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2026 Budget Unrealistic, Lacks Planning — APC Chieftain Abubakar Yusuf Criticises Tinubu’s ₦68.32trn Spending Plan

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Former senator questions funding strategy, warns of excessive borrowing and fiscal imbalance By A1 News International | Abuja, Nigeria A…

ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi

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ADC Slams FG’s Plan to Reintegrate Repentant Terrorists, Warns of Security Risks

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Opposition party says reintegration without accountability undermines justice and national security By Umar Baba | Abuja, Nigeria The African Democratic…

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Open Letter to Peter Obi Sparks Debate Over 2027 Strategy, Governance, and Accountability in Nigeria

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Diaspora commentator urges tougher opposition stance, raises allegations against Tinubu administration By Baron Eloagu | Abuja, Nigeria A strongly worded…

Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga

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Atiku Camp Slams Tinubu Aide Over Eight-Year Tenure Claim Ahead of 2027 Election

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Political tension escalates as opposition rejects arguments backing fixed power rotation ahead of the next general election. By John Ishaku…

President Bola Tinubu speaking during a meeting with Governor Hope Uzodimma-led Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Abuja.

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Tinubu Dismisses Opposition Pressure, Vows Not to Back Down on Nigeria’s Challenges

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President insists critics cannot intimidate him, reaffirms commitment to governance and rule of law. By John Ishaku | Abuja, Nigeria…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday dismissed rumours of an alleged impeachment plot against him,

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Makinde Dismisses Impeachment Rumours, Focuses on Oyo Tourism Development Agenda

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Governor downplays speculation, unveils committees for 25-year tourism master plan. By Dan Adele | Ibadan, Nigeria Oyo State Governor, Seyi…

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Labour Party Chieftain Arabambi Backs Tinubu’s Re-Election, Rules Out Peter Obi’s Return

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Party faction signals political realignment amid lingering internal crisis. By John Ishaku | Abuja, Nigeria A senior figure in the…

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ADC Convention 2026: Party Amends Constitution, Ratifies David Mark-Led NWC Amid Tinubu Criticism

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Delegates back sweeping reforms as opposition figures attack government over hardship and insecurity. By John Ishaku | Abuja, Nigeria The…

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Ribadu, Fayemi, Ezekwesili Warn Nigeria’s Nation-Building Incomplete, Urge Citizen Ownership

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Leaders call for accountability, civic action, and structural reforms to strengthen democracy By Jumai Musa | Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria’s top…

Stakeholders rally behind Deputy Speaker as rival camp rejects move, warns of imposition crisis BYLINE + DATELINE: By A1 News International | Umuahia, Abia State INTRO: A fresh political rift has emerged within the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the endorsement of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, as a preferred governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. The decision, taken at a stakeholders’ meeting in Umuahia, has triggered sharp opposition from another faction within the party, deepening internal tensions ahead of the polls. BODY: The endorsement was made during a gathering of party leaders drawn from all three senatorial zones and the 17 local government areas of the state. Party stakeholders at the meeting argued that Kalu represents a strong electoral option capable of unifying the party and mounting a serious challenge in the 2027 governorship race. A party representative, Martins Azubuike, said the meeting was aimed at consolidating internal party structures and strengthening grassroots representation ahead of the elections. SUBHEAD: Kalu Reacts, Keeps Decision Open Responding to the endorsement, Benjamin Kalu expressed appreciation to stakeholders but stopped short of formally declaring his candidacy. He said his position on the governorship race would be made public in the coming weeks, signalling continued political consultations within party ranks. Kalu also stressed that the APC was positioning itself for a competitive return to power in Abia State, describing the party as focused on rebuilding its influence ahead of 2027. SUBHEAD: Rival Camp Rejects Endorsement However, the development has been strongly rejected by governorship aspirant Mascot Uzor Kalu, who described the endorsement as premature and exclusionary. In a statement, he alleged that the process sidelined other aspirants and warned against what he described as a “pre-arranged consensus” within the party structure. He argued that any attempt to impose a candidate without broad consultation would be resisted and could deepen internal divisions within the APC in Abia State. SUBHEAD: Growing Tensions Ahead of 2027 Political observers say the emerging rift reflects a broader struggle for control within the party as it attempts to reposition itself ahead of the 2027 elections. The endorsement of a frontrunner without unanimous agreement underscores ongoing factional negotiations and competing ambitions among key stakeholders. CONCLUSION: While APC leaders in Abia project unity and electoral readiness, the backlash from rival camps suggests that internal consensus remains fragile. As preparations for 2027 intensify, the party’s ability to manage internal disputes may determine its competitiveness in one of the South-East’s most politically contested states.

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Abia APC Endorses Benjamin Kalu for 2027 Governorship Bid, Sparks Internal Party Uproar

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Stakeholders rally behind Deputy Speaker as rival camp rejects move, warns of imposition crisis BYLINE + DATELINE:By Chinedu Nwamkpa |…

Nigerian military prepares to cordon the area where a man was killed by suspected rebel fighters during an attack around the Polo area of Maiduguri, Nigeria, in 2019 [File: Afolabi Sotunde/Reuters]

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2026 Budget Unrealistic, Lacks Planning — APC Chieftain Abubakar Yusuf Criticises Tinubu’s ₦68.32trn Spending Plan

ADC Slams FG’s Plan to Reintegrate Repentant Terrorists, Warns of Security Risks

Open Letter to Peter Obi Sparks Debate Over 2027 Strategy, Governance, and Accountability in Nigeria

Atiku Camp Slams Tinubu Aide Over Eight-Year Tenure Claim Ahead of 2027 Election

Tinubu Dismisses Opposition Pressure, Vows Not to Back Down on Nigeria’s Challenges

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Labour Party Chieftain Arabambi Backs Tinubu’s Re-Election, Rules Out Peter Obi’s Return

ADC Convention 2026: Party Amends Constitution, Ratifies David Mark-Led NWC Amid Tinubu Criticism

Ribadu, Fayemi, Ezekwesili Warn Nigeria’s Nation-Building Incomplete, Urge Citizen Ownership

Abia APC Endorses Benjamin Kalu for 2027 Governorship Bid, Sparks Internal Party Uproar

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