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Nigerian newspapers review: Presidency, APC battle Obi over 2023 victory claim

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Presidency and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) taking the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, to task over his claim that he won the 2023 presidential poll and would only concede in 2027 if the exercise was credible.

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BRICS Summit: Nigeria moves to deepen ties with partners

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to consolidate bilateral relations with key international partners at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, holding from Sept. 12 and 13. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Nkwocha explained that the engagement […]

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Dangote built country around refinery — Sanwo-Olu

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has described the Dangote Refinery as more than an industrial project, saying its construction demonstrated Africa’s capacity to execute ambitious projects on a market-changing scale. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday at the official launch of the Africa–Diaspora Leadership Programme 2026 Young Global Leaders Convening, tagged […]

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Tinubu’s Wife: Ndigbo are very nice people

By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has described Ndigbo as “very nice” and trustworthy people, saying she was impressed by the warm reception accorded her during her visit to Anambra State. Mrs Tinubu spoke at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, the Anambra State capital, during a civic reception held in […]

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Xenophobia: National Assembly suspends South Africa visits

…Boycotts South African-hosted legislative activities By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and announced a boycott of South African-hosted legislative activities over continuing reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in the country. The decision followed consultations between the leadership of the Senate and […]

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2027: Tinubu, Hamzat’s victory vital to Lagos — Sanwo-Olu

…As Ikorodu Monarchs, Leaders Pledge Support for APC Candidates By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and the election of his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as the next governor of Lagos State are vital to the continued development of Nigeria and Lagos. Sanwo-Olu […]

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58-year-old Nigerian bishop allegedly killed in South Africa

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has alleged the killing of a 58-year-old Nigerian cleric, Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fakunle, an indigene of Iye, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, was allegedly killed on Friday, September 4, 2026, at his residence in Kensington, Johannesburg. National President […]

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Fayemi: How opponents branded me ‘Tokunbo’ in 2010 guber race

Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has recalled how his political opponents attempted to portray him as an outsider during his campaign for the governorship of the state in 2010. Fayemi disclosed this in a book titled How To Win Elections in Nigeria, authored by Seun Oloketuyi, media entrepreneur and convener of the Best […]

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