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UNGA 81: ‘Tinubu Is Hiding From Trump, Fearing Arrest’ — Kenneth Okonkwo Alleges

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UNGA 81: ‘Tinubu Is Hiding From Trump, Fearing Arrest’ — Kenneth Okonkwo Alleges

Former Labour Party presidential candidate and spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign, Kenneth Okonkwo, has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deliberately staying away from the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York because he fears possible arrest in the United States. Okonkwo made the allegation while speaking on Arise News amid…

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Governance, Opposition

Masari: ‘In Nearly 40 Years, I’ve Never Seen a Nigerian President With Better Plans Than Tinubu’

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Masari: ‘In Nearly 40 Years, I’ve Never Seen a Nigerian President With Better Plans Than Tinubu’

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and ex-Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, has declared that his nearly four decades of involvement in Nigerian politics have not exposed him to a president with better plans for the country than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Masari made the assertion while addressing a group of women at a…

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News

Court Orders Atiku to Serve Tinubu Through APC in 2027 Eligibility Suit

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Court Orders Atiku to Serve Tinubu Through APC in 2027 Eligibility Suit

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar permission to serve President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with court papers in a suit challenging Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. The court directed that the documents be served through the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tinubu’s political party, within seven days….

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Justice and Judiciary

INEC Rejects Atiku’s Bid to Amend Tinubu NYSC Certificate Suit

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INEC Rejects Atiku’s Bid to Amend Tinubu NYSC Certificate Suit

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opposed former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s attempt to amend his lawsuit seeking the disqualification of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the 2027 presidential election over an alleged forged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate. The electoral commission, in a counter-affidavit filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja,…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Atiku: “2027 Will Be My Last Election” — Former VP Accuses Tinubu of Certificate Forgery, Dismisses Obasanjo’s Electoral Influence

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Atiku: “2027 Will Be My Last Election” — Former VP Accuses Tinubu of Certificate Forgery, Dismisses Obasanjo’s Electoral Influence

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 presidential election will be his final attempt to become Nigeria’s President, as he intensifies his campaign ahead of the poll. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has previously confirmed that he intends to contest the 2027 election, saying his age and…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Modi Invites Tinubu to 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi as India Deepens Ties with Nigeria

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Modi Invites Tinubu to 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi as India Deepens Ties with Nigeria

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to attend the 2026 BRICS Leaders’ Summit scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. The invitation signals India’s interest in strengthening Nigeria’s participation in the emerging global economic and diplomatic bloc. The invitation was disclosed by India’s High Commissioner…

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Diplomacy and International Relations

Trump Praises Tinubu’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts, Reaffirms US Support for Nigeria

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Trump Praises Tinubu’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts, Reaffirms US Support for Nigeria

United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as decisive leadership in confronting terrorism and addressing security challenges in Nigeria. The commendation was contained in a letter dated July 6, 2026, and made public on Wednesday by the Presidency through the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…

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Diplomacy and International Relations

Macron Set for Landmark Nigeria Visit as France Eyes Stronger Bilateral Partnership

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Macron Set for Landmark Nigeria Visit as France Eyes Stronger Bilateral Partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to undertake a state visit to Nigeria later this year, in a move aimed at reinforcing the growing diplomatic, economic and security ties between both countries. The planned visit was announced by the French Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Marc Fonbaustier, during…

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Diplomacy and International Relations, Regional Integration

Atiku Challenges Tinubu Over Audit Bill, Cites N8.8tn Spending Concerns and PFIPC Scandal

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Atiku Challenges Tinubu Over Audit Bill, Cites N8.8tn Spending Concerns and PFIPC Scandal

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately assent to the Federal Audit Service Bill, warning that failure to do so should prompt him to step aside from office. Atiku’s demand comes amid mounting controversy over allegations of approximately ₦8.8 trillion in…

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Governance, Opposition

Atiku Seeks Independent Probe, Presses Tinubu Over PFIPC Budget and N400m CoS Bribery Allegation

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Atiku Seeks Independent Probe, Presses Tinubu Over PFIPC Budget and N400m CoS Bribery Allegation

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent investigation into allegations linking President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, to an alleged ₦400 million bribery scandal involving the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). In a statement issued through his media office, Atiku argued that the seriousness of the allegations warrants…

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Governance, Opposition