A faction of Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday declared former President Goodluck Jonathan its presidential candidate for the 2027 election, despite his absence from the event and ongoing leadership disputes within the party. The faction, led by former minister Tanimu Turaki, ratified Jonathan’s nomination during a special national convention held in Abuja...
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Governors Weigh N100,000 Minimum Wage Amid Hardship
Nigerian state governors are considering a proposal to raise the national minimum wage to 100,000 naira per month as authorities seek ways to ease the impact of rising living costs on workers, the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) said on Saturday. NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said discussions were ongoing...
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Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Emerges APM 2027 Presidential Candidate
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has named Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement came today at a special gathering of the party’s 36 state chairmen and delegates. APM National Chairman Dr. Yusuf Dantalle presented Makinde with the party’s presidential flag, confirming his candidacy. In his acceptance, Makinde promised...
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Oyo Teachers Protest Prolonged Abduction Of Colleagues, Students
Teachers in Oyo State Southwest Nigeria on Friday staged a protest in Ibadan over the continued abduction of teachers and students from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area, 15 days after they were kidnapped. The protesters, drawn from different schools and education groups, marched through parts of the Ibadan metropolis demanding the unconditional release...
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Cambodia Denies Reports Of Africans’ Expulsion
Cambodia has rejected reports claiming that African nationals with expired immigration waivers have been ordered to leave the country, urging the public to rely only on official information from the General Department of Immigration (GDI). In a statement issued on May 29, the GDI described the reports as false, adding that official immigration information is...
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WHO Announces First Confirmed Ebola Recovery In DR Congo
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday said a patient had recovered from Ebola in the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This is the first confirmed discharge from treatment since the outbreak began. Speaking to reporters, WHO’s Anais Legand said the patient was released on May 27 after receiving two consecutive...
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Otti Commissions Specialist Hospital Project, Roads Across Abia State
Abia State Governor Alex Otti on Thursday commissioned the construction of a 100-bed Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre in Umunnato, Bende Local Government Area, as part of efforts to expand access to quality healthcare in the state. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Otti said the facility would include theatres, accident and emergency units, outpatient departments,...
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Tinubu Pledges Security, Economic Recovery In Third Anniversary Address
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Friday pledged to restore security, deepen economic recovery and ensure that the benefits of his administration’s reforms are felt by citizens across the country, as he marked the third anniversary of his presidency. In a nationwide broadcast, Tinubu said his government remained committed to tackling insecurity and rebuilding confidence in...
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Supreme Court Voids Appeal Court Transfer Order Against NIMASA
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has set aside a judgment of the Court of Appeal that transferred a suit involving the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) from the Lagos State High Court to the Federal High Court, ruling that the proper order should have been to strike out the case for lack of jurisdiction. In...
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U.S., Iran Near Ceasefire, Hormuz Shipping Deal Extension
The United States and Iran reached a preliminary agreement on Thursday to extend their ceasefire and ease restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, sources familiar with the talks told Reuters, although U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to approve the deal. Iranian state media added that negotiations were still ongoing. Four sources familiar...