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Kwara Speaker, Danladi-Saliu, Emerges APC Governorship Candidate

Mr Yakubu Danladi-Saliu has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Kwara ahead of the 2027 election.The Chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, announced the

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Kwara Speaker, Danladi-Saliu, Emerges APC Governorship Candidate

Supreme Court Nullifies Parts of NIWA Act, Restrains FG from Controlling Waterway Lands for Non-Navigational Purposes

Financial Times Recognition: Heirs Holdings Scaling Global Validation of African Corporate Excellence

APC Primaries: Niger House Deputy Speaker, 15 Other Lawmakers Lose Return Bids

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Ifako Ijaiye APC Constituency II Primary: Olotu Thanks Party Members for Victory, Seeks Massive Support for Tinubu

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APC Releases Procedures for Presidential Primary

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Sanwo-Olu’s Masterstroke in Lagos Politics of Succession

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A GOVERNMENT OF LOOKERS AND LISTENERS

BATTLE FOR THE PRESIDENCY

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Fubara Withdraws from APC Guber Primary, Says Decision Difficult But Necessary

APC Primaries: Dangerous Erosion of Democratic Values

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FrieslandCampina WAMCO Posts 566% Surge in PBT at 53rd AGM

Johnnie Walker Unveils The Vault Collection

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Industry Players Push Brand Relevance at Uyo Fashion Week

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Healthcare Executive Moves to Close Diaspora Insurance Gap

World Hypertension Day: Nigerian Experts Warn of Silent Killer, Demand Cheaper Meds, Wider Screening

Lagos Confronts Maternal Deaths with Targeted Solutions

Expert Advocates Bold Reforms, Evidence-based Policymaking to Boost Healthcare Coverage

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Poor Leadership, Failing Education System Hindering Nigeria’s Progress, Says Expert

Venite University to Expedite Take-off of Law College

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A New Nigeria is Possible in 4 Years: 10 Things to Be Done

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Of Homeland Security, Presidential Pardon and 2027 Elections

2026 France-Africa Forward Summit: Addressing Emmanuel Macron’s New Intellection

The President Nigeria Still Needs

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Ambassador Eineje Onobu’s Fragments of

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