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Senate backs tough foreign policy that prioritises Nigerians' welfare
1+ hour ago (780+ words) 06 May 2026 8: 18 pm WAT From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has confirmed Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of Foreign Affairs, demanding a shift towards a firmer and more results-driven foreign policy focused on protecting Nigerians abroad and strengthening the country's global…...
Chinese govt berates Taiwanese leader over visit to Eswatini
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (228+ words) 06 May 2026 7: 26 pm WAT Lin Jian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja Speaking at a regular press conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that despite what he described as widespread opposition, Lai boarded a foreign…...
2027: Bashir Ahmad says opposition lacks convincing plan against Tinubu " The Sun Nigeria
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (278+ words) 06 May 2026 5: 06 pm WAT Bashir Ahmad, a former media aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has stated that those seeking to replace President Bola Tinubu have not demonstrated a clear plan for the country. According to him, opposition politicians have…...
Obi is a very selfish politician, can't build political party - Onanuga
10+ hour, 57+ min ago (323+ words) 06 May 2026 10: 27 am WAT Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has described former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a "very selfish politician" who lacks the temperament to build a political party. Onanuga made the assertion in…...
Wike rejects Pastor Sarah's emotional plea over Jabi Lake, targets "shanties' in redevelopment push
8+ hour, 47+ min ago (407+ words) 06 May 2026 12: 37 pm WAT Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has dismissed an emotional appeal from Pastor Sarah Omakwu of Family Worship Center, who knelt in a viral video urging him to preserve the Jabi Lake Recreation Area for…...
Power outage stalls Bayelsa Shell divestment hearing
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (309+ words) 06 May 2026 4: 28 pm WAT From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A power outage at the Yenagoa Division of the Federal High Court on Wednesday stalled a suit filed by the Ibenenanowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom, King Bubaraye Dakolo Agada IV, challenging Shell's divestment from…...
Nigerian man who kidnapped own son mistakenly released from UK prison " The Sun Nigeria
7+ hour, 57+ min ago (253+ words) 06 May 2026 1: 26 pm WAT A Nigerian father, Ifedayo Adedapo Kolawole Adeyeye, is on the run in the United Kingdom, having been prematurely released from a prison where he was sentenced for abducting his own son. The convict, who was incarcerated at…...
Taraba 2027: We must take back our State from vampires - Sen Bwacha " The Sun Nigeria
9+ hour, 52+ min ago (574+ words) 06 May 2026 11: 28 am WAT By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The leading governorship aspirant of the People's Democratic Party PDP" Senator Emmanuel Bwacha has vowed to ensure take over power in 2027 to save the State from looters who, he alleged, have looted the…...
APC consensus candidate, Damara urges unity,
17+ hour, 9+ min ago (299+ words) 06 May 2026 4: 14 am WAT From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe He made the appeal shortly after his emergence as the party's consensus candidate, stressing the need for collaboration and shared commitment to progress. He expressed appreciation to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for the…...