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Isa Yuguda Denies Death Rumors, Assures Public of His Well-Being
Former Bauchi Governor Isa Yuguda reassures Nigerians he is alive and well, dismissing recent media reports about his death.
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Opposition Leaders Demand Clarity on President Tinubu's Absence
Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and others are questioning President Tinubu's extended holidays and seeking clarity on his status.
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NDC and OK Movement in Dispute Over Campaign Control Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Nigerian Democratic Congress and the OK Movement are clashing over campaign structures as tensions rise ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Sanusi: Political Connections Can Help People Escape Accountability in Nigeria
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II says political connections can influence corruption proceedings in Nigeria and has called for stronger institutions and better enforcement of existing laws.
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2027: Onaiyekan Urges INEC to Let Nigerians Freely Choose Their Leaders
Cardinal John Onaiyekan has urged INEC and political stakeholders to protect Nigerians’ right to freely choose their leaders in the 2027 general elections.
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Atiku Seeks Court’s Permission to Amend Suit Against Tinubu, APC
Atiku Abubakar and the ADC have asked an Abuja Federal High Court to allow amendments to their suit challenging President Tinubu and the APC ahead of the 2027 election.
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Presidency: Tinubu Hale and Hearty, Continues Official Duties on Vacation
The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu is hale and hearty and continues to perform his official duties while on a working vacation outside Nigeria.
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Abia APC, NDC Clash Over Nkechi Nwaogu’s Party Membership
The Abia APC and NDC are disputing Senator Nkechi Nwaogu's party membership, with the APC claiming she remains a member and Nwaogu insisting she resigned and joined the NDC.
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2027: We Have No Parties, Candidates — INEC Chair
INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan has reaffirmed the commission’s neutrality ahead of the 2027 elections, saying it has no candidate or political party to favour.
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Presidency: Tinubu Hale and Hearty, Continues Official Duties on Vacation
The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu is hale and hearty and continues to perform his official duties while on a working vacation outside Nigeria.
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NDC Urges Otti to Support Obi in 2027, Citing 2023 Political Alliance
NDC Director Theo Abu Agada has called on Abia Governor Alex Otti to support Peter Obi's 2027 presidential bid, citing their political alliance in 2023.
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Gbajabiamila: I Never Betrayed Tinubu’s Trust, Allegations Were Unfounded
Femi Gbajabiamila has reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, saying investigations into the purported PFIPC cleared him of wrongdoing.
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