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Tinubu Declares Emergency on Poverty, Insecurity as Labour, Opposition Push for Sweeping Reforms 0
- GOVERNANCE
- May 2, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a national emergency on poverty and insecurity, a move that has sparked strong reactions from labour unions and opposition leaders demanding urgent and far-reaching reforms. The declaration was made during the 2026 May Day celebration in Abuja, where the President—represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation—acknowledged
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Fubara Supporters Defy Wike, Secure APC Nomination Form for Governor’s Re-Election 0
- POLITICS
- May 2, 2026
A fresh political twist has emerged in Rivers State as supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara moved to secure his re-election bid—despite opposition from his estranged political ally, Nyesom Wike. A coalition of elders and stakeholders across the state reportedly purchased Expression of Interest and Nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on behalf of
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Air Peace Blames Bird Strike for Gatwick–Lagos Flight Disruption, Defends Passenger Handling 0
- NEWS
- May 2, 2026
Air Peace has explained the disruption of its London Gatwick–Lagos flight on May 1, attributing the incident to a bird strike that forced the aircraft to be grounded for safety inspections. The airline issued the clarification in response to a viral video alleging that passengers were stranded without proper communication or care. It rejected the
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Tinubu Begins Two-Week Diplomatic Tour of France, Kenya, and Rwanda 0
- GOVERNANCE
- May 2, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to embark on a two-week international trip covering France, Kenya, and Rwanda, aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and boosting economic partnerships. According to his spokesperson, the President will first visit France before heading to Nairobi to participate in the upcoming Africa–France Summit. The event, co-hosted by Emmanuel Macron and
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Court Told Maradona Battled Bipolar Disorder as Trial Over Football Icon’s Death Deepens 0
- SPORTS
- May 1, 2026
The trial surrounding the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona intensified on Thursday as a psychologist testified that the late star suffered from bipolar disorder, narcissistic traits, and required strict avoidance of alcohol. Carlos Diaz, one of seven medical professionals currently facing manslaughter charges with reckless intent, appeared before a court in Buenos Aires,
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Ugandan Court Hands Death Sentence to Man Convicted of Killing Four Toddlers at Kampala Nursery 0
- FOREIGN
- May 1, 2026
A court in Uganda has sentenced a Ugandan-American man to death for the killing of four very young children at a kindergarten in the country’s capital, Kampala. Christopher Okello Onyum was arrested on April 2 while attempting to flee the daycare centre where the children, aged between 15 months and two-and-a-half years, were killed. According
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