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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...

Breaking: Fubara Withdraws From Rivers APC Governorship Primaries

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara says he withdrew from APC governorship primaries to preserve peace, unity and stability. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement personally signed on Wednesday, Fubara said his decision followed...

DR Congo Moves World Cup Camp To Belgium Over Ebola Outbreak

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

DR Congo has moved its World Cup training camp to Belgium after an Ebola outbreak killed more than 130 people. The Democratic Republic of Congo has cancelled plans to hold its pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa because of the Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the country. The...

Nigeria’s Youngest Female Lawmaker Rukayat Shittu Secures Second-Term APC Ticket In Kwara

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Kwara lawmaker Rukayat Shittu clinched the APC ticket for a second term bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. A Nigerian youngest female legislator and member representing Owode/Onire State Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest...

Tinubu Appoints Prof Segun Aina As New JAMB Registrar To Succeed Oloyede

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Tinubu appoints Professor Segun Aina as JAMB Registrar, succeeding Oloyede as tenure ends July 31, 2026. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in a move that formally sets the stage for a...

Keyamo Orders Probe Into Asaba Private Jet Incident As NCAA Grounds Operator

Akpabio Warns APC Over Delayed Candidate List, Says Lawmakers Are ‘Panicking’ Ahead Of 2027 Polls

Yilwatda: Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Returned Nigeria To Stronger Growth Paths

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

Breaking: Fubara Withdraws From Rivers APC Governorship Primaries

DR Congo Moves World Cup Camp To Belgium Over Ebola Outbreak

Nigeria’s Youngest Female Lawmaker Rukayat Shittu Secures Second-Term APC Ticket In Kwara

Tinubu Appoints Prof Segun Aina As New JAMB Registrar To Succeed Oloyede