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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Defends Reforms, Rejects One-Party State Claims

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms while rejecting claims that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party state. Responding to growing opposition criticism, the president insisted that policy decisions are driven by national interest rather than political consolidation, as analysts warn that shifting alliances and weakening opposition structures could reshape Nigeria’s democratic balance ahead of 2027.

FCT Area Council Elections 2026: APC Wins 5 Councils as 15% Turnout Fuels Electoral Act Backlash

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The FCT Area Council Elections 2026 delivered five council victories to the APC and one to the PDP, but a 15 per cent voter turnout and intensifying criticism of the Electoral Act 2026 have reshaped the political narrative. Parties, civil society and religious leaders now warn that trust in Nigeria’s electoral framework faces renewed strain ahead of 2027.

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

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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.

APC Secures Two-Thirds Majority in Senate After New Wave of Defections

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Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has achieved a two-thirds majority in the Senate following fresh defections from opposition lawmakers across multiple states. The new alignment strengthens the party’s legislative control and gives President Bola Tinubu unprecedented leverage over reform bills and confirmations.

APC Slams Atiku, Says Anarchy Talk Degrades His Status

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The All Progressives Congress has condemned Atiku Abubakar’s warning that hunger could provoke a revolution, calling it reckless and degrading to his status as a former vice president. APC spokesman Felix Morka said Atiku and the PDP squandered opportunities in power, entrenched poverty, and remain “clueless” about solving Nigeria’s economic challenges.

Moody’s Upgrade Hits — Tinubu Says Nigeria Is Back in Business

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Moody’s has upgraded Nigeria’s credit rating, citing improved fiscal discipline, external balance, and reform credibility. Tinubu says it’s a win for investor trust.

EFCC Probes Mele Kyari, Ex-NNPCL Chiefs Over $2.9bn Refinery Funds

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A trail of missing billions, ₦80bn traced to a former MD, and a forensic audit order — the EFCC’s probe into NNPCL’s refinery billions signals the biggest shake-up in Nigeria’s oil sector since the PIA.