Details of Tinubu’s meeting with FCT minister Wike, Fubara, topmost Rivers politicians emerge

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…how Tinubu directed Fubara to constitute cabinet, forward his 2026 Budget to State Assembly

…gives him final warning

…Wike had to placate visibly angry President TInubu

… asked Sim to fire destructive elements working with him

By Emmanuel Agaji

Details of the meeting between President Bola TInubu with FCT minister Nyesom Wike, Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and topmost politicians in Rivers State at the weekend has emerged.

Inside sources reveal that at the commencement of the peace meeting President TInubu reportedly did not mince words as he told Fubara enough is enough.

He reminded him of how he disobeyed all the peace agreements reached after Emergency Rule was lifted.

The president pointedly told him “I ‘ve never seen a serial betrayer like this in my entire political career against a benefactor.

“Do whatever you like even if you have to leave our party and contest elsewhere I no longer care.

The source further revealed that at this point Wike started pleading on behalf of flabbergasted Fubara but the president asked him whether his name was Fubara.

Fubara was equally asked to constitute his cabinet and forward his 2026 Budget proposals to the State Assembly immediately.

At this point, Wike reportedly declared that it was Fubara’s government he should go ahead and pick his commissioners without his inputs.

Finally, the president directed the State Governor to fire all the destructive elements currently working with him to bring about peace to the oil rich state.

Recall that the governor had severally snubbed all peace agreements previously brokered by the president and other critical stakeholders.

Senator Wadada promises to deepen legislative ties, stop inactivity

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7 hours ago

July 9, 2026

EMMANUEL AGAJI

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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Aliyu Wadada has promised to revive the committee’s activities after acknowledging concerns over its prolonged inactivity.

Wadada spoke on Thursday at the end of the committee’s meeting in Abuja.

Specifically, the chairman admitted that the committee had been underutilised, noting that it had met only once in the last three years.

He, however, said issues responsible for the situation had been identified during a closed-door session and would be addressed.

“Of course I feel concerned about it, but when we got into the details in a closed-door meeting, we got to know where the problems are, and they will all be taken care of. The committee will be as active as it should always be,” he said.

Commenting further, the chairman said the committee would focus on its core mandate of promoting and strengthening legislative relations between Nigeria’s National Assembly and parliamentary bodies across the world.

According to him, the committee will deepen engagement with regional and international legislative institutions, including the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and other parliamentary organisations.

He disclosed that a new work plan had already been developed to guide the committee’s activities.

He added: “The direction is basically around the responsibilities of the committee, which is to promote and deepen legislative relationship within Nigeria and with other legislative bodies around the world”.

The chairman added that the committee’s first major activity would be a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation.

SINL NIgeria Online reports that Senator Wadada assured that the public would be kept informed of the committee’s activities as the new work plan is implemented.

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Just in: FG jerks up salaries soldiers to N100k monthly

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July 9, 2026

EMMANUEL AGAJI

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The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers has increased to N100,000 after the Federal Government reviewed their welfare package.

Musa made the disclosure during an interview with News Central ahead of his appearance on the NC Exclusive programme.

He said the adjustment was part of efforts by the government to improve the living conditions of military personnel.

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The former Chief of Defence Staff, however, said the country’s defence sector still requires more funding despite the improvement in soldiers’ earnings and welfare.

He stated that the current defence budget remains inadequate, adding that more resources are needed to effectively support the armed forces and their operations.

Musa explained that soldiers who previously earned about N49,000 monthly now receive at least N100,000 following the salary review carried out by the government.

The minister also called for tougher punishment for kidnappers, saying stronger measures are needed to reduce the increasing cases of abduction across Nigeria.