Peter Obi will contest Nigeria’s next presidential election after securing the nomination of the newly formed Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), setting up a rematch of the 2023 three-way presidential race. Obi, a former two-term governor of Anambra State, was named the party’s candidate on Saturday, months after the NDC was officially registered in February. “No...
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China Factory Growth Stalls In May As Energy Costs Rise
China’s factory activity stalled in May after two months of expansion, official data showed on Sunday, as weaker demand and rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on manufacturing growth. The official manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stood at 50.0 in May, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics...
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Spurs Dethrone Thunder, Set Up NBA Championship Finals Against Knicks
The San Antonio Spurs, powered by Victor Wembanyama, dethroned defending NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder with a 111-103 victory on Saturday to clinch the Western Conference finals and book a championship showdown with the New York Knicks. The Spurs won the best-of-seven series 4-3, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in the...
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Trump Reportedly Demands Tougher Terms In Proposed Iran War Deal
President Donald Trump reportedly sought to change several terms of a proposal to end the Middle East war, as a finalised deal remains elusive among the parties. The New York Times reports that Trump’s changes involved toughening the terms of the deal. He has sent the new framework back to be considered by Iran, according...
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US Military Disables Gambia-flagged Ship Violating Iran Blockade
The US military said it disabled a Gambia-flagged cargo vessel attempting to sail to an Iranian port by launching a missile into its engine room. US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees forces in the Middle East region, said the strike occurred on May 29 after the M/V Lian Star failed to respond to more than...
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PSG Retain Champions League Title After Victory Over Arsenal On Penalties
Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties to win their second consecutive Champions League title after a 1-1 draw in the final in Budapest on Saturday. Kai Havertz handed Arsenal an early lead before Ousmane Dembele equalised from the spot in the second half. Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes both missed for the Gunners in...
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NNPC April Revenue Jumps 79% to N4.97 Trillion
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) said its revenue rose sharply to 4.97 trillion naira ($3.1 billion) in April 2026 from 2.77 trillion naira in March, marking a 79% month-on-month increase, according to its latest operational and financial report released on Saturday. Profit after tax increased to 481 billion naira in April from 276...
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Nigeria Police Urge Calm Over South Africa Attacks
The Nigeria Police Force on Saturday urged calm following reports of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa and warned against any reprisal attacks targeting South African nationals, businesses or interests in Nigeria. The police in a statement said security and intelligence agencies reviewed the situation at a Joint Intelligence Board meeting held on May...
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Nigeria Defence Chief Urges Unity Amid Security Challenges
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, on Saturday reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to protecting the country and creating a safer environment for citizens, saying security remained essential for national development. Speaking at the Southern Kaduna Festival (SKFEST) 2026 in Kafanchan, where he received the Southern Kaduna Grand Commander Award, Musa said the Armed Forces...
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Abure-Led Labour Party Unveils 42-Year-Old Ahanotu As Presidential Candidate
A faction of Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) led by Julius Abure on Saturday unveiled Kennedy Ahanotu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, amid a prolonged leadership dispute that has split the opposition party. Ahanotu, the party’s national youth leader, emerged as the consensus candidate during presidential primaries organised by the Abure-led faction...