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Thursday, 21st May, 2026

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Niger APC Affirms Gov Bago As 2027 Governorship Candidate

Tinubu to Flag-Off AU Combined Maritime Task Force to Strengthen Security in Gulf of Guinea

APC Postpones Guber Primary in Kwara as 8 Aspirants Drop Ambitions

IGP Assures Electoral Stakeholders of Peaceful, Credible Election in Ekiti

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Niger APC Affirms Gov Bago As 2027 Governorship Candidate

Laleye Dipo in Minna Niger state Governor Alhaji Mohammed Umaru Bago has been affirmed as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC for the 2027 Governorship election. The affirmation

Tinubu to Flag-Off AU Combined Maritime Task Force to Strengthen Security in Gulf of Guinea

APC Postpones Guber Primary in Kwara as 8 Aspirants Drop Ambitions

IGP Assures Electoral Stakeholders of Peaceful, Credible Election in Ekiti

Ahead of June 20 Ekiti Guber Poll: Oyebanji, Opponents Sign Peace Pact, Reject Violence

Plateau APC Primaries: Aggrieved Aspirants Petition Appeal Committee

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Niger APC Affirms Gov Bago As 2027 Governorship Candidate

Tinubu to Flag-Off AU Combined Maritime Task Force to Strengthen Security in Gulf of Guinea

APC Postpones Guber Primary in Kwara as 8 Aspirants Drop Ambitions

IGP Assures Electoral Stakeholders of Peaceful, Credible Election in Ekiti

Ahead of June 20 Ekiti Guber Poll: Oyebanji, Opponents Sign Peace Pact, Reject Violence

Plateau APC Primaries: Aggrieved Aspirants Petition Appeal Committee

Shettima To APC Stakeholders: Ensure Party’s Overall Victory in 2027 Election

2027: Adeola Emerges Ogun APC Gubernatorial Candidate

SDP Expels Adewale, Agunloye, Ayienigba, Others, Elects New NWC

business

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Unfazed by New Inflationary Concerns, CBN Retains MPR at 26.5%

Africa Risks Missing Global Maritime Opportunities Without Modern Ports — Dantsoho

Accion MfB Disburses N350bn to 500,000 Customers in 20 Years

Nigerian Banks and ESG: Between Optics and Practice

Seplat Pledges $1bn Dividend to Shareholders in Five Years

Catriona Laing, Ex-UK High Commissioner, to Speak at Nigeria Climate Investment Summit in London

Rank Capital Named 7th Fastest-Growing Fintech in Africa

Interswitch Supports Africa’s Creative Ecosystem, Spotlights Excellence

Firm Unveils Services to Modernise Dispute Resolution Process

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When Bloodshed Becomes Routine and Nigeria Grows Numb to Terror

Fubara Withdraws from APC Guber Primary, Says Decision Difficult But Necessary

APC Primaries: Dangerous Erosion of Democratic Values

Kwara APC: Defining Moment for Yahaya Seriki

2027: As Race to Represent Idemili North/South Gathers Momentum…

2027: Akpabio, Barau, Bamidele, Kalu, Ndume, Others Win APC Primary Tickets

Rivers Cannot Afford to be in bondage for Another Four Years – Dagogo

Presidency: Will Makinde’s Declaration Alter S’West’s Political Calculation?

THE LIMITS OF POWER

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Industry Players Push Brand Relevance at Uyo Fashion Week

Group Endorses Adeola for 2027 Governorship Race

Malaysia to Showcase Business Opportunities for Nigerians, Others at 2026 Trade Fair

Bequeathing EDOBEST Legacies to 1.7bn People in ICESCO Countries

Julius Agenmonmen Foundation, Haven Optical Bring Free Medical Outreach to Ikota, Lekki

Diageo Reaffirms Commitment to African Culture

The Destiny Trust Launches School Block, Digital Learning Space for Lagos Riverine Communities

PIND, Nigerian Navy, NIWA Strengthen Marine Safety Standards in Niger Delta

Ekweremadu’s Mother-in-Law for Burial May 28, Mbah, Otti, Anyim, Wabara, Others Mourn

health

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World Hypertension Day: Nigerian Experts Warn of Silent Killer, Demand Cheaper Meds, Wider Screening

Lagos Confronts Maternal Deaths with Targeted Solutions

Expert Advocates Bold Reforms, Evidence-based Policymaking to Boost Healthcare Coverage

When The Law Is Silent, Everyone Suffers: Why Nigeria Needs A Surrogacy Act Now

Nutrition International Delivers 48,000 Zinc/ORS Packs to Sokoto, Pushes for Stronger State Investment in Child Health

INFERTILITY MANAGEMENT: TURNER’S SYNDROME AND FERTILITY (PART 1)

NCCP: From Hospital-based Care to Whole-of-Society Cancer Response

Oral Health and Need for Doctor’s Prescription

OVARIAN CYSTS (PART 2)

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Villa’s Europa League Victory Keeps Alive English Hopes of Six UCL Spots

Carloha Partners Okpekpe International 10km Road Race

Saka Calls out Critics as Gunners Celebrate First Premier League Title in 22 Years

How Gamification Is Opening New Revenue Paths for African Sports

Registration Portal Opens for Enugu Gaming Conference 2026

King Kanu Insists Arsenal Deserved the Premier League Title

Mikel Listed in Fox TV 2026 World Cup Panel

Chelle Unleashes Osimhen, Lookman, Onuachu, Others on Poland, Portugal

LASU Professor Calls for Urgent Implementation of National Transport Survey Plan

education

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Poor Leadership, Failing Education System Hindering Nigeria’s Progress, Says Expert

Venite University to Expedite Take-off of Law College

Cambridge, Alsama Partner to Expand University Access for Refugees, Displaced Youths

PRESIDENT Tinubu’S Economic Voyage And Taiwo Oyedele’S Midas Touch

Education Consultant Urges Youths to Embrace AI Literacy

Purpose-led Branding: Aligning Brand Values with Stakeholder Expectations

Ekiti School Gets Modern Science Laboratory Donation

UI VC Calls for Stronger Collaboration, Conflict Management Among Trade Unions

SKOT Impact Academy to Train 200 Communications Professionals Free in 2026

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Gowon and the ‘Old Wounds’

Lagos: A City Losing Its History

Eid And The Epidemic of Empty Pockets

General Gowon: A Mentor and Role Model

Gowon: Steady Symbol and Voice for One Nigeria

An Air Marshal goes AWOL

Bukata Economics: Nigeria’s dependency ratio has a name everyone already knows

Three Electoral Assumptions to be Tested in 2027

The Burden of Hope

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Of Homeland Security, Presidential Pardon and 2027 Elections

2026 France-Africa Forward Summit: Addressing Emmanuel Macron’s New Intellection

The President Nigeria Still Needs

SA and the Rest of Africa

From Decree 24 to Democratic Fragility: Rethinking Nigeria’s Flawed Constitution

Ambassador Eineje Onobu’s Fragments of

A Fragile Nation, A Narrow Window:Bola Tinubu’s Moment of Truth

The Cost of Being “Okay” in Nigeria

Between Journalistic Sensation and Legal Accuracy

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