Insecurity: Nobody Is Sleeping, We Are Working – Tinubu’s Minister
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Insecurity: Nobody Is Sleeping, We Are Working – Tinubu’s Minister

Politics tamfitronics Politics tamfitronics The Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday revealed that President Bola Tinubu-led government is making efforts to tackle the security challenges in the country.Tunji-Ojo stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today.He said the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, are losing sleep over the issue.According to Tunji-Ojo, “Nobody is resting. Not the NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, not the Minister of Defence, not the Chief of Defence Staff, not the DSS.“Nobody is sleeping, we are working. This security issue is a major issue of national concern, and I will not sit here and refuse to take responsibility for the security of Nigerians on behalf of the President.”He stated that security has improved in the country...
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2024 was yet another ‘change’ election: From the Politics Desk
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2024 was yet another ‘change’ election: From the Politics Desk

Politics tamfitronics Welcome to the online version ofFrom the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.In today’s edition, senior political editor Mark Murray breaks down how 2024 was the sixth "change" election in a row as voter dissatisfaction with the direction of the country remains high. Plus, we examine how the Senate Republican leadership elections are remerging as a MAGA proxy fight.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.2024 was yet another ‘change’ electionBy Mark MurrayThe 2024 elections represented more than Donald Trump’s White House victory, Republicans’ winning a majority in the Senate, and the GOP being in the driver’s seat to keep the House (though control of that chamber is still...
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Episode 37: Digesting the election
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Episode 37: Digesting the election

Politics tamfitronics Welcome back to the World Series of Politics! This week Brandt Iden and Brendan Bussmann digest last week’s election results, digging into the ballot measures that prevailed and the ones that failed.We’ve got Missouri, which is no longer the state of misery after a sports betting ballot measure squeaked through. Such a narrow margin – just a thousand votes in it – suggests there’s scope for a legal challenge. The dynamic duo also talk through Arkansas rescinding a casino licence in Pope County and better news from Petersburg, Virginia where voters embraced Cordish’s casino plans.Listen to the World Series of Politics on Apple PodcastsThe top of the ticket is also up for discussion. The presidency, senate and most likely the house are all under Republican control. Does that mean the federal regulation bill...
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