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Politics · Daily Trust ·Tinubu misses UNGA for third time
President Bola Tinubu will not attend the United Nations General Assembly for the third time. The headline highlights his repeated absence from the annual international gathering, but provides no further details about the reason for his non-attendance, his replacement, or Nigeria’s representation at the event.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·2027: Supreme Court did not rule on SDP leadership, party leaders, counsel insist
Social Democratic Party leaders and their counsel have insisted that the Supreme Court’s decision did not determine or settle the party’s leadership ahead of the 2027 elections. The position addresses interpretations of the judgment and its implications for the party’s internal leadership structure and political preparations.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
Shettima to Open NGE Editors’ Conference in Enugu as 500 Editors Gather
Vice President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to open the Nigerian Guild of Editors’ conference in Enugu, where about 500 editors are expected to gather. The headline indicates the event will bring together senior journalism professionals, with Shettima serving as the opening official.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
APC-PCC Challenges Atiku to Explain Legal, Fiscal Bases of His Subsidy Proposal
The APC Presidential Campaign Council is asking Atiku Abubakar to clarify the legal and fiscal foundations of his proposed approach to fuel subsidy. The challenge focuses on how the proposal would comply with existing laws and remain financially sustainable, though the headline provides no further details about Atiku’s plan or the council’s specific objections.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Begins Zonal Town Hall Meetings Tuesday
The Makinde/Daura presidential campaign is scheduled to commence zonal town hall meetings on Tuesday. The meetings are expected to mark the beginning of the campaign’s engagement across the zones, although the headline does not provide details about the locations, agenda, participants or duration of the programme.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
NDC Crisis Looms as OK Movement Rejects Party Control, Asks for Apology from Chair
Tensions are emerging within the NDC as the OK Movement rejects control by the party and calls on its chair to apologise. The development signals a potential internal crisis, although the headline does not specify the issues behind the disagreement or the chair’s response.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
SERAP Takes INEC to Court over Campaign Funding, Party Accounts
SERAP has initiated legal action against Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission over issues concerning campaign funding and political party accounts. The case seeks judicial attention to the handling, disclosure or oversight of financial matters linked to electoral campaigns and party finances, although the headline does not specify the precise reliefs requested.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
Kogi Loses Former Governor, Ibrahim Idris, Declares Three-Day Mourning Period
Kogi State has announced the death of former governor Ibrahim Idris and declared a three-day mourning period in his honour. The announcement marks the passing of a former state leader and outlines an official period of mourning, although the headline does not provide further details about his death or the arrangements.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
Tinubu Hails Winners Of By-elections In Delta, Gombe, Bauchi, Kano
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the winners of recent by-elections held in Delta, Gombe, Bauchi and Kano states. His message recognises the successful candidates and the electoral outcomes across the four states, although the headline does not specify the offices contested, winning parties or individual results.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
Presidential Election: Makinde, APM Drag Abia, Otti Others to Court over N200m Campaign Fee
Seyi Makinde and the Allied Peoples Movement have taken Abia State Governor Alex Otti and other parties to court over an alleged N200 million campaign fee linked to the presidential election. The headline does not specify the relief sought or the responses from those named in the case.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
UNGA: Nigeria Retains Front-Row Seat as Shettima Represents Tinubu, Says Jimoh Ibrahim
Jimoh Ibrahim says Nigeria has maintained a prominent position at the United Nations General Assembly despite President Bola Tinubu’s absence. Vice President Kashim Shettima is representing Tinubu at the gathering, according to the headline, which highlights the country’s continued participation and visibility in the international forum.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Tinubu to govs: Emulate Uba Sani on mass transit scheme
President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to follow Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani’s example in implementing a mass transit scheme. The appeal highlights the administration’s interest in encouraging similar transportation initiatives across states, although the headline does not provide details about the scheme’s structure, scope or funding.
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Politics · Vanguard ·Umeh Youths: Our 2027 votes will follow devt, not promises
Umeh youths have indicated that their voting decisions in Nigeria’s 2027 elections will be guided by tangible development rather than political promises. The position signals a focus on assessing candidates and administrations based on visible achievements and delivery before determining electoral support.
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Politics · Vanguard ·One Vote: The Voter’s Campaign Checklist
The article presents a campaign checklist focused on the role of a single vote, likely outlining considerations for voters as they assess candidates, campaigns and electoral participation. It frames voting as a process requiring attention and preparation, without indicating a specific election, political party or candidate.
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Politics · The Punch ·Foundation presses Tinubu on Federal Audit Service Bill
A foundation is urging President Bola Tinubu to advance or support the Federal Audit Service Bill. The headline indicates that the organisation is pressing the administration over proposed legislation concerning the federal audit system, although it does not specify the foundation’s identity, demands, or the bill’s current legislative status.
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Politics · The Punch ·
Lagos students’ group targets 100,000 votes for Tinubu, Hazmat
A students’ group in Lagos has announced a target of securing 100,000 votes for President Bola Tinubu and Hazmat. The headline indicates the group is mobilising electoral support for both figures, though it does not provide details about the organisation, campaign methods, or the election involved.
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Politics · The Punch ·
2027: Ekiti ADC, NDC candidates condemn attack on campaign office
Candidates of the African Democratic Congress and the National Democratic Congress in Ekiti State have condemned an attack on a campaign office ahead of the 2027 elections. The headline does not provide details about the incident, including its location, timing, perpetrators, or any reported casualties or damage.
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Politics · The Punch ·
2027: Katsina votes for Tinubu non-negotiable – Minister
A minister has said Katsina State’s support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election is non-negotiable. The statement signals strong backing for Tinubu’s expected reelection bid from the northern state, though the headline does not provide details about the minister’s reasons, the setting, or wider political reactions.
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Politics · The Punch ·
Rivers Assembly, varsity lawyer clash over N28bn funds
The Rivers State House of Assembly and a lawyer representing a university have become involved in a dispute concerning N28bn in funds. The headline indicates a disagreement between the legislative body and the university’s legal representative, but does not specify the allegations, background, or the parties’ detailed positions.
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Politics · The Punch ·
2027: Yari warns North against demanding presidency
Former Zamfara State governor Abdulaziz Yari has cautioned people in northern Nigeria against insisting that the presidency must return to the region in 2027. His warning centres on the political risks of making regional entitlement a demand ahead of the next presidential election, though the headline provides no further details about his reasoning.
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