2027: Tinubu retains Shettima as running mate, submits APC nomination forms

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Tinubu retains Shettima

President Bola Tinubu has officially retained Vice-President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election after submitting the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination forms, bringing an end to months of speculation over the vice-presidential slot.  The development was announced yesterday by the President’s Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Masari, who submitted the completed nomination forms on behalf of President Tinubu during a ceremony in Abuja.  The submission formally confirms that the APC will contest the 2027 presidential election with the same Tinubu-Shettima ticket that secured…

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At last, abducted Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom after security operation

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Oyo pupils, teachers

…Tinubu hails rescue The pupils and teachers abducted in Orire local government area of Oyo State have regained their freedom following efforts by security agencies. The development was announced yesterday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his verified 𝕏 account. “Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been rescued by our security agencies”, Onanuga wrote. While confirming the successful rescue, the Presidency did not disclose details of the operation or the circumstances surrounding the victims’…

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“State police could be Nigeria’s biggest security challenge” – Defence Minister

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Defence Minister on state police

Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has warned that while the creation of state police could significantly strengthen the country’s security architecture, poor planning and implementation could create even greater problems. Speaking during a town hall meeting in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister described state policing as a potentially transformative solution to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity but cautioned that it must be introduced with careful planning and strict safeguards. “State police is a good thing. If well harnessed, planned and executed, it could be the silver bullet that we need. But again,…

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ACF hails Northern Govs. Forum’s Security Trust Fund initiative

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ACF hails Northern Govs.

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has described the establishment of the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund by the Forum of Northern States Governors as one of the most significant regional initiatives in recent years. According ti him, it is a landmark initiative designed to mobilise additional resources to support the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of violent crime that have afflicted Northern Nigeria for far too long. The ACF said the initiative reflects a shared commitment by northern governors to strengthen efforts to address the region’s persistent…

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Abuja attack: Security guard killed, as gunmen kidnap 3

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FCT bandits abduction

Suspected bandits in the late hours of Wednesday attacked an area in Mpape, a community in the Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where they reportedly killed a security guard and abducted three persons including a pastor. Mpape is located a few minutes’ drive from the Abuja highbrow district of Maitama, and also close to a military barracks, within the nation capital. The attackers, who were said to have arrived the area some minutes before 11p.m, reportedly went to a new layout there, known as Yellow House,…

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“APC wants el-Rufa’i behind bars until after 2027 polls”, ADC alleges

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ADC alleges against APC

The African Democratic Party (ADC) has stated that the embattled former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, might not be released until after the 2027 elections. According to reports, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who stated this during an appearance on television on Thursday, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of being behind el-Rufa’i’s continued detention. “And I say let me establish the principle that ADC is not opposed to anybody who has a legitimate case to answer, from being prosecuted, but when you are holding someone…

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Atiku issues 7-day ultimatum to Tinubu over Audit Bill

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Atiku issues ultimatum

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has given President Bola Tinubu a seven-day ultimatum to comply with what he described as his constitutional obligation, by either signing the Federal Audit Service Bill into law or formally notifying the 10th National Assembly of his reasons for withholding assent. Failing that, Atiku said, the president should resign. He also accused Tinubu of violating the 1999 Constitution (as amended) by failing to act on the Bill within the period prescribed by law, warning that continued inaction undermines democratic governance and public accountability. Atiku, in a…

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“Oyo rescue is a big success but 56 still in captivity in Borno” – Ndume

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Ndume urges Tinubu on Oyo rescue

…Urges Tinubu to intensify operations for abducted Borno schoolchildren’s rescue Senator Ali Ndume,  representing Borno-South, has hailed the rescue of all abducted schoolchildren and women in Orire local government area of Oyo State as a big success for President Bola Tinubu’s government, while warning that many more Nigerians remain in captivity. Speaking on television yesterday evening, the Senator said he was excited by news that federal security forces rescued the victims without a ‘quid pro quo’, arrested eight kidnappers, who are now in DSS custody, and neutralised others, as confirmed…

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‘Rising food prices, insecurity to push millions of Nigerians deeper into poverty’ – IMF, WFP warns

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IMF, WFP warns

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening humanitarian and economic situation, warning that soaring prices of essential goods, insecurity and funding shortages could drive millions more Nigerians into poverty and hunger. In its July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, the IMF said that although Nigeria’s economy is benefiting from improved macroeconomic stability and favourable terms of trade, the rising cost of essential commodities is expected to worsen poverty and food insecurity. The Fund maintained its growth forecast for Nigeria…

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FG unveils new anti-kidnap strategy, expands intelligence network

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FG unveils new anti kidnap strategy

…Adopts 112 as national emergency number The Federal Government has intensified efforts to combat kidnapping and improve emergency response across the country by expanding its Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell to more states, and moving to adopt 112 as Nigeria’s single national emergency number. The anti-kidnapping initiative was unveiled by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), with support from the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency, during the inauguration of the second edition of the ‘Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell State Expansion Programme and…

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