Tag: Nigerian Politics
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Tinubu Hosts APC Caucus at Aso Villa with Ex-PDP Governors
Overview of the Meeting President Bola Tinubu yesterday evening hosted a meeting of the National Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House in Abuja, commonly known as the Aso Villa. The gathering, described by participants as a pivotal step in the ruling party’s strategy, occurred amid heightened internal consultations ahead of…
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Tinubu Leads APC National Caucus Meeting at the Villa as Realignment Gathers Pace
Tinubu Chairs a Pivotal APC Caucus at the Villa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is leading a high-powered assembly of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a national caucus meeting held at the State House Villa in Abuja. The gathering brings together key APC leaders, including former and current governors, party executives, and top lawmakers, underscoring…
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Court Dismisses Malami’s Bail Request, EFCC Remand Order Upheld
Overview: Bail Denied, Remand Maintained The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has rejected former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami’s, application for bail from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The decision came after a hearing in which the court upheld the EFCC’s ongoing remand order,…
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Aisha Buhari Alleges Poor Nutrition Behind Buhari’s 2017 Health Crisis
Overview: A New Perspective on Buhari’s Health Crisis In a surprising and highly discussed retelling of Nigeria’s political health saga, Aisha Buhari, wife of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, asserts that the former president’s 2017 health crisis stemmed from poor nutrition rather than poisoning or foul play. Her account emphasizes a breakdown in Buhari’s feeding…
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Olusegun Awolowo Dies at 62: Obafemi Awolowo’s Grandson Remembered
Tragic News: Olusegun Awolowo Passes Away at 62 The Awolowo family announced the death of Olusegun Awolowo, the grandson of the late Premier of the Western Region, Obafemi Awolowo. The statement, released on Thursday, conveyed the family’s heavy-hearted notification to the public and friends who knew him. He was 62 years old at the time…
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Olusegun Awolowo Dies at 62: Grandson of Obafemi Awolowo
Overview The Awolowo family announced the death of Olusegun Awolowo, a 62-year-old Nigerian who was widely recognized as the grandson of the late Premier of the Western Region, Obafemi Awolowo. The family released the information in a statement on Thursday, noting the loss with deep sorrow. Details about the circumstances surrounding his passing were not…
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Nigeria’s 44 Lawmakers Urge Tinubu to Free Nnamdi Kanu Ahead of Court Judgment
Overview: Lawmakers Call on Tinubu Amid Contested Custody A cohort of 44 serving members of the Nigerian House of Representatives has written to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to exercise his constitutional powers to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the secessionist movement IPOB, from custody. The appeal comes as a court…
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El-Rufai: Party-switching by Governors Won’t Determine Nigeria’s 2027 Choice
Introduction: A Bold Stance on Nigeria’s 2027 Elections Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai recently asserted that the ongoing movement of several state governors to new political platforms will not, in his view, prevent Nigerians from freely choosing their preferred leaders in the 2027 elections. Speaking at the opening of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)…
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PDP Crisis: Bala Mohammed, Makinde, Turaki Battle Wike, Anyanwu for the Soul of the Main Opposition
Overview: The PDP’s High-Stakes Power Struggle The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is once again at a crossroads, with sharp tensions and alliances shifting fast as multiple party factions jockey for influence. At the center of the crisis are influential figures including Bala Mohammed, Oyo’s governor Seyi Makinde, and Senator Turaki (a senior party stakeholder) who…
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PDP Crisis: Wike, Turaki, Bala Mohammed Battle for the Soul of the Party
Overview of the PDP Crisis The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is once again in the throes of a high-stakes power struggle as factions aligned with influential figures clash over control, direction, and loyalty. At the center of the controversy are notable party veterans and current power brokers, including the Wike camp, Senate President Turaki, and…