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Official APC timetable showing schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections in Nigeria
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APC Rules Out Review of 2027 Primary Election Results

The All Progressives Congress has finalised its candidate list for the 2027 general elections and ruled out further review of…

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Governor Umo Eno commissioning roads, youth development centre and health centre in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
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Umo Eno Commissions Five Projects in Oron, Gets Oro Endorsement

The projects include a model primary health centre, youth development centre, road network, drainage works and a new council administrative…

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APC peaceful primaries and election momentum
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APC Primaries End Peacefully as Party Eyes Victory

The APC has closed its primaries with a strong message of unity, order and political readiness. With President Bola Tinubu,…

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Gideon Uwa congratulates Senate President Godswill Akpabio on his 2027 Akwa Ibom North West Senate candidacy
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Gideon Uwa Congratulates Senate President Godswill Akpabio as Sole Candidate for Akwa Ibom North West 2027 Elections

Etim Ekpo Chairman Gideon Uwa has congratulated Senate President Godswill Akpabio on…

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Akwa Ibom APC House of Reps primaries held peacefully
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Peaceful Conduct Marks Akwa Ibom APC House of Reps Primaries

The APC House of Representatives primaries in Akwa Ibom State were held…

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President Bola Tinubu speaking in Abuja on opposition pressure and his administration's reform agenda
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Tinubu Urges APC Members to Embrace Peace, Fairness as Party Begins Nationwide Primaries

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on APC members, leaders and aspirants…

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Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio meeting APC stakeholders in Uyo ahead of the 2027 elections
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2027: Eno, Akpabio Rally APC Stakeholders for Unity Ahead of Elections

Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio have rallied APC stakeholders…

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APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma speak on NDC southern presidential ticket and Tinubu’s 2027 bid.
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APC Says NDC’s Southern Ticket Poses No Threat to Tinubu

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda,…

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BREAKING: President Tinubu Appoints Sen. Enang as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Senator Ita Solomon Enang, OFR NPOM, as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Federal Republic of Germany. The appointment marks a fresh diplomatic role for the veteran lawmaker and former Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs. Senator Enang, who was previously inducted as Nigeria’s envoy will now assume official duties at the Nigerian Embassy in Berlin in the coming weeks. President Tinubu’s appointment of Senator Enang comes as Nigeria deepens economic and technical cooperation with Germany, Europe’s largest economy and one of Nigeria’s top trading partners within the European Union. The two countries have sustained strong collaboration in renewable energy, vocational training, manufacturing, and development cooperation, particularly through the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). At 63, Senator Enang brings decades of public service experience to the role. He served three terms in the House of Representatives before representing Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly. Between 2020 and 2023, he served as SSA to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, acting as a key liaison between the Presidency and stakeholders in the region. As Nigeria’s highest-ranking diplomatic representative in Germany, his mandate will include advancing bilateral relations, promoting trade and investment, safeguarding the welfare of Nigerians in Germany, and strengthening cooperation in education, technology, and climate policy. Nigeria and Germany have maintained cordial diplomatic relations since 1960, with Berlin supporting several development projects in Nigeria through technical assistance and grants. In recent years, both countries have expanded collaboration into Germany’s dual vocational training model, migration management, and the renewable energy transition — areas central to President Tinubu’s economic reform agenda. Analysts say Senator Enang’s political background and legislative expertise position him well for high-level engagements with the German Bundestag and federal ministries, particularly in mobilizing investment and support for Nigeria’s economic and energy transition goals. The ambassador is expected to present his letters of credence to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier upon arrival in Berlin before formally commencing diplomatic functions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not announced a specific resumption date. The appointment forms part of President Tinubu’s broader effort to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic representation and advance the country’s foreign policy objectives across key global capitals.
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BREAKING: President Tinubu Appoints Sen. Enang as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Senator Ita Enang as Nigeria’s Ambassador to…

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Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed and Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde amid reports of possible exit from the Peoples Democratic Party in Nigeria.
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Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Dumps PDP for APM, Declares Senate Bid

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has resigned from the PDP and joined…

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Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso linked to possible ADC exit and NDC talks ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
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Obi, Kwankwaso to Quit ADC for NDC Ahead of 2027

Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso may be heading for a new…

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President Bola Tinubu with Femi Gbajabiamila and Ibrahim Masari as APC prepares for National Assembly primaries
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Tinubu Mandates Gbajabiamila, Masari to Oversee APC National Assembly Primaries

President Bola Tinubu has mandated Femi Gbajabiamila and Ibrahim Masari to supervise…

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