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President Tinubu, Governor Radda pay condolence visit to Dantata family, Kano Governor
The News (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
Governor Yusuf and Governor Radda in Kano on Thursday By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano President Bola Ahmad Tinubu and Katsina state Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, on Thursday, paid a condolence visit to the Kano state government and the family of the...
ADC-led coalition, alliance of ‘failed, expired politicians’ — AAC
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
The African Action Congress (AAC) has criticised the recently unveiled opposition coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as a political arrangement driven by elite interests and lacking public credibility. In a...
Nigeria Still Underdeveloped Because Of Leaders Neglect In Education – Obi
New Telegraph
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July 4, 2025
The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) and former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, on Friday blamed Nigeria’s underdevelopment on the government’s failure to invest in education. Obi who made during a visit to St. John Vienney...
Okezie Kalu: The rise of a political star
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 4, 2025
Something truly remarkable is happening in the South-east, and it began on the first day of this month in Bende local government area, Abia state. The Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) was inaugurated with over 20,000 members, marking a significant step...
Ejianya to Peter Obi: Don’t contest 2027 presidential election under ‘coalition’
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 4, 2025
An Australia-based Nigerian and publisher of 9News Nigeria/ CEO of Nine Communications Ltd, Mr. Obinna Ejianya, has advised Mr. Peter Obi not to contest the 2027 Presidential election and allow President Bola Tinubu to complete his second term...
Ukraine fighters capture Nigerian fighting for Russia
Daily Trust
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July 4, 2025
A Nigerian national, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, who was reportedly fighting for the Russian military in the ongoing war in Ukraine, has been captured by Ukrainian forces. Oluwagbemileke was apprehended by the Freedom of Russia Legion, a unit composed...
ADC Coalition and the 2027 Elections
Kogi Reports
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July 4, 2025
I have intentionally stayed away from the growing debates surrounding the recent coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which has stirred intense political conversations and raised various expectations ahead of the 2027 general...
Nigerians Are Docile; Can’t Fight Less Than 100,000 Politicians Stealin
The Nigerian Voice
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The former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has rebuked the Nigerian populace for only grumbling in private while remaining passive in the face of elite domination and dehumanisation. Amaechi said Thursday at the public presentation of...
President Tinubu mourns death of Peter Rufai
Eagle Online
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July 4, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed great sadness at the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, who was 61. The condolence message was passed across by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,...
Governor AbdulRazaq Honours Team Kwara for Presidential Debate Triumph
Ilorin
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Recently, Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, congratulated the government and people of Kwara State on Team Kwara's victory at the presidential debate held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The...
Nigerian National Admits Guilt in Scamming Elderly Americans
News Central TV
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July 4, 2025
A Nigerian citizen recently admitted to running a global inheritance fraud operation that deceived elderly and vulnerable individuals throughout the United States. As detailed in court filings, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, 41, was part of a group of con...
FIFA President Infantino mourns death of legendary Nigerian goalie
GhanaWeb
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July 4, 2025
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has shared a message of condolence following the demise of legendary Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. The former goalkeeper died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, after falling ill for some time. The FIFA boss noted...
Taraba reacts to claims of replacing ailing Deputy Governor, warns against politicizing his medical leave
Eagle Online
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July 4, 2025
The Taraba State Government has dismissed claims indicating that the recent appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Lawson Hassan to oversee administrative functions in the Office of the Deputy Governor was a replacement for Deputy Governor Alhaji Aminu...
Nigerian govt agencies to unlock $25bn revenue through electricity, digital development
Daily Post
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July 4, 2025
Two Nigerian government agencies, the Galaxy Backbone and the Rural Electrification Agency, have signed a partnership to provide electricity and digital connectivity to schools, hospitals, and other public institutions across the country. This...
How Tinubu’s influence drew over 140 political heavyweights to APC
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, Nigeria’s political map has changed in powerful and historic ways. In under two years, and without holding a single national election, over 140 elected politicians have joined the All...
GTB, UBA resume international transactions on naira cards with varying spending limits
Nairametrics
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July 4, 2025
Several Nigerian commercial banks have resumed international transactions on Naira-denominated debit cards, after nearly three years of suspension, allowing customers to make payments on global platforms once again. However, the reinstated...
Oyo Government Issues Flood Alert In Akinyele, Egbeda, Oluyole Council Areas
Sahara Reporters
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The alert was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade. The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYSEMA) has issued a flash flood warning for residents of Ibadan, with...
From Hearings to History: Nigeria moves toward gender-inclusive democracy
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
With Broad-based Support and Senate Leadership, Reserved Seats Bill Gains Momentum Nigeria is on the verge of a democratic breakthrough. Once seen as aspirational, the Reserved Seats for Women Constitutional Amendment Bill is now gaining...
ADC Mourns Ex-International Peter Rufai
Point Blank News
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July 4, 2025
129 By Myke Agunwa, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday joined millions of Nigerians in mourning the passing of Peter Rufai, fondly known as Dodo Mayana – a true legend of Nigerian football and one of the finest goalkeepers to...
How Nigerian professor taught Liberia’s president, cabinet
Premium Times
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July 4, 2025
It’s not every day a professor ends up teaching a country’s president. But that’s exactly what happened to Eghosa Osaghae, one of Nigeria’s most respected political thinkers. He didn’t chase the opportunity — it came as a call to serve. In 1989,...