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PSource: Premium Times
•4 days ago

NASS Roundup: Ebola, fuel import, unity college funding, other top Senate stories

Quick Read: The Nigerian Senate conducted a busy week of legislative activity, focusing on educational reform, public health emergency preparedness, and fiscal oversight in the petroleum sector. Key resolutions included advancing bills for educational commission amendments and demanding accountability for fuel import data.

Politics
PSource: Premium Times Opinions
•4 days ago

From vision to abandonment: Nigeria’s unfinished development, By Dipo Baruwa

Quick Read: The article argues that Nigeria's struggle with abandoned development projects is a systemic issue that transcends simple financial solutions. It calls for a fundamental shift in the development framework to prioritize accountability and structural reform.

Politics
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•4 days ago

NASS Roundup: Ebola, corps member’s death, Abuja rent, other stories from the House of Reps

Quick Read: The House of Representatives has addressed several critical public interest issues, ranging from public health emergencies and safety to infrastructure and housing regulation. The legislative body has initiated multiple investigations and called for executive action to ensure accountability and protect citizens.

Politics
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•4 days ago

APC defends Tinubu’s poverty claim, blames PDP’s 16 years in power

Quick Read: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has publicly defended President Bola Tinubu’s recent remarks blaming opposition parties for Nigeria's poverty, citing the PDP's 16-year tenure as the root cause. The party maintains that current economic reforms, despite causing immediate hardship, are essential to fixing long-standing structural distortions in the economy.

Politics
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•4 days ago

2027: Minister’s son dares father over ‘federal might’ comment

Quick Read: Marshall Ekperikpe Ekpo has publicly challenged the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, by vowing to lead a grassroots movement against government influence in the 2027 general elections. This political stance is intertwined with an ongoing personal dispute regarding the minister's alleged biological paternity of Marshall.

Politics
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•4 days ago

2027: Oluremi Tinubu confirms vehicle donation to APC youth leaders

Quick Read: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has confirmed donating SUVs to the APC National Youth Wing to bolster grassroots mobilisation efforts for the 2027 general elections. The move follows public backlash over a deleted social media post by APC National Youth Leader Dayo Israel, which showcased seven new Toyota Prado SUVs.

Politics
PSource: Premium Times
•4 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: CCB investigates Peter Obi, Saraki, David Mark, four others over offshore assets

Quick Read: The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has launched formal investigations into seven high-profile Nigerian public officials following revelations from the Panama and Pandora Papers. The bureau is examining potential breaches of asset declaration laws and restrictions on private business interests held by public officers.

Politics
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•4 days ago

FULL LIST: Peter Obi’s ally Ibrahim Abdulkarim named DG as NDC unveils campaign council

Quick Read: The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially unveiled a 155-member National Campaign Council to manage its 2027 general election activities. The council is led by Seriake Dickson and Peter Obi, with the mandate to drive a people-centred and issue-based campaign across the country.

Politics
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•4 days ago

2027: Fintiri announces Adamawa APC campaign council, names Marwa co-chair

Quick Read: Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has officially announced the formation of the Adamawa State APC Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. The council is structured to ensure broad representation and is tasked with securing electoral victory across all levels.

Politics
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•4 days ago

Nigerian govt disburses N38.93 billion to 166 tertiary institutions

Quick Read: The Federal Government has released N38.93 billion to 166 public tertiary institutions to bolster infrastructure and educational facilities. This disbursement, managed under the Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund, is designed to fulfill commitments made in the MoU between the government and ASUU.

Politics
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•4 days ago

2027: Tinubu appoints Keyamo director of APC air mobilisation – Official

Quick Read: President Bola Tinubu has appointed Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo to lead the APC's Air Mobilisation directorate for the 2027 re-election campaign. The directorate is designed to streamline aviation logistics and air travel coordination for nationwide campaign operations.

Politics
PSource: Premium Times Opinions
•4 days ago

Kaduna rally as the North’s referendum on Tinubu, By Abdulaziz Abdulaziz

Quick Read: The Kaduna rally served as a significant display of support for President Tinubu, marked by organic and emotional participation from the public. The event was highlighted by direct interactions between the President and the attendees.

Politics
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•4 days ago

Outrage as APC youth leader shares new Prado SUVs to mobilisers, then deletes post

Quick Read: APC National Youth Leader Dayo Israel sparked public outrage after sharing a video of seven 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUVs gifted to party mobilisers. The incident drew sharp criticism from Nigerians who contrasted the display of luxury with the country's ongoing economic hardship.

Politics
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•4 days ago

The odds against Tinubu, By Wole Olaoye

Quick Read: President Bola Tinubu is currently positioned as the frontrunner in the upcoming election, benefiting from a unified ruling party and a divided opposition. The analysis suggests that while Tinubu is formidable, he is not unbeatable if opposition forces can overcome personal ambitions to form a consolidated coalition.

Politics
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•5 days ago

2027: VON’s Ex-DG warns against ethnic tension fuelled by disregard for presidential zoning

Quick Read: Osita Okechukwu, former DG of VON, has issued a warning regarding the political instability caused by the disregard for presidential zoning. He argues that prioritizing individual ambition over power-rotation conventions is fueling ethnic tensions and damaging the democratic process.

Politics
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•5 days ago

From Garden to Market: How women’s vegetable farming is transforming household livelihoods in Kaduna

Quick Read: Women in Kaduna State are transforming vegetable farming from a subsistence activity into a vital source of financial independence and household nutrition. The state government is supporting this transition through large-scale fertiliser distribution and policy initiatives aimed at integrating women into the broader agricultural economy.

Politics
VSource: Vanguard Opinions
•21 Oct

Can Tinubu campaign without campaigning?

Quick Read: President Bola Tinubu is adopting a decentralized campaign strategy for the 2027 election, delegating mobilization duties to governors, ministers, and political allies to prioritize governance. This approach tests whether his established political machine can function as a system-wide enterprise rather than relying solely on the candidate's physical presence.

Politics
VSource: Vanguard Opinions
•20 Oct

Remittances Are Not the Problem: Reading Peter Obi’s Manchester gaffe as economics

Quick Read: The article analyzes the economic implications of Peter Obi's suggestion that the Nigerian diaspora should withhold remittances to pressure the government for better governance. It concludes that such a move would cause immediate, certain harm to recipient households while offering only uncertain and unreliable political or industrial benefits.

Politics
VSource: Vanguard Opinions
•19 Oct

Cry for help not a crime: Why Nigeria must decriminalise attempted suicide

Quick Read: The article critiques recent comments by Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding the Suicide Prevention Bill 2026, advocating for the decriminalization of attempted suicide. It argues that the current punitive legal framework is outdated and contradicts modern mental health practices.

Politics
VSource: Vanguard Opinions
•15 Oct

Let President Bola Ahmed Tinubu breathe

Quick Read: The article serves as a call for Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging the public and opposition to allow him space to govern. The authors contend that the President's economic reforms and infrastructure initiatives are essential for national recovery and require continuity to succeed.

Politics
VSource: Vanguard Opinions
•12 Oct

Atiku, Tinubu and the discounted expo

Quick Read: The article critiques President Bola Tinubu’s implementation of a 30-day petrol discount at NNPC retail stations, labeling it a poorly executed imitation of a production-based subsidy proposal previously championed by Atiku Abubakar. The author argues that the policy is insufficient, geographically limited, and lacks the structural depth required to address Nigeria's fuel affordability crisis.

Politics
VSource: Vanguard Opinions
•30 Sept

Traditional institutions must evolve or die off

Quick Read: The article argues that Nigeria's traditional institutions are at a crossroads and must evolve to survive in the modern era. It posits that the country's lack of progress is due to a failure to manage diversity, suggesting that empowering grassroots leadership is essential for national stability.

Politics
VSource: Vanguard Opinions
•28 Sept

INEC, the governors, and the coming 2027 general election in the face of the gathering storm

Quick Read: Nigeria is facing a critical political juncture as preparations for the 2027 general election are marred by institutional distrust, technological vulnerabilities, and executive overreach. The combination of an opaque electoral budget and the reported manipulation of results by political elites threatens to shift the determination of power from the ballot box to the judiciary.

Politics
VSource: Vanguard Opinions
•24 Sept

Obafemi Hamzat: Voice of the street, made for Lagos

Quick Read: The article profiles Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos APC gubernatorial candidate, highlighting his background in Mushin as a foundation for his approach to governance. It emphasizes that his leadership is defined by an understanding of the daily struggles of Lagos residents and a commitment to tangible, results-oriented service.