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Apr

2026

It’s Time For Nigeria To Produce Igbo President- El-Rufai’s Son

It’s Time For Nigeria To Produce Igbo President – El-Rufai’s Son, A son of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Bashir, has said it’s time for Nigeria to produce “a pure blood Igbo President”. Bashir said until Nigeria produces an Igbo President, wounds of the past would persist. Posting on X, Bashir wrote: “It’s high time Nigeria had a pure blood Igbo President. Until then, all these wounds of the past will persist to remain.” In 2019, Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, was the running mate to then Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Due…

Apr

2026

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Tinubu Appoints Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu As Foreign Affairs Minister

Abuja, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Appoints Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu As Foreign Affairs Minister President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down ahead of his anticipated political move toward the 2027 elections. Tinubu also nominated Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, subject to Senate approval. These were contained in a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday. According to him, the changes are intended to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic posture and align foreign policy with the administration’s economic priorities. “These adjustments are…

Apr

2026

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Tinubu Endorses Hamzat For Lagos 2027 Governorship Race

Lagos, News Flash, Politics

Tinubu Endorses Hamzat For Lagos 2027 Governorship Race President Bola Tinubu has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, reinforcing a fast-forming political alignment within the state’s ruling structure. The endorsement in Abuja on Wednesday, follows the earlier adoption of Hamzat by the influential Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making body of the APC in Lagos, which unanimously backed him as its preferred candidate after a meeting in Lagos House, Marina. GAC leaders, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other top Lagos politicians had met with Tinubu in…

Apr

2026

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Senate Approves Tinubu’s $516.3m Loan For Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash

Senate Approves Tinubu’s $516.3m Loan For Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $516.3 million syndicated loan for the construction of Sections I, Phase IA and IB of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, covering approximately 120 kilometres. The approval comes less than ten days after the President transmitted the request to the National Assembly, in line with Sections 16 and 21 of the Debt Management Office Establishment Act. The decision follows the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wamakko. The committee…

Apr

2026

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President Tinubu Sacks Saidu Mohammed As NMDPRA Boss, Appoints Replacement

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

Tinubu Sacks Saidu Mohammed As NMDPRA Boss, Appoints Replacement President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr Saidu Mohammed. He has also nominated Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of the agency, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The announcement was contained in a State House press release issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive…

Apr

2026

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Crisis Rocks PRP As ADC Bigwigs Eye Party As Alternative

News Flash, Politics

Crisis Rocks PRP As ADC Bigwigs Eye Party As Alternative A faction of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), operating under the banner of PRP-Vanguard (Akida), has accused a rival bloc of attempting to hijack the party and abandon its socialist foundations ahead of the 2027 general elections. At a press conference held on Tuesday in Kano, the group described a recent Abuja convention organised by what it called the “Falalu faction” as a “sham,” insisting that the process violated the party’s constitution and legacy. The faction, led by its National Chairman, Comrade Abdulmajid Yakubu Daudu, also took aim at Dr.…

Apr

2026

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Labour Party Holds National Elective Convention, Retains Senator Nenadi Usman As National Chairman

News Flash, Politics

LABOUR PARTY HOLDS NATIONAL ELECTIVE CONVENTION, RETAINS USMAN AS NATIONAL CHAIRMAN. The Labour Party (LP) has held its National Elective Convention and elected the immediate past National Caretaker Committee Chairman, Senator Nenadi Esther Usman as National Chairman, Hon. Iheanacho Obioma as National Secretary and other 32 officials into various National offices Addressing the delegates on Tuesday, 28th April 2026, after the consensus election and inauguration of the New National officers held at the International Conference Centre, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia, the Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti congratulated the officers on their emergence, and expressed joy over the rancour-free…

Apr

2026

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Abia Youths Progressive Movement Pledges Support For Chief Ikenna Ukwa

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

ABIA YOUTHS PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR CHIEF IKENNA UKWA The Abia State leadership of the Abia Youths Progressive Movement, AYPM, led by its Coordinator, Hon. Dr. E. Eze Chinedu, has pledged to mobilize support for Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa as he continues consultations on his aspiration to change the leadership style and bring dividends of democracy to the good people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. The socio-political group made the commitment during a courtesy visit to Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , founder of the Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group, at his country home in Amaekpu, Ohafia. While addressing their host, members…

Apr

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Pays Courtesy Visit To Chief Ike Okafor

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Politics

IKENNA UKWA PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO CHIEF IKE OKOROAFOR In continuation of his consultations with critical stakeholders across Arochukwu/Ohafia federal Constituency, Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa on monday paid a courtesy visit to an APC chieftain in Arochukwu LGA, Chief Ike Okorafor at his country home in Ozu Abam, Arochukwu LGA of Abia State. While receiving Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa and his entourage, Prince Ike Okorafor commended the young politician for his maturity and consistency in party affairs and humanitarian services. “Ikenna, one thing I like about you is your consistency. You have remained focused, loyal to the party, and committed…