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NDC Clarifies on Party’s Primaries

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has put a lie to insinuations that its recently concluded presidential, National Assembly, Governorship and State Houses of Assembly primaries were fraught with irregularities and alleged imposition of candidates.In a statement released to the press late Thursday, the NDC said the wrong...

Osun APC LGs Disburse N9bn To 180,000 Residents Under Renewed Hope Programme

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Osun APC councils empower 180,000 residents with N9bn under Renewed Hope initiative aimed at boosting grassroots livelihoods. In tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, the 30 local governments in Osun State controlled by the All Progressives Congress (APC), have embarked on the empowerments of...

Hamzat Names Obanikoro As Lagos APC Campaign DG For 2027 Governorship Bid

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Lagos APC governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat appoints ex-senator Musiliu Obanikoro as campaign DG ahead of 2027 election race. The governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has announced Nigeria’s former High Commissioner to Ghana, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, as Director-General of his campaign ahead of...

Police Arrest Suspect Over Alleged AI Voice Note Impersonating Tinubu

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Police arrest a suspect after investigators trace the source of an alleged AI-generated voice note impersonating Tinubu. A suspect has been arrested in connection with an alleged AI-generated voice note falsely attributed to President Bola Tinubu, according to claims by investigators involved in the case. Sources familiar with the investigation...

Ugochinyere Releases Video After Agbese Claims Endorsement Signature Was Forged

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Footage appears to show Agbese signing nomination forms hours after he denied endorsing Ugochinyere’s bid. A video released by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has added a fresh twist to the dispute over the Minority Leader position in the House of Representatives, appearing to show Hon. Philip Agbese signing endorsement forms backing...

US House Passes Ukraine Aid, Russia Sanctions Bill In Fresh Blow To Trump

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

US lawmakers approve Ukraine assistance and tougher Russia sanctions despite opposition from President Trump. The US House of Representatives has passed legislation providing new aid to Ukraine and imposing additional sanctions on Russia, marking a significant challenge to President Donald Trump’s position on the war and exposing divisions within his...

Nigeria Eyes Debt Refinancing As Oil Rally Boosts Investor Confidence, US Threatens New Tariffs

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Nigeria plans debt refinancing amid rising oil prices as proposed US tariffs threaten exports over forced labour concerns. Nigeria is considering refinancing some of its expensive debt obligations and raising fresh funding to bridge its budget deficit, buoyed by improved investor confidence and elevated crude oil prices triggered by tensions...

Data Science Platform workers, gig economy in our plans… NSITF MD Faleye

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has said issues around the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially as regards platform workers and the gig economy, are being given priority attention by the Fund. Faleye stated this while fielding questions in response to the...

London Courts Africa’s Rising Economic Power As Khan Hosts Historic Business Summit

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

Sadiq Khan hosts first London-Africa Business Summit, strengthening investment ties as African firms expand into UK markets. In a bold push to cement London’s status as a global gateway for African investment, business and innovation, Mayor Sadiq Khan on Wednesday convened the first-ever London-Africa Business Summit, bringing together leading investors,...

Security Experts Urge Technology-Driven Rescue Of Kidnapped Ogbomoso School Pupils, Teachers

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

Security experts urge government to deploy technology and strengthen private-sector collaboration to rescue abducted Ogbomoso School pupils and teachers. Security experts have called on the government to deploy modern technology to facilitate the safe and swift rescue of the kidnapped pupils and teachers of Oriire School, arguing that advanced surveillance...

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 Clarifies on Party’s Primaries

Osun APC LGs Disburse N9bn To 180,000 Residents Under Renewed Hope Programme

Hamzat Names Obanikoro As Lagos APC Campaign DG For 2027 Governorship Bid

Police Arrest Suspect Over Alleged AI Voice Note Impersonating Tinubu

Ugochinyere Releases Video After Agbese Claims Endorsement Signature Was Forged

US House Passes Ukraine Aid, Russia Sanctions Bill In Fresh Blow To Trump

Nigeria Eyes Debt Refinancing As Oil Rally Boosts Investor Confidence, US Threatens New Tariffs

Data Science Platform workers, gig economy in our plans… NSITF MD Faleye

London Courts Africa’s Rising Economic Power As Khan Hosts Historic Business Summit

Security Experts Urge Technology-Driven Rescue Of Kidnapped Ogbomoso School Pupils, Teachers