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IFC To Send Investment Mission As Tinubu Pushes Nigeria’s Global Capital Reset

Nigeria global investment push has entered a high-stakes confidence phase after the International Finance Corporation signalled plans to send an investment mission following talks with President Bola Tinubu. The move places Nigeria at the centre of a broader battle for global capital as the government attempts to convince international investors that painful economic reforms can still translate into long-term growth and financial stability.

How Desmond ElliotTriggered Tension Between Tinubu And Gbajabiamila

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🟥 Gbajabiamila Reveals Presidential Anger During Lagos Assembly Power Crisis Femi Gbajabiamila has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu nearly sanctioned him at the height of...

Court Jails Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman For 75 Years Over ₦33.8bn Fraud, Orders Interpol Arrest

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Saleh Mamman 75 years fraud sentence has triggered a major anti-corruption shock across Nigeria after a Federal High Court convicted the former Power Minister in absentia over ₦33.8 billion linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric projects. The court ordered Interpol and security agencies to arrest him immediately, while also approving asset forfeitures and fund recovery measures.

How Rivers APC Screening Could Reshape 2027 Political Control

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The Rivers APC 2027 political control debate is intensifying after the party’s controversial Assembly screening exercise disqualified dozens of aspirants linked to major political blocs. Political stakeholders now believe the outcome could significantly reshape delegate alignment, legislative influence, and internal power calculations inside the APC as Rivers State gradually emerges as an early battleground ahead of 2027.

Fubara Allies Shut Out As Rivers APC Screening Sparks Political Tension

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Fresh Rivers APC political tension has erupted after multiple aspirants linked to Governor Siminalayi Fubara failed the party’s House of Assembly screening exercise. The development has intensified speculation over internal structure control within the APC, with political observers increasingly viewing the primaries as an emerging battleground capable of reshaping influence ahead of the wider 2027 political cycle.

Obi’s One-Term Position Gains Fresh Backing As Zoning Calculations Intensify Ahead Of 2027

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Fresh political calculations are emerging around the Obi southern presidency debate after Senator Victor Umeh backed calls for the presidency to remain in southern Nigeria beyond 2027 while reaffirming Peter Obi’s reported one-term position. The development is deepening conversations around zoning stability, coalition engineering, and how opposition forces may attempt to negotiate trust and regional balance ahead of the next election cycle.

FG Pushes Mandatory Drug Tests For Secondary School Students Nationwide

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Fresh debate has erupted over Nigeria’s secondary school drug testing policy after the Federal Government announced plans to introduce mandatory drug integrity tests for students nationwide. Authorities say the initiative is aimed at tackling rising substance abuse among youths, but the proposal has already triggered concerns involving privacy, implementation pressure, parental anxiety, and the risk of student stigmatisation.

Military Defends Shiroro Airstrikes As Civilian Impact Claims Trigger Security Debate

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The Shiroro airstrike controversy has intensified after residents alleged that civilian communities were affected during military operations in Niger State, while Defence Headquarters insisted the strikes specifically targeted armed bandits. The military said about 70 bandits were neutralised during the operation, but conflicting accounts from nearby communities have renewed calls for verification and operational accountability.

Uzodimma Declares For Senate As APC Power Calculations Intensify In Imo

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The Uzodimma Senate ambition has triggered fresh political calculations inside the APC after Governor Hope Uzodimma formally declared his intention to contest for the Imo West Senatorial District seat in 2027. The move has revived discussions around possible succession arrangements in Imo State and wider Senate leadership positioning ahead of the next national political cycle.

APC Disqualifies 56 Aspirants In Rivers As Fubara-Linked Figures Fail Screening

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The Rivers APC disqualification crisis has triggered fresh political tension after the party screened out 56 aspirants from its forthcoming House of Assembly primaries. Several figures linked to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former governorship candidate Tonye Cole were among those affected, intensifying debate over internal structure control and the balance of political influence ahead of the 2027 cycle.