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Politics

May 29, 2026

Nigerian lawmakers inspect Mina camp facilities, seek prayers for Nigeria

Members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on Hajj on Thursday night inspected facilities and welfare services provided to Nigerian pilgrims in Mina.

Nigerian lawmakers inspect Mina camp facilities
May 29, 2026

DLA presidential aspirant demands refund of nomination fee after resigning from party

“I, therefore, respectfully request the following: written confirmation of receipt of this resignation, a refund of the presidential nomination fee I paid,” said the aspirant.

Abisayo Busari-Akinnadeju, DLA logo
May 29, 2026

Onyeneke wins NDC ticket for Owerri constituency

Mr Onyeneke won the party’s primary election with 111 votes, defeating his closest rival, Philip Ejiogu, who polled 11 votes.

Nigeria Democratic Congress
May 29, 2026

Tinubu’s Third Anniversary: President highlights gains in oil, gas, power sectors

Tinubu’s Third Anniversary: President highlights gains in oil, gas, power sectors

Tinubu with business executives
May 29, 2026

PRP ex-presidential aspirant Patience Key quits party over ideology

A former presidential aspirant, Patience Key, has resigned from the Peoples Redemption Party, stating that the party’s core values no longer resonated with her.

Patience Ofure-Key
May 29, 2026

Labour Party felicitates Gov Otti on three years in office

The Labour Party has congratulated Governor Alex Otti on his third anniversary in office, saying that he remains the “finest outcome” of the party’s 2023 electoral outing.

Alex Otti during inauguration
May 29, 2026

Gov Sani visits Kaduna pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, gives each 300 riyal

Governor Uba Sani has given each pilgrim from the state performing the 2026 hajj 300 Saudi Riyals to support their welfare during the pilgrimage.

Gov Sani and Kaduna pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
May 29, 2026

Tinubu assures Nigerians of improved security, economic recovery

“Security remains central to our national mission and to the creation of a virile and prosperous society,” the president said.

FEC with Tinubu
May 29, 2026

I am aware my reforms have brought economic hardship to Nigerian families, businesses: Tinubu

The rising cost of living triggered by our measures placed enormous pressure on families, workers, and businesses. Young people searching for jobs felt discouraged.

President Bola Tinubu