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Nigeria, US deepen security partnership as Ribadu meets Vance, Rubio
The Nigerian government and the United States have renewed commitments to closer cooperation on security, counterterrorism and regional stability following high-level meetings between Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and senior U.S. officials in Washington. Ribadu, who visited the United States from May 4 to May 6, held talks with U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance, Secretary of State and…
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Uzodimma declares PGF support for Tinubu amid political tensions
Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodimma, has reaffirmed the support of APC governors for the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu amid growing speculations of internal disagreements within the forum ahead of the 2027 elections. Uzodimma disclosed this in a post shared via his X account on Friday after presiding over a…
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18 APC governors back Uzodinma, pass vote of confidence as PGF chairman
Eighteen governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have reaffirmed their support for Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state, passing a vote of confidence on his leadership as chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum. The endorsement comes amid widespread controversy and conflicting reports alleging that Uzodinma had been removed as chairman of the forum during a late-night…
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2027: Yilwatda to chair APC screening committee for governors, Senate aspirants
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a screening committee for incumbent governors seeking re-election and aspirants contesting Senate seats ahead of the 2027 general elections. The committee is chaired by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, while the National Secretary, Sen. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, Ph.D, will serve as secretary. Other members of the committee are drawn from…
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Critics worried over Obi–Kwankwaso political impact —Kwankwasiyya
The Kwankwasiyya Movement says growing political discussions around a possible alliance between its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former Labour Party’s Peter Obi are generating concern among some political actors because of their wider national impact. The group said while many Nigerians have welcomed the talks as a positive step toward political unity, others have responded with criticism and…
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Tinubu transforming Northern Nigeria with landmark projects — RHAmbassadors
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) have defended President Bola Tinubu’s record on infrastructure and development in Northern Nigeria, saying ongoing projects across the region are clear evidence of the administration’s commitment to fulfilling campaign promises. The group made the assertion after a media tour of Federal Government projects across the Northwest geopolitical zone conducted in collaboration with the Presidential Media…
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Defence minister commends ICRC for humanitarian services in Nigeria
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has commended the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for its humanitarian interventions in Nigeria, particularly in conflict-affected communities in the North-East. General Musa gave the commendation on Thursday during an ICRC delegation’s visit to the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Abuja. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to promoting human rights and complying with…
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PGF denies reports of Uzodimma’s removal as chairman
The Progressive Governors’ Forum has dismissed reports alleging that Hope Uzodimma was removed as chairman of the body by fellow governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Reports circulating on Thursday night claimed that about 20 governors took the decision during an extraordinary meeting held in Abuja. The reports further alleged that governors from Ogun State, Bayelsa…
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Tinubu appoints Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to commodity exchange board
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mrs Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Nigeria Commodity Exchange, where she will represent Lagos State. This was contained in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Thursday. According to the Presidency, Mrs Ogbara-Banjoko replaces Mrs Bamidele Hussein as Lagos State’s…
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PHOTO NEWS: Faleke visits former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, in Abuja
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Hon. James Faleke, has paid a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, at his residence in Abuja. Faleke disclosed this in a post shared via his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, where he expressed gratitude for the warm reception and the elder statesman’s…
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