Shettima

‘Don’t pull down the roof’ — Shettima urges APC unity ahead of 2027

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to avoid internal divisions ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that infighting could weaken the party’s chances. In a message to party members, Shettima said political competition must not destroy party unity. He described the APC as a “family” and cautioned against actions…

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Ibukun Awosika

‘Nigeria’s future lies in how we vote’ — Ibukun Awosika

Ibukun Awosika, former chairperson of First Bank, says Nigeria’s progress depends largely on the choices of its citizens, particularly through voting and economic participation. Awosika spoke on Wednesday at the Jerry Eze Business Grant award ceremony, where she urged Nigerians to take responsibility for building the country. “This nation, for all its problems, its solution…

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Bianca Ojukwu

Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu as foreign affairs minister after Tuggar’s resignation

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as minister of foreign affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tuggar stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs….

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Atiku Abubakar

‘Nigeria’s democracy in jeopardy’ — Atiku faults Supreme Court delay in ADC leadership case

Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has expressed concern over the delay by the Supreme Court in delivering judgment on the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that it could undermine Nigeria’s democracy. In a post on X on Tuesday, Atiku said the situation poses a threat to the country’s democratic process, particularly ahead…

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Yusuf Datti

Yusuf Datti Ahmed quits Labour Party, joins PRP

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, vice-presidential candidate to Peter Obi in the 2023 election, has resigned from the Labour Party, citing internal issues and what he described as sustained pressure on opposition platforms. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Datti said he would formally join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). “I’m leaving the Labour Party midnight tonight,…

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