The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday called on the Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume to always prevail on the Senate to approve enough funds for the execution of projects in the capital city. Wike urged Ndume to ensure that the Senate increases the budget for the administration of the…
The Arewa Youth Congress (AYC), a coalition of patriotic young leaders across the 19 Northern states, has declared full support for Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume’s call to retain the current Service Chiefs, stressing that continuity in military leadership is vital to defeating insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking on behalf of the Congress, Ambassador Hassan Sadau, Speaker…
Ali Ndume, the lawmaker representing Borno South, has described the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as an overloaded ship that is capable of sinking. Ndume condemned the numerous and unguarded defections of politicians from the opposition parties to the ruling APC and said the party appears to be in danger. He said that, should the…
Federal lawmaker from Borno State, Senator Ali Ndume, has said that President Bola Tinubu would have been on the streets protesting had a different government been in power. Ndume stated this in defense of his criticism of the current administration, saying that Tinubu himself had not just criticised but protested on the streets against governments….
Senator Ali Ndume, a senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has distanced himself from the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general election. Ndume said that Tinubu’s political endorsements do not necessarily translate to electoral support from the Nigerian electorates. His comments come less than three…
Senator Ali Ndume has said the loss of over 300 lives in 252 attacks within the last six months by the Boko Haram terrorists, BHT, in Borno State forced Governor Babagana Zulum to lead a delegation to seek help from the military high command. Ndume who spoke to journalists, in Abuja, yesterday, said the visit…
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his political appointments. The legislator described the appointments as violations of the constitutional provision for federal character. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, Ndume said Tinubu’s appointments have not reflected the diversity mandated by section 14(3) of the 1999 constitution. “The…
Senator Ali Ndume has criticized the current economic situation in Nigeria, lamenting the severe disconnect between the nation’s minimum wage and the rising cost of essential goods. Speaking in Borno South, Ndume stated that the N70,000 minimum wage is insufficient to meet the basic needs of Nigerians, particularly in light of skyrocketing food prices. “The…
The Lawmaker representing Borno South in the Senate, Ali Ndume, has shared a video of long queues of Nigerians waiting for palliatives at President Bola Tinubu’s Lagos residence on Christmas Eve. The lawmaker posted the video on his X account on Wednesday, December 25. “Queues for presidential handouts at Bourdillon on Christmas Eve highlight a…
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has raised fresh concerns over the persistent problem of corruption in Nigeria, stating that the country continues to celebrate individuals who steal public funds. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Kano on Sunday, Ndume highlighted how societal values have contributed to the normalization of ill-gotten…