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I Wasn’t Happy With Arise This Morning,The Number Of Things They Said,Rufai Is Too Fond Of That—Umahi

NewsDeskNgFeb 13, 2026February 13, 20260

David Umahi, the minister of works, has answered concerns that came up during a recent dispute when his ministry presented its budget before a Senate committee. He has stated that he is still prepared to answer for all projects under his direction. Days after a tumultuous session with legislators, Umahi...

Buhari Had No Candidate Except Asiwaju -Lai Mohammed

NewsDeskNgFeb 13, 2026February 13, 20260

Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s former Minister of Information and National Orientation, has spoken about Muhammadu Buhari’s role in the 2023 elections. He said Buhari did not support any candidate other than Bola Ahmed Tinubu, popularly known as Asiwaju. In an interview with SPLASHFM1055, Mohammed explained that Buhari’s political loyalty was firmly...

Wike: What else do you want? Do you want Sim to bring his wife just to prove that He’s loyal?—Anabs Sara-Igbe

NewsDeskNgFeb 13, 2026February 13, 20260

According to a report by Symfomi TV, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, a prominent elder from the Niger Delta region, Anabs Sara-Igbe, has voiced a vigorous defence of the Rivers State Governor amidst ongoing accusations regarding his political allegiance. The elder statesman addressed the swirling rumours and criticisms suggesting that...

I Am An Elected Senator, Not Your Subordinate–Natasha Fires Back At Minister During Committee clash

NewsDeskNgFeb 13, 2026February 13, 20260

A mild drama unfolded at a Senate Committee oversight meeting as the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, reportedly engaged in a heated exchange of words with a serving Minister over the poor execution of projects in her constituency. The tension reportedly started when the Senator asked tough questions regarding...

Failed attempt to arrest el-Rufai at the airport without due process is intimidation to destroy morale of ADC supporters

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2026February 12, 20260

Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has condemned the crude and unorthodox attempt to arrest a key ADC figure and former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai at the Abuja International Airport on Thursday. Reacting to the incident in a...

Counsel Condemns Alleged Unlawful Attempt To Arrest El Rufai At Abuja Airport

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2026February 12, 20260

Counsel to Nasir El Rufai claims DSS tried to arrest former Kaduna governor without warrant and then seized his passport. Counsel to former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El Rufai, has condemned what he described as an unlawful attempted arrest of his client by security operatives at the Nnamdi...

INEC Proposes N873.8bn For 2027 Elections, N209.2bn Earmarked For Technology

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2026February 12, 20260

INEC seeks N873.8bn for 2027 polls, allocating N209.2bn to technology upgrades including BVAS procurement and IReV enhancement. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a total of N873.8 billion for the conduct of the 2027 General Elections, alongside N171 billion as its statutory budget for 2026 operations. INEC Chairman,...

Fubara Dissolves Rivers Cabinet, Appoints New Chief Press Secretary

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2026February 12, 20260

Governor Fubara dissolves Rivers cabinet, directs commissioners to hand over to permanent secretaries immediately. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved his entire cabinet with immediate effect and directed all political appointees to hand over to senior civil servants in their respective ministries. The decision was announced Thursday evening in...

NNPP Rejects US Bill Targeting Kwankwaso, Alleges International Hypocrisy

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2026February 12, 20260

NNPP dismisses US sanctions proposal against Kwankwaso, questions fairness and motives behind religious freedom allegations. The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has rejected reports that a bill before the United States Congress seeks to impose targeted sanctions on its National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over alleged religious freedom violations....

Tinubu Lauds BOI For N636bn Record Loan Disbursement In 2025

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2026February 12, 20260

President says BOI’s N636bn disbursement to 7,000 businesses validates reforms and strengthens Nigeria’s productive capacity. President Bola Tinubu has commended the Bank of Industry (BOI) for disbursing a record N636 billion in loans to businesses in 2025, describing the achievement as validation of his administration’s economic reform agenda. The N636...