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Nigeria Signs 2027 Peace Accord

Nigeria ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Economy & Trade

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Nigerian political parties and presidential candidates have signed a peace accord for the 2027 general elections, with President Bola Tinubu warning against ethnic, religious, and divisive sentiments. Tinubu also cautioned against AI-driven misinformation and primordial tensions during election campaigns, urging parties to avoid such tactics.

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Nigeria: Tinubu, Obi sign peace pact as states' budgets surge 47%

- Nigerian presidential candidates, including Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi, signed a peace accord for issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. - State budgets have increased by 47.5% to N40.14tn for 2026, but the allocation for capital projects has decreased. - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency dismantled an international cocaine cartel and arrested a social media influencer.