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Peter Obi Clears NDC Screening for 2027 Presidential Race
Peter Obi has cleared the NDC screening in Abuja on May 19 after a two-hour review of his documents, including his NYSC and degree certificates. He was the only aspirant, clearing his way to be anointed the party's flagbearer in next year's election.
Economy
DMO Says FGN Bonds Oversubscribed by 32.8% in May
FGN bond auction records 32.8% oversubscription in May 2026 as investors bid ₦797.17 billion for ₦600 billion in bonds, DMO says.
National Discourse
Nigeria Loses ₦20 Trillion to Leakages Anually, Agbakoba Says
Former NBA president Olisa Agbakoba says Nigeria may be losing as much as ₦20 trillion yearly to revenue leakages from NNPCL deductions. He also cited Section 162 of the Constitution.
National Discourse
Inibehe Effiong Blast Tinubu Over Oyo Killing, Demands Resignation
Oyo insecurity crisis deepens as bandits kill teacher Michael Oyedokun in captivity, sparking Inibehe Effiong’s call for Tinubu to act or resign.
Politics
Winners and Losers in APC Primaries as Four Big Senators Lose
APC senatorial primaries on May 18 saw heavyweights like Ned Nwoko and Goje lose tickets, while Akpabio, Barau and Oshiomhole won.
Politics
Otti Slam Abure for Selling Labour Party Nomination Forms
Governor Alex Otti has berated ex-Chairman Julius Abure for selling Labour Party nomination forms despite court rulings and INEC recognition of Nenadi Usman as interim leader.
DMO Says FGN Bonds Oversubscribed by 32.8% in May
FGN bond auction records 32.8% oversubscription in May 2026 as investors bid ₦797.17 billion for ₦600 billion in bonds, DMO says.
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Opinion: “How Opposition Tinubu Would Treat President Tinubu” – By Farooq Kperogi
In this column, the author contrasts President Tinubu's current governance with his fierce opposition playbook against past leaders. What if Tinubu faced Tinubu? A revealing look at hypocrisy, strategy, and the opposition's failure to fight fire with fire.
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Interview: Ex-Trump National Security Adviser Insists, “Nothing to Negotiate with Tehran”
As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth day, former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has defended Washington’s military actions against...
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 Nigerian Naira Nigeria | ₦1,372.6 |
 Japanese Yen Japan | ¥159.0235 |
 Brazilian Real Brazil | R$5.0484 |
 UAE Dirham UAE | 3.6725 |
 Canadian Dollar Canada | $1.3757 |
 Chinese Yuan (offshore) China | 6.8064 |
 Russian Ruble Russia | ₽71.3999 |
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