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Oluremi Tinubu receives Eleanor Crook Foundation delegation
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday received a delegation from the Eleanor Crook Foundation on a courtesy visit at the State House, Abuja on Monday. The delegation included the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate; Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Muyi Aina; CEO of Operation End Starvation and founder…
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NDC discloses N8.529bn from nomination forms as Obi-Kwankwaso movement faults campaign council
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it generated N8.529 billion from the sale of nomination forms, dues, levies and contributions from supporters in its first seven months, as the Obi-Kwankwaso movement questioned the party’s preparedness for the 2027 general election. The party’s national treasurer, Peter Onigah, disclosed the figure on Monday in Abuja while presenting its financial statement at the…
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Court dismisses El-Rufai’s no-case submission in phone-tapping trial
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai to enter his defence in the trial over the alleged unlawful interception of telephone conversations after dismissing his no-case submission. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled on Monday that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to require the former governor to defend himself against the charges. El-Rufai is…
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INEC opens online access to preliminary voter register for 2027 polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general election available online following concerns raised by Nigerians and other stakeholders over its accessibility. The commission said the register could be accessed through its online platform, display.inecnigeria.org, alongside the physical display earlier conducted nationwide. Mohammed Kudu Haruna, chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter…
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Kaduna and the meaning of Tinubu’s second march— by Tunde Rahman
History has a way of choosing its own geography. When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu chose Kaduna to flag off his 2027 re-election campaign on Saturday, October 24, 2026, he chose more than a location. He was sending a historic message. Kaduna is Nigeria’s political ground zero. From here, the old Northern Region administered the entire North. It was here that…
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‘He was trained in sanitation, lacks skills to run modern economy’ — Shettima tackles Atiku
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his proposal to restore petrol subsidy, saying the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate lacks the expertise to manage a modern economy. Shettima made the remarks on Monday at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, where he defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove petrol subsidy and accused Atiku…
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Kaduna: The road to continuity and prosperity — By Stanley Nkwocha
History does not merely look at Kaduna; it waits for it. On Saturday, October 24, 2026, this legendary crucible of Nigerian politics became the epicentre of a looming national showdown. Before a roaring sea of party faithful, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, flanked by Vice President Kashim Shettima, officially drew the battle lines for the 2027 general elections. Igniting the All…
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NAHCON trains Hajj operators ahead of 2027 pilgrimage
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commenced a two-day training programme for licensed Hajj and Umrah tour operators to prepare them for changes in pilgrimage management ahead of the 2027 Hajj. The programme, which began on Monday, October 26, 2026, is holding in Kano and Lagos under the Professional Certificate Programme in Hajj/Umrah Operations and Pilgrim Service Management.…
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APC accuses ADC of owing staff over one year, attacks Atiku
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has accused the African Democratic Congress of owing its staff more than 12 months’ salaries, urging Nigerians to reject the party and its candidates in the 2027 general elections. The council also criticised the ADC’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and its National Working Committee, led by David Mark as chairman and Rauf Aregbesola…
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Tinubu congratulates Brazil’s President Lula on re-election
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Tinubu, in a statement issued on Monday, October 26, described Lula as his friend and said the renewed mandate offered an opportunity to deepen the longstanding friendship and historical ties between Nigeria and Brazil.…
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