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2027: Opposition parties begin talks on single candidate

  2027: Opposition parties begin talks on single candidate A coalition of opposition political parties and stakeholders under the G-100 platform is set to convene a summit in Abuja on August 18, 2026, as part of efforts to forge greater unity among Nigeria’s opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The summit follows a series of consultations between representatives of the G-100 and leaders of six opposition political parties, including the African Democratic Congress, Allied Peoples Movement, National Democratic Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Peoples Redemption Party and Social Democratic Party. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Salihu Lukman on behalf of G-100, the group said the consultations had created a basis for deeper discussions on how the opposition could work together to present a credible alternative to Nigerians in 2027. The statement, titled “G100: Consultations with opposition leaders set stage for unity summit,” said representatives o...
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THE TRUTH IS HURTFUL: WHY CARDINAL JOHN ONAIYEKAN’S VOICE — AND THE CHURCH’S VISIT TO TINUBU — MATTERS FOR NIGERIA

  THE TRUTH IS HURTFUL: WHY CARDINAL JOHN ONAIYEKAN’S VOICE AND THE CHURCH’S VISIT TO TINUBU.  MATTERS FOR NIGERIA   By Oriyomi Olufemi B.  The truth magazine   Nigeria is at a moment where silence costs more than speech. Hunger is deep. Insecurity is widespread. Trust in government is thin. And into that moment, Cardinal John Onaiyekan has spoken again: “The truth is hurtful.”   The statement has drawn both applause and attack. Some ask: Why is the Church speaking now?  Others point to the recent CBCN visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ask: Is the Church compromising?   To answer fairly, we must go back to the foundation, the precedent, and the present. Because when judged by its own history, the Cardinal — and by extension the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria — is not deviating. He is being consistent.  The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria was formally established on 15 March 1958, two full years before Nigeria raised h...
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Nigeria's value to the world extends far beyond its borders.

  Nigeria's value to the world extends far beyond its borders. Across medicine, technology, education, business, academia, and public service, Nigerians have made significant contributions to economies around the world. These achievements are a reminder that Nigeria is not merely a recipient of global opportunities-it is a source of talent, innovation, and leadership. Recognizing Nigeria as an asset means acknowledging the impact of its people and creating the conditions for that same excellence to thrive at home. When talent is supported, institutions are strengthened, and opportunities are expanded, the nation benefits alongside the world. Nigeria's greatest export has never been its natural resources alone. It is the ingenuity, resilience, and potential of its people.
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Catholic Bishop warns against One Party State

  Catholic Bishop warns against One Party State  Archbishop Onayeikan of the Catholic Archdiocese.
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Obasanjo: Picking Atiku as VP my biggest regret — thank God his actions couldn’t harm Nigeria

  Obasanjo: Picking Atiku as VP my biggest regret — thank God his actions couldn’t harm Nigeria Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he regretted picking Atiku Abubakar as his vice-president. Obasanjo spoke on Friday during a fireside chat with Charles Oputa, activist popularly known as Charly Boy, in Lagos at the unveiling of Charly Boy’s foundation and his memoir: ‘999: A Memoir in Tribute to Late Justice Chukwudifu Oputa’. Obasanjo served two terms as Nigeria’s president alongside Atiku between 1999 and 2007. However, the relationship between the two men later became frosty during Obasanjo’s second term in office. Reflecting on his past, the former president said he thanked God that Atiku was never allowed to harm Nigeria under his watch. “The man I picked as my running mate, my number two, if I had known as I came to know him later, I would not have picked him,” he said. Visit:  https://www.thecable.ng/obasanjo-picking-atiku-as-vp-my-biggest-regret-thank-god-he-cou...
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Onaiyekan: Tinubu’s government bent on winning 2027 elections by all means

  Onaiyekan: Tinubu’s government bent on winning 2027 elections by all means John Onaiyekan, the cardinal and former archbishop of Abuja, says those around President Bola Tinubu are painting a “rosy picture” of the country to him, contrary to the true picture of the state of the nation. Onaiyekan spoke on Friday during the ‘Prime Time’ programme on Arise Television. On Tuesday, the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by Matthew Ndagoso, its president, visited  Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. During the meeting, the speech of the Catholic bishops was read by Ndagoso.  Responding to the Catholic bishops, the president defended his administration’s performance, saying the economy is stabilising and that the era of prolonged ASUU strikes has ended. Visit:  https://www.thecable.ng/onaiyekan-tinubus-government-bent-on-winning-2027-elections-by-all-means/  to read more.  Source: The cable Ng
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Army rescues kidnapped lieutenant colonel, civilian in Enugu

  Army rescues kidnapped lieutenant colonel, civilian in Enugu Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued a kidnapped senior military officer, Lt. Col. Ofor Amobi, and a civilian, Mr Ikechukwu Onwuanra, after a 10-day joint search-and-rescue operation in Enugu State. This is contained in a military operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. The military said the victims were rescued in the early hours of Friday, following sustained pressure on their abductors. The military said troops of Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA, comprising personnel of the 82 Division Garrison, 103 Battalion (Reinforced), the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service and the 197 Special Forces Battalion, carried out the operation. Visit:  https://punchng.com/army-rescues-kidnapped-lieutenant-colonel-civilian-in-enugu/  to read more.  Source: Punchng
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