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Tinubu Presents Certificate To Shettima, Confirms Him As APC Running Mate For 2027
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally presented a certificate to Vice President Kashim Shettima, confirming him as his running mate...
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‘The Buck Stops at Tinubu’s Desk’ — Shettima Speaks on President’s Leadership Style
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not in the habit of shifting blame for challenges...
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APGA Explains Decision to Back Tinubu, Opt Out of 2027 Presidential Race
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has clarified that it deliberately chose not to field a presidential candidate for the...
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Tinubu Blasts Makinde Over Call For UN Probe Into Oyo Pupils’ Abduction, Says Governor Is ‘Playing Politics’
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has faulted Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into...
Read morePresidency Ends Speculation, Confirms Shettima on Tinubu’s 2027 Ticket
The Presidency has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will contest the 2027 presidential election with Vice President Kashim Shettima...
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Fubara Presents ₦1.85tn 2026 Budget to Rivers Assembly, Seeks Swift Approval
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday presented a proposed ₦1.854 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the...
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Onanuga Dismisses Peter Obi’s Claims, Labels Him ‘Pathological and Serial Liar’
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has strongly rejected allegations by former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi that the Federal Government...
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‘I Might Not Even Be Alive’ — Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Alleged Intimidation
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has said he may...
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Jonathan Denies ₦500bn Offer to Challenge Obi, Dismisses Report as Fake
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed as false a media report alleging that he was offered ₦500 billion to contest...
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2027: Rhodes-Vivour Says Lagos Governorship Bid Will Thrive Without Obi’s Backing
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has expressed confidence that his 2027 governorship campaign...
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Taraba Deputy Governor’s Son Denies Rift Claims, Praises Gov Kefas’ Support During Illness
The family of Taraba State Deputy Governor, Aminu Alkali, has dismissed reports suggesting that Governor Agbu Kefas abandoned the deputy...
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Atiku Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Exclude ADC From 2027 Elections
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that forces within Nigeria's ruling establishment...
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Peter Obi Urges Tinubu To Step Down, Cites Starmer’s Resignation As Example
Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...
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NDC Dismisses Viral Candidate List, Warns Against Misinformation
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has distanced itself from a list of purported candidates circulating on social media for upcoming...
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