Tinubu seeks Senate’s fresh $516m loan approval for Sokoto–Badagry superhighway

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Tinubu seeks Senate's loan

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a fresh external borrowing of $516,333,070 (approximately ₦700bn) to fund sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry superhighway, a flagship project under his administration’s infrastructure drive. The request, contained in a letter addressed to the President of the 10th Senate, Godswill Akpabio, was read during plenary yesterday, setting the stage for legislative consideration of the financing plan. According to the President, the loan—expected to be sourced from Deutsche Bank, Germany —will support the construction of Sections 1, 1A and 1B of the 1,000-kilometre…

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INEC kicks-off activities for 2027 elections

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INEC on 2027 elections activities

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, officially kicked-off activities for the 2027 general elections. The day kicked-off the 38-day window for political parties to conduct primaries and choose candidates for the 2027 general elections based on the provisions of the Electoral Act and the revised timetable released by INEC. Counting from yesterday, political parties in the country now have exactly 38 days to hold primaries for presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Houses of Assembly positions, including resolving any disputes. Parties must also submit their membership registers to INEC…

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2027: APC postpones presidential, governorship primaries

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APC dismisses

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rescheduled its governorship and presidential primary elections ahead of the 2027 general polls, shifting both exercises by several days as part of adjustments to its timetable. The APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, who disclosed the changes yesterday while briefing newsmen after the 186th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held in Abuja, announced that its presidential primary, earlier fixed for May 15 and 16, will now hold on May 23, 2026, while the governorship primaries have been moved to May 21, 2026. The…

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Tinubu rejects automatic tickets for Senators; hands power to Govs.

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Tinubu rejects automatic tickets

President Bola Tinubu has rejected moves by senators seeking automatic tickets ahead of the next general elections, choosing instead to leave final decisions on candidates in the hands of state governors. The decision came after a high-level meeting held on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting followed an earlier closed-door session by lawmakers in the Senate. It was described by those present as urgent and strategic. The delegation was led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Lawmakers arrived at the State House shortly after plenary ended. The visit…

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FG to grant local airlines discount on debts owed Aviation agencies

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FG to grant local airlines discount

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Federal Government has decided to grant domestic airlines discounts on debts owed aviation agencies. Keyamo said this in Abuja during a meeting with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), airline operators and other aviation stakeholders. Recall that the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) had earlier planned to suspend flight operations and increase airfares due to the high cost of Jet A1 fuel. According to the Minister, the percentage of the discount for domestic airlines will be determined by…

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2027: Peter Obi’s return to LP no longer possible” – Nenadi Usman

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Nenadi Usman on Peter Obi

Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Nenadi Usman, has said it would be too late for the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to return and contest under its platform ahead of the 2027 election. Speaking during an interview on television on Wednesday, Usman cited electoral guidelines and party procedures as limiting factors.  “Well, it will be too late, actually for him to come back; because if you look at the Act now, at some point we close the register, and once we close the register 21 days before primaries,…

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Ex-INEC REC raises alarm over 2026 Electoral Act’s Section 63

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Ex INEC REC raises alarm

Former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mike Igini, has raised concerns over Section 63 of the newly signed Electoral Act 2026, warning that it could open the door to electoral manipulation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Igini highlighted what he described as a major flaw in the provision, which reportedly allows returning officers to accept ballot papers that do not bear official INEC security features, provided they are deemed satisfactory. According to him, such discretion could undermine the integrity of the electoral process if…

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“You’ve renewed our hope” — Kaduna pensioners commend Uba Sani over ₦4.29bn payout

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Kaduna pensioners commend Uba Sani

The Kaduna State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has lauded Governor Uba Sani for approving the release of ₦4.289 billion for the settlement of long-standing pension liabilities, describing the move as a major step toward restoring retirees’ confidence in government. In a statement issued in Kaduna, the union said the disbursement, which covers gratuities, death benefits, and accrued rights, has brought renewed relief and optimism to thousands of pensioners and families of deceased civil servants who had endured years of financial uncertainty. The NUP noted that many…

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Alleged Coup Plot: FG accuses retired Gen., others of ₦71m terror funding

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FG on coup plotters

…As Court orders DSS remand The Federal Government has detailed an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing a retired Major-General, Moh’d Ibrahim Gana, and several others of conspiring to destabilise the Nigerian State and financing terrorism with over ₦71 million. The allegations are contained in a charge filed on April 20, 2026, by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, lists the defendants as retired Naval Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, Inspector…

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2027: Yusuf Buhari declares interest in Katsina Reps. seat

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Yusuf Buhari declares

Son of the Late Niferia’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf, has declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Daura/Sandamu/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development emerged on 𝕏, where it was indicated that the declaration was made during a courtesy visit to the Katsina State governor, Dikko Raɗɗa. As of the time of filing this report, official details of the visit and declaration were yet to be independently confirmed by relevant authorities. However, sources familiar with the development suggest…

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