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Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval for N9trn increase in 2026 budget proposal — Daily Nigerian

12+ hour, 39+ min ago  (207+ words) President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate for an upward review of the 2026 Appropriation Bill. Tinubu's request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Tuesday. Mr Tinubu,…...

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dailynigerian.com > progressive-minds-or-political-veterans-who-should-lead-after-buni

Progressive minds or political veterans: Who should lead after Buni? — Daily Nigerian

9+ hour, 25+ min ago  (1629+ words) By Umar Abdullahi " Conversations about leadership succession in Yobe State have always carried a unique weight. Since the state's creation, its highest office has consistently been entrusted to men in their most energetic years. In January 1992, Bukar Abba Ibrahim became…...

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dailynigerian.com > opposition-using-fake-news-to-destabilise-tinubus-govt-fani-kayode-raises-alarm

Opposition using fake news to destabilise Tinubu’s Govt — Fani-Kayode raises alarm — Daily Nigerian

10+ hour, 13+ min ago  (340+ words) A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused opposition figures of deploying fake news to destabilise the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and weaken the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mr Fani-Kayode, who…...

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dailynigerian.com > tinubu-condemns-killings-in-plateau-kaduna-orders-crackdown-on-perpetrators

Tinubu condemns killings in Plateau, Kaduna -- Orders crackdown on perpetrators — Daily Nigerian

11+ hour, 57+ min ago  (400+ words) President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent attacks by gunmen in Plateau and Kaduna states, describing the incidents as "barbaric and cowardly" and vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The president's reaction was contained in a…...

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dailynigerian.com > el-rufai-drops-case-against-abuja-magistrate-in-n1bn-rights-suit

El-Rufai drops case against Abuja magistrate in N1bn rights suit — Daily Nigerian

16+ hour, 10+ min ago  (945+ words) Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday, withdrew his fundamental rights enforcement suit against a chief magistrate at the FCT Magistrate's Court, named as 2nd defendant, in the N1 billion case. Ugochukwu Nnakwu, who appeared for the ex-governor, informed Justice…...

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dailynigerian.com > 2027-tinubu-will-secure-landslide-victory-in-north-shehu-sani

2027: Tinubu will secure landslide victory in North — Shehu Sani — Daily Nigerian

14+ hour, 27+ min ago  (190+ words) Former Senator who represented Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure a landslide victory across Northern Nigeria in the 2027 general elections. Mr Sani made this known during an interview on the Mic On Podcast,…...

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dailynigerian.com > celine-dion-to-return-to-stage-after-years-of-health-crisis

Céline Dion to return to stage after years of health crisis — Daily Nigerian

16+ hour, 3+ min ago  (415+ words) C'line Dion has announced her return to singing and live performances, four years after stepping back from the stage due to a rare health condition. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday, the Grammy-winning singer, who was…...

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dailynigerian.com > magaji-hails-idas-appointment-as-cac-board-chair

Magaji hails Ida’s appointment as CAC Board Chair — Daily Nigerian

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (272+ words) The Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of Ibrahim M. Ida as Chairman of the Commission's Board. In a statementon Monday, Mr Magaji described Senator…...

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dailynigerian.com > kaduna-north-senator-quits-pdp-as-party-crisis-deepens

Kaduna North Senator quits PDP as party crisis deepens — Daily Nigerian

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (299+ words) Sen. Ibrahim-Khalid Mustapha, representing Kaduna North, has resigned from the People's Democratic Party, PDP, citing persistent leadership crises, internal divisions, and prolonged legal battles rocking the party. The senator stated this in a resignation letter dated March 27, addressed to the…...

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dailynigerian.com > immunisation-program-reaches-172265-infants-disburses-n1-59bn-in-northern-nigeria

Immunisation program reaches 172,265 infants, disburses N1.59bn in Northern Nigeria — Daily Nigerian

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (552+ words) A Non-Governmental Organisation, New Incentives'All Babies Are Equal, says it enrolled 172,265 infants and disbursed N1.594 billion to caregivers in January to boost routine immunisation uptake across Northern Nigeria. The organisation on Monday disclosed this in its January 2026 Programme Report covering 11 states,…...