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El-Rufai – I Won’t Contest For Any Position, I Don’t Want To Go To The Senate

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Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has ruled out contesting for any political office, including the Senate, insisting his renewed involvement in politics is to support credible leadership. Speaking in Kaduna, he accused the current administration of lies and urged Nigerians, especially youths, to unite and drive reform....

Group warns Jonathan: ‘They want to destroy you politically

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A Niger Delta socio-political group has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against yielding to calls for a 2027 comeback. The South-South Reawakening Group warned that those urging him into the race are “enemies of Nigeria” seeking to divide southern votes and weaken President Tinubu, potentially paving the way for a northern victory....

2027 Presidency: Zoning causes rumpus, PDP intensifies move to woo Jonathan

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Some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party are intensifying consultations to persuade former President Goodluck Jonathan to run in 2027, even as zoning controversies deepen. Northern aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim insists zoning the ticket to the South will not stand, setting the stage for a convention showdown....

Kano Government Denies ₦6.5bn Diversion Allegation

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The Kano State Government has dismissed allegations that aides to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf diverted ₦6.5bn in state funds. Officials described the claims, now before the Federal High Court, as “politically motivated falsehoods,” accusing opposition groups of orchestrating smear campaigns to destabilise the administration....

NDLEA: How Drug Syndicate Framed 3 Nigerians in Saudi Arabia

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The NDLEA has uncovered a criminal syndicate at Kano’s airport that framed three Nigerians arrested for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia. The victims, including two women on pilgrimage, were unknowingly tagged with drug-laden bags. The agency says it is working with Saudi authorities to secure their release after arresting six suspects...

Subsidy Removal in Nigeria: Ezekwesili Slams Tinubu Over ‘Good Policy, Wrong Execution’

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Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s fuel subsidy removal, calling it a sound policy “implemented the wrong way.” Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association conference in Enugu, she said the abrupt reform deepened poverty, worsened inflation, and left millions without safety nets....

Nigeria, Brazil Seal Direct Flight Agreement (BASA)

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Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to enable direct flights between both countries. The deal, concluded during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Brasília, is expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment while strengthening diplomatic ties between Africa’s largest economy and South America’s powerhouse....

Army Rescues 27 Kidnapped Passengers in Benue

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The Nigerian Army has rescued 27 passengers abducted in Benue State during a coordinated operation in Ohimini Local Government Area. The troops, under Operation Whirl Stroke, stormed a kidnappers’ hideout and freed the victims. The rescue highlights the military’s wider counter-terror efforts, which also claimed 15 insurgents’ lives and led to several arrests...

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