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Tinubu Economy Reboot: FG Targets 500 CNG Stations as Manufacturers Flee Bank Loans

Nigeria’s economic landscape is shifting as the federal government launches a plan for 500 CNG stations in three years while manufacturers abandon expensive bank loans for bonds and retained earnings. The dual transition—energy reform and corporate financing realignment—signals a new phase in the Tinubu administration’s push to stabilise fuel costs, reduce inflation and cut industrial debt risks.

States Rebel as Lamido Mocks Ibadan Convention: Rivers, Akwa Ibom & Jigawa Disown PDP Gathering

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Three influential PDP state chapters—Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Jigawa—have rejected the Ibadan national convention, insisting the exercise violated court orders and lacked credibility. Their pushback gained momentum as party elder Sule Lamido dismissed the gathering as “friends entertaining themselves,” deepening internal fractures and questioning the legitimacy of the newly announced leadership.

PDP Firestorm: Wike Camp Rejects Expulsion as Four States Revolt Over Ibadan Convention

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The Peoples Democratic Party has plunged deeper into crisis as Nyesom Wike’s faction rejects its expulsion and four state chapters formally disown the Ibadan national convention. Court orders, rival power blocs, and 2027 calculations now collide, placing the legitimacy of the new PDP leadership and the survival of the opposition party under serious threat.

💼 SANWO-OLU: “NO GOVERNOR CAN COMPLAIN OF LACK OF FUNDS UNDER TINUBU”

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Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says Nigeria’s states have “no excuse” for poor performance under President Tinubu’s fiscal reforms, noting that federal allocations have risen sharply due to improved VAT distribution and oil receipts. Data from the FAAC Secretariat show state revenues jumped over 62 percent in 2025 compared to last year’s figures.

⚖️ WIKE’S LAND WAR: THE 30-HECTARE POWER PLOT BEHIND ABUJA’S LATEST FIRESTORM

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Documents and testimonies obtained by IDNN news reveal that the Abuja land clash between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and naval officers over Plot 1946 may be tied to a deeper pattern of revocations across the capital’s greenbelt zones. Sources allege about 30 hectares originally granted to military cooperatives were re-issued to private and political interests. Wike denies wrongdoing.

🗳️ ANAMBRA POLL: SITUATION ROOM SAYS ELECTION DIDN’T TEST INEC CHAIRMAN AMUPITAN

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Civil society observers say the Anambra governorship election was too peaceful to truly test the new INEC chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan. The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room commended the poll’s glitch-free collation and rapid result uploads but warned that weak turnout and isolated violence reveal deeper voter fatigue

Nigeria Pushes Back as Trump’s Genocide Warning Deepens Faith and Diplomatic Divides

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Days after U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning over “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, reactions continue to shape global diplomacy and domestic politics. From the NSCIA’s firm rejection to PFN’s emotional defense, and Tinubu’s cautious diplomacy, Nigeria’s response reveals a complex mix of faith, sovereignty, and soft-power maneuvering in a tense international climate.

Soludo’s Anambra Victory Sparks Political Storm as ADC, APC Cry Vote-Buying and INEC Silence

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Governor Charles Soludo’s sweeping re-election in Anambra has triggered a wave of outrage and warnings over Nigeria’s democratic integrity. Opposition parties allege unprecedented vote-buying, institutional complacency, and voter intimidation. While President Tinubu hails Soludo’s “visionary leadership,” critics call the exercise a cash-driven bazaar, raising fears for the 2027 general elections.

Chad Closes Border with Nigeria Amid US Invasion Rumours

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The Chadian government has sealed its border with Nigeria, citing security threats and alleged U.S. military activity in West Africa. President Mahamat Idriss Déby ordered a complete lockdown of border corridors, deploying tanks and troops after reports of terrorist movements from northern Nigeria. The move heightens regional tension and triggers renewed diplomatic unease.

Trump Threatens “Guns-A-Blazing” Intervention in Nigeria — Tinubu, Dabiri, Obi Push Back on Persecution Claim

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Donald Trump’s call for a possible U.S. military strike over alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria has triggered swift backlash from President Tinubu, Abike Dabiri-Erewa and Peter Obi. Nigerian officials dismissed the claim as political theatre tied to U.S. evangelical lobbying, insisting Nigeria remains committed to religious freedom and constitutional democracy.