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Category : Presidential Affairs
Trump Rules Out Nuclear Strike on Iran
President Trump says he won't use nuclear weapons against Iran, despite earlier threats. He emphasizes conventional force and denies nuclear intent.
ADC, Atiku Query $516M Loan for Sokoto-Badagry Highway
The Senate considers President Tinubu's $516 million loan request for the Sokoto-Badagry superhighway, but Atiku Abubakar and ADC lawmakers raise concerns over debt sustainability and transparency.
APC tightens coordination, Tinubu meets governors, adjusts timetable
President Tinubu meets APC governors in closed-door session as party revises primary timetable, adopts direct and consensus modes, and urges second-term governors to contest Senate seats.
Adelabu: I Deserve to Be Next Oyo Governor
Former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu asserts his suitability for Oyo governorship, dismissing claims of Olubadan's preferred candidate as he positions for 2027 elections.
Senate Confirms Darma as Minister
The Senate confirmed Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister. President Tinubu also nominated Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor and Benedict Umeno for CCB.
APC Governors Meet Tinubu in Abuja Ahead of 2027 Polls
President Bola Tinubu held a meeting with APC governors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, widely seen as part of political consultations ahead of the 2027 general election.
Tinubu Meets APC Governors Behind Closed Doors
President Bola Tinubu is meeting APC governors behind closed doors in Abuja. The agenda is undisclosed, but sources hint at political consultations ahead of upcoming elections.
Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for $516m Highway Loan
President Bola Tinubu requests Senate approval for a $516 million loan from Deutsche Bank to fund the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, aiming to boost trade and connectivity.
Definitive CEO's Transformative Impact on Nigeria's Economy Part 1
Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, NIMC DG, drives Nigeria's identity revolution with a five-point agenda, boosting enrollment, integration, and financial inclusion.
NMA Delegates Suspend President, Appoint Caretaker Committee
NMA delegates suspend National President Prof Bala Audu and NOC for constitutional violations, appoint caretaker committee led by Dr Ekpe Phillips to oversee affairs until elections.
APC Women Leader Meets Lagos First Lady for Grassroots Growth
APC Women Leader Alhaja Rofiat Eletu visited Lagos First Lady Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu to seek enhanced empowerment programs and grassroots economic support for women.
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Power Minister Adelabu Quits to Run for Oyo Governor
Adebayo Adelabu resigns as Nigeria's Power Minister to pursue governorship in Oyo State. His tenure was marked by power grid challenges and a 3.3 trillion naira debt.
Integrity Group Urges Nigerians to Keep Faith in Tinubu
The Integrity Group of Nigeria calls on citizens to maintain confidence in President Tinubu's administration, citing a realistic $1 trillion economy target by 2030 and increased state allocations.
Tinubu's Wife Calls for Accurate Global View on Nigeria Security
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged the international community to stop misinterpreting Nigeria's security challenges, emphasizing the need for proper understanding to support effective solutions.
Forum Urges Tinubu to Intervene in Military Pension Board Rifts
The Security and Public Affairs Analysts Forum demands President Tinubu address hurdles preventing Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Idris from leading the Military Pensions Board, citing violations of presidential authority.
Kwara Families Back Saraki, Accuse Governor of Deepening Tensions
Islamic clerics and the Agbaji Development Association have held a prayer session, accusing Governor AbdulRazaq of using frivolous charges to destabilize Kwara State and targeting former Senate President Bukola Saraki.
Senator Barau Jibrin Distributes 47 Cars, 287 Motorcycles in Kano
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has distributed 47 vehicles and 287 motorcycles to APC members in Kano North, aiming to reduce poverty and boost grassroots support under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Kano Assembly to Screen Garo for Deputy Governor on Monday
The Kano State House of Assembly has received Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's nomination of Murtala Sule Garo for deputy governor. An ad hoc committee will conduct screening on Monday.
Kano Assembly to Screen Deputy Governor Nominee Garo Monday
The Kano State House of Assembly has scheduled Monday for the screening of deputy governor nominee Murtala Sule Garo, following his submission for confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.
Senate Demands Rescue of 416 Captives in Security Debate
The Nigerian Senate has demanded the immediate rescue of 416 citizens held by Boko Haram, sparking intense debate over security strategies amid conflicting assessments from government officials and stakeholders.
Adelabu Quits FEC as Presidency Clarifies Cabinet Exits
Federal Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu resigns to pursue Oyo governorship, proposing an energy coordinating role. Presidency clarifies exits of Finance and Housing ministers amid contractor complaints and Senate confirmations.
Tony Nwoye Becomes Senate Minority Leader After Defections
Tony Nwoye of the African Democratic Congress has been unanimously endorsed as the new Senate Minority Leader following defections that reshaped the opposition bloc, with two senators joining the APC.
Ten Governors Receive Nurses-Friendly Award at Commonwealth Confab
Ten state governors from Nigeria, including Borno's Babagana Zulum, have been awarded the Nurses-Friendly Governors' Award at the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Conference in Abuja, recognizing their contributions to health infrastructure and human
Power Minister Bayo Adelabu Resigns for Governorship Bid
Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria's Minister of Power, has officially resigned from his position effective April 30, 2026, to focus on his governorship campaign in Oyo State, citing compliance with the Electoral Act 2026 and President Tinubu's directive.
Power Minister Adelabu Resigns to Pursue Oyo Governorship
Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu's cabinet to focus on his governorship ambition in Oyo State, with his resignation effective April 30, 2026.
Senate Appoints Tony Nwoye as Minority Whip Amid APC Gains
The Nigerian Senate has appointed Senator Tony Nwoye as the new minority whip following defections to the APC, with Senate President Akpabio announcing the ruling party now holds 87 of 106 seats.
Presidency: Ministers Resigned, Not Sacked
The Presidency denies reports of sacking, confirming former Finance Minister Wale Edun and Housing Minister Ahmed Musa Dangiwa resigned voluntarily on health grounds and personal reasons.
ADC's Tony Nwoye Becomes Minority Leader in Senate Shake-Up
Senator Tony Nwoye of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been unanimously endorsed as the new Minority Leader in the Senate, following defections that altered the opposition's structure and boosted the APC's majority.
Presidency: Edun, Dangiwa Resigned, Not Sacked
The Presidency clarifies that former Finance Minister Wale Edun and Housing Minister Ahmed Dangiwa resigned voluntarily due to health and personal reasons, not removal, with Tinubu commending their service.
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