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Rivers 2027: Niger Delta Group Endorses Kingsley Chinda as Rainbow Coalition Candidate

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2026May 17, 20260

…Applauds Wike For Enthroning Inclusive Democratic Culture The Niger Delta Development Ambassadors (NDDA) has endorsed Kingsley Ogundu Chinda (aka OK Chinda) as a consensus candidate of the emerging “Rainbow Coalition” ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. The group said Chinda possesses the political experience, legislative exposure, and...

World Bank Limits Instagram Comments Over Reactions To Nigeria Loan Plan

NewsDeskNgMay 15, 2026May 15, 20260

The World Bank has restricted Instagram comments after Nigerians reacted to a proposed $1.25 billion loan to Nigeria. The World Bank has restricted comments on its Instagram page following reactions from Nigerians over a proposed $1.25 billion loan to Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s government. The restriction came after many...

Centre Defends Tinubu Over Homeland Security Appointment, Says Nigeria Needs Smarter Coordination Against Emerging Threats

NewsDeskNgMay 15, 2026May 15, 20260

The Centre for Humanitarian and Homeland Advancement has defended President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Major General Adeyinka Famadewa (Rtd) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security, describing criticisms trailing the decision as misguided, intellectually narrow, and disconnected from the realities of modern security governance. The group was reacting to comments by...

Telcos Invest N2.5tn In Network Upgrades As NCC Moves To Curb Rising Service Complaints

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2026May 14, 20260

NCC says telcos invested N2.5 trillion in networks amid complaints, orders stricter enforcement on service quality across Nigeria. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says telecommunications operators invested more than N2.5 trillion in network infrastructure in 2025 as it intensifies efforts to address growing complaints over poor service quality across the...

Lagos Targets Q1 2027 Completion For Blue Line Phase II

NewsDeskNgMay 12, 2026May 12, 20260

Lagos transportation commissioner says second phase of the state’s Blue Line Rail System will become operational by the first quarter of 2027. Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Monday , disclosed that the second phase of the state’s Blue Line Rail System will become operational by the...

Rewane: Nigeria’s Growth Not Reflecting Prosperity As Citizens Grow Poorer

NewsDeskNgMay 9, 2026May 9, 20260

CEO of Financial Derivatives Company Rewane says Nigeria’s growth masks worsening living standards, rising debt, inflation, and declining household purchasing power. The Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company Limited (FDC), Mr. Bismarck Rewane, has stated that Nigeria is experiencing growth without prosperity as citizens are getting poorer while the...

Angwa-Rukuba Killings: Court orders suspects to remain in DSS’ custody

NewsDeskNgMay 8, 2026May 8, 20260

*Okays speedy trial A Plateau State High Court on Friday ordered that four suspects standing trial for their alleged involvement in the March 2026 killings in the Angwa Rukuba community of Jos North Local Government Area, remain in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). The court also...

Umahi Orders Urgent Eko Bridge Investigation As FG Moves To Prevent Structural Collapse

NewsDeskNgMay 7, 2026May 7, 20260

Minister of Works Dave Umahi has ordered a 10-day Eko Bridge probe as rehabilitation resumes amid mounting structural and traffic concerns. Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed that investigations into structural concerns on the Eko Bridge be concluded within 10 days to allow the Federal Government proceed with the next...

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...