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Rep. Wale Ahmed insisted Tinubu’s second term in 2027 is guaranteed, citing reforms, infrastructure projects, and economic gains despite opposition vows to unseat him.
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Christianity “most persecuted religion,” Trump declares at UN assembly
Trump told the UN that Christianity is the world’s most persecuted religion while defending tariffs as tools to protect U.S. sovereignty.
Lagos assembly budgets N4.5bn for 40 generators, N20.6bn for vehicles for lawmakers in 2025
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Remi Tinubu says over N20bn raised from birthday fund to support National Library project
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Senator Natasha accuses Akpabio of dictatorship, says he treated her like a servant
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FCT Minister, wife celebrate as son Jordan is called to bar
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Senate shifts resumption date, extends recess to October 7
The Senate has postponed its resumption from September 23 to October 7, prolonging its recess amid speculation the delay is tied to Independence Day celebrations.
Jimmy Kimmel’s show to resume on ABC after suspension over Charlie Kirk remarks
Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show will return to ABC after a week-long suspension over backlash to his comments on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.