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1. 2027: Faleke buys APC form for Tinubu’s re-election bid
The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination form on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as preparations for the 2027 presidential election intensify.Read more
2. ADC Crisis: The Marcus faction wrote to the CJN, urging that a decision be issued immediately
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction led by David Mark has appealed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, for immediate judgment on the party’s leadership dispute at the national level.Read more
3. Former Zamfara senator, Kabiru Marafa, dumps ADC for NDC
Former Zamfara senator, Kabir Marafa, on Tuesday officially handed over the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).Read more
4. Obi, Makinde in closed meeting
Former Labor Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, and top figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday met behind closed doors at the Governor’s Office, Ibadan.Read more
5. UAE will leave OPEC, OPEC+ from May 1
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance, effective May 1.Read more
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6. Representatives finalize $516 million Deutsche Bank loan for Sokoto–Badagry Highway project
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has given the green light to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s $516,333,007 loan request, paving the way for new funding to support major infrastructure development.Read more
7. A husband and wife allegedly beat their 10-year-old adopted daughter to death
Police in Lagos have reportedly arrested a couple, Paul Onyeama and Adline Ogbonna, who allegedly beat to death their 10-year-old adopted daughter in Igando area of the state.Read more
8. EFCC again charges Bauchi Attorney General for alleged money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday again indicted Bauchi State Accountant General, Sirajo Jaja and Bureau de Change (BDC) Operator, Aliyu Abbajar on N1 charges. 63 billion money laundering.Read more
9. XENOPHOBIA: Two Nigerians killed in South Africa
Two Nigerian nationals were reportedly killed in South Africa following renewed xenophobic violence in the country.Read more
10. Champions League semifinals: PSG beat Bayern in a tense first leg
Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich staged a nine-goal thriller in the Champions League semi-final first leg in Paris on Tuesday night.Read more
