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APC Schedules May 18 for National Assembly Primaries in Zamfara 0
- POLITICS
- May 16, 2026
The All Progressives Congress has set Monday, May 18, 2026, as the date for the commencement of its National Assembly primary elections in Zamfara State. The party disclosed that the primaries will take place across designated ward centres throughout the state. This was announced in a notice issued by Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu, Chairman of the
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Nigeria Hits 2026 Peak Oil Output but Still Falls Short of OPEC Benchmark 0
- BUSINESS
- May 14, 2026
Nigeria posted its strongest oil production figures of 2026, with total liquid output climbing to 1.66 million barrels per day (bpd) in April, up from 1.54 million bpd in March, even as crude production remained just below the 1.5 million bpd quota set by Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum
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Barau Applauds Tinubu as Consensus-Driven APC Primaries Boost Unity, Reduce Tensions 0
- POLITICS
- May 14, 2026
Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau on Wednesday praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fostering unity and ensuring the peaceful conduct of ongoing All Progressives Congress primaries. Speaking to journalists upon returning to Abuja from Kano—where he emerged as the consensus candidate for Kano North Senatorial District—Barau described the process as evidence of Tinubu’s commitment to
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NCAA Grants Pioneer Airlines Licence for Charter Flights, Urges Strict Safety Compliance 0
- BUSINESS
- May 14, 2026
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has approved Pioneer Airlines for unscheduled flight operations. Director-General, Chris Ona Najomo, who presented the certificate in Abuja on Wednesday, congratulated the airline while praising its high safety standards, stressing that maintaining those standards is essential as NCAA continues to monitor its operations. Speaking after receiving the certificate, Managing Director
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Hayatu-Deen Files ADC Presidential Form, Pushes Competence Over Zoning as Atiku Set for Submission 0
- POLITICS
- May 14, 2026
Renowned economist and presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, on Wednesday submitted his presidential nomination form under the African Democratic Congress, urging the party to prioritise competence over zoning. Hayatu-Deen, speaking after the submission, said the party leadership is best positioned to decide whether to adopt a consensus option or direct primary election, depending on what would
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Court Sets May 25 to Rule on Bail for Ex-Skye Bank Plc Chairman Tunde Ayeni in Alleged ₦15.6bn Fraud Trial 0
- NEWS
- May 14, 2026
Justice Jude Onwuzuruike of the FCT High Court in Apo, Abuja, has fixed May 25 to determine whether Tunde Ayeni, former chairman of Skye Bank Plc, will be granted bail in his ongoing alleged corruption trial. The date was set after hearing arguments from both defence and prosecution, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
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