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Tegbe, Chinese Envoy Move To Deepen Nigeria-China Cooperation On Power, Infrastructure

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Nigeria and China deepen cooperation on power, infrastructure and industrial development after strategic talks in Abuja. Nigeria and China have intensified efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key sectors of the economy, including electricity, infrastructure and industrial development, following high-level talks between the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP),...

Shettima Says Tinubu Committed To Restoring Peace, Stability Nationwide

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Shettima says Tinubu is committed to restoring peace and urges Nigerians to pray for unity and national stability. Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday called on Nigerians to fervently pray for peace and stability in the country, assuring that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to restoring peace and security nationwide....

NDC Clarifies on Party’s Primaries

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has put a lie to insinuations that its recently concluded presidential, National Assembly, Governorship and State Houses of Assembly primaries were fraught with irregularities and alleged imposition of candidates.In a statement released to the press late Thursday, the NDC said the wrong...

Osun APC LGs Disburse N9bn To 180,000 Residents Under Renewed Hope Programme

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Osun APC councils empower 180,000 residents with N9bn under Renewed Hope initiative aimed at boosting grassroots livelihoods. In tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, the 30 local governments in Osun State controlled by the All Progressives Congress (APC), have embarked on the empowerments of...

Hamzat Names Obanikoro As Lagos APC Campaign DG For 2027 Governorship Bid

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Lagos APC governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat appoints ex-senator Musiliu Obanikoro as campaign DG ahead of 2027 election race. The governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has announced Nigeria’s former High Commissioner to Ghana, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, as Director-General of his campaign ahead of...

Police Arrest Suspect Over Alleged AI Voice Note Impersonating Tinubu

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Police arrest a suspect after investigators trace the source of an alleged AI-generated voice note impersonating Tinubu. A suspect has been arrested in connection with an alleged AI-generated voice note falsely attributed to President Bola Tinubu, according to claims by investigators involved in the case. Sources familiar with the investigation...

Ugochinyere Releases Video After Agbese Claims Endorsement Signature Was Forged

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Footage appears to show Agbese signing nomination forms hours after he denied endorsing Ugochinyere’s bid. A video released by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has added a fresh twist to the dispute over the Minority Leader position in the House of Representatives, appearing to show Hon. Philip Agbese signing endorsement forms backing...

US House Passes Ukraine Aid, Russia Sanctions Bill In Fresh Blow To Trump

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

US lawmakers approve Ukraine assistance and tougher Russia sanctions despite opposition from President Trump. The US House of Representatives has passed legislation providing new aid to Ukraine and imposing additional sanctions on Russia, marking a significant challenge to President Donald Trump’s position on the war and exposing divisions within his...

Nigeria Eyes Debt Refinancing As Oil Rally Boosts Investor Confidence, US Threatens New Tariffs

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Nigeria plans debt refinancing amid rising oil prices as proposed US tariffs threaten exports over forced labour concerns. Nigeria is considering refinancing some of its expensive debt obligations and raising fresh funding to bridge its budget deficit, buoyed by improved investor confidence and elevated crude oil prices triggered by tensions...

Data Science Platform workers, gig economy in our plans… NSITF MD Faleye

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has said issues around the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially as regards platform workers and the gig economy, are being given priority attention by the Fund. Faleye stated this while fielding questions in response to the...