ADC has questioned who is exercising presidential authority in Nigeria as President Bola Tinubu extends his stay abroad and Vice President Kashim Shettima attends the UN General Assembly in New York.
Author: Simon Daniel Yusuph
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Xi Expected to Press Trump to Halt US Arms Sales to Taiwan at Washington Summit!
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Kano Sets One-Year Target to Rehabilitate 10,000 Drug Users Through Skills Training!
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UNGA81: Tinubu Calls for African Alliance to End Raw Mineral Exploitation!
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Motorists, Commuters Decry Delay in Petrol Price Cut After Dangote Reduction!
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Israel Threatens to Evacuate Gaza City if Any Israeli Is Abducted!
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Expert Urges Federal Government to Fully Digitise Public Procurement to Reduce Corruption Risks!
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2027: NDC Gives Obi, Kwankwaso Authority to Nominate Key Campaign Council Officers!
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DR Congo Delegation Begins Nigeria Study Tour on Oil and Gas Local Content!
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Nigeria to Renew Push for Permanent UN Security Council Seat at 81st General Assembly!
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Abia to Begin Mosquito Larvae Control in Two LGAs as State Intensifies Malaria Prevention!
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Iran President Pezeshkian Heads to UN, Vows to Defend Tehran’s Positions!
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Sadio Mané Launches $20.4 Million Mango Processing Project to Create Jobs in Senegal!
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