Wike Allocates Funds to Complete 14 Road Projects in FCT

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has allocated part of the proposed ₦1.78 trillion 2025 FCT statutory budget to complete 14 ongoing road projects across the territory. Wike announced the plan on Wednesday in Abuja while defending the 2025 budget before the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on FCT. He stated that the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) and the Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD) would oversee the projects, which span both the city centre and satellite towns. Wike listed several key projects, including…

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Nigeria’s Opposition Leaders Atiku, Peter Obi, and El-Rufai Unite for 2027 Election to Challenge Tinubu

Tolu Adebayo

Nigeria’s Opposition Leaders Atiku, Peter Obi, and El-Rufai Unite for 2027 Election to Challenge Tinubu Nigerian opposition figures have forged a strategic alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election, aiming to bridge deep-seated divisions that paved the way for President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 polls. This move marks a significant effort to consolidate anti-government forces and present a united front in the West African nation’s highly competitive political landscape. Key leaders involved include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party’s prominent candidate…

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2027 Presidential Election: Coalition Describes APC’s Tinubu Endorsement as ‘Desperate Bid for Power’

Tolu Adebayo

The Coalition of United political parties has condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors’ endorsement of President Bola Tinubu as the sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election, describing the move as a desperate bid for power and a panic measure. In a statement issued on Thursday night, the coalition’s National Secretary, Peter Ameh, expressed concerns that the adoption had raised significant unease among Nigerians. “The recent motion at the APC National Summit, where the Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum moved for President Tinubu…

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President Tinubu Vows Greater Progress After APC Endorsement for 2027 Election

Tolu Adebayo

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, buoyed by his endorsement as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 presidential election, pledged to intensify efforts for Nigeria’s advancement. The endorsement came from key party bodies, including the APC Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), the National Working Committee (NWC), and lawmakers from the party in the National Assembly, during the APC National Policy Summit titled “Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey So Far.” Held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, the summit brought together prominent APC leaders to assess the administration’s achievements…

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Minister: Renewed Hope Agenda Driving Economic Rebirth; Governor Eno: Nigeria’s Problems Predate Tinubu, President Needs Support

Tolu Adebayo

Uyo, Akwa Ibom & Abuja – Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated yesterday that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, despite causing initial hardship, are now producing tangible results and laying the groundwork for the nation’s economic revival under the “Renewed Hope Agenda”. This comes as Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno emphasized that Nigeria’s economic challenges existed before the current administration and called for national support for the President to navigate the difficult period. Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Public Relations Week in Uyo, Minister Idris asserted…

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DSS Pays Sokoto Businessman ₦20m, Provides Free Medicare Over 2016 Accidental Shooting

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The Department of State Services (DSS) has paid ₦20 million in compensation and enrolled a Sokoto businessman in its medical care system, fulfilling a long-standing promise after operatives mistakenly shot him during a 2016 operation. In mid-March, DSS Director-General Mr. Tosin Ajayi approved the payment of ₦10 million, in compliance with a 2018 Federal High Court ruling. The court, presided over by Justice Muhammed Shittu Abubakar in Bauchi, had ordered the DSS to compensate the businessman after operatives injured him during a mistaken identity incident in Jos, Plateau State. Mr.…

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APC in Bomadi LGA Backs Tinubu, Oborevwori for 2027 Re-Election

Tolu Adebayo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in Bomadi Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State has strongly endorsed the re-election campaigns of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. This endorsement was formalized during a key stakeholders’ meeting held over the weekend at the Bomadi Secretariat, organized by the LGA Chairman, Hon. Dagidi Rawlings Andaye. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, Andaye highlighted that the gathering united party leaders, prominent figures, and community mobilizers to bolster the APC’s influence…

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Tinubu Anticipates More Defections to APC Ahead of 2027 Elections

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday expressed confidence that more politicians would defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) before the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the APC Renewed Hope Agenda Summit held at the State House Conference Centre, Tinubu celebrated his administration’s achievements and reaffirmed his belief that defection remains a natural aspect of political competition. “I don’t expect people to remain in a sinking ship without a life jacket,” he said. “I’m happy with what we’ve accomplished and I expect more people to join us—that’s the game.” His…

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CBN Sets Baseline Standards for Anti-Money Laundering Solutions

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a draft framework titled “Baseline Standards for Automated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Solutions” to push financial institutions toward adopting advanced technologies for real-time detection and reporting of suspicious transactions. Dr. Olubukola Akinwunmi, Director of Banking Supervision, signed and sent the draft standards in a letter to all financial institutions, calling for feedback before finalizing the document. In the letter, CBN reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the integrity and stability of Nigeria’s banking system. Acknowledging the financial sector’s increasing digitalization and the rapid emergence…

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Obi Rejects Atiku’s Coalition Proposal for 2027 Election

Tolu Adebayo

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has rejected calls for a coalition with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general election. This rejection follows strong indications that Atiku may have proposed a political alliance to Obi, which reportedly included offering him the position of vice president on a joint ticket, with Atiku serving a single term and then supporting Obi to succeed him. According to sources, the proposed power-sharing arrangement is part of broader efforts to unite opposition forces and present…

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APC Endorses President Tinubu for 2027 Presidential Race

Tolu Adebayo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially named President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 presidential elections. Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the party’s National Chairman, made the announcement on Thursday during the National Summit at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja, speaking on behalf of the National Working Committee. This endorsement followed shortly after APC governors and lawmakers expressed their full confidence in the president and backed his bid for a second term.

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FG Sues Senator Natasha Over Assassination Claim

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The Federal Government has charged suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan with criminal defamation following her allegations on national television that top political figures plotted to assassinate her. In an interview on “Politics Today” aired by Channels Television on April 3, 2025, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello of conspiring to kill her. Federal prosecutors filed the charges at an FCT High Court in Abuja, citing her statements as violations of Section 391 of the Penal Code Law, Cap 89, Laws of the Federation, 1990,…

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