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Tinubu departs Kigali after three-nation diplomatic tour
President Bola Tinubu has departed Kigali, Rwanda, after concluding a three-nation diplomatic visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda. The presidential jet departed the Presidential Wing of Kigali International Airport, Rwanda, at about 4.12pm (CAT) or 3.12pm (WAT) Nigeria on Friday. In France, President Tinubu participated in the Africa-France Summit 2026, where discussions focused on strengthening political and economic cooperation between…
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OECD commends Tinubu reforms, eyes partnership with Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger cooperation between Nigeria and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to support the country’s reform agenda and improve investor confidence. The President spoke on Friday during a meeting with senior OECD officials on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda, where discussions focused on economic reforms, trade…
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Wike-led PDP faction screens presidential, governorship aspirants
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by Nyesom Wike on Thursday conducted the screening of its sole presidential aspirant, Sandy Onor, alongside 25 governorship aspirants drawn from 17 states ahead of the party’s primary elections. The screening exercise took place at the PDP Legacy House in Abuja, as the faction moved forward with preparations for its governorship and…
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2027: Uzodimma warns against ‘do-or-die’ politics ahead of party primaries
Ahead of the commencement of his party’s primary elections, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has cautioned aspirants against adopting a “do-or-die” approach to the electoral process, stressing the need for peaceful and transparent primaries. Uzodimma made the remarks during a stakeholders’ meeting attended by aspirants, party leaders of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), and other key stakeholders in…
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Nigeria’s economy is now stable despite painful reforms — Tinubu tells Africa CEO Forum
President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms, insisting that Nigeria’s economy is now stable and predictable despite the hardship experienced by citizens. In his inaugural speech on May 29, 2023, President Tinubu declared the withdrawal of subsidies, citing the absence of any such provisions in the 2023 appropriation act. As a result, the price of petrol skyrocketed by…
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Tinubu appoints Adedayo Laniyi as women development centre DG
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adedayo Laniyi as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development for an initial four-year term. The appointment takes effect from April 18, 2026, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Information and Public Relations of the centre, Chris Ugwuegbulam. The…
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Two regions received 80% of education funding but remain worst in literacy — FG
The Federal Government has expressed concern that two geopolitical zones that received the bulk of development partners’ investments in education over the last decade still rank lowest in literacy and numeracy outcomes across the country. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, raised the concern on Thursday in Abuja during a stakeholders’ workshop on the Nigeria Education Data Infrastructure (NEDI). According to…
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FG signs execution contract with construction firms on Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan road, others
The federal government has signed execution contracts with four construction firms for the delivery of major road projects across the country, including the Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road linking Osun and Oyo states. The agreements, signed Thursday at the Federal Ministry of Works headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, cover strategic highway projects valued at over ₦690 billion. Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the…
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Atiku submits ADC nomination form for 2027 presidential bid
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has formally submitted his nomination form under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election, marking a new phase in his long-running ambition for Nigeria’s highest office. Atiku announced the development in a post on his X handle, where he shared photos and a video of himself at the ADC national secretariat in…
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How I nearly lost my job over Desmond Elliott’s involvement in Obasa impeachment — Gbajabiamila
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, says he almost lost his job following allegations tied to the impeachment crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly involving Speaker Mudashiru Obasa last year. Gbajabiamila said the situation escalated during the internal political tensions in Lagos, after he was questioned by President Bola Tinubu over reports linking Lagos…
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