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The Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) represents a strategic institutional effort to address internal party conflicts and strengthen cohesion ahead of future political engagements. Chaired by Yobe State Governor and former APC National Caretaker Chairman, Mai Mala Buni, the committee was inaugurated in December by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of broader party consolidation measures. Its inaugural meeting, held in Abuja, brought together prominent party stakeholders, including serving governors, former governors, cabinet ministers, and senior political advisers, underscoring the high-level commitment to internal reconciliation. The committee’s mandate focuses on resolving lingering disputes, managing emerging threats, and fostering inclusiveness among both longstanding and newly inducted party members. Emphasis was placed on strategic engagement, wide consultation, and proactive conflict resolution mechanisms capable of producing sustainable outcomes. Although no official communiqué was issued after the meeting, subsequent confirmation highlighted the committee’s resolve to prioritise collective party interests over personal ambitions. By advocating unity, inclusion, and forward-looking strategies, the committee seeks to reinforce internal stability within the APC, which is critical for maintaining political dominance and ensuring effective governance in Nigeria’s evolving democratic landscape.

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said there is no truth is the rumour about the possibility of replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima as the running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 general election.The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, debunked the rumour in a statement yesterday in Abuja.Morka said the rumours and name speculations were purely speculative, untrue, and utterly baseless.The statement reads: “Our attention has been drawn to growing media frenzy about the possible replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima as the running mate to President Bola Tinubu under the platform of our great party ahead of the 2027 general election.The party also urged ministers, senior government and party officials to avoid, wittingly or unwittingly, stoking needless speculations.It advised them “to focus on their primary duty of diligent service to government and our Party, and bolster the success and achievements of President Tinubu, our inimitable and visionary leader”.

Nigerian contractors, under the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI), have called for a clear transition plan to transition from asphalt to concrete road construction across the country. The federation praised Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike for engaging its members in the infrastructure transformation agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. FOCI President and Chairman-in-Council Chief Vincent Barrah stressed that with a proper transition plan, the federation's members are ready for the innovation. However, he said the ongoing discussion on transitioning from asphalt to concrete roads must be mutually agreed upon with a clear plan going forward. The federation also called for fairness in the assessment of its members' contributions to Nigeria's infrastructure sector. The industry has faced challenges on contract administration, re-awarding of projects, contract conditions, and payment delays, impacting both companies and workers.