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Nigeria Summons South Africa Envoy Over Renewed Anti-Foreigner Protests, Attacks On Nigerians

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2026May 2, 20260

Nigeria summons South Africa envoy over renewed xenophobic protests and attacks targeting Nigerians, raising fresh diplomatic concerns between both countries. The Federal Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa following mounting concerns over a fresh wave of anti-foreigner protests and reported attacks targeting Nigerian citizens and their...

Umo Eno: International Flights From Uyo Airport 27 Years In The Making

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2026May 2, 20260

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno hails Tinubu, Keyamo as state airport commences international flights after 27-year development journey. Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has declared that the state’s airport is now ready for international flight operations, attributing the milestone to sustained federal support and decades of leadership continuity....

Adeboye: RCCG Not APC Church, We Won’t Remove First Lady Tinubu As An Ordained Pastor

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2026May 2, 20260

General Overseer Adeboye says Oluremi Tinubu’s RCCG ordination predates presidency and meets all church guidelines, rejects pressure for removal. The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has stated that Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, will not be removed from her position as an ordained...

‘You Will Be Captured’: Military Warns Bello Turji As Intelligence-Led Operations Intensify

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

Military vows Bello Turji will be captured despite evasion attempts as ongoing intelligence-led operations intensify nationwide. The military high command has issued a strong warning to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji, stating that he cannot evade capture indefinitely. The military maintained that while he may continue to attempt to evade...

Former Aviation Minister Chidoka Warns Of ‘Conversion Crisis’ Undermining Nigeria’s Democracy

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

Former Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka has noted that Nigeria’s democracy is undermined by a “conversion crisis” that weakens civic participation. Former Aviation Minister and Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Osita Chidoka, has issued a stark warning on the state of Nigeria’s democracy, declaring that the nation...

Tinubu To Embark On Two-Week Trip to France, Kenya, Rwanda

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

President Tinubu will embark on a two-week trip to France, Kenya, and Rwanda for summits and high-level business engagements, starting Saturday. President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2, 2026, on a two-week visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda. According to a statement issued on Friday by presidential...

Umahi Cites Funding Constraints As Work Begins On Abuja–Lokoja Highway Rehabilitation

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

Minister of Works Dave Umahi says funding constraints hamper road projects but vows Abuja–Lokoja highway rehabilitation, citing shift to durable concrete construction nationwide. The Federal Ministry of Works has reaffirmed its commitment to the rehabilitation of the dilapidated Abuja–Lokoja highway, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, identifying funding constraints...

CBN Introduces Risk-Based Capital Rules To Strengthen Banks, Restore Investor Confidence

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

CBN says new risk-based capital framework will boost bank stability, deepen governance, and restore investor confidence in financial system. Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said the apex bank’s new risk-based capital framework will serve as a critical anchor for financial system stability, ensuring that recent...

NISO Explains Lagos Blackout, Cites 614MW Drop At Egbin Plant

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

NISO blames Lagos blackout on Egbin’s 614MW generation loss and transmission faults, triggering load shedding to stabilise the national grid. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) on Thursday attributed the ongoing reduction in electricity supply to Lagos and its environs to a major generation loss at the Egbin Power Station,...

NDDC Conducts CBT For 6,200 Applicants In Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme

NewsDeskNgApr 30, 2026April 30, 20260

NDDC has conducted CBT for 6,200 candidates, advancing foreign scholarship programmes aimed at boosting youth development in Niger Delta. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has conducted a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for 6,200 shortlisted applicants from the nine Niger Delta states for its Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme. The CBT was...