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DSource: Daily Post Nigeria
Today•19 hrs ago

Ondo APC youths warn against internal sabotage ahead 2027 polls

Quick Read: The Ondo Progressive Youth Forum has publicly denounced internal efforts to undermine the APC's youth mobilization strategy for the 2027 elections. The group reaffirmed its loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and defended the appointment of Ayodele Olawande as the Director of Youth Mobilisation.

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VSource: Vanguard News
Today•19 hrs ago

FG approves King Amachree Airport in Rivers, sets 11 conditions

Quick Read: The Federal Government has granted approval for the construction of the King Amachree Airport in Rivers State. This project, spearheaded by Royal Fouche Services Limited, must meet 11 stringent regulatory and engineering conditions to ensure safety and operational viability.

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VSource: Vanguard News
Today•19 hrs ago

2027: INEC moves to address electoral risks in Ebonyi

Quick Read: INEC in Ebonyi State has initiated a proactive risk management framework to safeguard the 2027 general elections. The commission is shifting from reactive measures to an anticipatory strategy to address security, logistical, and operational threats.

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NSource: Nairametrics
Today•19 hrs ago

Medipool Inaugurates Board of Directors

Quick Read: Medipool Nigeria Limited has inaugurated its nine-member Board of Directors in Abuja to oversee its operations as a public-private partnership. The Board is tasked with ensuring governance and accountability to improve the efficiency and value of the Nigerian healthcare supply chain.

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PSource: Punch Newspaper
Today•19 hrs ago

VIDEO: Tinubu jets to Makkah for Umrah

Quick Read: President Bola Tinubu has embarked on a trip to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform the Umrah pilgrimage. This visit serves as a period for spiritual reflection and prayer for the nation's stability and progress.

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PSource: Punch Newspaper
Today•20 hrs ago

Tinubu defends new loans, says funds will build future opportunities

Quick Read: President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration's reliance on international loans, arguing that borrowing is necessary to finance infrastructure that will support a $1 trillion economy by 2030. He emphasized that the focus is on the value created by these projects rather than the debt itself, citing improved macroeconomic indicators as evidence of successful reform.

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VSource: Vanguard News
Today•20 hrs ago

‘I won’t waste my time talking about Amaechi’ — Oshiomhole

Quick Read: Senator Adams Oshiomhole has publicly rebuked former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, labeling him as unreliable. The conflict stems from Amaechi's recent comments regarding the 2027 presidential election and his characterization of other political figures.

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VSource: Vanguard News
Today•20 hrs ago

Imo West: South-East Youths congratulate Okorocha, urge Uzodimma to respect the ruling

Quick Read: The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled in favor of Senator Rochas Okorocha, naming him the rightful winner of the APC senatorial primary for Imo West. The court's decision mandates that the APC submit Okorocha's name to INEC, effectively displacing Governor Hope Uzodimma as the party's candidate.

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VSource: Vanguard News
Today•20 hrs ago

2027: INEC fears poll disruption in insecure areas

Quick Read: INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has officially flagged insecurity as a primary obstacle to the successful conduct of the 2027 general elections. The commission is shifting toward a proactive security posture to safeguard the electoral process and ensure voter participation.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
Today•20 hrs ago

CRHA vows rigorous scrutiny of 2027 Appropriation Bill - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) has officially declared its commitment to a rigorous examination of the 2027 Appropriation Bill. This legislative action underscores the assembly's intent to maintain strict oversight of the state's financial planning and budgetary allocations.

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VSource: Vanguard News
Today•20 hrs ago

Tinubu has broken Imo’s shackles — Okorocha hails court judgment

Quick Read: The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled in favor of former Governor Rochas Okorocha, recognizing him as the legitimate APC candidate for the Imo West senatorial seat. The judgment mandates the APC to submit his name to INEC, effectively displacing Governor Hope Uzodimma as the party's candidate for the upcoming 2027 election.

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PSource: Punch Newspaper
Today•21 hrs ago

Oyo LG boss offers scholarships to 18 students

Quick Read: The Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State has successfully sponsored 18 indigent students for higher education at Abiola Ajimobi Technical University. This initiative, championed by Chairman Rasaq Fadiran, aims to foster development in medical and technological fields within the community.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
Today•21 hrs ago

Latest news today on Tinubu - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: The provided text serves only as a placeholder or header for a news category. It contains no substantive information, reporting, or updates regarding President Tinubu or Nigerian politics.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
Today•21 hrs ago

Dayo Israel and the APC’s youth leadership dilemma ahead of 2027 - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: The All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently facing internal challenges regarding the direction and leadership of its youth wing. The discourse centers on Dayo Israel and the strategic preparations required for the party's youth engagement ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.

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BSource: BusinessDay Nigeria
Today•21 hrs ago

Federal Government Inaugurates Reconstituted Board of Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)

Quick Read: The Federal Government has successfully inaugurated the reconstituted Governing Board of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC). This initiative aims to bolster the commission's effectiveness by incorporating private sector expertise into its leadership structure.

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BSource: BusinessDay Opinions
Today•21 hrs ago

Delegation without accountability is abdication; Control without delegation is paralysis

Quick Read: The text presents a management philosophy emphasizing that leadership must provide both the mandate and the necessary resources for tasks. It warns against the extremes of total abdication and excessive centralization.

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VSource: Vanguard News
Today•21 hrs ago

2027: Abia CP warns politicians against violence, intimidation

Quick Read: The Abia State Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, and INEC officials have convened a peace accord with political stakeholders to ensure a non-violent environment for the 2027 general elections. The initiative emphasizes police neutrality, the necessity of prior notification for political gatherings, and a commitment to judicial resolution for electoral disputes.

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PSource: Punch Newspaper
Today•21 hrs ago

Reps order probe into illegal encroachment beneath Eko Bridge

Quick Read: The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Works and Public Assets to investigate illegal encroachment beneath Eko Bridge and other federal bridges in Lagos. The probe seeks to determine the legality of commercial structures and assess the extent of damage caused to critical infrastructure.

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DSource: Daily Trust
Today•22 hrs ago

Tinubu approved N1trn to clear 20-year pension backlog –...

Quick Read: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved nearly N1 trillion to address a two-decade backlog of pension liabilities. The initiative aims to restore the dignity of retirees through financial adjustments and new health welfare programs.

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BSource: BusinessDay Nigeria
Today•22 hrs ago

Lagos innovation bill to reserve 20% grants for women, youth-led ventures

Quick Read: Lagos State is advancing its technology sector through a new innovation bill that prioritizes inclusivity by reserving 20% of grants for women and youth-led businesses. This initiative aligns with the state's broader strategic goal to significantly increase the tech sector's economic impact by 2030.

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BSource: BusinessDay Nigeria
Today•22 hrs ago

Making Lemonade from Lemons: Solving the fossil energy and sustainability puzzle

Quick Read: Professor Ekundayo Peter Mesagan presented the 26th inaugural lecture at Pan-Atlantic University. The session provided a critical review and analysis of the intersection between fossil energy consumption and the necessity for sustainable development.

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PSource: Premium Times
Today•22 hrs ago

UPDATED: Court sacks Uzodimma as APC’s Imo West senatorial candidate, orders INEC to recognise Okorocha

Quick Read: The Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as the APC candidate for the Imo West senatorial district, ordering INEC to replace him with former Governor Rochas Okorocha. The ruling follows a legal challenge by Okorocha, who successfully argued that he was the rightful winner of the party's primary election held on 18 May.

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CSource: Channels Television
Today•22 hrs ago

Former Niger Commissioner Vatsa, Supporters Dump APC For SDP

Quick Read: A former Niger State Commissioner, Vatsa, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This political move is explicitly linked to his endorsement of the SDP's governorship candidate in the state.

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BSource: BusinessDay Nigeria
Today•22 hrs ago

Nigeria has changed its economic policies. Where are the results?

Quick Read: Nigeria's current economic reform strategy is being evaluated based on practical business output. The government's policy announcements are considered secondary to the actual productive capacity of the private sector.