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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has downplayed the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 elections, and insisted that the ruling party remains focused on the performance of President Bola Tinubu and the delivery of the New Hope Agenda. Reacting to developments that occurred on Thursday, the …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s camp has hit back at the presidency over attempts to reject his emergence as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, saying the ruling government’s reaction reflects growing anxiety ahead of the 2027 elections. Atiku Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications, Phrank Shaibu, said the speed and intensity of attacks from the Presidency shortly …

Miei connazionali, Tre anni fa mi hai affidato la sacra responsabilità di guidare la nostra amata nazione in un momento cruciale della nostra storia. Ho accettato questa responsabilità, pienamente consapevole della portata delle sfide che abbiamo davanti, ma anche profondamente fiducioso nella resilienza e nel potenziale del popolo nigeriano. Oggi, in occasione del terzo anniversario della nostra amministrazione, vi parlo …

President Bola Tinubu defended the sweeping economic reforms undertaken since taking office, and asserted that the painful sacrifices Nigerians endured over the past three years have saved the country from economic disaster and laid the foundation for national recovery. In a message issued on Friday to mark the third anniversary of his term in office, the President acknowledged the difficulties …

According to the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFILE), around 670 projectile movements were recorded on Wednesday – the highest number since the ceasefire came into force on April 17. The mission also reported increased ground and air activity by the Israeli military, including armored vehicle movements and attacks north of the Litani River. “We once again urge everyone to …

The Founder and President of the MAAUN University Group, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has congratulated the newly sworn in President of the Republic of Benin, President Romuald Wadagni, describing his ascension as a historic milestone for both the Republic of Benin and the African continent. Professor Gwarzo delivered his congratulatory message shortly after the inauguration ceremony, during which President Wadagni …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. Jonathan may contest the 2027 elections as the PDP faction moves to ratify him as a candidate A faction in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will hold a “Special National Convention” to ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as the presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.Read more 2. FAKE …

The Committee for Defense of Human Rights (CDHR) has issued a sweeping mobilization directive to its branches and affiliated structures in the South West, calling for full participation in a planned mass protest against the continued captivity of abducted school children, pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The rights group condemned what it described as the “prolonged and unacceptable” detention …

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Senior Advocates of Nigeria and former Resident Electoral Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission have expressed divergent opinions over whether aspirants who lost party primaries can defect to another political party and still contest elections under the Electoral Act 2026. The differing opinions followed recent judgments of the Federal High Court on the interpretation of provisions relating to party …