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Politics

May 6, 2026

Akpabio mocks ADC as defections rock National Assembly

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as “dead,” reacting to a fresh wave of defections by lawmakers in the National Assembly. Akpabio made the remark during plenary shortly after the Senate announced the

Business

May 6, 2026

Jim Ovia steps down as Zenith Bank chairman after 12-year tenure

Zenith Bank has announced the retirement of its founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, following the completion of his tenure in line with regulatory requirements. The development was disclosed on Tuesday during the bank’s 35th Annual General Meeting and

Business Security

May 6, 2026

Xenophobic attacks: Oshiomhole urges FG to retaliate against South African firms

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the Federal Government to take retaliatory measures against South African companies operating in Nigeria following renewed attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, the former Edo State governor suggested

Politics

May 6, 2026

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Tegbe as minister, Umar as NMDPRA CEO

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm the nomination of Joseph Tegbe as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The request was read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill

Sports

May 6, 2026

Mbappe faces backlash over Sardinia trip ahead of El Clasico

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is facing mounting criticism from sections of the club’s fanbase after travelling to Sardinia during his recovery from a hamstring injury, just days before Sunday’s El Clasico against Barcelona. The French star, who was

Politics

May 6, 2026

DSS quizzes Adeleke campaign spokesman over alleged abuse of Oyetola, Wole Oke

The spokesperson of the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has confirmed that he honoured an invitation by the Department of State Services following a petition filed against him by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Olajengbesi disclosed that the

Akpabio mocks ADC as defections rock National Assembly

Jim Ovia steps down as Zenith Bank chairman after 12-year tenure

Xenophobic attacks: Oshiomhole urges FG to retaliate against South African firms

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Tegbe as minister, Umar as NMDPRA CEO

Mbappe faces backlash over Sardinia trip ahead of El Clasico

DSS quizzes Adeleke campaign spokesman over alleged abuse of Oyetola, Wole Oke

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JAMB Opens Offices to Walk-In Candidates on Wednesday

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