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20 most followed Nigerian politicians on X
Notes of Interest
Odds of Elon Musk launching ‘America Party’ surge to 46% after Big Beautiful Bill backlash
Elon Musk has threatened to form a new political group called the America Party if the Big Beautiful Bill passes, pushing betting odds on Polymarket to 46%. Calling the current system a “uniparty,” Musk said it’s “time for a new political party that actually cares about the people.”
Father jumps into ocean to save daughter who fell off Disney cruise ship
A father leapt overboard to rescue his 5-year-old daughter who fell from the 4th deck of a Disney cruise. Both were safely rescued within minutes.
Trump backs Greene’s bill to exclude non-citizens from census, trigger redistricting
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump supports her bill to count only U.S. citizens in the census, a move that could cost Democrats House seats and electoral votes.
Why scrapping Nigeria’s Visa-on-Arrival hurts diaspora Nigerians
The decision to make e-Visa the only route has effectively blocked many Nigerians in the diaspora
Jonathan says Yar’Adua’s aide blocked handover letter, caused 2010 constitutional crisis
Ex-President Jonathan says a top aide to Yar’Adua withheld a crucial letter meant to empower him as acting president, plunging Nigeria into a constitutional crisis in 2010.
Lagos government denies involvement in demolition of Peter Obi’s brother’s property
No agency under Lagos State demolished Obi’s brother’s property, says official
Trump and Hegseth slam media over coverage of Operation Midnight Hammer
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized outlets like CNN and the New York Times for politicizing Operation Midnight Hammer, accusing them of trying to undermine both the mission and U.S. pilots.
Trump jokes NATO chief called him ‘daddy’ as Rubio laughs in background
Marco Rubio couldn’t hold back laughter as Donald Trump joked that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte affectionately called him “Daddy” during a press interaction.