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May 12, 2026

Fire destroys 24 shops at Mandate Market in Ilorin

No fewer than 24 shops were destroyed after a fire outbreak swept through parts of the Mandate Ultra-Modern Market in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, in the early hours of Tuesday.   The incident affected sections of the market complex,
Metro
May 10, 2026

Tinubu hails Fasoranti at 100, lauds his service to Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on the occasion of his 100th birthday, describing him as a symbol of integrity, discipline and selfless national service.   In a personally signed statement issued on
Metro
May 7, 2026

Protesters storm MTN office in Abuja over tariffs

Activists and protesters on Wednesday stormed the head office of MTN Nigeria in Abuja, protesting what they described as high service charges and poor service delivery.   The protest, led by activist Omoyele Sowore, saw demonstrators chanting “MTN Ole!” as