Ali Ndume
Ali Ndume is a Nigerian politician and a member of the Senate representing Borno South. He has been a prominent voice in Nigerian politics, particularly concerning issues related to security and terrorism in the northeastern region of Nigeria. Ndume has been vocal about the challenges posed by Boko Haram and has urged investigations into allegations surrounding the funding of terrorist groups. His advocacy for governmental accountability and transparency in foreign aid has made him a significant figure in discussions about Nigeria's security landscape.
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Nigerian Senator Ndume confirmed an unfortunate incident and praised the efforts of security personnel.
'Massive' numbers killed, Nigerian Senator Ndume tells BBC
United Kingdom· 2026-03-07Ali Ndume condemned the attack and revealed that more than 100 residents were still missing.
Hundreds still missing after Boko Haram attack
Nigeria· 2026-03-06
Senator Ali Ndume has called for the deployment of US troops to Nigeria to assist in combating insurgency and banditry.
Lawmakers Split on Deploying US Troops in Nigeria for SecuriNigeria· 2026-02-16
Senator Ali Ndume alleged that there were at least two versions of the tax law.
Reps dismiss Ndume's tax law falsification claimsNigeria· 2026-02-01
Ali Ndume urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the disputed Tax Reform Acts.
House Begins Nigeria Tax Law Probe Amid Suspension CallsNigeria· 2025-12-24
Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the disputed Tax Reform Acts.
Ndume Urges Probe, Suspension of Nigerian Tax LawsNigeria· 2025-12-24
Senator Ali Ndume supported the opposition to Odey's appointment, warning of alienation of the local population.
Rowdy session as Senate confirms non-indigene as Rivers electoral commission chairNigeria· 2025-06-25
The lawmaker has consistently criticised the Tinubu administration.
Shettima's 2027 VP Bid: Power Struggle in APCNigeria· 2025-06-22
Ali Ndume warned that President Bola Tinubu could face a similar fate to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan if he does not learn from past mistakes.
Tinubu's 2027 fate: APC warns NdumeNigeria· 2025-06-10
Senator Ali Ndume expressed shock at the president's appointments, calling them non-inclusive.
Could Nigeria's careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?United Kingdom· 2025-05-27
Senator Ali Ndume has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing several Northerners to key positions within federal agencies.
Ndume hails Tinubu's appointment of Northerners into key agenciesNigeria· 2025-05-24
Ali Ndume lamented that Borno State lost 100 soldiers and 280 civilians to the onslaught carried out by Boko Haram insurgents in six months.
Boko Haram now on TikTok, operates unmanned dronesNigeria· 2025-04-21
Senator Ali Ndume warned that lopsided appointments by the current administration could have negative implications.
'Consequences of South-East marginalisation'll be huge,' says APC chieftain Joe IgbokweNigeria· 2025-04-13
The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, said between November 2024 and now, there had been more than 252 attacks in Borno State alone.
Resurgent terror attacks unsettle NorthNigeria· 2025-04-12
Senator Ali Ndume accused the President of violating the federal character principle in his appointments.
Appointments followed federal character principle, FG denies biasNigeria· 2025-04-11
Senator Ali Ndume expressed concerns that Tinubu's appointments do not align with the diversity mandated by the Constitution.
Controversy over Tinubu’s appointments widensNigeria· 2025-04-11
Senator Ali Ndume accused the President of violating the federal character principle in his appointments.
Presidency apologises for errors in Tinubu’s appointments list, promises updateNigeria· 2025-04-10Senator Ali Ndume described the appointments as violations of the constitutional provision for federal character.
Tinubu’s appointments are merit-based, Presidency knocks NdumeNigeria· 2025-04-08
Senator Ali Ndume had criticised the current administration for alleged imbalance in federal appointments.
Over 50% of Nigeria’s earnings spent combating insurgency – Senator KarimiNigeria· 2025-04-08
Ali Ndume is the senator representing Borno South and is part of the coalition movement.
Buhari’s ex-ministers lead APC defection train to SDPNigeria· 2025-03-15
Ali Ndume, the senator representing Borno South, led the opposition against the tax bills at the Senate.
Senate asks FG, states to firm up agreementNigeria· 2025-02-25
Ali Ndume has demanded a probe into USAID’s operations over terrorism financing allegations.
Ndume demands probe into USAID’s operations over terrorism financing allegation – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-20
Ali Ndume called for an investigation into the claims made by Congressman Perry.
Nigeria may miss $603m fund, Senate summons service chiefsNigeria· 2025-02-20
Ali Ndume called for an investigation into the claims that USAID funded Boko Haram.
Nigerian may miss $603m fund, Senate summons service chiefsNigeria· 2025-02-20Senator Ali Ndume has urged the Federal Government to investigate US Congressman Scott Perry’s allegation that the United States Agency for International Development funded Boko Haram.
Investigate claim USAID funded Boko Haram, Ndume urges FGNigeria· 2025-02-16