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NDC Supporters Dismiss Reports of Dumo Lulu-Briggs’ Victory, Say Rivers Governorship Primary Yet to Be Concluded

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2026May 30, 20260

Supporters of Rivers State governorship aspirant, Blessing Fubara, under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), have dismissed reports claiming that businessman Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs has emerged winner of the party’s governorship primary election. The group described as false and misleading media reports alleging that Lulu-Briggs had defeated Blessing Fubara in the...

Arsenal Defence Faces PSG Firepower In Champions League Final Showdown

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2026May 30, 20260

Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final will present a fascinating contrast in styles as Arsenal’s defensive resilience comes up against Paris Saint-Germain’s attacking strength in a battle for European football’s biggest prize. The match has been billed as a contest between Arsenal’s organised, defence-first approach and a PSG side packed with...

Ghana Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, Awaits Presidential Assent

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2026May 30, 20260

Ghana’s parliament approves anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, introducing jail terms and tougher restrictions while awaiting presidential approval. Ghana’s parliament has passed a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill that criminalises homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities, marking one of the country’s toughest moves against sexual minorities. The legislation, which still requires the assent of...

White House Doctor Says Trump Fit For Duty Despite Leg Swelling, Hand Bruising

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2026May 30, 20260

Medical report says Trump remains in excellent health, with minor leg swelling and bruising showing improvement. US President Donald Trump remains in excellent health despite experiencing slight lower leg swelling and minor hand bruising, according to a medical report released by the White House on Friday. The memo, written by...

Pentagon Chief Warns Of China’s Military Rise, Presses Asian Allies To Raise Defence Spending

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2026May 30, 20260

Pentagon chief urges Asian partners to spend more on defence, citing concerns over China’s growing military strength. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to increase military spending and strengthen regional security cooperation, warning that China’s expanding military power poses a growing challenge to stability in the...

ADC Says Tinubu Has Lost Nigerians’ Confidence After Three Years in Office

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2026May 30, 20260

ADC says President Tinubu’s 30 per cent approval rating reflects widespread public dissatisfaction over hardship and insecurity. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described President Bola Tinubu’s reported 30 per cent approval rating after three years in office as evidence that Nigerians have lost confidence in his administration, citing worsening...

Senegal Boost Team Spirit With Farewell Dinner Ahead Of World Cup

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2026May 29, 20260

Senegal’s World Cup squad gather for a farewell dinner at stadium in Diamniadio before departing for the World Cup in the US. Senegal’s national football team held a farewell dinner ahead of its departure for the World Cup in the United States. The event took place on the pitch at...

FCTA Warns Hotel, Event Centre Owners Against Use By Illegal Organisations, Threatens Title Revocation

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2026May 29, 20260

FCTA warns that event centres and hotels used by “illegal groups” risk revocation of property titles immediately. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a strong warning to owners of event centres, hotels and other public facilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), cautioning them against allowing their premises...

Zoning Dispute Deepens Rift In Cross River NDC, OBIdient Movement

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2026May 29, 20260

In a press statement released on May 29, 2026, and endorsed by state coordinator Obonganwan Barbara Etim James alongside Hon. Engr. Bassey Ekefre, Kinie Bassey Willie, Ngozi Ehendu, Chief Ray In a press statement released on May 29, 2026, and endorsed by state coordinator Obonganwan Barbara Etim James alongside Hon....

Wike-Backed PDP Disowns Jonathan Ratification Convention

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2026May 29, 20260

Wike-backed PDP says no convention exists to endorse Jonathan and urges public to ignore reports. The Nyesom Wike-aligned faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from reports of a planned convention to affirm former President Goodluck Jonathan as the party’s presidential candidate, describing the claims as false...

FG, EU Move To Tackle Rising School Violence

Timi Frank Warns Judges Over ADC Suit, Says Democracy Must Not Be Truncated

EFCC: Some Governorship Aspirants Spent N30bn On Primaries

NDC Supporters Dismiss Reports of Dumo Lulu-Briggs’ Victory, Say Rivers Governorship Primary Yet to Be Concluded

Arsenal Defence Faces PSG Firepower In Champions League Final Showdown

Ghana Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, Awaits Presidential Assent

White House Doctor Says Trump Fit For Duty Despite Leg Swelling, Hand Bruising

Pentagon Chief Warns Of China’s Military Rise, Presses Asian Allies To Raise Defence Spending

ADC Says Tinubu Has Lost Nigerians’ Confidence After Three Years in Office

Senegal Boost Team Spirit With Farewell Dinner Ahead Of World Cup

FCTA Warns Hotel, Event Centre Owners Against Use By Illegal Organisations, Threatens Title Revocation

Zoning Dispute Deepens Rift In Cross River NDC, OBIdient Movement

Wike-Backed PDP Disowns Jonathan Ratification Convention