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Trump predicts winner in 2028 US Presidential Election

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Former US President Donald Trump has predicted that the Republican Party will win the 2028 presidential election in the United States.

Trump made the remark during a phone interview on Fox News’ The Five, expressing confidence that a Republican candidate would emerge victorious in the next election cycle.

“I would say it will be a Republican. I really believe that, and I think it will be a good one,” he said.

 

He added that the Republican Party has a strong pool of potential candidates, noting that a strategic combination of individuals could make the party difficult to defeat.

 

Trump also suggested it would be unfair for the Democratic Party to return to power after the next election.

 

The next US presidential election is scheduled for November 2028.

 

Trump, who has served two terms as president, is constitutionally ineligible to run again.

Headline: Super Eagles beat Iran 2-1 in Int’l friendly clash

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a 2-1 victory over Iran in an international friendly held in Antalya, Turkey, on Friday afternoon.

Head coach Eric Chelle fielded a strong lineup despite the absence of key players Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali, a decision that proved effective early in the game.

 

Moses Simon gave Nigeria the lead in the sixth minute, finishing off an impressive solo run with a clinical strike. The Super Eagles extended their advantage in the second half when Akor Adams found the back of the net following a well-worked move involving Ademola Lookman.

 

Iran responded through Mehdi Taremi, who scored to reduce the deficit, but Nigeria held on to claim the win.

 

The encounter formed part of a four-nation invitational tournament featuring Nigeria, Iran, Jordan, and Costa Rica. The Super Eagles will return to action on Tuesday in another friendly against Jordan.

BREAKING: WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE results

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of results for the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2026 First Series.

In a statement shared on X on Friday, the examination body said candidates who participated in the exercise would be able to access their results within 12 hours.

 

WAEC noted that the prompt release underscores its commitment to enhancing service delivery through the use of technology and more efficient examination processes.

 

The council also commended stakeholders for their support in ensuring the smooth conduct of the examination.

 

“The result of CB-WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2026–First Series, has been released. Candidates can access their results within the next 12 hours. Our thanks to all stakeholders for cooperating with us to achieve this feat,” the statement read.

2027: Peter Obi’s ambition botched, Southeast may never be Nigeria’s president- Sam Amadi

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A former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and a loyalist to Peter Obi, labour party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Sam Amadi, has ignited fresh debate over the South-East’s prospects of producing Nigeria’s president, suggesting the region may never attain the position.

 

In a post shared on X on Friday, Amadi argued that the South-East faces slim chances of clinching the presidency in 2027, 2031, or even 2035.

 

He urged leaders and stakeholders in the region to prioritize economic development and expand their influence both within Nigeria and internationally, rather than focusing solely on political power.

 

According to him, “Maybe the Southeast has no chance at all, whether in 2027, 2031, or 2035, just as Jews never have in the US.” We can focus on building the South-East and prospering across Nigeria and the world.”

 

Amadi also questioned the value of the Nigerian presidency, describing it as an avenue often exploited for personal enrichment.

 

“By the way, what has been the worth of the Nigerian presidency? Just another opportunity for some people to amass vanishing wealth as they are doing now,” he added.

 

His remarks were in response to an earlier post by X user Demola Olarewaju, who contended that the South-East has lacked a clear pathway to the presidency since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999.

 

Olarewaju noted that the South-West has produced presidents through both nationalist and regional political strategies, while the South-South’s opportunity came by what he described as “chance or fate,” leaving the South-East without a similar opening.

 

He wrote, “Not my place to say, and I won’t. I’ll just add that a Yoruba has two pathways to the presidency in Nigeria since 1999: you can be a nationalist like Olusegun Obasanjo and win; you can still be an ethnocentrist like Bola Tinubu and win. The South-South got a chance by mistake or fate; the South-East has never.”

ADC association of desperate politicians, not opposition party—Femi-Fani Kayode

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Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, Femi Fani-Kayode, has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as lacking credibility as an opposition platform, describing it instead as a group driven by a quest for political power.

Speaking on the state of opposition politics in Nigeria, the former minister of aviation said the ADC is populated by individuals he believes are discredited and incapable of contributing meaningfully to national development. He added that the country’s opposition space has effectively collapsed.

 

In a post shared on his Facebook page, Fani-Kayode argued that opposition parties have failed in their core responsibility of holding the government accountable, blaming internal divisions and persistent conflicts for their weakness.

 

He faulted opposition leaders for engaging in infighting rather than presenting a united front, noting that their lack of coordination has diminished their effectiveness.

 

“I don’t see ADC as an opposition party. I see them as an association of people that are desperate for power — individuals that are discredited and have no hope of moving this nation forward. The opposition has collapsed in Nigeria,” he wrote.

 

He further criticized the opposition for what he described as an inability to function effectively, saying their constant disagreements

APC Convention: Abuja shutdown for ruling party, all you need to know the event

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President Bola Tinubu, members of his cabinet, 32 state governors, and 8,453 delegates are set to participate in the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress holding Friday and Saturday in Abuja.

The convention will also attract top party chieftains from national, zonal, state, and ward levels, where new party leaders are expected to emerge.

 

The co-chairman of the media sub-committee for the convention and minister of information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during a world media briefing held at the Transcorp Hilton on Thursday.

 

Other dignitaries present at the briefing included Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa; Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo; Vice Chairman of the Central Committee Pius Ayim; Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication Sunday Dare; and Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, among others.

 

Idris said the theme of the convention, “Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda,” reflects the party’s identity, achievements, and future direction.

 

According to him, the gathering will bring together delegates from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory for policy discussions, leadership elections, and the transition to a new set of party executives.

 

He noted that the event would serve as both a decision-making platform and a moment for reflection, consolidation, and direction-setting ahead of the party’s next phase.

 

FG Orders Work-from-Home

 

Meanwhile, the Federal Government has directed civil servants working within the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to work from home on Friday due to the influx of party leaders, delegates, and supporters expected at the convention venue, Eagle Square.

 

The directive was contained in a circular signed by Abdul S. U. Garba, Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, on behalf of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

 

According to the circular, all access roads leading to and around the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phases I, II, and III, will be closed from March 27 to 28, 2026, due to the use of Eagle Square for the APC convention.

 

Workers in affected ministries, departments, and agencies, including those at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have been instructed to stay off-site on Friday.

 

The APC convention is expected to shape the party’s internal structure and set the tone for its political strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Strait of Hormuz: Trump explains 10-day extension for Iran

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United States President Donald Trump has explained that his decision to extend a deadline given to Iran was influenced by the country’s recent actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

 

Speaking during an interview with Fox News on Thursday, Trump said he opted for a longer timeline after Iran allowed oil vessels to pass safely through the key shipping route.

 

According to him, Iranian officials had initially requested a seven-day extension, but he approved a 10-day window instead, citing what he described as a positive gesture.

 

“They approached me politely through intermediaries, asking for more time, noting the deadline was too close,” Trump said. “They asked for seven days, and I gave them 10 because they allowed ships through.”

 

The US president added that the development signaled progress in ongoing engagements, suggesting Washington was dealing with the appropriate counterparts in Tehran.

Nigeria’s foreign reserves fall by $499m in under two weeks

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Nigeria’s foreign reserves declined by $499.46 million to $49.53 billion within a period of less than two weeks, down from $50.02 billion.

Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria tracking external reserves movement between March 11 and March 25, 2026, showed that the reserves dropped by about one percent during the period under review.

 

The latest figures come as the naira is exchanged at N1,383.88 to the dollar on Thursday.

 

The current reserve level is below the 2026 projection of $51.04 billion set by the CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso, who had earlier forecast an increase from $45.01 billion recorded in 2025.

 

“The external reserves are projected at $51.04 billion in 2026, compared with $45.01 billion in 2025,” Cardoso had stated.

 

The decline in reserves coincides with ongoing policy reforms by the apex bank aimed at strengthening the foreign exchange market.

 

Among the recent measures, the CBN directed international money transfer operators to process transactions through designated naira settlement accounts. It also scrapped the cash pooling requirement for international oil companies, allowing full repatriation of export proceeds.

Dangote Refinery price reduction signals Nationwide petrol relief for Nigerians

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Nigerians are set to experience some relief in fuel costs as petrol prices are expected to decline nationwide following a fresh price reduction by Dangote Refinery.

The refinery on Thursday cut its gantry price by N85, representing a 6.6 percent drop, bringing the cost down to N1,200 per liter from N1,285. The move positions its price below prevailing depot rates, which range between N1,240 and N1,255 per liter.

 

The reduction is likely to trigger a downward adjustment in retail pump prices, with estimates suggesting a decrease of between N50 and N70 per liter at filling stations across the country.

 

Confirming the development, the spokesperson of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike, said marketers sourcing products from the refinery would be compelled to revise their pump prices.

 

“Our members will have to adjust to the new retail price,” he said.

 

Officials at major outlets, including those operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company and MRS, also indicated that they are awaiting updated pricing templates from their headquarters before implementing changes.

 

The price cut comes amid a slight easing in global crude oil prices earlier in the week, after recent volatility driven by geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

 

In recent weeks, Nigeria has witnessed a sharp surge in petrol prices, with pump prices rising by over 50 percent to between N1,361 and N1,370 per liter from about N875 to N900 in Abuja.

 

Analysts say the latest adjustment by Dangote Refinery could help stabilize the market and provide temporary relief to consumers if sustained.

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Eight countries to battle for final four spot

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Several European nations moved closer to securing places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a series of decisive play-off matches on Thursday.

Italy recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland, while Türkiye edged Romania 1-0. Denmark delivered one of the most dominant performances of the round, thrashing North Macedonia 4-0.

Poland came from behind to defeat Albania 2-1, and Kosovo emerged victorious in a seven-goal thriller, beating Slovakia 4-3. Sweden also impressed, with Viktor Gyökeres netting a hat-trick in their 3-1 win over Ukraine.

Elsewhere, Czechia played out a 2-2 draw with the Republic of Ireland before advancing 4-3 on penalties. Wales were held 1-1 by Bosnia-Herzegovina but lost 4-2 in the ensuing shootout.

Match Results:

Türkiye 1-0 Romania

Czechia 2-2 Republic of Ireland (Czechia won 4-3 on penalties)

Denmark 4-0 North Macedonia

Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland

Poland 2-1 Albania

Slovakia 3-4 Kosovo

Ukraine 1-3 Sweden

Wales 1-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina (Bosnia-Herzegovina won 4-2 on penalties)

Following these outcomes, eight teams will now compete in the decisive play-off finals on Tuesday, with only four slots available for qualification.

Play-off Finals Fixtures:

Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Italy

Sweden vs Poland

Kosovo vs. Türkiye

Czechia vs. Denmark

 

The winners of these fixtures will secure the remaining European tickets to the 2026 World Cup.

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