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Worst is over for Nigeria’s economy, Presidency tells Atiku
The Presidency on Sunday declared that the worst phase of Nigeria’s economic reforms had passed, insisting that President Bola Tinubu’s policies were beginning to yield results as it rejected former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s criticism of the administration’s economic management. Responding to Atiku’s recent remarks on government borrowing, fuel subsidy removal, tax reforms and alleged oil revenue windfall, the Special…
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INEC publishes APC National Assembly candidates in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday published the list of senatorial and House of Representatives candidates for the 2027 general elections in Kwara State. The list includes the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the state’s three senatorial districts. Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is listed as the party’s candidate for Kwara Central, while…
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TICC raises alarm over alleged arrest plot, urges IGP to intervene
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to arrest some leaders of the Accord Party in Osun State and transfer them to Abuja ahead of the August 15 governorship election, calling on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to intervene to stop the alleged arbitrary arrests and harassment. Addressing…
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I helped secure Obasanjo’s freedom from prison – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has claimed that he played a key role in the release of former President Olusegun Obasanjo from prison under the late military ruler, General Sani Abacha, and personally supported his rehabilitation after he regained his freedom. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku made the assertions in…
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Osun 2026: Oyintiloye tasks police on neutrality, voter protection
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged the Commissioner of Police deployed for the August 15 governorship election in the state, Mr Samuel Etaifo, to remain neutral and ensure a violence-free poll. Oyintiloye made the call on Sunday in Osogbo, saying adequate security and the protection…
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Wike defends leadership style, says politics is different from religion
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended his approach to politics, saying political leadership should not be judged by the standards of religious ministry. Speaking during a media chat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Wike said being a Christian does not require him to conduct politics like a pastor, stressing that politics and religion operate under…
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APC candidates begin thank-you tour of Kwara monarchs after primaries
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections on Saturday began a thank-you visit to traditional rulers in Kwara South to appreciate them for their support during the party’s recent primaries. The delegation was led by the party’s governorship candidate, Yakubu Danladi Salihu. Other members included Kwara South senatorial candidate, Prince Lekan…
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Amaechi won’t add value to Atiku’s 2027 presidential bid, says Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi would not be a political asset to the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 general election. Wike made the remarks on Saturday during a media parley in Port Harcourt, arguing that Amaechi’s political record does not support claims that…
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2027: I’m running to build a better Nigeria – Atiku
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said his decision to contest the 2027 presidential election is driven by a desire to build a Nigeria founded on accountable leadership, strong institutions and equal opportunities for all citizens. Speaking on Saturday at the RiseUpNaija Movement Leadership Retreat in Abuja, Atiku told hundreds of young Nigerians…
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Fubara’s mistake was trying to build political structure too early — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the biggest mistake made by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara was attempting to establish an independent political structure shortly after assuming office. Speaking during a media chat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Wike said Fubara began distancing himself from the political structure that brought him to power within his first…
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