom on Thursday and...
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PDP Expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Others Over Anti-Party Activities; Fintiri, Mutfwang Oppose Move

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, from the party, for anti-party activities.  It also expelled the National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, as...
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Kabiru Turaki Elected PDP National Chairman at Ibadan Convention

A former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki (SAN), has been elected as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).  Turaki emerged at the national convention of the party held at Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, Oyo...
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Reps Inaugurate Ad-Hoc Committee to Tackle Border Security Challenges

‎The House of Representatives has inaugurated an Ad-Hoc Committee on Border Security. ‎The committee is expected to come up with appropriate strategies and/or recommendations, which will assist in the eradication of security threats or reducing them. ‎The Speaker of...
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Tinubu Congratulates Soludo on Re-Election, Hails Anambra’s Peaceful Polls

‎President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State, ‎He described the result of the election as a resounding affirmation of Soludo's visionary leadership and remarkable progress recorded under his...
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National Assembly Moves to End Multiple Taxation with Constitution Amendment Bill

A bill to amend Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution to curb multiple taxation has passed its second reading at the National Assembly. Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on his official X handle, saying the...
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FG Dismisses Trump’s Claims, Reaffirms Commitment to Religious Tolerance and Security

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting all Nigerians, regardless of their religion, following comments by U.S. President Donald Trump describing Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern.” Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform,...
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Tinubu Rejects U.S. Religious Freedom Claims, Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Tolerance

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed claims that Nigeria is hostile to religious freedom, saying such descriptions do not reflect the nation’s true reality. His reaction follows comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who on Friday designated Nigeria a “country...
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ECOWAS Appoints Osinbajo to Lead Election Observation Mission in Côte d’Ivoire

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has appointed former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to lead its Election Observation Mission to Côte d’Ivoire. ‎The ECOWAS Secretariat confirmed the appointment in a statement released in Abuja on...
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Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Professor Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman

‎President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the Senate, seeking the confirmation of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). ‎ ‎The request was read on the floor of the Senate by the President of the...
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International Politics

Nottingham Forest Thrash Malmo to Boost Europa League Play-Off Hopes

by | November 29, 2025 | NEWS, Sports | 0 Comments

‎Nottingham Forest has breezed past Malmo in the Europa League to strengthen their grip on a play-off place. ‎Skipper Ryan Yates, Arnaud Kalimuendo and Nikola Milenkovic scored to ensure a comfortable win on Thursday, in a repeat of the 1979 European Cup final when...

Trump Administration to Re-examine Green Cards of Immigrants from 19 Countries Over Security Concerns

by | November 29, 2025 | International, NEWS | 0 Comments

‎The Trump administration has said it will re-examine green cards issued to individuals who immigrated to the US from 19 countries. ‎The head of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph Edlow on Thursday, said the president had directed him to conduct a...

Court Dismisses Binance Executive Gambaryan’s Suit Against NSA, EFCC Over Detention

by | November 29, 2025 | Business/Finance, International, Local, NEWS | 0 Comments

‎The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Tigran Gambaryan, former Binance Head of Financial Crime Compliance in Nigeria, against the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)....

Reps Summon Water Resources Minister, Agencies Over Delays in 40MW Dadin-Kowa Power Project

by | November 29, 2025 | Local, NEWS | 0 Comments

The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating the power sector reforms from 2007 to 2024 has summoned the Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, and top officials of key water agencies ‎This is over prolonged delays and...

IGP Confirms Recall of 11,566 VIP Police Officers, Begins Redeployment to Communities

by | November 29, 2025 | Local, NEWS, Security | 0 Comments

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun says 11,566 police personnel have been recalled following the presidential directive to withdraw police officers from VIP protection. ‎Egbetokun, revealed this on Thursday during the strategic officers conference, ‎The...

Jonathan Evacuated from Guinea-Bissau as Military Takes Over, Appoints New Leader

by | November 29, 2025 | NEWS | 0 Comments

‎Former President Goodluck Jonathan has departed Guinea-Bissau, following the coup that led to the overtake of government in the West African country. ‎The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday confirmed that the former President left on a special flight with...

Nottingham Forest Thrash Malmo to Boost Europa League Play-Off Hopes

Nov 29, 2025

‎Nottingham Forest has breezed past Malmo in the Europa League to strengthen their grip on a play-off place. ‎Skipper Ryan Yates, Arnaud Kalimuendo and Nikola Milenkovic scored to ensure a comfortable win on Thursday, in a repeat of the 1979 European Cup final when...