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Heavy security at Bauchi APC office as seven aspirants contest guber primary

Heavy security was deployed at the Bauchi State Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday as seven aspirants prepared to participate in the party’s governorship primary election ahead of the 2027 polls, as two contenders withdrew from the race under contrasting circumstances. Our cor…

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NHIA directs ride-hailing, logistics firms to provide health insurance coverage

The Federal Government has moved to enforce compulsory health insurance coverage for workers in Nigeria’s growing app-based transport, food delivery and logistics sectors, directing platform operators to ensure their workers are enrolled in health insurance schemes. In a directive dated May 15, 202…

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1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Kano residents decry heatwave, erratic power as businesses struggle

Residents of Kano State have expressed concern over the persistent heatwave sweeping across the state and other parts of Northern Nigeria. They also complained about erratic electricity supply, saying it is crippling socio-economic activities and making it harder to cope with the extreme weather. S…

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BBC Africa Verified

1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Mali jihadist attack sees dozens of vehicles burnt as Bamako blockade continues ahead of Eid

Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday Dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers, minibuses and trucks, have been set on fire near Mali's capital, Bamako, as jihadists step up a blockade of the city, the BBC has confirmed. Videos filmed from passing vehicl…

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The Punch Verified

1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Oyo denies reports of abducted teachers, students' release

Abayomi Fagbenro, the Special Adviser on Security to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described as untrue viral social media posts claiming that victims abducted during last Friday’s attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State had been released. The attack on three…

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1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Is the US deepening its military involvement in Nigeria?

Joint airstrikes by the US and Nigeria have killed at least 175 fighters of the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group in Nigeria's northeast. The jihadist group's global second-in-command was among those killed, according to the US Africa Command (AFRICOM). Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu was q…

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The Punch Pending

1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Roy Murray-Bruce named chairman of Silverbird Group

Ben Murray-Bruce, founder of the Silverbird Group, has announced the appointment of Mr Roy Murray-Bruce as the new Chairman of the conglomerate, succeeding him after decades at the helm of the organisation. The announcement was made by the elder Murray-Bruce via his official X handle on Thursday. I…

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1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Lagos deputy speaker wins APC assembly ticket

The deputy speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has won the All Progressives Congress House of Assembly primary for Apapa Constituency I. She polled 2,926 votes to defeat three other candidates in the exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Th…

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1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Weatherford Awarded Deepwater Integrated Completions Contract with ExxonMobil in Nigeria

HOUSTON, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) (“Weatherford” or the “Company”) today announced it has been awarded a deepwater integrated completions contract by Esso Exploration & Production Nigeria Ltd. (“EEPNL”), an ExxonMobil affiliate, for offshore Nige…

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1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Plateau APC senatorial aspirant quits primary, demands N10bn damages

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Plateau North Senatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Gyang Zi, has withdrawn from the party’s ongoing primary election and demanded N10bn damages over what he described as a defamatory publication declaring him “not cleared.” In a lett…

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They’re crying because the Sussexes’ ‘half-in’ brand ‘still gets huge amounts of publicity’

Would you believe that “royal commentators” are STILL complaining about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s so-called “quasi-royal” tours? A month ago, Prince Harry and Meghan wrapped up a successful four-day visit to Australia, where they traveled on their own dime, made some commercial and charitabl…

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1 week, 1 day ago Politics

ASUU warns of fresh crisis in varsities over unimplemented agreements

The Academic Staff Union of Universities Sokoto Zone has warned that Nigeria’s public universities may be heading for another industrial crisis following what it described as the Federal Government’s failure to fully implement agreements reached with the union. The union issued the warning on Thurs…

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Iasbaba.com

1 week, 1 day ago Politics

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam - 16th May 2026

GS Paper III – Economy (Agriculture; Food Processing) | GS Paper I – Society (Nutrition) Sugarcane Diversification; Rural Livelihoods; Value Addition; Exports; Nutritional Security Introduction India produces over 70% of the world’s jaggery, supporting nearly 2.5 million rural livelihoods and provi…

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GlobeNewswire Verified

1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Questor Announces First Quarter Results

CALGARY, Alberta, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questor Technology Inc. (“Questor” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: QST) announced today its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Questor’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discu…

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Ewtnnews.com Verified

1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Nigerian bishop appeals for prayers for 'safe release' of abducted teachers, students, children

OYO, Nigeria — Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Oyo has appealed for prayers for the safe release of teachers, students, and children abducted during an attack on schools in Ogbomoso in Nigeria’s Oyo state on May 15. In a statement issued May 18, the bishop describe…

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Kaspersky.com Verified

1 week, 1 day ago Politics

APT and financial attacks on industrial organizations in Q1 2026

21 May 2026 APT and financial attacks on industrial organizations in Q1 2026 This summary provides an overview of reports on APT and financial attacks on industrial enterprises disclosed in Q1 2026, as well as the related activities of groups observed attacking industrial organizations. For each to…

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The Punch Verified

1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Meet Segun Aina who started at JAMB as corps member, now registrar

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Aina’s appointment has drawn attention partly because of his age, he turns 40 i…

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1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Traders association seeks China visa support for members

The Made-in-China Goods Traders Association of Nigeria has appealed to the Chinese government to provide visa support and greater trade opportunities for its members to strengthen economic relations between Nigeria and China. The association made the appeal on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to t…

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1 week, 1 day ago Politics

NUPRC, NMDPRA move to end regulatory overlaps, boost investor confidence

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have pledged deeper collaboration to eliminate regulatory uncertainties and strengthen investor confidence across Nigeria’s petroleum industry. The commitment followed a co…

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1 week, 1 day ago Politics

Jigawa APC adopts consensus, returns 18 lawmakers for 2027

The ruling All Progressives Congress has adopted a consensus arrangement to produce candidates for the 30 seats in the Jigawa State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections, with 18 incumbent lawmakers returning and 11 new candidates emerging. As part of the exercise, the Speaker of th…

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