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All things being equal, the National Assembly may pass the 2025 budget in the first week of February, a competent source has said. Senate spokesperson, Senator Adeyemi Adaramodu, hinting on the passage, explained that the joint committee on appropriation of the two chambers of the National Assembly would present their report on the N49.7 trillion … Read more
Real Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has announced that David Alaba is set to rejoin the squad following a 380-day injury lay-off. David Alaba sustained a cruciate ligament tear on December 18, 2023. Since then, he has been diligently working on his fitness during training and is expected to be available for selection by January 20. … Read more
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has initiated plans to increase the number of local government areas in the state, saying it has become imperative for “administrative convenience and efficient service delivery”. He dropped the hint weekend at Awomukwu Ikwuano Local Government Area, at a civic exception organised by Awomukwu Think Tank Forum in honour … Read more
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill to only three members of the State House of Assembly, calling it illegal and a breach of established governance protocols. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt on Thursday, APC Chairman Tony Okocha criticised the governor’s … Read more
A former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the recent military parade involving Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku also demanded a thorough investigation into the incident, labelling it a gross violation of military tradition. In a statement released by his media office, signed by Paul Ibe, Atiku expressed outrage over the event, … Read more
Rivers State is grappling with what former APC governorship candidate Tonye Cole has described as a “party-less state”—a situation he believes has led to confusion and inefficiency in governance. Speaking on ARISE NEWS, on Wednesday, about the state of politics in Rivers, Cole said, “It’s a state of confusion, and that cannot be allowed to … Read more
The board member representing South East in the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Kenneth Ugbala, has said President Bola Tinubu was concerned about the situation of roads in the region. Kenneth Ugbala said all federal roads in the region were been attended to by the federal government. He stated this in his Okoffia hometown, Ezza … Read more
In a recent video message broadcast on Symfoni TV from 14:19, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged President Tinubu to adopt a more nationally inclusive approach to his leadership style. In a direct address to the president, Obi emphasized the importance of distinguishing between state and national leadership roles. “Mr. President, you … Read more
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has sharply criticized the current administration, stating that Nigeria’s political, economic, and security conditions have worsened significantly. The former Labour Party presidential candidate made these remarks in a New Year message addressing the nation’s challenges. “Our nation and its fortunes are in clear reverse. Nigeria remains one of the … Read more
Montenegro extradited a South Korean businessman, the “cryptocurrency king,” on Tuesday, to the United States. This action followed a decision by Montenegro’s justice ministry earlier this month, which favoured the US extradition request over a competing plea from South Korea, as confirmed by Montenegrin authorities. According to the police, officers from the National Central Bureau … Read more