Politics

Makinde Declares Presidential Ambition as PDP, APM Sign Agreement

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Seyi Makinde has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. The declaration came as the Peoples Democratic Party Peoples Democratic Party and the Allied Peoples Movement Allied Peoples Movement signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Ibadan, Oyo State. Party representatives endorsed the agreement as part of efforts

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Politics

Amaechi Submits ADC Presidential Nomination Form Ahead of 2027 Poll

Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi Rotimi Amaechi, has officially submitted his presidential nomination form under the African Democratic Congress African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amaechi submitted the form at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, marking a renewed bid for the presidency after previously contesting in

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General

Fubara Commends First Lady Over Social Investment Programme

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara Siminalayi Fubara has commended the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her social investment initiatives across the country. Represented by his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, the governor made the commendation during a courtesy visit ahead of the Renewed Hope Initiative programme in Rivers State. He praised the First Lady

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Politics

Rivers APC Screening Disqualifications Stir Political Reactions

The alleged disqualification of aspirants believed to be loyal to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has continued to generate reactions across the state. A cross-section of residents described the outcome of the All Progressives Congress screening exercise as politically motivated, linking the controversy to the ongoing rift between Governor Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister

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Politics

APC Aspirants Await Appeal Panel Report on Rivers Assembly Screening

Sixty-five aspirants of the All Progressives Congress All Progressives Congress for the Rivers State House of Assembly say they are still awaiting the report of the party’s appeal screening committee ahead of the primaries scheduled for May 20, 2026. The aspirants, who were initially not cleared by the screening committee, appeared before the appeal panel

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Judiciary General

Former Power Minister, Saleh Mamman, Bags 75-Year Jail Term Over ₦33.8bn Fraud

Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has been sentenced to 75 years imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Abuja over the diversion of public funds amounting to about ₦33.8 billion. The court found Mamman guilty of multiple charges bordering on money laundering and misappropriation of funds during his time in office. The judgment followed

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Technology Economy General

DOMICILIARY ACCOUNTS AND THE ILLUSION OF “DOLLAR SAVINGS” IN NIGERIA

By Paul Chimodo For many Nigerians, a domiciliary account is seen as the safest way to “save in dollars” and protect earnings from naira depreciation. But beneath the surface of that belief lies a more complicated financial reality that continues to frustrate savers in 2026. A domiciliary account is a foreign currency account offered by

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Sports

NIGERIA CYCLISTS WIN BIG AS TEAM DOMINATES AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH MEDAL HAUL

Nigeria’s cycling team has delivered a commanding performance at the ongoing 2026 Confederation of African Cycling Championships in Abuja, winning multiple medals and topping the overall standings. The Nigerian contingent secured a total of 16 medals, including nine gold, five silver and two bronze, to lead the medals table ahead of other participating countries such

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Sports

LOOKMAN SCORES AS ATLÉTICO MADRID EDGE OSASUNA IN HARD-FOUGHT LALIGA WIN

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman was on the scoresheet as Atlético Madrid secured a 2–1 victory over Osasuna in a LaLiga clash on Tuesday. Lookman opened the scoring for Diego Simeone’s side from the penalty spot in the first half after a VAR review confirmed a handball inside the box, giving Atlético an early advantage in

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Sports

MOURINHO CLOSER TO REAL MADRID RETURN AMID FINAL NEGOTIATIONS

Reports across Europe say Portuguese coach José Mourinho is now in advanced talks and final negotiations to return to Spanish giants Real Madrid, more than a decade after leaving the club. According to multiple sources, Real Madrid have identified Mourinho as their top and only major candidate to replace current head coach Álvaro Arbeloa following

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