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Tinubu’s debt addiction: Fiscal vandalism that will tank re-election dreams, by Olusola Sanni

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2026May 17, 20260

Let us picture a typical Nigerian middle-class family in 2023. The family’s monthly take-home pay was ₦1 million. That amount was enough to stock the food pantry, pay children’s school fees, service the mortgage or rent, and still cover household bills with some breathing space. Three years later, in 2026,...

Rivers 2027: Niger Delta Group Endorses Kingsley Chinda as Rainbow Coalition Candidate

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2026May 17, 20260

…Applauds Wike For Enthroning Inclusive Democratic Culture The Niger Delta Development Ambassadors (NDDA) has endorsed Kingsley Ogundu Chinda (aka OK Chinda) as a consensus candidate of the emerging “Rainbow Coalition” ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. The group said Chinda possesses the political experience, legislative exposure, and...

Betara secures APC return ticket unopposed for Biu/Bayo/Kwaya Kusar/Shani Federal Constituency Unopposed

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2026May 17, 20260

The member representing Biu/Bayo/Kwaya Kusar/Shani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mukhtar Betara, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for another term ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting after the primary election, Betara thanked supporters across the constituency for what he described as overwhelming...

Frank alleges plot to eliminate El-Rufai, calls for release of Tunde Ayeni, seeks US intervention

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2026May 17, 20260

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has alleged that there are covert plans within sections of Nigeria’s security establishment to eliminate former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, while also calling for the immediate release of businessman Tunde Ayeni. In a statement issued on...

AMB. DR. KINGSLEY AMAFIBE: A Visionary Peace Advocate Transforming Lives Through Leadership, Empowerment, and Humanitarian Service

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2026May 17, 20260

By Anthony Ada Abraham Ambassador (Dr.) Kingsley Amafibe represents a modern generation of African leaders who understand that true development goes beyond politics and economics alone. His journey from media and entertainment into peace advocacy, humanitarian service, youth empowerment, and leadership development reflects a vision centered on people, progress, and...

President Tinubu, Famadewa and Nigeria’s Homeland Security

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2026May 17, 20260

By Anthony Kolawole In a decisive step to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic security architecture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa (Retd) as the pioneer Special Adviser on Homeland Security. This new federal office represents a pragmatic and forward-looking response to the country’s evolving threats. Homeland Security,...

NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital provide free medical checks for journalists as journalists kick off press week

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2026May 16, 20260

Journalists in the Federal Capital Territory benefited from free medical consultations and health screenings on Saturday as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, partnered with Nizamiye Hospital to organise a medical outreach during its 2026 Press Week. The outreach, held in Abuja, formed part of activities marking the...

Primaries: Constituents Host Special Prayer Sessions for Senator Musa, Gov Bago, and President Tinubu Ahead of Elections

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2026May 16, 20260

In a display of faith and political solidarity, constituents across Niger State on Saturday organised special prayer sessions for Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, popularly known as Sani Musa 313, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the countdown to party primaries and general elections gathers momentum. The...

Middle Belt Group Charges CDS, Armed Forces to Sustain Coordinated Offensive Against Insurgents

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2026May 16, 20260

The Middle Belt Conscience Guard (MBCG) has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and the armed forces for sustaining coordinated military operations against insurgents and criminal groups across parts of the country. In a statement on Friday signed by Dr Anthony Idoko, president of the group,...

Transparency Watch Initiative Ranks NEDC, NCC Among Nigeria’s Best Performing Public Institutions

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2026May 16, 20260

The Transparency Watch Initiative, a civic accountability and governance assessment organisation, has ranked the North East Development Commission (NEDC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the most outstanding public institutions in Nigeria in its latest Fiscal Responsibility and Institutional Performance Report. The report, released in Abuja on Friday by...