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Official waste of government resources and national wealth, group slams NNPCL GMD over MOU with Chinese firm to revive dead refineries

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

…demands accountability into past investment of $3.5b for PHC, Warri and Kaduna refineries A coalition of oil sector reform advocates has criticised the latest agreement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited with Chinese firms to revive Nigeria’s refineries, describing the move as a wasteful recycling of failed strategies...

Niger Without Borders Endorse President Tinubu, Gov Bago, Sani Musa for 2027

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

The advocacy group, Niger Without Borders has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State for a second term, and Senator Mohammed Sani Musa for a third term in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced on Tuesday, May 5,...

ADC Says Party Remains Strong, United In Rivers State

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

ADC in Rivers State says it remains committed to people-oriented leadership and urges members to stay united despite political realignments. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has reassured its members and supporters that the party remains strong, united, and firmly committed to its mission of delivering people-oriented leadership...

Uzodimma Inaugurates Ondo Chapter Of Renewed Hope Ambassadors

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

Imo state governor Hope Uzodimma has inaugurated the Ondo State chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Imo State Governor and the Director-General of Renewed Hope Ambassadors, (RHA) Senator Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Ondo State chapter of the group backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. Uzodimma said President...

Tinubu Congratulates Kano Deputy Governor Garo, Celebrates Kalu And Lalong On Birthdays

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

Tinubu has felicitated Garo on his swearing-in as Kano deputy governor and extended birthday wishes to Benjamin Kalu and Lalong. President Bola Tinubu has felicitated the new deputy governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, following his swearing-in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Tuesday. Governor Yusuf nominated Garo...

IGP Orders Nationwide Audit Of Arms, Ammo Across Police Formations

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

IGP Disu orders nationwide audit of police weapons as force arrests 280 suspects and recovers arms in April. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has ordered a comprehensive audit of arms, ammunition, and other weaponry across all police formations in a renewed effort to curb the proliferation of illegal...

Nigeria Leads African Forum On Climate-Conflict Crisis, Pushes Peace-Centred Adaptation Strategy

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

Nigeria convenes African leaders in Abuja to address climate-security risks, promoting peace-focused adaptation amid rising environmental and conflict pressures. Nigeria has brought together policymakers, climate experts, and peacebuilding practitioners from across Africa in a high-level regional forum aimed at tackling the growing link between climate change and insecurity on the...

Nigeria’s Parliament Sends Delegation To South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks, Threatens Sanctions

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

Nigerian lawmajers plan visit to South Africa over attacks on Nigerians, seeking safety guarantees and warning of possible sanctions. The National Assembly on Tuesday escalated its response to the resurgence Nigerian lawmajers plan visit to South Africa over attacks on Nigerians, seeking safety guarantees and warning of possible sanctions. The...

Disu’s Reform Strategy Raises Hope for Professional, People-Centered Policing

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

Nigerian political commentator and human rights advocate, Comrade Abraham Anthony Ada, has commended the efforts of the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, describing his newly introduced reforms as a bold and necessary step toward rebuilding public trust in the Nigeria Police Force. Ada noted that the reforms signal a...

INEC Defies Pressure, Buries Plot to Silence ADC

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

A fresh twist has emerged in the legal tussle over the status of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally opposed moves believed to be backed by the Federal Government seeking the party’s deregistration. This correspondent, who exclusively obtained a copy of the...

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Peter Obi: I Will Be A One-Term President If Elected, Regardless Of Pressure

Official waste of government resources and national wealth, group slams NNPCL GMD over MOU with Chinese firm to revive dead refineries

Niger Without Borders Endorse President Tinubu, Gov Bago, Sani Musa for 2027

ADC Says Party Remains Strong, United In Rivers State

Uzodimma Inaugurates Ondo Chapter Of Renewed Hope Ambassadors

Tinubu Congratulates Kano Deputy Governor Garo, Celebrates Kalu And Lalong On Birthdays

IGP Orders Nationwide Audit Of Arms, Ammo Across Police Formations

Nigeria Leads African Forum On Climate-Conflict Crisis, Pushes Peace-Centred Adaptation Strategy

Nigeria’s Parliament Sends Delegation To South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks, Threatens Sanctions

Disu’s Reform Strategy Raises Hope for Professional, People-Centered Policing

INEC Defies Pressure, Buries Plot to Silence ADC