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Nigerians Should Be Worried About Tinubu’s $11.6bn Debt Servicing Plan — Peter Obi

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former Anambra State Governor and presidential aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s plan to spend about $11.6 billion on debt servicing in 2026, warning that the development should worry Nigerians and trigger serious conversations about the government’s fiscal priorities. Obi made the remarks on Monday in […]

Obi Emerges NDC’s Sole Presidential Aspirant

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

ABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has concluded the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential election ticket, with indications that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is the only aspirant to have purchased the forms. The party, however, announced a one-week extension for the collection of Expression […]

Concerns Grow Over Alleged Harassment of Journalist Amid Court Case

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

By,Jumoke Ariyo Concerns over press freedom and the safety of journalists have resurfaced in Benin City following claims by the Editorial Board of Info Daily Media Limited that its editor is being harassed over a publication already before the court. The Board alleged that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force invited the editor for interrogation […]

WANEP Organizes Training for Journalists on Peacebuilding and Conflict-Sensitive Reporting in Edo State.

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

By,Jumoke Ariyo The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Edesili Anani, has reaffirmed her commitment to promoting peace, inclusion, and opportunities for women and youths to contribute meaningfully to society.Anani, who was represented by Ame Ajayi, stated this during a two-day training workshop organised by West Africa Network for Peacebuilding in collaboration with the Global […]

Enabulele Unveils Edo Grassroots Football Tournament to Discover Young Talents

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Desmond Enabulele, has reiterated his commitment to grassroots football development in Edo State unveiling plans for a local football tournament aimed at discovering and nurturing young talents across the state.Enabulele revealed this on Thursday while receiving the management and coaching crew of Westgate FC at the […]

Mistaken Prison Release Sparks Urgent Manhunt

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

A man who was in jail for taking his five-year- son has been let out of prison by mistake and is now running away which is a big problem for public safety and the justice system. Ifedayo Adedapo Kolawoe Adeyeye was let out of HMP Pentonville in London on April 21. It took the prison […]

Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship Leaves Three Dead

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

A suspected outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has resulted in the deaths of three people, including an elderly couple, with at least three others reported ill. This was confirmed by the World Health Organization and South African health authorities. In a statement to Associated Press, the WHO revealed that investigations […]

Kim Kardashian Stuns at the 2026 Met Gala

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Kim Kardashian made a bold statement at the 2026 Met Gala, turning heads in a The Met Gala 2026 embraced the theme “Costume Art,” with a dress code centered on “Fashion Is Art,” encouraging attendees to blur the line between fashion and artistic expression. For her 13th Met Gala appearance, Kardashian worked alongside her creative […]