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How Amaechi Emerged as Atiku’s Running Mate for 2027 Presidential Race

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How Amaechi Emerged as Atiku’s Running Mate for 2027 Presidential Race

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has reportedly settled on former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The reported decision comes after weeks of consultations and political negotiations within the ADC-led coalition, as…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints Taiwo Oyedele as Finance Minister, Removes Edun and Dangiwa

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Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints Taiwo Oyedele as Finance Minister, Removes Edun and Dangiwa

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has carried out a cabinet reshuffle that saw the removal of key ministers and the elevation of a new head of the nation’s finance portfolio. In the changes announced on Tuesday, the President appointed Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, replacing Wale…

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Appointments and Jobs

“Set Your House in Order, Stop Blaming Tinubu” — APC Fires Back at ADC

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“Set Your House in Order, Stop Blaming Tinubu” — APC Fires Back at ADC

Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has issued a sharp rebuke to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), urging the opposition party to focus on internal reforms rather than apportioning blame to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over national challenges. In a strongly worded statement, the APC accused the ADC of engaging in what it…

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Politics

“Why We Initially Denied”: Defence Minister Reveals Shocking Reason Military Dismissed Tinubu Coup Plot

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“Why We Initially Denied”: Defence Minister Reveals Shocking Reason Military Dismissed Tinubu Coup Plot

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has explained why the military initially dismissed reports of an attempted coup against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before later confirming the plot. The explanation comes amid public scrutiny over the military’s early response to allegations that surfaced in late 2025. General Musa made the clarification while speaking…

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National Security and Military

JUST IN: Three Kaduna PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC During Plenary

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JUST IN: Three Kaduna PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC During Plenary

Three members of the House of Representatives from Kaduna State have officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Their defection was announced on Tuesday during plenary by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who read their letters of resignation from the PDP and declaration for…

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Legislation and Legislature, Politics