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Rainbow Coalition Ambassadors Hails Rivers APC Over Peaceful Conduct of Guber Primaries

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

*Charges Chinda to Be Magnanimous in Victory as a Patriot The Rainbow Coalition Ambassadors (RCA) has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State for the peaceful and orderly conduct of its governorship primaries, describing the process as a shining example of political maturity and a departure from the...

Beautiful Beginning Academy Wins NUJ-FCT 2026 Secondary School Media Literacy Quiz

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

As part of efforts to promote press clubs in secondary schools, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Thursday organised a quiz competition on media literacy and journalism for students in the FCT Beautiful Beginning Academy, Abuja, emerged winner after defeating Cedar Hall Academy, Lugbe, 8–6 in a keenly contested...

Dangote Jet Fuel Exports Expand Beyond UK To Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Dangote Refinery’s jet fuel exports are expanding beyond UK to Morocco, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands; amid tightening global aviation fuel supply disruptions. Fresh shipment data presented by S&P Global Energy has shown that Dangote Refinery is rapidly expanding its jet fuel exports across Europe, with cargoes now heading to the...

Atiku Outlines Economic, Security Blueprint As ADC Screening Panel Clears Him For 2027 Race

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Former VP Atiku says his ADC screening went well, unveils economic rescue plan and security reforms ahead of 2027 election. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday appeared before the Presidential Screening Panel of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja, in a closed-door session as part of preparations for...

CBN Retains Interest Rate At 26.5% As MPC Battles Inflation, Global Economic Pressures

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

CBN keeps benchmark lending rate at 26.5% as MPC moves to contain inflation and stabilise Nigeria’s economy. The Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the country’s benchmark lending rate at 26.5 per cent as authorities intensified efforts to contain inflationary pressures and protect macroeconomic stability amid growing global economic uncertainties....

Temi Otedola And Mr Eazi Announce Pregnancy

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Actress Temi Otedola and singer Mr Eazi shared maternity photos months after holding wedding ceremonies across three countries. Actress Temi Otedola and music star Mr Eazi have announced they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared black-and-white maternity photographs on Instagram, showing Mr Eazi holding Temi Otedola in...

NDLEA Launches Clean Beat FM, Warns Against Pop Culture Glorifying Drug Abuse

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

NDLEA launched Clean Beat 91.5FM in Abuja to strengthen anti-drug advocacy and counter growing substance abuse among Nigerian youths. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Rtd), has warned that Nigeria faces grave social and security consequences if the growing glorification...

Galadima to emerge as Adamawa APC guber candidate as 3 aspirants step down

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

The coast is now clear for likely emergence of Ahmed Galadima Aminu as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, following the withdrawal of three aspirants in his favour ahead of the party’s primary election holding today. Those who announced their withdrawal include Engr. Diaulhaq Abubakar, Comrade Mustapha...

Lamido Warns Against Dragging Jonathan Into 2027 Election, Says Nigeria’s Politics Now ‘Murky’

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Former Governor of Jigawa Lamido warns against dragging Goodluck Jonathan into 2027 politics, calling renewed calls desperate and politically motivated. Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has cautioned against growing calls for former President Goodluck Jonathan to return to active partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing...

Desmond Elliot Withdraws From Lagos Assembly Primary, Alleges Intimidation

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Desmond Elliot said intimidation across several zones forced his withdrawal from Lagos State House of Assembly primary for Surulere Constituency I. Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliot, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, surulere constituency 1,alleging intimidation and obstruction of his supporters during the...

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

Rainbow Coalition Ambassadors Hails Rivers APC Over Peaceful Conduct of Guber Primaries

Beautiful Beginning Academy Wins NUJ-FCT 2026 Secondary School Media Literacy Quiz

Dangote Jet Fuel Exports Expand Beyond UK To Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy

Atiku Outlines Economic, Security Blueprint As ADC Screening Panel Clears Him For 2027 Race

CBN Retains Interest Rate At 26.5% As MPC Battles Inflation, Global Economic Pressures

Temi Otedola And Mr Eazi Announce Pregnancy

NDLEA Launches Clean Beat FM, Warns Against Pop Culture Glorifying Drug Abuse

Galadima to emerge as Adamawa APC guber candidate as 3 aspirants step down

Lamido Warns Against Dragging Jonathan Into 2027 Election, Says Nigeria’s Politics Now ‘Murky’

Desmond Elliot Withdraws From Lagos Assembly Primary, Alleges Intimidation