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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...

NSITF has enrolled over 7.6m workers into ECS

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

…. records historic first with the enrollment of the Nigeria Police force into ECS The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) have enrolled over 7.6 million employees into the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS) so far. In the same vein, the Fund has recorded a historic first with the enrollment of...

SINOTRUK Expands Nigerian Footprint with New Vehicles, Training Centres and Spare Parts Hubs

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

Abuja — China’s SINOTRUK, officially China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd, has deepened its presence in Nigeria with the launch of a new range of heavy-duty vehicles in Abuja, alongside technical training centres and spare parts distribution hubs aimed at improving after-sales support nationwide. The event in Abuja...

WHO Warns Ebola May Be Spreading Beyond Recorded Cases In DR Congo

NewsDeskNgMay 22, 2026May 22, 20260

WHO says Ebola outbreak in DR Congo may be wider than reported as deaths rise and cases spread across regions. An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 131 people, with health officials warning the virus may be spreading further than recorded figures show. The...

Fayemi: APC Has Lost Its Democratic Ideals, Risks Implosion Over Consensus Politics

NewsDeskNgMay 22, 2026May 22, 20260

Former Ekiti Governor Fayemi says APC has abandoned internal democracy, warning growing consensus politics and endorsements could trigger party implosion. Former Ekiti State Governor and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kayode Fayemi, has warned that the ruling party is drifting away from the ideals and vision of...

Tears In Ogbomoso As Slain Teacher Buried After Deadly Oyo School Attack

NewsDeskNgMay 22, 2026May 22, 20260

Mourners gathered in Ogbomoso to bury teacher Joel Adesiyan, killed during last week’s deadly school attack in Oyo. Family members, colleagues and sympathisers on Friday gathered in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to bid farewell to Joel Adesiyan, one of the teachers killed during last week’s deadly attack on schools in the...