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ADC Faction Picks Chris Uba as 2027 Presidential Candidate

KEY POINTS A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced businessman Prof. Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The faction said the decision followed a consensus arrangement after other aspirants stepped down under its internal selection process. ...
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Olawepo-Hashim Wins Accord Party 2027 Presidential Ticket

KEY POINTS Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has emerged as the Accord Party’s presidential candidate after polling 423,902 affirmative votes in its nationwide affirmation primaries. The exercise, conducted across several states, saw him as the sole aspirant and was described as peaceful and transparent by party...

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Nigeria’s oil exploration plunges 45 percent in February

Nigeria's oil exploration contracted sharply in February 2026, with active rigs falling 45 percent to 22 from 40 in January.
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Nigeria brings home 1,230 citizens stranded in Niger

Nigeria's Federal Government brought home 1,230 stranded citizens from Niger in March 2026, completing the evacuation in two airlifts.
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OO Poly Aba launches EdTech and anti-drug drive

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba plans to introduce Educational Technology courses and partner with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to curb student substance abuse, Rector Christopher Okoro Kalu announced this week.
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Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Signals Possible Exit from PDP

KEY POINTS Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed says he may leave the PDP, describing the...
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Senate Approves Tinubu’s $6bn External Loan Request Within Hours

KEY POINTS The Senate approved President Tinubu’s $6 billion external loan request within three...
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El-Rufai Returns to Kaduna Court After Mother’s Burial as Bail Hearing Resumes

KEY POINTS Nasir El-Rufai returned to the Kaduna State High Court after being temporarily...
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All 48 teams confirmed for 2026 World Cup

The 48-team field for the 2026 World Cup is set after the March international break confirmed all remaining spots through European and intercontinental playoffs.
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BUA Foods proposes record N504 billion dividend

BUA Foods proposed a record N504 billion dividend after profit nearly doubled in 2025, with founder Abdul Samad Rabiu set to pocket about $323 million.
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Nigerian newspapers review: US warns over Christian attacks

US Congressman Riley Moore leads today's Nigerian newspapers review, warning that Christian killings in Plateau and Kaduna could damage Nigeria's relationship with the United States.
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Nigeria’s next-gen satellites set for 2028 launch

NIGCOMSAT Managing Director Jane Egerton-Idehen says Nigeria's satellite program has entered its execution phase, with two new satellites set for launch in 2028 and 2029.
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Edun targets 7 percent annual Nigeria GDP growth

Finance Minister Olawale Edun says Nigeria is targeting 7 percent annual GDP growth and needs $14 billion yearly to bridge its infrastructure gap.
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Security expert Yahuza Getso says Nigeria’s ‘repentant Boko Haram’ policy is playing games with citizens

Security expert Dr. Yahuza Getso has rejected the Federal Government's "repentant Boko Haram" framing, calling it deceptive and dangerous to public trust.
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ADC Faction Picks Chris Uba as 2027 Presidential Candidate

KEY POINTS A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced businessman Prof....
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Olawepo-Hashim Wins Accord Party 2027 Presidential Ticket

KEY POINTS Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has emerged as the Accord Party’s presidential candidate after...
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Oyo Teachers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Abduction of Colleagues, Pupils

KEY POINTS The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Oyo State has ordered an...
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Tinubu Sends Rescue Team to Oyo After School Abductions

  KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has deployed a specialised rescue team and sent top...