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The Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly has denied allegations of military rule in the state, levelled by Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, in response to President Bola Tinubu's nationwide address on Democracy Day. The Caucus, comprising Senators and Members of the House of
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a press conference yesterday to urge House Republicans to stop the GOP Tax Scam, which they claim will have devastating consequences for everyday Americans. If passed, the bill would represent the largest assault on healthcare in American history,
Cabinet officials
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, has petitioned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, over alleged extortion of passengers by airlines at the country's airports. The senator has denied allegations of disrupting the operations of Air Peace at the Murtala
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As the Trump administration continues its efforts to deport thousands of migrants, President Trump has deployed 700 active-duty Marines to California, sparking concern among some Republican lawmakers. While many Republican senators support the administration's crackdown on protests, there is uncertainty about the Pentagon's deployment of Marines
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A high-profile exchange between Republican senators and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed a widening divide among G.O.P. officials on foreign policy, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine. Senator Mitch McConnell, a vocal critic of the Trump administration's defense spending plan, criticized Hegseth's argument that
Cabinet officials
The coalition government in Islamabad has introduced its second growth-driven federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, totaling Rs. 17.573 trillion. The budget aims to enhance exports, improve foreign exchange reserves, reduce fiscal imbalances, and encourage economic productivity. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the budget before the national
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Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, presented the Economic Survey for FY 2024-25 at a press conference, highlighting the government's assessment of the national economy before the upcoming federal budget. The minister announced a significant drop in the policy rate from 22% to 11%, signaling
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The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, held a closed-door meeting with several key members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the south-south and south-east regions, sparking concerns of a possible attempt to stall the party's national convention. The meeting, attended by former governors Ifeanyi Uguanyi, Samuel
National security
Sen. Angus King, a Democratic senator from Maine, joined his colleagues in expressing alarm over President Donald Trump's intent to accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 aircraft as a gift from the Qatari royal family. The gift is seen as unconstitutional and a potential national security threat, with
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U.S. Senator from Louisiana John Kennedy recently appeared on CNN's The Arena, hosted by Kasie Hunt, to discuss several hot topics, including the House Budget Committee's actions, immigration, and his thoughts on former FBI Director James Comey's recent tweet. Senator Kennedy expressed concerns
National security
President Bola Tinubu, through his representative Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, formally inducted two new Agusta 109 Trekker helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) inventory, marked a significant milestone in the service's modernization efforts. The induction ceremony took place at the Presidential Air Fleet Apron in Abuja,
National security
The Nigerian Senate has established a 20-member committee to organize a two-day national security summit, aimed at addressing the country's persistent security challenges. The committee, chaired by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, will design the summit's framework, set the agenda, identify key discussion points, and propose actionable
