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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Gbenga Omokhunu |Jide Orintunsin |Sanni Onogu |Alao Abiodun
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday received a pat on the back for impressive performance in the last two years. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), members of the National Assembly, ministers, governors and other leaders rated him high for accomplishing much for the country through the implementation of bold economic reforms. President Tinubu, who assumed the reins on May 29, 2023, yesterday celebrated his two years in office without funfare.
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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Bolaji Ogundele |Tony Akowe |Jide Orintunsin
Former President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for steering the country through tough times. He urged Nigerians to be patient with the reforms of the administration, saying that they are yielding positive results. The former leader, who handed over to President Tinubu, two years ago, led the pack of statesmen and political leaders who felicitated the President on his second year in office.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Dele Anofi |Uja Emmanuel |Bolaji Ogundele
President accepts ‘sole candidacy’, promises better daysPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday got the nod as the ‘sole candidate’ of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 race. The party leadership, the APC’s 22 governors and federal lawmakers gave the President a pass mark after his mid-term assessment and decided he should run for re-election. The President accepted the offer ‘gladly’ and pledged that greater and better days are ahead for Nigerians.
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3 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Gbenga Omokhunu |Mike Odiegwu |Alao Abiodun
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders yesterday resolved to reorganise the platform and fortify its structures ahead of 2027 general election. To prevent further escalation of the protracted crisis, the party set up a seven-man reconciliation committee headed by former Senate President Bukola Saraki to chart the path of peace. The committee is mandated to organise a hitch-free National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on May 27.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Jide Babalola |Ekaete Bassey
More governors to join APC, says GandujeParty chair receives NNPP senator, othersThe defection of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other key Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is shocking and painful, Acting National Chairman Ambassador Umar Damagum said yesterday. Acknowledging the decimation of the chapter, he said the PDP’s fate is in God’s hands.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Okungbowa Aiwerie |Jide Orintunsin |Jide Babalola |Gbenga Omokhunu |Alao Abiodun
A political tsunami swept through the landscape of Delta State yesterday. The entire political structure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dissolved into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led the immediate-past Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, all political appointees, all elected public office holders and all party executives in a mass defection to the APC.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Gbenga Omokhunu |Adeola Ogunlade |Jide Orintunsin
CAN, Methodist Prelate, Kukah reflect on state of nationPope Francis, recovering from an ailment that kept him in the hospital for two months, yesterday greeted Christians from his window at the Vatican in Rome to mark Easter. He also received United States Vice President JD Vance. A large crowd turned up for Easter celebration and to listen to the Pope’s “Urbi et Orbi” speech, which was read on his behalf by an Archbishop. The speech emphasized the need for peace across the troubled countries.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Alao Abiodun
The Federal Government has ordered illegal miners in Zamfara State to vacate mining sites, saying the ban on mining remains. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake gave the order, according to his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, in boss’ reaction to reports of a recent lead poisoning outbreak in Bugundu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Alao Abiodun
National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has rejected the award of Excellence in Leadership to be conferred on him by the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), Osun State chapter. He accused Osun State Government of manipulating NES, following the abrupt postponement of the award, due to what he described as undue political interference and manipulation by the state government. NES had in a letter dated 7th April, 2025 signed by its Chairman, Prof.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Bolaji Ogundele |Adekunle Jimoh |Jide Orintunsin
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda, on the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari. The late matriarch, who died at 93, passed away on Saturday night. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Hajiya Safara’u as a woman who nurtured generations of leaders who went on to excel in various fields.
