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Matawalle Criticizes Opposition Tactics Involving Foreign Lobbyists Against Tinubu Administration
Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle has called out opposition politicians for using foreign lobbying firms to undermine President Tinubu, urging them to prioritize national unity over partisan attacks.
Minority Lawmakers Exit House Session Over Procedure Disputes During State Police Bill Vote
Minority representatives staged a walkout in the House to protest what they called unconstitutional procedures during the voting process for the State Police Services bill.
Professor Joash Amupitan: Financial Independence Vital for INEC’s 2027 Goals
INEC official Joash Amupitan states that the commission requires full financial autonomy to ensure credible 2027 elections, arguing that current budgetary processes hinder operational independence.
South African court suspends impeachment inquiry into President Ramaphosa over cash scandal
A South African court has ordered a temporary halt to impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa as he challenges a 2022 report regarding a theft scandal at his private ranch.
Dan Ulasi Criticizes Yakubu Gowon’s Memoir as Historically Inaccurate
Dan Ulasi, a prominent PDP figure, has labeled former leader Yakubu Gowon's civil war memoir as a collection of half-truths and selective history.
Amupitan: Financial Autonomy Essential for INEC’s 2027 Integrity
INEC official Prof. Joash Amupitan warns that the commission needs true financial autonomy, rather than standard budget appropriation, to ensure credible elections in 2027.
Housing Secretary Rejects Rent Regulation Plans for England
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has clarified that the government will not implement rent controls in England, emphasizing that current legislation already provides necessary protections for tenants.
Rabiu Kwankwaso claims he did not touch security funds during his Kano governorship
Rabiu Kwankwaso stated he refused to access security funds while serving as governor of Kano State and expressed significant reservations about the implementation of state police forces.
Lagos Legislature Holds Off on Confirming Two LGSC Appointees
Lagos lawmakers have delayed the confirmation of two Local Government Service Commission nominees while approving three others, and expressed concerns over the impact of mechanized cleaning on existing manual labor.
Obasanjo Claims Atiku Financed Impeachment Attempt Against Him
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo alleges that his vice president, Atiku Abubakar, provided N5 million to help fund an attempt to impeach him during his first term.