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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for urgent government action following the abduction of pupils and teachers...
21/05/2026

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for urgent government action following the abduction of pupils and teachers and the killing of a teacher in Oyo State amid worsening insecurity concerns.

Iran says it is reviewing the latest United States proposal to end the war, as President Donald Trump warned of possible...
21/05/2026

Iran says it is reviewing the latest United States proposal to end the war, as President Donald Trump warned of possible renewed military action if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with Washington.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the APC governorship primary, saying the decision was taken i...
21/05/2026

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the APC governorship primary, saying the decision was taken in the interest of peace, stability and unity in the state.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has produced only three female senatorial candidates in its 2027 primaries so far, r...
21/05/2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has produced only three female senatorial candidates in its 2027 primaries so far, reigniting concerns over the poor implementation of the 35 per cent affirmative action policy for women in politics.

Sanusi Bature, spokesperson to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, has accused Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of secretly working in s...
21/05/2026

Sanusi Bature, spokesperson to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, has accused Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of secretly working in support of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, while dismissing the prospect of a viable alliance with Peter Obi.

The Senate has passed an amendment to the Electoral Act 2026 aimed at establishing clear jurisdiction for pre-election m...
08/05/2026

The Senate has passed an amendment to the Electoral Act 2026 aimed at establishing clear jurisdiction for pre-election matters and reducing conflicting court judgments arising from disputes over party primaries and candidate nominations. According to a report by TheCable, the bill, sponsored by Simon Lalong, senator representing Plateau South and chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, passed second and third readings on Thursday. The proposed amendment seeks to curb the practice known as “forum shopping”, where litigants file similar cases in multiple courts across different jurisdictions in search of favourable rulings.

Abdul Samad Rabiu, founder and chairman of BUA Group, has overtaken South African billionaire Johann Rupert to become Af...
08/05/2026

Abdul Samad Rabiu, founder and chairman of BUA Group, has overtaken South African billionaire Johann Rupert to become Africa’s second-richest individual, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index (BBI). A report by TheCable, citing Bloomberg data, stated that Rabiu’s net worth rose to $18.6 billion, placing him 138th on the global wealth rankings and representing a year-to-date increase of approximately $8.47 billion. The report attributed the sharp increase in wealth to stronger market valuations across Rabiu’s industrial holdings, particularly in the cement, food and manufacturing sectors.

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has formally declared his intention to contest the Bauchi South Senatorial District ...
08/05/2026

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has formally declared his intention to contest the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Mohammed obtained his nomination form on Thursday in Abuja shortly after attending his first National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party. The meeting was presided over by the APM National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, alongside other senior party officials and stakeholders.

Six people have been confirmed dead and six others injured following the explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device (IE...
08/05/2026

Six people have been confirmed dead and six others injured following the explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) along the Bagega-Anka road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to a report by Channels Television, the incident occurred at about 9:00 a.m. on Thursday when a commercial vehicle transporting passengers reportedly ran over the explosive device. Residents said the explosion caused extensive damage to the vehicle and resulted in multiple casualties.

Political uncertainty intensified in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu on Thursday after actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Ta...
08/05/2026

Political uncertainty intensified in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu on Thursday after actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) reportedly warned that all of its legislators could resign if rival parties attempt to form the next government. According to multiple Indian media reports, the warning came amid continuing negotiations following a hung assembly verdict in the recent Tamil Nadu state elections. TVK emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats but fell short of the 118-seat majority required to form a government.

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