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The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has elected Esther Okereke as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The National Chairman of the NRM, Chinedu Obi, who unveiled Mrs Okereke as the party’s candidate, said she was duly cleared for the ticket after completing the party’s rigorous screening process. Addressing delegates on Friday in Abuja during the party’s 2027 convention and presidential primary election, Mr Obi said Nigeria could work again through visionary leadership and collective sacrifice. He described the convention as a defining national responsibility and a historic mission. According to him, the delegates’ presence at the convention, despite…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for enforcement of its mandatory Point of Sale (PoS) terminal geo-fencing framework to 1 August, giving payment service providers an extended compliance window. The postponement was disclosed in a circular signed by the CBN Director of the Payments System Supervision Department, Rakiya Yusur, on Friday. In August 2025, the CBN directed that all PoS terminals in the country be geo-tagged within 60 days as part of measures to curb fraud and strengthen oversight of digital payments under ISO 20022 standards. The directive requires all players in Nigeria’s payments ecosystem, including…
The United States (US) Department of Justice, on 20 May, charged former Cuban President Raul Castro Ruz, 94, and five others for their alleged roles in the 24 February, 1996 shootdown of two unarmed US civilian aircraft operated by Brothers to the Rescue (BTTR). The US is demanding the death penalty or life imprisonment for the accused. But in reality, any intelligent human being should know that this is an excuse for the invasion of Cuba. The US is aware that Cuba will never hand over Raul, the father of the nation and the most famous revolutionary alive. The US…
The 2026 Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, is currently underway, with Governor Dapo Abiodun, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, and Farooq “King of Steeze” Oreagba in attendance. Seyi Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state, Solomon “Yayi” Adeola, and other guests added colour to the celebration with vibrant displays of Yoruba culture, fashion and tradition. Mr Oreagba, who emerged as one of the standout personalities at the 2025 edition of the cultural festival, once again captured attention as he made a dramatic entrance…
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has challenged the Nigerian Army to channel its antagonism to the ‘Islamic terrorist bandits’ ravaging northern and western Nigeria. The leader of MASSOB, Comrade Uchenna Madu, threw this challenge in a statement on Friday, in reaction to the Nigeria Army’s alleged move against Biafra Day anniversary. The group alleged that the 82 Division of Nigeria Army, Enugu had declared its directives to churches in Biafra land to observe memorial services and prayers for the victims of the 1967-70 genocide committed against the Biafrans as irresponsible and provocative. MASSOB…
Former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Ibrahim Kashim, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections through a consensus arrangement. The Chairman of the electoral committee for the Bauchi State governorship primary election, Paul Daniel, announced Kashim’s emergence on Friday in Bauchi. Daniel said the decision followed consultations among party stakeholders and other aspirants, noting that the consensus process reflected unity within the party. “With this development, Ibrahim Kashim has officially become the NDC governorship candidate for Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 elections,” he said. The Bauchi State Chairman of…
The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed two rescue operations in Kumbotso and Warawa local government areas of the state. In a statement issued on Friday, May 29, 2026, the spokesperson of the agency, Saminu Yusuf Abdullahi, said the incidents occurred between 7:06 am and 9:40 am. According to the statement, “The first incident was reported by one Hafizu Garba Saminu reporting the incident at Semegu by El-Sadeeq Bread, Kumbotso LGA. Upon receiving the report, our men from the State Headquarters were immediately mobilised to the scene. On arrival, they discovered an unidentified man, about 40 years old, had fallen…
Each Paris Saint-Germain player will receive €1m if they win the Champions League, just like last year. The Ligue 1 champions play Arsenal in Saturday’s final in Budapest. And Luis Enrique’s men have been given incentive to retain the trophy they won last year. Captain Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi, Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha are believed to be the players who negotiated these bonuses with the club’s management. Speaking ahead of the game, Enrique said: “We’ve shown in these eight matches what team we are, we’ve dominated the majority of these matches. “Today we’re reaching the final again, and it’s historic for…
The Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Lere Oyewumi has emerged as the candidate of the Accord Party for Osun West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, while the lawmaker currently representing Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency, Olanrewaju Oladebo also secured the party’s reelection ticket. The two lawmakers emerged through affirmation at primary elections held separately in Ikire on Friday and attended by delegates from the 10 local government areas in the Osun West Senatorial District. The primaries were also witnessed by the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and security operatives. Leaders of the Accord Party in Osun…
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with a violent attack on villagers in Keku Village, Musawa Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq and made available to newsmen on Friday in Katsina. According to the statement, on Wednesday, at about 2:00 pm, a group of six men attacked residents of Keku Village, Musawa LGA, using sticks and machetes. The police added that attack resulted in varying degrees of injuries to several villagers. “Following the receipt of the report, operatives responded swiftly…
