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<title>APC Zones Abia Governorship Ticket to Abia Central Ahead of 2027 Elections</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ APC in Abia zones its 2027 governorship ticket to Abia Central, a move that may affect key contenders and reshape the race against incumbent Governor Alex Otti. ]]></description>
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<title>2027: PDP Will Reclaim Abia, No Alliance With APC – John Okiyi Kalu</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ John Okiyi Kalu says Abia PDP will not align with APC, vows party will field candidates and reclaim power in 2027 elections. ]]></description>
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<title>2027 Nigerians Angry And Hungry For Change Dickson Declares</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Henry Seriake Dickson says Nigerians are angry and hungry for change ahead of 2027, as NDC unveils digital membership portal. ]]></description>
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<title>APC Moves to Counter NDC Influence in Bayelsa as Dickson’s Defection Sparks Political Tension</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ APC moves to strengthen unity in Bayelsa State to counter the influence of the Nigeria Democratic Congress following the defection of former governor Seriake Dickson. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:41:38 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Seriake Dickson Rules Out 2027 Presidential Bid, Focuses on Building NDC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Seriake Dickson rules out a 2027 presidential bid, saying his focus is on building the Nigeria Democratic Congress into a strong national political platform. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:06:03 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Tinubu Approves Posting of 65 Ambassadors to Foreign Missions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approves the posting of 65 ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions including Spain, the United States, China, and the United Nations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:28:26 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Tinubu ambassadors posting, Nigeria ambassadors 2026, Reno Omokri ambassador Mexico, Okezie Ikpeazu Spain ambassador, Jimoh Ibrahim UN representative, Nigerian diplomatic postings, Bayo Onanuga presidency statement.</media:keywords>
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<title>ADC Presidential Ticket: No One Is Stepping Down — Atiku</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:12:41 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Baba&#45;Ahmed May Run For  Presidency In 2027 Says LP Remains Intact</title>
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<title>2027: Diri, Lokpobiri Lead APC E&#45;Registration Drive in Bayelsa, Vow to Deliver State for Tinubu</title>
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<dc:creator>Philip Eke</dc:creator>
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<title>Fubara Dumps PDP, Joins APC</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:23:06 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Presidency Withdraws Oriaku’s Nomination, Sends Ikeji to Senate</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oriaku’s original nomination, dated October 9, had been awaiting screening before the sudden withdrawal. No reasons were provided for the replacement, but the move brings a new twist to the process of filling Abia’s slot on the Commission, which plays a key role in promoting equitable distribution of federal appointments and socio-economic opportunities across Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:56:41 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Abia State Government has confirmed the suspension of the Commissioner for Health, Dr Ngozi Okoronkwo.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abia State Government has confirmed the suspension of the Commissioner for Health, Dr Ngozi Okoronkwo.

Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who confirmed her suspension in a statement Tuesday, said she was suspended because of &quot;gross misconduct levelled against her&quot;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 15:19:14 +0100</pubDate>
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