A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart and grassroots mobiliser, Alhaji Mohammed Mariam Alhassan, has declared support for Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State to produce the next House of Representatives member for Edu/Moro/Patigi Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, citing equity, justice, and long-standing political balance within the constituency. Speaking on Saturday...
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Security and Roads First: Goronyo Backs Tinubu’s 2026 Budget Priorities
‎‎The Honourable Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the 2026 Appropriation Bill, describing it as people-centred and responsive to the pressing needs of Nigerians, particularly in the critical areas of security and road infrastructure.‎‎The Minister noted that the significant budgetary allocation to...
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​”‘National Gains, Not Politics’: Umahi Brutally Rebuts Abaribe on Bola Tinubu’s Infrastructure Legacy”.
‎… Cites Tinubu’s “Inclusive Governance” as Key to Southeast Progress‎‎The Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has robustly defended President Bola Tinubu’s developmental record in the Southeast, dismissing claims of marginalization as politically motivated rhetoric.‎‎Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the Works Minister addressed recent comments made by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe...
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Osun 2026: APC Settles for Oyebamiji as Consensus Flagbearer
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has picked former Managing Director of the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr Bola Oyebamiji, as its governorship candidate for the 2026 election in Osun State. Oyebamiji emerged on Saturday after delegates of the party unanimously affirmed him at the APC governorship primary held in Osogbo, the state capital. The...
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NGF Chair Commends President Tinubu’s Strategic Rollback of Benin Coup, Says Action In Nigeria’s Best Security Interest
President Bola Tinubu’s deployment of Nigeria’s military assets to swiftly contain and reverse the coup attempt in Benin Republic was an exercise in the best interest of Nigeria, according to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). In a statement on Monday, NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq says a successful coup in Benin would...
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Medaiyese Hails Appointment of Gen. Musa, Says Nigeria Gains a Seasoned Defender
Former Labour Party chieftain and 2023 Kogi State House of Assembly candidate, Hon. Oluwatosin Medaiyese, has congratulated Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, describing his emergence as a major boost to the nation’s security architecture. In his congratulatory message, Medaiyese said Gen. Musa’s appointment reflects President Bola Tinubu’s confidence in competence...
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Wale Edun: FG Reforms Are Making Imo State a Top Investment Hub.
‎‎‎The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has said that the Federal Government’s economic reforms are creating stronger opportunities for private-sector growth nationwide‎‎Speaking on Thursday at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025, HM Edun commended Governor Hope Uzodimma for upgrades to roads and plans for 24-hour electricity, signalling...
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Tinubu Swears In Gen. Musa as Defence Minister, Tasks Him on Sustaining National Security Gains
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in retired Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, marking a key shift in the nation’s security leadership. The ceremony took place on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following the resignation of former Defence Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, earlier in...
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Tinubu Sends 32 More Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate, Lists Women, Ex-Governors, Politicians and Career Diplomats
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a fresh list of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, widening his ongoing diplomatic shake-up meant to reposition Nigeria’s representation across key global capitals. This comes just days after the first batch of three nominees was transmitted for screening. In two letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the...
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Tinubu Picks Oke, Are and Dalhatu for Top Diplomatic Postings in US, UK and France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated three seasoned security and diplomatic figures as Nigeria’s next ambassadors to the United States, the United Kingdom and France, pending Senate confirmation. Those nominated are Ambassador Ayodele Oke, retired Colonel Lateef Kayode Are and Ambassador Amin Mohammed Dalhatu. Their postings will be finalised after the screening exercise at the...