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Senator Abaribe Slams Federal Government Over Budget Execution, Unpaid Contractors and Economic Mismanagement

Abuja, Nigeria — Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe , representing Abia South Senatorial District , has renewed sharp criticism of the federal government’s handling of the 2025 budget , saying the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has failed to complete even a third of its budget implementation and neglected critical fiscal obligations , including payments to contractors. Senator Abaribe — a vocal opponent of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) — said at a recent session that many Nigerians are left questioning “where all the money the government says it has collected, borrowed or raised in taxes has gone.” His remarks come amid growing frustration among lawmakers and civil society over slow capital releases, revenue shortfalls, and stalled projects. Budget Shortfalls and Slow Capital Releases Official scrutiny of Nigeria’s fiscal performance shows that the federal government acknowledged a significant revenue shortfall in 2025, leaving actual receipts far below proj...

BREAKING UPDATE: Footage Shows ISWAP Assault on Military Position in Geidam, Yobe (video)

Newly surfaced footage circulating online appears to show the ongoing assault by suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) against a military position in Geidam , located in Yobe State . Viewer's Discretion is Advised In the video, intense gunfire can be heard , with visible flames rising in the distance, suggesting that parts of a military facility may have been set ablaze. The footage appears to show what observers believe is a Nigerian Army camp under active assault , though official confirmation from the Nigerian Army has not yet been issued. Security sources have yet to verify the extent of damage, casualties, or whether the attack has been repelled. Residents in parts of Geidam are reported to be fleeing as the confrontation continues. Geidam has historically been a flashpoint in Nigeria’s northeast insurgency, frequently targeted due to its strategic military presence. Authorities are expected to release an official statement as the situation d...

BREAKING: Israeli Airstrike Hits Iran’s Assembly of Experts Building in Qom Amid Leadership Succession Meeting — Casualties Unverified

Qom, Iran — Unconfirmed reports late Tuesday indicate that a building associated with Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts was struck amid escalating regional tensions involving Israel and Iran . According to emerging accounts circulating across regional media and social platforms, the strike allegedly targeted a location in Qom , a key religious and political center in Iran. The Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical body, is constitutionally responsible for selecting and overseeing Iran’s Supreme Leader. Casualty Claims Unverified Some online sources have claimed that all 88 members of the Assembly were present and killed during the strike. However, as of the time of this report, there has been no independent confirmation of the number of casualties, the identities of those present, or the full extent of the damage. Iranian state media has acknowledged explosions in Qom but has not confirmed the deaths of all Assembly members. Israeli officials have also not publicly...