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  Opposition Unity Remains Elusive as 2027 Presidential Campaigns Gain Momentum By City Pulse News August 23, 2026 Category: Politics Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race has entered a decisive early phase following the official lifting of the campaign ban by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on August 19. With just five months to the January 16, 2027 election, the contest is shaping up as a three-way battle between incumbent President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The opening days have already highlighted deep divisions within the opposition. While Tinubu’s campaign is leveraging the advantages of incumbency and focusing on the long-term benefits of his economic reforms — including subsidy removal and exchange-rate adjustments — both Atiku and Obi have centred their messages on the ...

 BREAKING NEWS: Federal Government Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Eid ul Mawlid By City Pulse News August 22, 2026 Category: Nigeria News The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to allow Nigerians to commemorate this year's Eid ul Mawlid, the celebration marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. The declaration means workers in government institutions and other establishments observing the federal holiday are expected to have Tuesday off, although essential services will continue. WHAT EID UL MAWLID MEANS Eid ul Mawlid is an important occasion observed by many Muslims around the world. It is traditionally marked through prayers, religious gatherings, lectures and other activities focused on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. In Nigeria, the occasion is observed in different ways depending on local traditions and communitie...

  Nigeria Faces New Security Challenge as Sahel Rift Complicates Regional Cooperation By City Pulse News August 22, 2026 Category: Nigeria / Africa News Diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and some Sahel neighbours are complicating efforts to coordinate against armed groups operating across borders. Nigeria and its neighbours in the Sahel face a difficult security environment as diplomatic disagreements continue to affect regional cooperation. A growing divide between Nigeria and military-led governments in parts of the Sahel is making efforts to coordinate against armed groups more complicated, according to recent regional analysis. The issue is significant because extremist and criminal groups do not operate according to national borders. Militants can move through remote areas across several countries, making cooperation between neighbouring governments important. Nigeria's position in regional security Nigeria has historically played a major role in West African security. The c...