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Shettima reaffirms Nigeria-Benin ties at Wadagni’s inauguration in Cotonou
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with the Republic of Benin, describing the relationship between both nations as critical to regional integration and stability in West Africa. Shettima made the remarks in Cotonou on Sunday while representing President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of newly elected Beninese President Romuald Wadagni. Speaking at…
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Why I turned down UK residency to return to Nigeria — New JAMB registrar Aina
Segun Aina, the newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has revealed that he declined the opportunity to settle permanently in the United Kingdom despite spending over a decade abroad for academic and professional pursuits. Aina, a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, said his decision was driven by a desire to return to…
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Atiku warns ADC against choosing ‘hyped’ candidate for 2027 presidency
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against selecting a presidential candidate for the 2027 election based on popularity rather than proven leadership ability. In a statement issued by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said Nigeria’s worsening economic and security challenges require a leader with strong governance experience and the capacity to deliver from…
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‘I owe you no grudge’ — Tinubu reaches out to rival Osifo
……welcomes diverse political views President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said he has no grudge against his only challenger in the APC presidential primary, Stanley Osifo, after emerging as the party’s candidate for the 2027 election. Speaking on Sunday at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja after emerging as the APC presidential candidate with 10.9 million votes, Tinubu…
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Osifo arrives at APC collation centre as Tinubu sweeps presidential primary results
The sole challenger to President Bola Tinubu in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary, Stanley Osifo, arrived at the collation and declaration centre at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja on Sunday as results from across the country showed overwhelming support for the incumbent president. Osifo arrived at the venue around 2:30 p.m., dressed in white traditional…
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LIVE UPDATE: APC declares presidential primary election results
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced a national coalition and declaration of results for its presidential primary election which was held on Saturday. The results would be announced by governors of states where APC is the ruling party. The result coalition was announced at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja on Sunday. According to a statement…
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Kayode Are formally assumes role as Nigeria’s ambassador to U.S.
Colonel Kayode Are (Rtd), Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, on Thursday presented his Letter of Credence to U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, formally beginning his tenure as Nigeria’s top envoy in Washington, D.C Are was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on January 22, 2026, as part of Nigeria’s diplomatic postings. The credential presentation ceremony, attended…
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APC members alone can re-elect Tinubu in 2027 — Uzodimma
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure re-election in 2027, insisting that support from members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) alone would be enough to guarantee victory. Speaking on Saturday during the APC presidential primary in Orlu East Local Government Area of Imo State, Uzodimma pointed to the large turnout of…
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PHOTO NEWS: VP Shettima arrives Benin Republic for Wadagni inauguration
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Cotonou, the capital of the Benin Republic, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Romuald Wadagni. Shettima is attending the ceremony as a special guest and is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the event scheduled to hold on Sunday, May 24, at the Presidential Palace in Cotonou. On arrival at the Cardinal Bernadin…
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APC to present Tinubu with certificate of return as 2027 presidential candidate — Presidency
The Presidency has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Sunday receive the Certificate of Return and the flag of the All Progressives Congress as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. According to a statement issued on Saturday by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the presentation will take place at the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre following…
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