- President Bola Tinubu has said he cut off his trip to the United States over the devastating flood that rampaged Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state
- Tinubu, who was outside the country when the incident happened last week, said he was properly briefed by Vice President Kashim Shettima
- Speaking at the Palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Umar-Garbai El-Kaneni, Tinubu assured the victims of the flood of the federal government’s support
Tinubu speaks on how he cut off his trip to America over Maiduguri flood
Photo Credit: @officialABATSource: TwitterMaiduguri flood: Tinubu speaks at Borno monarch’s palace”I am just here to sympathise with you. I know your palace was overtaken by flood. I had the report. My vice president gave me the details. I was going directly to America, but I had to cut off the trip to be with you, if only for five minutes.”Atiku makes N100m donation to Borno victims
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2027: El-Rufais new political party known after sons cryptic Facebook posts
Bashir El-Rufais recent post of the SDP logo on his Facebook page has sparked speculation about his father Nasir El-Rufais potential defection from the APC The former governor has been consulting with political heavyweights like Buhari and Atiku, fueling talks of a coalition to challenge President Tinubu in 2027 Meanwhile, Nasir El-Rufai maintains he remains ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
"They're not well-informed": Senate President Akpabio blasts Nigerians amid rift…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio criticized uninformed public commentary on Senate matters, urging Nigerians to understand the facts before making statements Akpabio defended the Senates decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that the suspension followed internal rules and procedures, and warned against misquoting Senate rules Niger Delta youth leaders, led by Jonathan Lokpobiri, voiced concerns ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
US visa application: Consular to reschedule interviews
The United States (US) Department of State has confirmed that the recent difficulties faced by Nigerians applying for US visas were caused by a partial systems outage Jennifer Johnson, press officer at the office of public and congressional affairs, Bureau of Consular Affairs, disclosed this information Earlier, Nigerians had complained about interviews that had been ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Lagos State University graduate found dead in her boyfriend’s apartment
A Lagos State University graduate, Adija, was found dead in her boyfriend’s apartment in the Meiran area of Lagos, prompting concerns about domestic violence Her yet-to-be-identified boyfriend has absconded, and the police are making efforts to apprehend the suspect The couple’s toxic relationship had raised alarms among neighbours, who frequently heard their disputes Female graduate ... Read more Continue reading here ▶