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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 12th April, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the IDOMA VOICE News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 12th April, 2025
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Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, clarifies that the recent visit to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari was a post-Sallah courtesy, with no political agenda. El-Rufai emphasizes unity and brotherhood in the visit, where they prayed together and enjoyed a meal.
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The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Nigerians to ignore a circulating list of ambassadorial nominees, calling it false. The Ministry affirms that the appointment of ambassadors is the exclusive right of President Tinubu, and an official list will be presented when finalized.
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INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, bids farewell to colleagues at an ECOWAS conference, confirming his impending departure as his tenure comes to an end. Discussions about his potential successor are intensifying.
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Internal divisions in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could lead to defections, with at least five governors considering alliances with the ruling APC or forming a new political coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
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The federal government defends President Tinubu’s appointment strategy, rejecting claims of bias. It asserts that all appointments are based on fairness, equity, and national unity.
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Ex-Minister of Police Affairs, Adamu Waziri, confirms his involvement in ongoing coalition talks among the PDP, APC, and LP to build a stronger political platform for the 2027 elections, while clarifying he remains with the PDP.
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Constituents from Kogi Central challenge the Senate’s six-month suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in court, claiming it violates democratic principles and her constituents’ right to representation.
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, introduces new land administration reforms, including a strict 21-day deadline for land allottees to pay right-of-occupancy bills, or face cancellation of land offers.
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Dutch footballer Virgil van Dijk is set to extend his contract with Liverpool FC until June 2027, following in the footsteps of Mohamed Salah, who also secured a new deal with the club.
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Nollywood actress Wunmi Toriola discusses her relationship with her ex-husband, expressing her desire to have more children together while confirming that they are currently co-parenting well. She also clarified that she is not interested in remarrying at the moment.