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Politics

March 22, 2024

Uganda’s President Museveni appoints son as military chief

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as head of the military, the defence ministry said on Friday.

Yoweri Museveni and Muhoozi Kainerugaba (credit: BBC)
March 22, 2024

FG charges Miyetti Allah president Bello Bodejo with terrorism

Bello Bodejo is being investigated for offences threatening national security under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2022).

Bello Bodejo (Credit: PUNCH Newspaper)
March 22, 2024

I beg Tinubu, National Assembly to minimise their ‘bad deeds’; make life easier for Nigerians: Speaker Abass

“Your excellency, this is one moment I want to urge us all to double in our effort to make life of Nigerians easier,” Mr Abbas said.

L-R; President Bola Tinubu, Tajudeen Abass, Benjamin kalu
March 22, 2024

Budget padding critics lack arithmetic sense; I’ll banish hunger from Nigeria: Tinubu

“I know the arithmetic of the budget and the numbers that I brought to the National Assembly, and I know what numbers came back,” said Mr Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu and Nigerian Senate leadership
March 21, 2024
Paul Akintelure
March 21, 2024

Benue: APC gives members seven-day ultimatum to withdraw all court cases

“It is crucial that all members of the APC Benue chapter adhere to this directive promptly,” he said.

APC Flag
March 21, 2024

Jonathan leads West African elders to Senegal ahead of presidential polls

Mr Jonathan, also the chairperson of WAEF, and other elders left Abuja on Thursday for Dakar, where they will remain until next Wednesday.

Goodluck Jonathan
March 21, 2024

Northern Senators’ Forum calls for resolute action to fight kidnappers

Chairman of the forum, Abdulaziz Yar’adua, made the call in a statement on Thursday.

NORTHERN SENATORS' FORUM
March 20, 2024

Court fixes April 22 for judgement in suit seeking Gov. Diri’s disqualification

It further sought a declaration that Mr Ewhrudjakpo was not qualified to run as deputy governor under the PDP.

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri
March 20, 2024

Court refuses to stop Obaseki, Edo assembly from impeaching Deputy Governor Shaibu

“Today, we are just seeking leave to serve the parties by substituted means. So, can this court grant this? The answer is no,” the judge said.

PHILIP SHAIBU