General news.
Presidential aide Ademola Oshodi has dismissed suggestions that President Bola Tinubu’s recent Umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia was politically motivated, saying the visit had religious and national significance beyond regional electoral considerations.
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Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has described former governor Peter Obi as a close personal friend, saying their disagreements are limited to politics despite their differing positions ahead of the 2027 elections.
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As politicians intensify visits to traditional palaces ahead of the 2027 general elections, concerns are growing over the ability of Nigeria’s monarchs to remain impartial amid political pressure and competing interests.
The APC is facing rising internal tensions after its nationwide primaries, with reports that over 50 lawmakers may lose their return tickets ahead of 2027. Several serving senators and House members have alleged irregularities and manipulation, while analysts say shifting party power blocs and governor influence reshaped outcomes across multiple states.
NNPC Limited is reportedly considering a potential equity partnership that could give Chinese investors up to 51% stake in the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries under a rehabilitation and operational upgrade plan. The agreement, still non-binding, aims to boost efficiency, capacity, and long-term refinery sustainability through technical and financial collaboration.
The Defence Headquarters says the Oyo school kidnapping was carried out by JAS terrorists displaced from other regions due to military operations, not ordinary criminals. It dismissed misinterpretations of its earlier comments, insisting troops remain active nationwide and are working with other agencies to dismantle terrorist networks and restore security.
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