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Presidency orders probe into El-Rufai’s claim of tapping NSA’s phone
The Presidency has called for an investigation into claims by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufia, that he had access to the telephone conversations of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, made the call on Friday shortly after El-Rufai’s interview on Arise Television, where he alleged that he and others had listened to Ribadu’s phone…
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INEC addresses concerns over 2027 election timetable amid Ramadan overlap
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to concerns over its timetable for the 2027 General Election, particularly the scheduling of the presidential poll during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. INEC had announced that the Presidential and National Assembly elections would hold on February 20, 2027, while the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections are slated for…
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Tinubu canvasses ethical governance, institutional reforms at global conference
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday canvassed ethical governance and far-reaching institutional reforms as essential pillars for peace, justice and sustainable development in a rapidly changing world. The president made this known at the Global Council for Political Renewal Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, where he was represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. Presenting…
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Ribadu ordered my airport arrest, someone tapped his phone – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has accused the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, of ordering his attempted airport arrest, claiming the directive was uncovered after someone allegedly tapped Ribadu’s phone. Western Post reported on Thursday that El-Rufai, through his lawyers, accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of attempting to arrest him using agents of…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tony Elumelu Visits President Tinubu
President Tinubu on Friday received in audience Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, and United Bank for Africa, as well as Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, at the State House, Abuja.
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2027 Nigerian General Elections Timetable (Released by INEC)
EventsTimelinePolitical Parties PrimariesConducted between July 1 and September 30, 2026Submission of Candidates’ ListsPolitical parties submit lists to INEC between October 1 and October 31, 2026Publication of Final Candidates’ ListNovember 15, 2026Campaign Period (Presidential and National Assembly Elections)November 18, 2026, to February 19, 2027Campaign Period (Governorship and State House of Assembly Elections)December 15, 2026, to March 5, 2027Presidential and National Assembly…
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AU Summit: Shettima urges Africa to embrace health security sovereignty
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a decisive shift toward health security sovereignty across Africa, urging countries on the continent to reduce dependence on foreign aid and build resilient, self-sustaining health systems. Shettima made the call on Friday at a high-level side event titled “Building Africa’s Health Security Sovereignty,” held alongside the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of…
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Forex crisis now behind us, says Elumelu
Chairman of United Bank of Africa, Tony Elumelu, has declared that Nigeria’s foreign exchange challenges are now a thing of the past, stating that businesses can access dollars without the hurdles that once defined the market. Speaking with journalists after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, Elumelu credited recent reforms by the…
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Tinubu to inaugurate projects, attend Argungu festival in Kebbi— Presidency
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday undertake a one-day official visit to Kebbi State, where he is scheduled to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Nasir Idris, the presidency has announced. During the visit, the President will also serve as special guest of honour at the 61st edition of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, one of Africa’s most…
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Aregbesola urges credible membership drive as ADC flags off registration
The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has called on party leaders to prioritise transparency and credibility in the ongoing membership revalidation and registration exercise. He made the appeal during the flag-off ceremony held at Barcelona Hotel in Abuja, where senior party officials gathered to commence the nationwide mobilisation process. Aregbesola emphasised the importance of building…
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