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2027: APC waives screening for Tinubu ahead of primaries
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved a waiver of screening requirements for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the party’s upcoming primary elections. The decision was reached at the NWC’s 188th meeting held on Wednesday. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the committee said it had resolved to…
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Honorary degree holders can’t use ‘Dr’, FG declares
The federal government has barred recipients of honorary degrees from using the “Dr” title in any official, academic, or professional setting, warning that violations will be treated as academic fraud with possible legal and reputational consequences. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the directive on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while briefing State House correspondents on approvals by…
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Xiconomics: China’s zero-tariff treatment boosts Africa’s development prospects
In the rolling, lush fields of Ibiza Village in Kayonza District, eastern Rwanda, farmers are busy cultivating red chili peppers. Growing demand from the Chinese market is likely to keep them even busier, thus bringing higher incomes. For hundreds of farmers in Kayonza, expanding chili exports to China is opening a viable path out of poverty, driven by China’s zero-tariff…
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PHOTO NEWS: Kalu, Tunji-Ojo endorse Tinubu’s nomination form
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, have endorsed the nomination form of President Bola Tinubu ahead of his 2027 re-election bid. The nomination form was picked up by James Faleke, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, who also obtained the party’s ₦100 million presidential nomination form…
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‘Peter Obi runs from tough situations, how does he handle Nigeria’ – Dino Melaye
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dino Melaye, has launched a scathing critique of former presidential candidate Peter Obi, accusing him of avoiding difficult political situations and questioning his capacity to lead Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, Melaye said Obi “excused himself from a tough situation,” adding that his actions raise concerns about his ability to govern…
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ADC revises primary timetable, reduces nomination fees
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced adjustments to its 2026 primary election timetable alongside a reduction in nomination form fees for aspirants. In an earlier schedule released on Sunday, the party had fixed the sale of nomination forms between May 5 and May 10, with submission slated for May 11 to May 13. The fees were initially set at…
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Obi never fully invested in ADC, says Babachir Lawal
Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised Peter Obi over what he described as a lack of commitment to the party prior to his recent defection. Speaking during a Prime Time interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Lawal said Obi was never fully invested in the…
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No going back to subsidies or price controls, Oyedele insists
The federal government says there will be no return to fuel subsidies or the introduction of price controls, reaffirming its commitment to market-oriented economic policies. Speaking on Tuesday in Paris, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, explained that subsidy regimes distort the economy and will not be reinstated under the current policy direction. He also…
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Oluremi Tinubu champions women’s empowerment at Abuja rally
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday led thousands of women at the National Women Mega Empowerment and Rally in Moshood Abiola National Stadium, calling for greater female participation in national development. Addressing the large crowd in Abuja, Tinubu emphasised the critical role women play in shaping the nation’s future. “The significance of this gathering cannot be overstated. Women represent over…
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FG adopts revised gender policy to boost agriculture, food security in Nigeria
The federal government says it has validated a revised national policy aimed at promoting gender inclusion and strengthening Nigeria’s agrifood system as part of efforts to improve food security. The policy, developed by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria and other stakeholders, was unveiled on May 5, at the NAF Conference Centre in…
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