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Opposition, Labour Demand Action as Tinubu Declares Hardship, Insecurity Emergency
Sat, 02 May 2026 03:21:56 +0000

*Atiku, Obi knock govt, NLC, TUC set agenda ahead of 2027  *States roll out support schemes amid mounting economic pressure  *NHRC warns workers at breaking point as fuel, living costs

2027: Fubara’s Loyalists Dare Wike, Pick Re-election Form for Governor
Sat, 02 May 2026 02:58:18 +0000

*Women’s group endorses governor, Tinubu’s re-election Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja and Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt In a bold political move that signals that another rift may be brewing in

Forbearance Burden: Nine Banks’ N3.24trn Exposure Wipes Out Shareholders’ Dividends
Sat, 02 May 2026 02:55:28 +0000

*Access holdings records N1trn profit, impairment charges rise to N523bn Kayode Tokede Following tighter provisioning regulations and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) move to de-risk industry assets, a total

Oyo 2027: APC Leaders Endorse Alli as Governorship Candidate
Sat, 02 May 2026 02:55:21 +0000

Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan Acting in unison with the consensus approach adopted by leaders in Lagos and Ogun states, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State

Abejide Dumps ADC, Alleges Hijack By Opposition Coalition
Sat, 02 May 2026 02:03:36 +0000

.Atiku warns ADC: don’t be complacent .Rivers party says supreme court judgement represents significant restoration of legal clarity Chuks Okocha in Abuja Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi State in the National Assembly, Leke

Dangote Refinery Begins Direct Jet Fuel Supply to Ethiopian AirlinesSunday Ehigiator
Sat, 02 May 2026 02:02:42 +0000

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced direct aviation fuel deliveries to Ethiopian Airlines, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s entry into the international jet fuel supply chain. The development, disclosed

Tinubu Begins Two-week Long Three-nation Trip Today
Sat, 02 May 2026 02:01:43 +0000

.To attend energy transition summit, African CEO forum, hold high-level meetings with senior global, African business leaders Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today on a two-week long visit

FG Approves Establishment of Nigerian Aircraft Leasing Company
Sat, 02 May 2026 02:00:49 +0000

Kasim Sumaina in Abuja  The federal government has approved the establishment of a Nigerian Aircraft Leasing Company, marking a major milestone in the ongoing transformation of the nation’s aviation sector. The Minister of

Binani Quits ADC for NDC, Dickson Hands Over Adamawa Structure to Her
Sat, 02 May 2026 02:00:30 +0000

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Senator Aishat Dahiru Binani, yesterday formally defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), with the party’s National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, immediately tasking her

Investors’ Returns on Nigerian Stock Market Surge to N56.6trn in Four Months
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:59:53 +0000

Kayode Tokede The average investors’ returns on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX increased to  N56.6 trillion in the first four months of 2026 amid increasing fundamentals of listed stocks and

PDP Clarifies Supreme Court Judgement, Says Party Remains One, Wabara’s Tenure Expired
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:58:26 +0000

.Akpoti-Uduaghan calls for peace, Kogi PDP ratifies automatic ticket for 2027 Chuks Okocha, Sunday Aborisade in Abuja and Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja The legally recognised Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has clarified the outcome of the Supreme Court judgement on the leadership crisis

Troops Eliminate 18 Terrorists in Bulabulin Forest, Clear Insurgent Enclaves in Timbuktu
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:57:48 +0000

.Military to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji, ‘you cannot hide forever’ Linus Aleke in Abuja Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in collaboration with elements of Sector 2 Stabilisation Force Brigade

Bayelsa Community Crisis: Diri Sacks Paramount Ruler, Chiefs, Imposes Curfew 
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:56:57 +0000

Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has directed the immediate removal of the paramount ruler of Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Chief Okosughe

FG to Spend N250bn on Student Hostels Nationwide to Tackle Accommodation Deficit
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:56:35 +0000

Funmi Ogundare  The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, yesterday, disclosed that the federal government will spend about N250 billion in 2026 to construct student hostels across tertiary institutions

2027: Adebutu Declares Governorship Ambition
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:55:07 +0000

James Sowole in Abeokuta The 2023 Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has officially declared his intention to contest for the office of

GTCO Reports N302.9bn Q1 2026 Profit
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:54:08 +0000

Kayode Tokede Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has released its unaudited financial statements for first quarter (Q1)  ended March 31, 2026 with a profit before tax (PBT) of N302.9

Abuja Drug Crackdown: NDLEA Dismantles Major Bunks, Arrests 132, Seizes 220kg Illicit Drugs
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:53:39 +0000

Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria’s anti-narcotics war recorded a major breakthrough in the Federal Capital Territory as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) dismantled multiple drug hubs across Abuja and

ACB Building: Court Adjourns Arraignment for Second Time Over Defendants’ Absence
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:53:07 +0000

Wale Igbintade The Lagos State High Court has fixed May 20, 2026, for the arraignment of Alhaja Ganiyat Abiola Ulom and Mr. Oluseye Olusoga, over alleged forceful entry into a

TotalEnergies, NNPC Launch 2026 VIA Programme Targeting 600 Students
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:52:24 +0000

Folalumi Alaran in Abuja TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, has launched the 2026 edition of the VIA Safe Mobility for Young People programme,

UN Warns Misinformation Now Major Threat to Humanity
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:50:43 +0000

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The urgent need to rebuild trust in the global information space took centre stage in Nigeria’s capital as world leaders and policymakers gathered for the launch of

China Scraps Tariffs on Importation from Nigeria, 52 African Countries
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:50:04 +0000

Sunday Ehigiator with agency report China has scrapped tariffs for all African countries, except Eswatini, which maintains ties with Taiwan. As of December 2024, China had already implemented a duty-free

Ekiti Church Attack: Olawepo-Hashim Condemns Killing, Abduction of Worshippers
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:47:44 +0000

Chuks Okocha in Abuja  Former presidential candidate and energy entrepreneur, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has condemned the brutal attack on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) No. 2 in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje

Stakeholders Call for Structured Diaspora Remittances to Improve Local Economy
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:47:19 +0000

Linus Aleke in Abuja Stakeholders have called for a more structured approach to diaspora remittances as a means of strengthening Nigeria’s local economy, urging Nigerians abroad to channel investments through partnerships

Imo Community Protests Alleged Land Grab, Govt Denies Claim
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:46:28 +0000

Amby Uneze in Owerri Worried by the massive acquisition of their ancestral farm land measuring approximately 200 hectares allegedly by the Imo State government, the people of Ugakwoche in Egbule Obube

Eyiboh’s Suspension Backfires in Esit Eket Ward
Sat, 02 May 2026 01:44:04 +0000

Light Nwobodo A controversial move to suspend Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 9, Esit