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2027: APC unveils 108-man Presidential Campaign Council

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APC unveils presidential campaign council

…Names Yari as DG, Uzodimma Secretary The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted its 108-man Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election, with former Zamfara State governor, Senator AbdulAziz Yari, appointed Director-General and Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, as Secretary. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will serve as Chairman of the council, while Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, will serve as Vice-Chairmen I and II respectively. The composition of the Council was announced in a statement issued by the Presidency yesterday and signed by the…

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176 Kwara abductees freed after  6 months in captivity

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Kwara abductees freed

…As Govt. hails Tinubu, security forces No fewer than 176 residents abducted during the February 3 terrorist attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama local government area of Kwara State have regained their freedom, ending nearly six months of anguish for their families and communities. The Kwara State government announced the development yesterday through a statement shared by the media aide to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Olayinka Fafoluyi, its official Facebook page. “Alhamdulillah and kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, security forces, and everyone who played a role in…

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2027: Uba Sani backs Tinubu, predicts 95% Northern votes

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Uba Sani backs Tinubu

…As Kaduna reinstates 37 wrongfully sacked workers Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure overwhelming support from Northern Nigeria in the 2027 presidential election, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to justice by approving the reinstatement of 37 local government workers who were wrongfully disengaged under the previous administration. Speaking yesterday during the flag-off of the 122-kilometre Kaduna–Birnin Gwari Road project, Governor Sani declared that the 2027 presidential election had “already been concluded”, predicting that the North would deliver at least 95 percent…

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Jonathan meets Tinubu at Aso Rock, amid renewed 2027 political speculation

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Jonathan meets Tinubu

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, fueling fresh political speculation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, which took place at the Presidential Villa at the weekend, was conducted behind closed doors, with neither the Presidency nor Jonathan’s camp issuing an official statement on the purpose of the visit. The only public indication of the meeting was a photograph released showing both leaders together at Aso Rock. Jonathan’s visit comes amid ongoing political discussions surrounding his…

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“Consult Nigerians first, build consensus before State Police” – Shari’ah Council urges Tinubu, National/State Assemblies

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Shari'ah Council urges Tinubu

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has urged the Federal Government and the 10th National Assembly not to rush the proposed establishment of state police, warning that wider national consultations must take place before any constitutional amendment is approved. In a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Nafi’u Ahmad, the Council acknowledged that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity requires urgent action but argued that state police should not be seen as a quick solution to the country’s security challenges. According to the Council, the current security crisis is largely driven by…

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“Choosing Atiku as my running mate’s the biggest mistake of my life” – Obasanjo

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Obasanjo on Atiku

…“I clothed, fed you; chose Nigeria over you” – Atiku replies Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described his decision to choose Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in the 1999 presidential election as the greatest political mistake of his life, prompting a strong rebuttal from the former vice president, who accused his ex-boss of attempting to rewrite history out of bitterness over the failed third-term agenda. Obasanjo made the remark on Friday in Lagos, during a fireside chat with veteran entertainer and activist Charly Boy at the unveiling of Charly…

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FG denies electricity subsidy removal, promises improved power supply

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FG denies electricity subsidy removal

The Federal Government has dismissed reports that it has removed electricity subsidies or is planning to increase electricity tariffs, assuring Nigerians that support for vulnerable consumers will remain in place, while comprehensive reforms are implemented to improve power supply across the country. Speaking during an interactive session with newsmen in Lagos yesterday, the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, clarified that the government had not abolished electricity subsidies, contrary to widespread speculation. “I did not say the subsidy is gone. We are addressing the issue, and by next year, we will…

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‘Nigeria’s debt securities rise to ₦175.46tr in 12 months’ – CBN

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CBN on 9ja debt profile

Nigeria’s debt securities grew by 14.47% to ₦175.46 trillion in 2025, driven largely by increased Federal Government borrowing to finance budget deficits, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The apex bank, in its 2025 Annual Report, said the country’s debt securities expanded by ₦22.13 trillion, rising from ₦153.28 trillion in 2024 to N175.46 trillion at the end of 2025. It attributed the increase to higher government borrowing needs and investors’ growing preference for debt securities over conventional loans because of attractive yields. According to the report, while the…

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“Nigeria’s trouble is over, prosperity ahead” – Tinubu tells Catholic Bishops

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…Says Nigeria has recovered from bankruptcy President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) that the worst of the country’s economic challenges is over, declaring that his administration has pulled Nigeria back from the brink of bankruptcy and laid a solid foundation for lasting prosperity. Speaking while receiving a delegation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President acknowledged that the sweeping economic reforms introduced since he assumed office had imposed short-term hardships on Nigerians but insisted…

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