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On Monday, January 26, President Bola Tinubu will travel to the Republic of Türkiye for a state visit.

Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser to information and strategy, made this known in a statement released on Sunday to Persecondnews.

He claims that the visit will improve the already friendly relations between the two nations and look into potential cooperation in areas like aviation, education, social development, and security.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s earlier state visit to Nigeria, which took place on October 19 to 20, 2021, is also reciprocated by this.

Both nations will engage in strategic political and diplomatic discussions about shared values in finance, communication, trade, and investment during President Tinubu’s visit.

According to the statement, “the agenda will include meetings between senior officials from both countries and the signing of memoranda of understandings,” among others, are expected to be discussed.

A business forum will also be held during the visit to discuss potential conflicts between investors from both nations.

The President’s entourage includes Jimi Benson, chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Yusuf Tuggar, the head of foreign affairs, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, the attorney general and the head of justice, and the president’s entourage, Yusuf Tuggar.

Other dignitaries include the National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, the Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, and the Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) should be advised against removing Vice President Kashim Shettima from the 2027 presidential ticket by Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa.

The APC leader claimed that replacing Shettima, especially with a non-Northern Muslim, could lead to a severe political backlash in the North, according to a comment made on the Mic on a podcast with Channels TV Seun Okinbaloye.

Musawa emphasized that the party’s stability and chances of winning re-election would be hampered by the removal of the current “Muslim-Muslim” ticket.

“It creates a hurdle if there is no Hausa, Fulani, or Kanuri Muslim on that ticket.” That is how people actually think, Musawa said.

She emphasized that Northern Nigeria’s politics are deeply rooted and sophisticated, putting pressure on regionally based policies.

“The core North states, such as Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa, Zamfara, and Sokoto, understand politics very well,” said one official. There is a way of life in politics. Because they believe they have influence there, people line up and vote every four years, she said.

Musawa refuted claims that such a move would lead to a reshuffle of the APC’s presidential ticket without having any consequences, blaming such presumptions as politically naive.

“I believe it is a problem if we play with changing the way things are in the present.” She said that those who make other claims may not fully comprehend how politics operates in the North.

Musawa expressed concern about growing opposition alliances ahead of 2027 when she questioned how the opposition forces are currently stacked against President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima.

She described the opposition as splintered, with various political figures fighting for the same position of power.

You have a crowded opposition, you say. Every member is competing for the same seat, Musawa said, adding that this alone sets off the possibility of political failure.

She continued to acknowledge that opposition figures were still influential and active, but she emphasized that the APC was still confident in its ability to hold onto power.

“We don’t take anyone lightly,” we say. However, she said, “I don’t understand how they can unseat President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima because the opposition is now emerging.”

Musawa stated that the ruling party is focused on strengthening its political base ahead of the upcoming election despite the APC applauding a strong opposition to democratic growth.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after spending a week on a diplomatic and economic mission in Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland.

He claimed that Nigeria has regained its leadership in global and regional policy discussions.

After leading Nigeria’s delegation to the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos on Saturday, the Vice President represented President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, and the delegation’s delegation.

Under President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda,” Shettima emphasized that Nigeria’s recent diplomatic engagements reflect a renewed commitment to West African solidarity and economic revitalization.

His visit to Guinea-Conakry opened the door for bilateral cooperation in agriculture and manufacturing, confirming Nigeria’s leadership in ECOWAS.

Shettima inaugurated “Nigeria House Davos” at WEF 2026 under the leadership of the Nigerian delegation in Switzerland.

The Davos Promenade’s hub is intended to entice investment in agriculture, solid minerals, and the digital economy.

The Vice President cited agriculture as the foundation of national stability during a session on food security.

In order to advance the Accra Reset Initiative, an advocacy platform that promotes African industrialization fueled by domestic capital and regional value chains, he joined former president Olusegun Obasanjo, former vice president Yemi Osinbajo, former vice president Yemi Osinbajo, and minister of finance Wale Edun.

The Vice President cited a projected 4.4% GDP growth in 2026 and a decline in inflation of 12.94% as evidence to investors regarding Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators.

He also made note of Nigeria’s imminent transition from a net exporter of refined petroleum products, supported by the Dangote Refinery, along with the nation’s growing digital talent exports.

The vocal Akwa Ibom House of Representatives member Clement Jimbo has questioned Peter Obi’s presidential ambitions, calling him unfit for office as a result of his “leadership deficit.”

Jimbo described Obi’s frequent criticisms as “unpatriotic” rather than “conceptual opposition” in an exclusive interview with Persecondnews in Abuja that will air on YouTube this Friday.

With his sincere assessment, the lawmaker, who represents the Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency, has sparked significant discussion ahead of the 2027 elections.

He remarked, “You cannot continue to lead the country on every platform available.” With all the advantages of this administration, he consistently portrays the nation negatively rather than as an opposition.

Can you give me one good idea or suggestion for promoting the nation? You can’t criticize if you don’t contribute.

Jimbo argued that President Tinubu will be “unopposable” or virtually unbeatable in 2027 based on his experience as a candidate for the 2019 SDP presidential election.

He praised the President’s leadership, saying, “It’s clear that the man knows what to do.

Jimbo praised the direction of the Tinubu administration.

Tinubu, the leader of the APC, has excellent leadership skills in the role of president and leader.

“Watch the recovery of the economy. When he took office, the governors we had and now are incredible, and when you go to the 10th Assembly, we are also leading in terms of governors.

The federal lawmaker told Persecondnews, “This is something you can’t say about Peter Obi because he has transitioned from the APGA to PDP, LP, and now in ADC,” the federal lawmaker said.

Jimbo envisions a “seismic shift” in a bold forecast that could undermine the South East’s support for the Labour Party.

Jimbo believes the election is moving forward despite the staggering 90% of votes cast by Obi in 2023 (1.96 million votes, compared to 127, 605).

The lawmaker points to Gov. Gov.’s strategic leadership as evidence of his steadfast commitment to APC. Hope that the Uzodimma will be the regional hero.

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Jimbo claims that “the winds of change are blowing” and that the following cycle will result in a significantly different outcome.

It’s a game-changer for our party because of the man of substance that leads the pack of APC governors.

Jimbo has a clear sense of confidence in Uzodimma, who is the director-general of APC Outreach, Engagement, and Mobilization.

We are fighting to reclaim our place in the sun by declaring, “We are not just fighting for victory.”

The governor of Enugu state is regarded as one of the best-performing governors in the state, all due to the current administration’s leadership dynamics. For the first time, there is a significant infrastructure turnaround in Abia state.

“This is primarily attributable to the 36 state governors’ robust financial disbursements, which have been facilitated by fiscal reforms, such as the elimination of fuel subsidies.

He continued, “Total allocations to the 36 states reportedly increased from 3.8 trillion to 7.1 trillion over the period of 2024 to 2025.”

Jimbo cited a $ 570 billion release for citizen support from the federal government, which aims to reduce economic strain.

The lawmaker insists the impact is still significant despite the opposition from governors who have criticized the legislation by labeling the funds as NG-CARES reimbursements rather than federal aid.