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Tinubu sends message to opposition, says ‘you can’t scare me’

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday sent a message to opposition figures and political parties who want to contest the 2027 elections with him. The President, while hosting a delegation of New Hope Ambassadors led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma at the State House, said he was not afraid of the competition. He said: “They want to scare me? …

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INVESTIGATION: Abandoned ₦14bn Wamba-Wanse road project deepens hardship in Nasarawa communities

The Wamba-Wanse road is a vital link between residential areas, schools, hospitals, and markets in Angwan Rimi community and other neighboring villages in Nasarawa State. But for decades, this road has remained in ruins. ​The federal government approved ₦14 billion for the construction of the 49-kilometre project, awarded it to Uniglobe Construction Engineering Limited in 2014, and set a completion …

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MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: IMF urges Nigeria and other countries to use windfall wisely and prepare for economic shocks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria and other crude oil exporting countries to ensure that funds obtained from price increases resulting from the United States-Israel-Iran conflict are put to good use to protect against similar economic shocks in the future. The IMF explained that with rising debt in many countries, fiscal policy must be responded to carefully, providing …

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2017: Tinubu’s aide, Bwala, mocks his former boss, Atiku

The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s comments about his intention to oust the president in the 2027 elections. Atiku in a recent interview stated that it would be difficult for a coalition of one candidate to defeat President Bola Tinubu, and instead suggested a coalition of candidates from …

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NGX: Equity capitalization further increases as investors gain N1.6tr

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N1.66 trillion at the close of trading on Thursday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Guinea Insurance, Trans Express and Aradel, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 211,901.01 points from 209,317.41 points the previous day. After five hours of …

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Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, April 16

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. In 2027 my last chance will be president of Nigeria – Atiku Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said on Wednesday that the 2027 presidential election would be his last attempt to rule Nigeria.Read more 2. ‘No Rauf, the real fraudster is in the ADC’, Tinubu’s aide answered Aregbesola Bayo …

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Nigeria’s inflation is up to 15.38 percent

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38 percent in March. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report March 2026, released on Wednesday in Abuja. The agency stated that the general inflation rate in March showed an increase of 0.32 percent compared to the general inflation rate in February of 15.06 …

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2027 my last chance to be president of Nigeria – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said on Wednesday that the 2027 presidential election would be his last attempt to rule Nigeria Atiku, who spoke on Arise Television, said he would not take part in the upcoming elections because of his age. The former Vice President will be 80 years old in 2027. He is vying to become the presidential candidate …

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NGX: Equity capitalization increased as investors earned N2.2tr

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N2.28 trillion at the close of trading on Wednesday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Airtel Africa, Aradel and ETI, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 209,317.41 points from 205,913.93 points the previous day. After five hours of trading …

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Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, April 15

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. PDP CRISIS: The Supreme Court scheduled an important appeal hearing for April 22 Nigeria’s Supreme Court has set April 22 to hear a series of appeals related to the ongoing leadership dispute within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).Read more 2. LEADERSHIP CRISIS: Tinubu’s aide Onanuga lashes out at Obi …

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