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CP FCT Calls Emergency Meeting, Cracks Down on Misconduct, Orders Mental Health Assessment for Officers

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has taken decisive steps to reinforce discipline and professionalism within its ranks, as the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, convened an emergency meeting with senior officers across the command. The meeting, held on Thursday, brought together Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Tactical Units to address growing concerns around conduct and operational standards. During the session, the police chief issued a stern warned against any form of misconduct capable of tarnishing the image of the Nigeria Police Force, stressing…

Tinubu Appoints Bianca Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs Minister, Names Enikanolaiye as Minister of State

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Prior to her elevation, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, a role in which she contributed to Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements and international relations. In a related development, President Tinubu has nominated Ambassador…

Senate Backs NPC Reform Drive, Screens Seven Commissioners for Confirmation

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By Isaac James     The Senate has screened seven presidential nominees for appointment as Federal Commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC), expressing satisfaction with their qualifications and readiness to serve in the nation’s critical data agency. The nominees, forwarded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are expected to fill existing vacancies across several states in the Commission. Lawmakers noted that the NPC, which comprised representatives from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, played a vital role in national planning, development policy, and statistical coordination.…

Why Nigeria’s Next Foreign Minister Must Be a Career Diplomat (Part Two) By Raphael Oni

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I was overwhelmed by the number of calls I received from those who read Part One. It tells me that Nigerians—especially those who understand how the world actually works—are hungry for a foreign policy reset. Let me illustrate with a pointed example—one that separates the professional from the politician, the seasoned diplomat from the seasonal spectator. So let me now ground the argument in a single, unforgettable case study: the late Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru.   As one of the journalists who covered the Ministry during the 2012 xenophobic attacks, I…

APC Chair,Yilwatda Tasks Nigerian Youths to Safeguard Democracy, Back Tinubu’s Reforms

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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on Nigerian youths to take a frontline role in defending and strengthening the country’s democracy, describing them as central to Nigeria’s political stability and future development. In a statement signed by Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser to the APC National Chairman on Media and Information Strategy, Yilwatda urged young Nigerians, particularly those within the 25 to 55 age bracket, to actively engage in the democratic process and resist attempts by what he described as self-serving political actors…

BREAKING: Tinubu Picks APC Nomination Forms, Signals 2027 Re-Election Bid

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a decisive step toward contesting the 2027 presidential election after obtaining the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms. The forms, reportedly valued at ₦100 million, were purchased on his behalf by a member of House of Representatives, Hon. James Faleke during a ceremony held Tuesday in Abuja. The APC National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, formally presented the documents, marking the official commencement of the party’s nomination process. Faleke, who also heads the Tinubu Support Groups, said the move underscored growing…

A Moment of Truth: Nigeria’s Path from Strain to Stability By Tanimu Yakubu

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At defining moments in the life of a nation, the true measure of leadership is neither in applause nor in opposition, but in the courage to confront reality with clarity and act with conviction. Nigeria stands at such a moment.   Across the country, voices have risen, some in concern, others in criticism, many in urgency. This is the lifeblood of democracy.   Yet, beyond the fervor of public discourse lies a more enduring obligation: to anchor judgment in truth, to ground decisions in evidence, and to pursue progress with…

APC Releases Revised Timetable for 2027 General Elections, Sets New Primary Dates

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections, adjusted key dates for its internal primaries and related electoral processes. The updated schedule, issued on Monday and signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, reflected changes in screening, appeals, primaries, and administrative procedures, including directives on the sale of nomination forms and designated bank accounts for payments. According to the new timetable, the APC presidential primary will now hold on Saturday, 23 May 2026. Governorship primaries are…

Sanwo-Olu Endorses Deputy Obafemi Hamzat for 2027 Lagos Governorship Race

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has formally endorsed his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election in the state. The endorsement was made on Monday, April 27, 2026, during a high-level meeting held at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat and a delegation of political leaders met with the governor and members of the state executive council. According to Sanwo-Olu, the decision followed broad consultations with key stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC), who unanimously expressed support for Hamzat’s aspiration. He described his deputy…

Ibadan, Makinde and Tinubu By Lasisi Olagunju

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“Where you have a warrior culture, you have heroes.” That is how the unusual character of Ibadan is explained on page 856 of Professor Toyin Falola’s 1,012-page ‘Ibadan’, a history of the city. My eyes caught the line as I watched Saturday’s opposition political summit in the city.   Opposition politics in Nigeria is post-apocalyptic, its script reads like ‘The Last Man on Earth’. The virus of power has thinned the ranks. In a hall full of heavyweights, only one serving governor showed up. He was also the host—Seyi Makinde.…