“Nigeria is working again” – Shettima insists

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Shettima defends Tinubu

…Defends administration Vice-President Kashim Shettima, yestersday returned presidential nomination and Expression of Interest forms on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, formally entering the incumbent into the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary race, on the last day designated for the submission of such documents. At an elaborate event in Abuja, the APC declared that Nigeria had turned a corner under Tinubu’s leadership and deserved continuity. The forms were submitted at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, a venue set apart exclusively for the president, while other aspirants…

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Senate approves ₦2.2tr FCT Budget for 2026

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Senate approves FCT Budget

The 10th Senate has passed the 2026 Statutory Appropriation Bill for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), approving a total expenditure of ₦2.285 trillion for the development and administration of the nation’s capital.  The passage was sequel to the presentation and consideration of the harmonised report of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the FCT.  The report was presented by the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on FCT, Senator Austin Akobundu, on behalf of the Chairman, Senator Ibrahim Bomai. In his presentation, Senator Akobundu, who noted the committees recommended…

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2027: Jonathan’s comeback rumours deepen, as Coalition backs bid

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Jonathan’s comeback rumours

…Court moves to block eligibility Fresh indications have emerged that former President Goodluck Jonathan may be preparing for a dramatic return to presidential politics ahead of the 2027 general election, even as a legal battle seeking to stop his ambition gathers momentum at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The growing speculation intensified on Thursday after the Coalition for Jonathan openly declared that the former Nigerian leader would contest the 2027 presidential election, despite ongoing consultations surrounding the move. Speaking during an interview on television, the Coalition’s convener, Tom Ohikere…

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Peter Mbah emerges APC PGF Chairman

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Peter Mbah PGF Chair

Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah has emerged the new Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), replacing Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma. The decision was reportedly taken during a special meeting of governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC), which took place on Thursday night in Abuja. According to reports, the meeting took place shortly after Uzodinma represented APC governors during the presentation of President Bola Tinubu’s presidential nomination and expression of interest forms in the nation’s capital. Sources familiar with the meeting told the publication that around 20…

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Bandits free pregnant woman, nursing mother, children in Kaduna

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Bandits free KD captives

A pregnant woman, a nursing mother, woman and four children have regained their freedom after being kidnapped and spend more than 50 days in captivity in Kaduna State. The victims regained their freedom on Thursday, and returned home amid jubilation from residents of Sabon-Gyero community in Millennium City, Chikun local government area. Investigations revealed that ransom payments and motorcycles were allegedly delivered to the kidnappers in exchange for the release of the victims. Sources disclosed that one of the pregnant women had regained her freedom about three weeks earlier, while…

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ADC leadership crisis: Court adjourns David Mark case indefinitely

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ADC leadership crisis

The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a fresh twist yesterday, after the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned indefinitely the suit challenging the emergence of former Senate President David Mark as a key figure in the party’s leadership structure. The legal dispute, which has intensified internal tensions within the ADC ahead of the 2027 elections, was stalled following allegations of “judge shopping” and procedural disputes among parties involved in the matter. The controversy stems from a request by ADC chieftain, Nafi’u Bala Gombe, seeking the reassignment…

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Security agents arrest Miyetti-Allah leader, Bodejo in Taraba

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Security agents arrest Bodejo

Security agents on Thursday night arrested the President of Miyetti-Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. Bodejo, who is seeking the Taraba-Central Senatorial seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was arrested after earlier arriving in the state aboard a private jet. He reportedly landed at the Ɗanbaba Suntai Airport at about 1:20 pm and was received by thousands of supporters from the five local government areas that make up Taraba Central Senatorial District. Speaking in a telephone interview, Bodejo’s personal aide, Umar,…

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Kaduna pushes dual transformation drive with rice revolution, digital skills expansion

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Kaduna pushes digital skills

Kaduna state  governor Uba Sani has reaffirmed the state’s ambition to become a leading hub for agricultural transformation and youth-driven innovation, as the state emerged as a pilot beneficiary of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) ‘Rice Transformation Initiative’, while also expanding vocational digital skills training for young people. The governor received the Director-General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulLateef Shittu, and his delegation during a strategic working visit focused on deepening collaboration under the ‘State-Led Rice Transformation Initiative’. Kaduna’s selection as a pilot state follows what officials described as notable…

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2027: “Insecurity threatens free, fair elections” – Amupitan warns

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Amupitan warns

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has warned that the growing level of insecurity across Nigeria could threaten the conduct of free and fair elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan raised the concern during a meeting with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, in Abuja as preparations for the next general election begin to gather momentum. According to him, increasing cases of political violence, voter intimidation, attacks on electoral officials and insecurity in several parts of the country remain serious threats to…

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“Hold us accountable in 3 months” – New Power Minister

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New Power Minister

…Vows to end grid collapses Nigeria’s newly confirmed Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has pledged to tackle the country’s persistent grid collapses within three months, while cautioning that he cannot promise Nigerians immediate 24-hour electricity supply. Speaking during his screening before the Senate on Wednesday, Tegbe said the power sector is facing deep-rooted structural and financial problems that require urgent reforms, discipline, and accountability to restore public confidence and improve electricity supply nationwide. The Minister-designate stated that although constant electricity remains a long-term goal, Nigerians should begin to see measurable…

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