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Ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election, a former member representing Osun Central in the National Assembly, Olusola Adeyeye, has said that President Bola Tinubu will coast to victory in the South West region. On the chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South West, Adeyeye said…
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Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga says President Bola Tinubu is “hale and hearty” and currently on a working vacation, dismissing concerns over the President’s absence from Nigeria. Onanuga said Tinubu was entitled to his annual vacation and did not need to be physically present in Abuja to discharge his responsibilities in…
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The federal government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports. Adegboyega Oyetola, minister of marine and blue economy, announced in a post on X, saying the approval builds on the earlier plan to modernise and upgrade Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in…
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Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has backed the demand by organised labour for a substantial increase in the minimum wage. Abubakar accused President Bola Tinubu of allegedly presiding over a “ruthless economic squeeze in which workers are paid more on paper and condemned…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo, on his 72nd birthday, describing his investments in education and human-capital development as significant contributions to Nigeria’s development. The President particularly acknowledged the impact of Covenant University and Landmark University,…
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has described opposition parties contesting the 2027 general elections as “just participants”, insisting that the ruling party is prepared to win at all levels. Yilwatda made the statement on Saturday while briefing journalists at the end of a…
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The Accord Party candidate for Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has said President Bola Tinubu will secure over one million votes in Osun State in the 2027 presidential election. A statement personally signed by Olajengbesi stated that the Accord Party candidate made this known on Saturday after a meeting with…
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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has renewed its criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that he has not demonstrated the capacity required to provide effective leadership for Nigeria. The party raised its concerns through the National Publicity Secretary, Mr Abubakar Yusuf, in Abuja on Friday, accusing the President of…
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The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said an administration led by the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would reintroduce fuel subsidy, but in a different form. Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor, stated this in an interview with Arise TV on Tuesday while discussing…
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio yesterday dismissed calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to hand over power to Vice President Kashim Shettima. He said there was no leadership vacuum despite the President’s absence from the country. The President, who began a 21-day working leave on August 30, on Monday extended the…
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