Politics
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Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Appointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has been appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs. The appointment was announced on April 29, 2026, in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser…
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Declares Bid for Second Term
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has formally declared her intention to seek re-election for a second term. This move signals early political mobilisation within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the district. Her…
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“Why Should Voter Registration End in April 2026?” — Nigerians Query INEC Processes
Summary: Nigerians have taken to X to question the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to close voter registration in April 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections, with many calling for a continuous registration…
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Tanzanian President Slashes Convoy, Orders Officials to Travel by Bus to Reduce Govt Spending
Summary: President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered government officials to travel by bus during official trips to reduce fuel consumption amid rising energy costs. She equally slashed her convoy from 30 to three. As part…
