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Lagos Debunks ‘Resignation’ Rumours, Says Sanwo-Olu Fit and Fully in Charge

Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Lagos State Government has dismissed reports claiming Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was asked to resign over health concerns, labeling the story as false and misleading.In a statement, the governor’s media aide, Gboyega Akosile, said there was no truth to the claims, insisting the governor remains in good health

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“Your English Is Excellent” — Ruto Moves to Mend Rift with Nigerians

Anietie Udobit,AbujaKenyan President William Ruto has walked back controversial remarks about Nigerians’ English, offering clarification and praise in a bid to ease tensions.Speaking at the Kenya Mining Investment Conference, Ruto said his earlier comments had been misunderstood, stressing that Nigerians actually speak “exceptional English.”“If you don’t speak excellent English, you

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“Not Politics as Usual” — Obi Meets Makinde, Pushes Vision for a New Nigeria

Anietie Udobit, AbujaFormer presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that ongoing opposition consultations are about nation-building—not mere political maneuvering—as talks intensify ahead of 2027.Obi made the statement after a closed-door meeting with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan, where both leaders held nearly two hours of discussions focused on

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Inside the Mind of the Suspect: Writings Reveal Motive in Washington Gala Shooting

Anietie Udobit, AbujaNew details are emerging in the shocking attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner — and they paint a deeply unsettling portrait of intent.Authorities say Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, sent a rambling, emotionally charged message to family members moments before opening fire at the

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2027: ADC Pushes ‘Shared Power’ Model to Prevent Coalition Collapse

Anietie Udobit, AbujaAs Nigeria’s opposition edges toward a defining election cycle, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is attempting something unusual in the country’s political playbook — redesigning power itself.Amid rising tensions among presidential hopefuls, the party has unveiled a “collegiate system,” a power-sharing framework aimed at preventing the kind of

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Opposition Moves Toward Single Candidate Strategy for 2027 Presidential Election

Nigeria’s opposition parties are closing ranks ahead of the 2027 elections, unveiling plans to field a unified presidential candidate in a strategic bid to challenge the ruling party.The resolution emerged from a high-level summit in Ibadan, bringing together leaders of the African Democratic Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, and New Nigeria

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2027 Race Heats Up: NDC Courts Obi, Kwankwaso with Presidential Ticket Offer

Political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections is intensifying as the Nigeria Democratic Congress makes a bold move to attract heavyweight contenders Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso with a presidential ticket offer.In a public appeal, the party hinted at a narrow decision window, signaling urgency as political alignments begin

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UBEC Launches $552m HOPE-EDU Programme to Return 29 Million Children to School

Anietie Udobit, AbujaNigeria is taking a bold step to tackle its out-of-school crisis as the Universal Basic Education Commission rolls out the HOPE-EDU programme—an ambitious intervention targeting 29 million children currently outside the classroom.Backed by funding from the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education, the $552.18 million initiative

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