Politics
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Tinubu’s minister tried to bribe US official to lie about Christian Genocide in Nigeria, American lawmaker claims
A Florida state representative has accused Nigeria’s minister of state for defence, Bello Matawalle, of offering payment to a U.S. lawmaker to discredit claims of mass killings of Christians in parts of Nigeria.
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President Tinubu sacks Wale Edun, appoints Taiwo Oyedele as finance minister
The government directed that all handing‑over and taking‑over processes be completed by close of business on Thursday 23 April 2026.
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Peter Obi, Kwankwaso supporters launch ‘OK Movement’ ahead of ADC primary
The OK Movement appears to mirror the structure and grassroots appeal of the Obidient Movement, whose organic, youth-driven mobilisation reshaped Nigerian politics during the 2023 election.
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Abia: Alex Otti’s aide defects to APC
Chinasa's boss Governor Otti, despite being a member of Labour Party (LP), has himself said he would not oppose the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the ruling APC.
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David Mark’s ADC faction blocks new excos from assuming office immediately
The faction said that the current leadership, headed by David Mark, remains firmly in charge until the transition is formally completed.
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ADC coalition are noismaking rascals who will not be allowed to get away with disobeying court order — Tinubu
Tinubu also attacked the coalition, dismissing it as a “calabash” and accusing senior opposition figure Atiku Abubakar of repeated failures.
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INEC moves Osun governorship campaign deadline
The announcement formalises the campaign deadline and could require parties to compress activities into a shortened schedule.
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Julius Malema: South African Malema jailed for 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally
The offences stem from video footage of the EFF’s fifth‑anniversary celebrations in the Eastern Cape that shows Malema using a semi‑automatic rifle to fire several shots into the air.
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2027: Atiku contradicts Peter Obi, says ADC will try consensus first
Atiku, a long‑standing figure in Nigerian politics who has contested the presidency since 1993.
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