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Navy pledges tighter security for oil, gas assets
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (297+ words) 24 May 2026 6: 28 pm WAT From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Nigerian Navy has pledged to strengthen surveillance and security around Nigeria's oil and gas assets to protect revenue and economic stability. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, made this…...
Nigeria has moved away from wasteful fuel subsidies, naira strengthening, says Tinubu
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (421+ words) 24 May 2026 7: 08 pm WAT President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigeria is gradually overcoming the economic distortions caused by fuel subsidies and unstable exchange rate policies, insisting that recent reforms introduced by his administration are beginning to strengthen the naira and…...
2027: Kebbi gov seeks traditional rulers support, blessings
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (533+ words) 24 May 2026 7: 27 pm WAT Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Zuru stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi. Zuru explained that the the Governor,…...
Shettima urges deeper Nigeria'Benin ties at Wadagni inauguration
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (496+ words) 24 May 2026 5: 33 pm WAT Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a deeper strategic partnership between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, saying stronger bilateral ties are essential to sustain economic and democratic gains across the West African sub-region. According to…...
Tinubu still holds advantage, APC chieftain fires back at opposition
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (347+ words) 24 May 2026 5: 04 pm WAT From Noah Ebije, Kaduna In a statement, Alawuje said that while Tinubu "may not be perfect, the president possesses an unmatched understanding of power, loyalty, political survival and long-term strategy. According to him, many opposition politicians rely…...
Anyim defends APC's direct primary to elect Tinubu candidate
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (376+ words) 24 May 2026 4: 20 pm WAT From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Anyim, in his opening remarks at the presidential primary collation in Abuja on Sunday, equally said the decision was taken to deepen democratic participation. "The mode of this election is the direct primary…...
PFN to FG: Rising terror pushing Nigerians to the edge
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (760+ words) 24 May 2026 5: 44 pm WAT The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has warned that escalating terrorism, banditry and kidnappings across the country were pushing Nigerians to the edge. The umbrella body over all pentecostal churches in the country with over 65 million membership…...
2027: ADC needs strongest candidate not loudest voice " Atiku
8+ hour, 52+ min ago (351+ words) 24 May 2026 12: 19 pm WAT Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against handing its 2027 presidential ticket to candidates driven more by hype than proven leadership capacity. In a statement released through his media aide, Phrank Shaibu,…...
Paul Anih's congress fake, impersonating Enugu chairman - NDC
7+ hour, 57+ min ago (410+ words) 24 May 2026 1: 13 pm WAT From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has disowned one John Paul Anih, declaring that he is neither the Enugu State chairman of the party nor authorised to act on its behalf in any capacity....
Mafara emerges Zamfara ADC gubernatorial candidate
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (604+ words) 24 May 2026 10: 15 am WAT Alhaji Ibrahim Salisu Mafara From John Bassey, Gusau Alhaji Ibrahim Salisu Mafara has emerged as the consensus governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Zamfara State chapter, presenting a nine-point development agenda for the total transformation,…...