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Julian Kyula Says God Directed Femi Lazarus To Base Ministry In Kenya

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260

Kenyan reverend says Apostle Femi Lazarus has been directed by God to base his ministry in the East African country. Reverend Julian Kyula of The Purpose Centre Church in Kenya says Apostle Femi Lazarus and his wife will now base their ministry in Kenya. He says the move follows what...

Mustafa Bello Emerges Chairman Of Zenith Bank After Jim Ovia Retires

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260

Mustafa Bello takes over as Zenith Bank Chairman following Jim Ovia’s retirement after 12-year regulatory tenure completion. Zenith Bank Plc has announced a leadership transition with the appointment of Engr. Mustafa Bello as its new Chairman, marking a new phase in the bank’s governance structure following the retirement of its...

League of Bauchi Professionals Backs Tuggar for Governor, Cites “Integrity, Global Experience”

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260

*Group says state needs “leadership grounded in empathy,” urges fiscal discipline, security The League of Bauchi Professionals has called on residents of Bauchi State to back the governorship bid of Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, saying he is “best positioned to unlock the state’s vast potential.” In a press statement issued by...

Advocates Slam Atiku’s Criticism of Tinubu’s Economy as ‘Cheap Politics and Propaganda’

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260

The Advocates for Economic and Political Advancement on Tuesday described recent criticisms of the Nigerian economy by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as “cheap politics dressed up as concern” and pure propaganda. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, the group said Atiku’s comments were not rooted in genuine economic...

Ardo Says NDC Registration Will Be Cancelled Over Alleged Irregularities

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260

Ardo says NDC registration faces cancellation as court case challenges INEC process and questions compliance with electoral requirements in Nigeria. The promoter of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) and League of Northern Nigeria, Dr Umar Ardo, Monday, said the registration of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) by the Independent National Electoral...

Thailand Delegation Inspects Site For Thai-Nigeria Agricultural Technology Centre In Enugu

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260

Thai officials have visited the Federal Cooperative College to inspect the proposed site for Thai-Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Technology Learning Centre. A joint team of officials from the Kingdom of Thailand have visited the Federal Cooperative College (FCCO), Oji River, Enugu State, to inspect the proposed site for Thai-Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural...

Adeleke Reaffirms Osun Industrialisation Drive, Enforces 45-Day C-of-O Processing Timeline

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260

Adeleke pushes Osun industrialisation as government enforces 45-day certificate of occupancy processing timeline to attract investors and businesses. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to the industrialisation of Osun State using a public-private-partnership model. Addressing a group of Chinese investors who are setting...

World Press Freedom 2026: Lagos, Bauchi Reaffirm Commitment To Press Freedom, Democratic Accountability

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260

Lagos and Bauchi governments reaffirm commitment to press freedom as leaders praise journalists’ role in strengthening democracy and accountability. The governments of Lagos and Bauchi States have congratulated journalists on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, stating that a free press remains one of the strongest pillars of...

ECOWAS Warns West African Leaders Democracy Must Deliver Amid Rising Instability

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260

ECOWAS urges leaders to deliver governance outcomes as rising insecurity and weak public trust threaten democracy across West Africa. West African leaders have issued a joint warning that democracy in the region is under growing strain and must begin to produce visible results for citizens, while also stressing that peace...

Nigeria Signs MoU With Airbus To Drive Aerospace Growth, Aviation Development

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 20260

Nigeria signs Airbus deal to boost aviation growth, develop infrastructure, and train workforce as demand for aircraft rises across Africa. The federal government has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturing giants, as part of the working visit of Minister of...