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VIDEO: Suspected kidnappers arrested in Ogun forest are Kachalla Anayo Simeon, Kachalla Chukwuma Barthlomew, Kachalla Chibueze Ogah and Kachalla Ifeanyi Benjamin... 😲😳🔥
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On the Record: NDC Primaries... A Better Abuja Is Inevitable | #AishaforSenate2031 As the dust settles on the NDC Primaries, I want to set the record straight: I did not quit, I did not drop out of the race. I stayed to the end. I also do not intend to litigate a process that was never truly allowed to happen, I share my truth because the people of Abuja deserve the truth.source
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Mazi Ezeaku Mathias, NDC House of Representatives aspirant, cry out over plans to rig the NDC primary election in Enugu State.
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Scorecard of President Tinubu’s 3 Years in Government 🇳🇬. 1. Economic Reforms — A1 2. Road Construction — A1 3. Student Loan (NELFUND) — A1 4. Rail Transportation — C4 5. Local Government Autonomy — A1 6. Oil Production Growth — B+ 7. Foreign Investments — B 8. Tax Reforms — A1 9. Power Sector Improvement — C5 10. Digital Economy — A1 11. Youth Empowerment — B 12. Agriculture Support — B 13. Security Efforts — B 14. Coastal Highway Project — A1 15. Education Support — A1 16. Healthcare Improvements — B 17. Workers’ Minimum Wage Increase — A1 18. Aviation Sector — A1. 19. Visa improvement — A1 20. International Relations — B Ire oo ✌️ https://x.com/confindence24/status/2060406666584007128 |
ObiDents are just nuisance anywhere they go. They know nothing about democracy. They don’t even know that INEC is not in charge of NDC or any political party’s primary election. Because their candidate Emeka Ike is losing, they all went to INEC Office thinking it is INEC that handles their primaries 😆. Until one officer gave them a simple tutorial. Shame
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Kalu Aja @FinPlanKaluAja1 The Naira has shown remarkable stability against the US dollar since late 2024. After extreme volatility with rates spiking above $1: N1,600 in early 2025, the official exchange rate has settled in the $1: N1,350–1,430 range by May 2026, with daily volatility dropping sharply from over 4% in 2024 to around 0.5%. This is one of the most significant positive macro developments in recent years. While improved FX liquidity and CBN reforms played a role, one project stands out as a major structural driver: the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery has fundamentally altered Nigeria's foreign exchange demand profile. It is delivering measurable relief to the country's fiscal position. This reduction in FX demand for fuel imports has directly eased pressure on the Naira. Analysts refer to it as the "Dangote Effect". Lower import needs mean less reliance on CBN interventions and reduced vulnerability, which should reassure investors and policymakers about Nigeria's economic resilience. The question is: how is this stability actually affecting Nigeria's fiscal numbers—debt, deficit financing, borrowing needs, and trade? Nigeria's external debt, roughly 30–35% of total outstanding public debt, is denominated in US dollars. A more stable and stronger Naira directly lowers the cost of servicing that debt. In 2025, Nigeria spent approximately $5.21 billion on external debt service. Under the new floating exchange rate policy in early 2024, this would have translated into a much higher Naira burden. Recent stability has made the Naira equivalent more predictable and relatively contained. In the 2026 Federal budget, debt service is still projected at a massive N15–16 trillion. Still, the exchange-rate risk component has been meaningfully reduced. This is not trivial. Every 100 Naira depreciation against the dollar adds billions of Naira to the annual debt service bill. Stability, therefore, frees up some fiscal space, even if only modestly, and reduces the risk of sudden budget blowouts caused by currency shocks. A stable Naira reduces the need for CBN interventions using the BDCs or heavy domestic borrowing to defend the currency. It supports investor confidence, helping attract more foreign portfolio inflows and easing pressure on the domestic bond market. Lower fuel import costs reduce the overall import bill, easing pressure on the Federation budget and Naira and indirectly supporting debt service. The crude import bill is rising, but this is offset by additional revenue from taxes on refined product exports and from potential production of polypropylene and linear alkyl benzene as the Dangote refinery expands. However, the core deficit problem remains large. The 2026 budget still shows a deficit of around N23–24 trillion, with total new borrowing planned at N29 trillion. Stability helps manage the existing debt stock. Still, it does not magically close the wide gap between revenue and expenditure. The government is still borrowing heavily to finance recurrent spending and infrastructure. Nigeria has continued to record strong trade surpluses, partly because a more stable exchange rate has not undermined export competitiveness as much as feared and has reduced the cost of essential imports. A stronger Naira makes imports cheaper in Naira terms. This has two important effects: It eases imported inflation, especially for raw materials, machinery, and refined petroleum. It also supports import-substitution industries. The Dangote Refinery, for example, benefits enormously from predictable and relatively stable FX — it can plan long-term without the fear of sudden Naira crashes disrupting feedstock or spare parts imports. Nigeria recorded a record trade surplus of N17.78 trillion in 2025, with the refinery cited as a major contributor through import substitution and early exports. By reducing crude-for-fuel swaps and outright imports, the refinery has narrowed the current-account deficit and supported foreign reserve accumulation (reserves rose from $32.6 billion to $33.8 billion in the period following ramp-up). Naira stability since late 2024 has lowered certain fiscal risks, improved planning, and given the government some breathing room. The CBN under Governor Cardoso deserves credit for the FX reforms that contributed to this outcome. But stability is a platform, not a solution. Nigeria's fundamental fiscal challenges remain, presenting an opportunity for meaningful reform. Debt service still significantly crowds out capital expenditure. Non-oil revenue collection is still too low. Oil revenue volatility has not disappeared. Nigeria still has very large deficits financed by heavy borrowing. In other words, a stable Naira makes the existing problems more manageable. Still, it does not fix the underlying revenue-expenditure imbalance or the structural weaknesses in the economy. It should be seen as an opportunity rather than a victory. The government must use this window of relative calm to aggressively grow non-oil revenues, improve spending efficiency, and gradually reduce reliance on borrowing. Stability has bought Nigeria time. The real test is what Nigeria does with that time, which can inspire policymakers and investors with a sense of purpose and urgency. https://x.com/FinPlanKaluAja1/status/2058675480031813641
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to set aside the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which nullified part of the the election guidelines put in place by the commission for the conduct of the 2027 general election.https://leadership.ng/breaking-inec-appeals-ruling-against-election-guidelines/ Previous Thread: https://www.nairaland.com/8676098/court-nullifies-inec-membership-timeline#139480940
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Number of registered members of leading political parties in Nigeria as submitted to INEC by the respective political parties: APC 12,897,723Source
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Group accuses Kaduna ADC leaders of working for Tinubu, Uba Sani Zazzau/Sabon Gari Grassroots Political Awareness Group, a political movement in Kaduna, has accused some leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of working for President Bola Tinubu and Uba Sani, governor of the state, to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Friday, Sadeeq Danmaraya, chairman of the group, said there are growing concerns within political circles that some ADC leaders in Kaduna are attempting to frustrate opposition activities from within the party.
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On October 31 1959, Ibadan became home to the first television station in Tropical Africa. Awolowo built it. While others were still figuring out broadcasting, a Yoruba man had already given an entire continent its voice. What major project is your founding father known for 🎤? https://x.com/Zamani_WLK/status/2057818305558204722
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does he not have teammates?- Ryanair Throw Jabs at Ronaldo Post
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Full list of APC governorship candidates for the 2027 elections. 1. Abia – Eric Opah emerged as the APC candidate after polling 126,977 votes, defeating Henry Ikoh, who polled 5,905 votes. 2. Adamawa – The final result is yet to be announced, but Ahmed Galadima is reportedly leading. 3. Akwa Ibom – Governor Umo Eno emerged as the APC candidate through consensus. 4. Bauchi – The primary was postponed and will continue today. 5. Benue – Governor Alia leads with a wide margin and is expected to emerge as the APC candidate today. 6. Borno – Mustapha Gubio emerged as the APC candidate through consensus. 7. Cross River – Governor Bassey Otu emerged as the APC candidate through consensus. 8. Delta – Governor Sheriff Oborevwori emerged as the APC candidate after polling 345,375 votes. 9. Ebonyi – Governor Francis Nwifuru emerged as the APC candidate through consensus. 10. Enugu – Governor Peter Mbah emerged as the APC candidate through consensus. 11. Gombe – Jamilu Gwamna emerged as the APC candidate, polling 247,161 votes to defeat Professor Isa Pantami, who scored 12,120 votes, and former Minister of Transportation Saidu Ahmed Alkali, who polled 11,612 votes. 12. Jigawa – Governor Umar Namadi emerged as the APC candidate through consensus. 13. Kaduna – Governor Uba Sani emerged as the APC candidate after polling 459,393 votes at the party’s primary election. 14. Kano – Governor Abba Yusuf emerged as the APC candidate through consensus. 15. Katsina – Governor Dikko Radda emerged as the APC candidate through consensus. 16. Kebbi – Governor Nasir Idris emerged as the APC candidate through consensus. 17. Kwara – The primary was postponed and will continue today. 18. Lagos – Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat emerged as the APC candidate after polling 657,917 votes, defeating Lanre Kamal, who polled 1 vote. 19. Nasarawa – The primary was postponed and will continue today. 20. Niger – Governor Umaru Bago emerged as the APC candidate through consensus. 21. Ogun – Senator Solomon Adeola emerged as the APC candidate after polling 304,055 votes to defeat Abayomi Hunye, who scored zero. 22. Oyo – The final result is yet to be announced, but Senator Sharafadeen Alli is reportedly leading. 23. Plateau – Governor Caleb Mutfwang leads with a wide margin and is expected to emerge as the APC candidate today. 24. Rivers – Ogundu Kingsley Chinda emerged as the APC candidate after polling 268,497 votes. He was the consensus candidate after three aspirants, including Governor Fubara, withdrew from the contest. 25. Sokoto – Governor Ahmad Aliyu emerged as the APC candidate through consensus. 26. Taraba – Governor Agbu Kefas leads with a wide margin and is expected to emerge as the APC candidate today. 27. Yobe – Baba Malam Wali leads with a wide margin and is expected to emerge as the APC candidate today. 28. Zamfara – Governor Dauda Lawal emerged as the APC candidate through consensus. Primaries were not conducted in Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Ondo, and Osun, as these eight states have off-cycle election schedules. https://x.com/NigAffairs/status/2057709789677863335 |
AN ATTACK ON DEMOCRACY: MY EXPERIENCE AT THE ADC PRIMARY ELECTION VENUE It is with deep concern and a heavy sense of responsibility that I bring to public attention a disturbing incident that occurred today at the venue of the ADC primary elections. I was subjected to an unfortunate and unacceptable attack allegedly carried out by individuals identified as loyalists and political associates of Senator Ireti. What should have been a peaceful, democratic exercise intended to reflect the collective will of party members was instead overshadowed by intimidation, aggression, and acts capable of undermining the sanctity of internal democracy. Let me state clearly: violence, intimidation, and political harassment have no place in our democracy. No aspirant, supporter, or citizen should face threats or attacks for exercising their democratic right to participate in a legitimate political process. This incident goes beyond me as an individual. It is about the future of democracy in the Federal Capital Territory and Nigeria at large. If intimidation becomes a tool of political participation, then the integrity of our electoral system and democratic institutions stands threatened
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NAMES & NATIONALITY OF THE METH-CARTELS ARRESTED IN OGUN FOREST TODAY 1. Martinez Felix Nemecto – (MEXICAN) 2. Jesus López Valles – (MEXICAN) 3. Torrero Juan Carlos – (MEXICAN) 4. Nwankwo Sunday Christian – (IGBO) 5. Igwe Abuchi Remijus – (IGBO) 6. Ifeanyichukwu Chibuike Joshua – (IGBO) 7. Egwuonwu Uchenna Victor – (IGBO) 8. Anochili Innocent – (IGBO) 9. Kingsley Orike Omonughwa – (IGBO) 10. Emeka Nwobum – (IGBO) Mexican =3 Igbo =7 https://x.com/Sistaliano/status/2057172576179204511 |
okoloto:This one no kuku sabi anything...na nsogbu nsogbu... you think candidate can just jump from one party to another with new electoral act? |
Nobody is buying the form...the party was doomed to fail |
If this man had been the president of Nigeria since far back 2011,this country would have been far better than it is today.. https://x.com/olamidedad/status/2055906639027298383
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Senator David Mark, ADC National Chairman’s daughter wins Benue APC Reps ticket source Blessing Onuh, daughter of former Senate President and National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for another term in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/17/david-marks-daughter-akumes-wife-win-apc-reps-tickets-in-benue/
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yarimo:God Bless you sir God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria
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“A leader must encourage badnews” — Peter Obi’
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Validated:This is Kaduna.... JUST IN: Situation Report from LEA Unguwan Rimi, voting center for APC Direct Primary Election 2026 [Gabasawa Ward], Kaduna North Federal Constituency.
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APC is not the ruling political party by accident, the leadership built a deep grassroot structure across all wards and actionable vision. We all can see the rigorous contest among aspirants just to get a ticket to run. It should serve as template to other "factional" parties. |
Validated:You #2k is working. We are talking about primaries, you are talking of campaign. Where is your party primaries before you confuse yourself? |
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The party is not popular. See how primaries be like general elections. All these party members must be aliens. 2027, all of una eye go peel. |
Ajara in Badagry has spoken loud and clear for Sesi Whingan @sesiseun ❤️ The massive support reflects the growing grassroots movement, youth energy, and people’s belief in his leadership and vision for the future. Despite the pressure, Ajara stood firmly with Sesi. The message is simple, the movement must continue beyond 2027. ❤️🇳🇬 #SesiWhingan #SesiAgain
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Speaker Obasa on a straight line with his constituents as he contests for the Agege Federal Constituency APC primary elections in Lagos... Look the queue....
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BewareOf419:Smaller than #2k given to Obidients
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APC primaries feel like general elections
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