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A motion to summon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a parliamentary appearance has triggered heated debate in the House of Representatives, amid the President's transmission of two executive bills and rejection of two amendment bills.
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has expressed fears over his safety, suggesting he may not live to contest the 2027 presidential election, citing concerns about government actions toward opposition figures.
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei continue in Iraq, with his remains transported to the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, as regional instability looms.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Lamido Yuguda Abubakar for appointment as Chairman of the Board of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), pending Senate confirmation.
US President Donald Trump announced plans for imminent military action against Iran, declaring the ceasefire with Tehran over following statements made at a NATO summit in Ankara.
The National Association of Nigerian Students has given South African businesses four days to exit Nigeria, escalating tensions over xenophobic violence. Meanwhile, former minister Oshiomhole urges the Tinubu government to use profits from these firms to compensate victims.
A session of the House of Representatives turned chaotic as Speaker Tajudeen Abbas blocked an attempt to invite President Bola Tinubu to explain delays in the implementation of the 2025 budget.
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the proposed allocation of ₦1.3 billion to the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) in the 2026 budget, an agency said to lack legal recognition.
The Nigerian Senate has rejected a motion to investigate the controversial N1.3 billion budget allocation to the so-called PFIPC, citing ongoing investigation by the ICPC.
The alleged ₦1.3 billion allocation to the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has triggered political controversy, with the House of Reps launching an inquiry while the Senate rejects calls for a broader investigation.
President Donald Trump announced the end of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding after a fresh exchange of military strikes, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran over during a NATO summit in Turkey, stating it was 'a waste of time' to negotiate. Iran's IRGC responded by claiming attacks on U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Former SA mayor Herman Mashaba urges international sanctions on Zanu-PF leaders as Zimbabweans report feeling unwelcome in South Africa, prompting growing numbers to return home.
The Nigerian Senate has rejected a motion to probe the controversial N1.3 billion allocation linked to the PFIPC scandal, citing ongoing executive proceedings and lack of formal petition.
The United States has conducted military strikes on Iranian military boats in the Strait of Hormuz, retaliating against attacks on three oil tankers, according to BBC World and Vanguard News.