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Ex-Governor Abubakar Defeats Tuggar To Win APC Bauchi Governorship Ticket

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

Former Bauchi governor Mohammed Abubakar defeats ex-foreign minister Yusuf Tuggar to secure APC governorship ticket in statewide primary. Former Governor Mohammed Abubakar has secured the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election in Bauchi State, defeating former Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar and five...

Presidency: ADC youth leaders reject Atiku, counter state chairman, back Ameachi’s ticket

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

Ahead of the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), major youth leaders across the 17 Local Government Areas of Enugu state, have declared support for the former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, to fly the party’s ticket in 2027. The youth leaders also, vehemently, rejected what...

Facts Don’t Lie: Appraising The Professional Efforts Of Dr. Maxwell Patrick Uloko In Repositioning OPay’s Image While Debunking Unverified Rumours Against The Under-Publicized Fintech Giant

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

BY: AARON MIKE ODEH At a time when social media speculation, couple with Artificial Intelligence work and unverified claims are increasingly shaping public perception, one Nigerian fintech institution that has recently become the subject of widespread rumours is OPay. Yet, beyond the sensational narratives being circulated online, verifiable facts, statistics,...

EXCLUSIVE: Gbaja writes PSC, requests ‘special promotion’ for eight police officers attached to politicians

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, has asked the Police Service Commission (PSC) to grant special promotion to eight officers working with politicians, TheCable can report. The requests, contained in two separate letters, raise legal and ethical concerns because the PSC Act vests promotion powers exclusively in...

US Says DR Congo Team Must Isolate Before World Cup Arrival Over Ebola Outbreak

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

US orders Congo’s World Cup delegation to isolate for 21 days before arrival following deadly Ebola outbreak at home. Members of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national football team must complete a 21-day isolation period before entering the US for this year’s World Cup due to an Ebola outbreak in...

Amaechi Accuses APC Of Plot To Weaken Opposition Ahead Of 2027

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

ADC aspirant claims ruling party is using state power to weaken rivals ahead of 2027 general elections. Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining opposition parties ahead of the...

Dubai To Host African Marketplace 2026 In October

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

Three-day event to showcase African and Caribbean innovation, culture, fashion, technology and investment opportunities in Dubai. African Marketplace (AMP) is set to return for its highly anticipated second edition from October 10–12, 2026, at the prestigious Conrad Hotel Dubai, following the success of its landmark 2025 debut. The three-day event...

US Orders Green Card Applicants To Apply From Home Countries

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

US immigration agency says foreign nationals must now return home to apply for permanent residency under new rule. Nigerians, Others Seeking Green Cards Must Return Home to Apply, Says USNigerians and other foreign nationals in the United States of America seeking to change their status from temporary visa holders to...

ExxonMobil Pushes Forward With $8bn Owowo Deepwater Project In Nigeria

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

ExxonMobil moves toward final investment decision on Owowo project as Nigeria deepwater oil ambitions gain momentum. American oil and gas giant, ExxonMobil has said the Final Investment Decision (FID) on its Owowo deepwater projects in Nigeria with an estimated cost of between $7 billion to $8 billion could be reached...

2027 elections: NDPC urges journalists to uphold ethical standards

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has called on journalists to uphold professionalism, ethical standards, and responsible information management as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Vincent Olatunji, made the call in a goodwill message delivered during the 2026 Press...