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Paraguay President Peña Resigns As Ueno Bank Collapse Triggers Protests, Impeachment Threat

NewsDeskNgNov 6, 2026November 6, 20260

Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña resigns amid a banking crisis that leaves millions unable to access accounts and triggers political turmoil. Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has resigned following the collapse of digital lender UenoBank, which triggered a banking crisis, protests and calls for his impeachment. Peña announced his resignation in a...

‘Do Not Undermine Democracy’: Peter Obi Says Voters, Not Courts, Must Choose Leaders

NewsDeskNgNov 6, 2026November 6, 20260

Peter Obi questions the timing of a court ruling nullifying ADC leadership, warning against uncertainty that could undermine opposition politics. NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has warned against actions that could undermine Nigeria’s democracy, insisting that voters, rather than courts, should determine who leads the country. Obi made the remarks...

NYSC Kidnap Suspects Admit Confessional Statements, Beg Imo Court For Forgiveness

NewsDeskNgNov 6, 2026November 6, 20260

Usman Aliyu and Babangida Aliyu confirm making written and audio-visual statements during their defence at an Imo State High Court. Two men standing trial over the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State have admitted making written and audio-visual confessional statements tendered by the...

PAJUD Questions Lawal Daura’s Recent Comments on President Tinubu

NewsDeskNgNov 5, 2026November 6, 20260

Mr. Lawal Musa Daura, former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), has recently been reported in some online platforms to have made comments alleging that he possesses information concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We at the Progressive Alliance for Justice, Unity and Democracy (PAJUD), find those reported comments...

Ballon d’Or Winner Harry Kane Extends Bayern Munich Contract Until 2029

NewsDeskNgNov 5, 2026November 5, 20260

Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane commits his future to Bayern Munich until 2029, ending speculation over a possible Premier League return. England captain Harry Kane has signed a contract extension with Bayern Munich, keeping him at the Bundesliga champions until the end of June 2029. The German club announced the...

Herbert Wigwe’s Daughter Tochi Marries Wilson Aikhomu In Lagos

NewsDeskNgNov 5, 2026November 5, 20260

Otutochi Wigwe, daughter of late banking executive Herbert Wigwe, marries investment professional Wilson Aikhomu in an intimate traditional ceremony in Lagos. Family and friends have gathered in Lagos to celebrate the traditional wedding of Otutochi “Tochi” Wigwe, the eldest daughter of late banking executive Herbert Wigwe, to her partner, Wilson...

NDC Kicks Against Tinubu’s $7.7bn Loan Request, Urges Nigerians To Learn From US

NewsDeskNgNov 5, 2026November 5, 20260

The NDC criticises Tinubu’s fresh $7.7bn borrowing request and urges Nigerians to use their votes to change government. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is raising awareness about the country’s growing debt burden, in light of new loan requests by President Bola Tinubu. The party is responding to President Tinubu’s has loan...

ADC: APC Wants To Set Nigeria On Fire

NewsDeskNgNov 5, 2026November 5, 20260

ADC accuses ruling party of weaponising the judiciary to cripple opposition after massive turnout at its Sokoto presidential campaign rally. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the judgment by Justice Peter Lifu of a Federal High Court in Abuja,l which sacked the Senator David Mark-led leadership and invalidate the...

NMDPRA, EFCC Seal Chinese-Operated Illegal Refinery In Ogun, Confiscate Recovered Products

NewsDeskNgNov 5, 2026November 5, 20260

NMDPRA, EFCC uncovers an illegal refinery spanning three hectares, with underground storage facilities capable of holding over 90,000 litres. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, alongside operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, stormed an illegal refinery situated in Ogere-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of...

NDC Condemns Attack On Obi’s Convoy In Calabar, Says Violence Won’t Silence Voters

NewsDeskNgNov 5, 2026November 5, 20260

The NDC condemns an attack on Peter Obi’s convoy in Calabar, demands investigation and prosecution, and rejects political intimidation. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) hascondemned an attack on the convoy of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Calabar, Cross River State, describing the incident as an unacceptable threat to democratic...