APC Waives Screening for Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Presidential Primaries

Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived its screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential primaries. This decision comes amidst internal party disputes over consensus deals in various states and calls for transparency in primary elections.

6 May, 19:42 — 7 May, 00:30

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Why this matters

This decision by the ruling party streamlines President Tinubu's path to re-election, signaling strong internal party support. It also highlights the APC's confidence and strategic positioning against a potentially fractured opposition, setting the stage for the 2027 general elections.

Key entitiesAll Progressives Congress (APC)President Bola Tinubu National Working Committee (NWC)

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu.
President Bola Tinubu is now cleared to contest the 2027 primaries for the APC.

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The APC National Working Committee (NWC) waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu.

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President Bola Tinubu is cleared to participate in the party’s primary.

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The APC mocked the opposition's divisions ahead of 2027.

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APC's mockery of the opposition's divisions ahead of 2027

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punch-ngcentercenterneutralMostly Factualstraightforward reporting of party decision

vanguard-ngcentercenterneutralMixedfactual account, includes party's political commentary

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage from both outlets appears to be largely factual and neutral, reporting on the APC's decision without overt political endorsement or criticism.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual9d ago

Nigeria Customs asks shortlisted candidates to complete forms for final recruitment stage

The Nigeria Customs Service has asked candidates who passed earlier stages of its 2025 recruitment exercise to visit its recruitment portal and complete a designated form ahead of the final interview and physical screening. The post Nigeria Customs asks shortlisted candidates to complete forms for final recruitment stage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Abdulkareem Mojeed

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punch-ngMostly Factual8d ago

Edo APC primaries: Ize-Iyamu calls for transparency

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu urges the APC to ensure transparency in its forthcoming Edo APC primaries, warning against candidate imposition and undue influence Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-apc-primaries-ize-iyamu-calls-for-transparency/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed9d ago

My phones will not be switched off after my swearing in – Pemu

Joins race for Warri North House of Assembly seat By Jimitota Onoyume A top contender for the Warri North state constituency seat in the Delta state House of Assembly, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC , Hon Kingsley Noyo Pemu , has assured that he would not disconnect from his constituents after […] The post My phones will not be switched off after my swearing in – Pemu appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Urowayino Jeremiah

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First report: vanguard-ng · 6 May, 19:42|Full coverage: 3 · 5h|Window: 5h

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vanguard-ng6 May, 19:42First to report

My phones will not be switched off after my swearing in – Pemu

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Premium Times6 May, 20:54

Nigeria Customs asks shortlisted candidates to complete forms for final recruitment stage

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punch-ng7 May, 00:30Latest update

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APC Waives Screening for Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Presidential Primaries

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Nigeria Customs asks shortlisted candidates to complete forms for final recruitment stage

Edo APC primaries: Ize-Iyamu calls for transparency

My phones will not be switched off after my swearing in – Pemu

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My phones will not be switched off after my swearing in – Pemu

Nigeria Customs asks shortlisted candidates to complete forms for final recruitment stage

Edo APC primaries: Ize-Iyamu calls for transparency

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