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It’s sheer mischief, Reps Deputy Spokesperson reacts to Ndume’s claims on falsification of tax acts

NewsDeskNgFeb 1, 2026February 1, 20260

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon Philip Agbese, has dismissed claims by Senator Ali Ndume.(Borno South) that the tax laws recently passed tax laws were falsified, describing it as “sheer mischief.” He insisted that due legislative processes were followed and that issues being raised have already been...

Parliamentary group defends NEDC, dismisses N246.77bn salary claim

NewsDeskNgFeb 1, 2026February 1, 20260

The Parliamentary Watch Initiative (PWI) has dismissed allegations that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) operates a N246.77 billion salaries budget, describing the claim as misleading and a misrepresentation of Nigeria’s budgeting process. In a statement signed by its Convener, Amuta Gabriel Amuta, the civic oversight group said it conducted...

Inside Uba Sani’s One Week Tapestry of Progress

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2026January 31, 20260

By Nasir Dambatta In a rare display of governance at full throttle, Governor Uba Sani packed nine high-impact interventions across infrastructure, education, health, inclusion, diplomacy and peace-building into a single, whirlwind week — offering compelling evidence of an administration driven by urgency, coordination and results. The streak opened with the...

How The Coup To Topple, Kill Tinubu Was Uncovered, Foiled

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2026January 31, 20260

A covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS), helped thwart a deadly plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government and assassinate key political figures, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report. Multiple senior administration insiders said the plot began to unravel in late September 2025...

Marafa denies APC return claim

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2026January 31, 20260

Former senator representing Zamfara Central Senatorial District, Kabir Marafa, has denied claim that he has returned to the All Progressives Congress. Marafa described the claim as false, urging Nigerians to disregard it. According to reports online which alleged that Marafa had rejoined the ruling party alongside his supporters. However, the...

Troops kill scores of terrorists in dawn operations, repel drone-backed ISWAP attack in North East

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2026January 31, 20260

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have recorded major operational successes against terrorist groups in the North East, killing scores of fighters, recovering heavy weapons and repelling a coordinated drone-supported attack, the military said on Wednesday. In a coordinated dawn operation on 28 January 2026, troops of the Joint Task Force...

How Abia escaped nationwide blackout — Governor Otti (Video)

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2026January 31, 20260

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said the state did not experience the recent electricity shortage that affected several parts of Nigeria, noting that Abia was able to sustain power supply because it has control over key electricity assets. The governor explained that a significant part of the state’s power...

Amnesty international calls for justice as 2 killed in Abuja DSS shooting

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2026January 31, 20260

Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to urgently investigate the alleged extrajudicial killing of two men by one of its operatives in the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement on Thursday, the rights group said the incident occurred on 19 January 2026 at Karmajiji...

APC registers 7m, extends e-registration date, fixes March 27 for N’Convention

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2026January 31, 20260

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended its nationwide membership e-registration exercise by one week, shifting the deadline from January 31st to February 8th, 2026, while fixing its National Convention for March 27th and 28th, 2026. The decision was announced Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka,...

2027: Those thinking North won’t vote Tinubu making big mistake – Ganduje

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2026January 31, 20260

The immediate-past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as said those thinking the Northern Nigeria won’t vote the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 were making “a big mistake.” Ganduje, a former Kano state governor declared that “there is no better candidate...