<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[General News - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest General News news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-ng</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:49:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[182 Nigerians return from Libya through IOM, FG collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY<br />
No fewer than 182 Nigerian migrants including two unaccompanied children have been returned to Nigeria through a collaboration between the International Organization for Migration, IOM, and the Federal Government.They arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday at about 8:24 pm in an aircraft marked Buraq.Amaong the 182 were tow children unaccompanied and a total of 153 adults made up of 108 females and 45 malesThe returnees were brough]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/182-nigerians-return-from-libya-through-iom-fg-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/182-nigerians-return-from-libya-through-iom-fg-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Only Jonathan can speak on political future, ex-president’s camp insists]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikePolitical associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan have insisted that only the former president can speak authoritatively on his political future, warning against attempts by individuals to define his position ahead of the 2027 general election.The intervention follows renewed debate over Jonathan&rsquo;s political future after a recent media report quoted Jude Imagwe, a former presidential aide, as dismissing speculation about the former president&rsquo;s possible]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-only-jonathan-can-speak-on-political-future-ex-presidents-camp-insists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-only-jonathan-can-speak-on-political-future-ex-presidents-camp-insists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool confirm Spaniard Andoni Iraola as new coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool announced the arrival of Spaniard Andoni Iraola as their new head coach to succeed the sacked Arne Slot on Thursday.Dutchman Slot was sacked on Saturday following a calamitous Premier League title defence, having impressively led the team to their 20th English crown in his first previous campaign.Liverpool gave no indication as to the length of Iraola&rsquo;s contract but British media have reported that he has signed a two-year deal.&ldquo;Really excited, really excited, because obvi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/liverpool-confirm-spaniard-andoni-iraola-as-new-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/liverpool-confirm-spaniard-andoni-iraola-as-new-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benfica say Real Madrid must pay 15m euros to sign Mourinho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portuguese giants Benfica confirmed on Thursday that Real Madrid would have to pay 15 million euros to prise away their coach Jose Mourinho.Real president Florentino Perez has vowed to bring back Mourinho to the Bernabeu, 13 years after he left the club in 2013, as he seeks re-election this weekend.Benfica released a statement saying that Perez had told them of his &ldquo;firm intention to recruit&rdquo; Mourinho, while stipulating that the Portuguese boss&rsquo;s release clause was worth 15 mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/benfica-say-real-madrid-must-pay-15m-euros-to-sign-mourinho/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/benfica-say-real-madrid-must-pay-15m-euros-to-sign-mourinho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wike dismisses PDP Appeal Court claims, calls opponents ‘419ers’]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza AjayiABUJA: Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike on Thursday dismissed, as fraudulent, claims by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP that a Court of Appeal judgment had invalidated the high court decision recognizing the caretaker committee that produced the party&rsquo;s current National Working Committee.Describing those behind the claim as &ldquo;419s of different types and forms&rdquo;, Wike, who spoke with journalists after inspecting projects in Abuja, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/wike-dismisses-pdp-appeal-court-claims-calls-opponents-419ers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/wike-dismisses-pdp-appeal-court-claims-calls-opponents-419ers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WAEC exams run into night again, parents protest; we’re working on it – Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adesina Wahab &amp; Elizabeth Osayande, LAGOSThe ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has been disrupted by significant delays, forcing candidates in some centres to write examination papers late into the night.The development has sparked concern among parents, school administrators and education stakeholders, coming barely a year after similar incidents saw candidates sitting for examinations as late]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/waec-exams-run-into-night-again-parents-protest-were-working-on-it-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/waec-exams-run-into-night-again-parents-protest-were-working-on-it-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court adjourns Sokoto ADC leadership case to June 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSOKOTO &mdash; The Federal High Court in Sokoto has fixed June 19, 2026, for hearing in a suit challenging the leadership structure of the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).The case, which could affect the party&rsquo;s internal cohesion and future political activities, was adjourned after the court identified procedural irregularities in the service of court documents on the defendants.During proceedings before Justice Ahmad Gama Mahmud, co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-adjourns-sokoto-adc-leadership-case-to-june-19/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-adjourns-sokoto-adc-leadership-case-to-june-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedian DeeOne emerges party candidate for Lagos House of Assembly]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabPopular comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Aderombi Adedayo Martins, popularly known as DeeOne, has emerged as the BOOT Party candidate for Ibeju-Lekki Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly election ahead of the 2027 general polls.DeeOne secured the party&rsquo;s ticket after emerging victorious in its primary election, setting the stage for his bid to represent the constituency in the state legislature.The entertainer announced his emergence in a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/comedian-deeone-emerges-party-candidate-for-lagos-house-of-assembly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/comedian-deeone-emerges-party-candidate-for-lagos-house-of-assembly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It was shocking, I felt unsafe’ — Emeka Ike threatens legal action over data leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nollywood actor and politician Emeka Ike has expressed concern over the alleged exposure of his personal information at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying the incident left him feeling unsafe and vulnerable.In an interview on News Central Television shared on X on Thursday, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives aspirant described the alleged disclosure of his data as an abuse of power and raised concerns about the safety of citizens&rsquo; pers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/it-was-shocking-i-felt-unsafe-emeka-ike-threatens-legal-action-over-data-leak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/it-was-shocking-i-felt-unsafe-emeka-ike-threatens-legal-action-over-data-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds in Libya protest against migrants, refugees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside the UN refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli on Thursday to protest against irregular migrants and refugees they say should leave Libya.Demonstrators chanted &ldquo;Libya belongs to Libyans&rdquo; among other chants and called for the closure of the UNHCR headquarters in the capital.They accused the UN agency of seeking to settle irregular migrants in the North African country.Protesters were seen holding signs reading: &ldquo;Our love for our country is no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/hundreds-in-libya-protest-against-migrants-refugees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/hundreds-in-libya-protest-against-migrants-refugees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to observe Ekiti, Osun polls, APC pledges peaceful elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABUJA &mdash; The British Government has announced plans to deploy election observers for the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States, as part of efforts to ensure credible and peaceful polls in Nigeria.British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, at the party&rsquo;s national secretariat in Abuja.Montgomery said the UK would closel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uk-to-observe-ekiti-osun-polls-apc-pledges-peaceful-elections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uk-to-observe-ekiti-osun-polls-apc-pledges-peaceful-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anioma State creation threatened if Nwoko fails to return to Senate -Oganah]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dapo Akinrefon&nbsp;7The Anioma State creation Media Director, Mr Tonnie Oganah, on Thursday, warned that the hopes and aspirations of having Anioma State may be dashed if Senator Ned Nwoko&rsquo;s re-election is threatened.Oganah, in a statement, expressed worry that proposed creation of the new state may be delayed due to divisive nature of unpatriotic politics.He said: &ldquo;The people of Delta state&rsquo;s nine local government areas of Anioma are about to have their hopes and aspirati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/anioma-state-creation-threatened-if-nwoko-fails-to-return-to-senate-oganah/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/anioma-state-creation-threatened-if-nwoko-fails-to-return-to-senate-oganah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NERC orders DisCos to compensate Band-A customers over poor supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to compensate eligible Band-A customers who suffered poor power supply due to grid generation constraints between February and March 2026.The directive, contained in NERC Directive No. NERC/2026/002 on the Special Compensation of Band-A Customers Arising from Grid Generation Constraints, was issued following significant generation shortfalls that affected the abi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nerc-orders-discos-to-compensate-band-a-customers-over-poor-supply/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nerc-orders-discos-to-compensate-band-a-customers-over-poor-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olawepo-Hashim pledges Naira revival to ₦525/$]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeABUJA &mdash; Accord Party chieftain and former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has pledged to restore the naira to between &#8358;500 and &#8358;525 against the United States dollar if elected president in 2027, while blaming the current administration for worsening economic hardship in Nigeria.Hashim made the promise on Thursday at a political gathering in Dawaki, Abuja, where supporters assembled to reaffirm support for his presidential ambition and he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/olawepo-hashim-pledges-naira-revival-to-525/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/olawepo-hashim-pledges-naira-revival-to-525/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grenada offers visa-free entry to Nigerians]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ndash; Seeks deeper economic ties<br />
By Henry Ojelu &amp; Deborah Oladeji<br />
The Consulate of Grenada in Nigeria has announced visa-free access for Nigerians as part of efforts to strengthen trade, tourism and investment relations between both countries.<br />
Grenada&rsquo;s Consul to Nigeria, Ambassador Abidemi Sonoiki, disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists, where he outlined opportunities available to Nigerian investors in tourism, aviation, real estate, maritime services, educat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/grenada-offers-visa-free-entry-to-nigerians/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/grenada-offers-visa-free-entry-to-nigerians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: FCT ticket loss won’t stop us — Aisha Yesufu]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;says: Movement bigger than individual ambitionBy Luminous JannamikeABUJA &mdash; Activist and politician, Aisha Yesufu, has moved to reassure her supporters following the controversy surrounding her party&rsquo;s FCT Senatorial ticket, telling residents across six area councils that the setback would not affect the broader political cause she represents.The reassurance came on Wednesday amid lingering discontent among her supporters over the outcome of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-fct-ticket-loss-wont-stop-us-aisha-yesufu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-fct-ticket-loss-wont-stop-us-aisha-yesufu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivers United escape tragedy after team bus crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabPlayers and officials of Rivers United escaped serious injury on Thursday after the club&rsquo;s team bus was involved in a road accident while travelling to Anambra State for a President Federation Cup fixture.The Nigeria Premier Football League side was on its way to Awka for a Round of 16 clash against Nasarawa United when the incident occurred along the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt.The accident happened shortly after the team departed from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rivers-united-escape-tragedy-after-team-bus-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rivers-united-escape-tragedy-after-team-bus-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abductions: Probe N145bn Safe Schools funds, SERAP tells Tinubu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order an investigation into allegations that funds allocated to the Federal Government&rsquo;s N145 billion Safe Schools Initiative may have been diverted, mismanaged or are unaccounted for.The organisation made the call on Thursday, citing reports that more than 600 pupils and teachers were abducted in school-related attacks across Nigeria between March 2024 and May 2026 despite the implementati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/abductions-probe-n145bn-safe-schools-funds-serap-tells-tinubu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/abductions-probe-n145bn-safe-schools-funds-serap-tells-tinubu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballon d’Or 2026: Favourites to win award ahead of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The curtain has fallen on the 2025-26 club season, with Paris Saint-Germain capping another remarkable campaign by lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy, setting the stage for what promises to be a fiercely contested race for the 2026 Ballon d&rsquo;Or.Attention now shifts to the FIFA World Cup, which begins in just 10 days and is expected to play a decisive role in determining the winner of the 2026 Ballon d&rsquo;Or.While several players have enjoyed exceptional club seasons, football&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ballon-dor-2026-favourites-to-win-award-ahead-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ballon-dor-2026-favourites-to-win-award-ahead-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Settle it with ballots, not guns,’ Davido condemns attack on Osun Accord chairman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has condemned the attack on the chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Asimiyu Ajibola, popularly known as Baba Isila, urging politicians to embrace peaceful democratic processes.The singer reacted on Thursday after suspected gunmen reportedly attacked Ajibola and his associates on Wednesday night in Osogbo, leaving the politician injured.According to information shared by Davido on his X account, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/settle-it-with-ballots-not-guns-davido-condemns-attack-on-osun-accord-chairman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/settle-it-with-ballots-not-guns-davido-condemns-attack-on-osun-accord-chairman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NANS distances self from Take It Back protests, alleges political agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;student body rejects pressure to join campaigns, insists movement is partisanBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has launched a stinging attack on activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, accusing him and the Take It Back (TIB) Movement of pursuing partisan political interests under the guise of civil advocacy.In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, NANS President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, dismissed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nans-distances-self-from-take-it-back-protests-alleges-political-agenda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nans-distances-self-from-take-it-back-protests-alleges-political-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivers ADC downplays political influence of Wike’s ‘Rainbow Coalition’ movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rivers state chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has played down the overbearing influence of the &lsquo;Rainbow Coalition&rsquo;, a political movement associated with the minister of the federal capital territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike.The party said that democracy thrives only on competition, and every political party has the constitutional right to seek the mandate of the people.Making the view of the party known on Thursday, the state chairman of the ADC, Dr. Chukwudi Dimkpa sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rivers-adc-downplays-political-influence-of-wikes-rainbow-coalition-movement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rivers-adc-downplays-political-influence-of-wikes-rainbow-coalition-movement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG Contract:Tinubu directs strict compliance to procurement guidelines]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;As D-G BPP says Nigeria-First policy reducing FG vehicles expenditureEmma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefPresident Bola Tinubu has directed Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly adhere to procurement guidelines in the award of contracts.The Director-General (D-G) of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Mr. Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this at the Procurement Day Celebration, in Abuja, yesterday.He said, &ldquo;Since my resumption as Director-General, Mr. President has extended h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-contracttinubu-directs-strict-compliance-to-procurement-guidelines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-contracttinubu-directs-strict-compliance-to-procurement-guidelines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG vows to crush terrorists, rescue abducted pupils in Oyo, Borno]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;launches offensives against terrorism, kidnapping, and others&hellip; says no child belongs in captivity.&hellip; 386 terror convictions secured, 500 suspects facing trial, it revealsBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe federal government on Thursday launched a renewed offensive against terrorism and kidnapping, declaring that no effort would be spared to rescue abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered the deployment of a specialised resc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-vows-to-crush-terrorists-rescue-abducted-pupils-in-oyo-borno/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-vows-to-crush-terrorists-rescue-abducted-pupils-in-oyo-borno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NNPP faction demands INEC Chair resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry UmoruABUJA &mdash; The Dr. Agbo Major-led faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to resign over alleged non-compliance with court judgments concerning the party&rsquo;s leadership dispute.Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Major alleged that INEC had continued to recognise individuals no longer legally affiliated with the NNPP despite multiple court rulings a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nnpp-faction-demands-inec-chair-resignation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nnpp-faction-demands-inec-chair-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traders, youths back Tinubu 2027 reelection bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chimaobi NwaiwuNNEWI &mdash; The Coalition of Traders and Youths Association of Nigeria has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, urging Nigerians to support his re-election in the 2027 presidential poll.The group also appealed to citizens to remain patient with the administration, noting that its policies have begun to restore hope that the country will soon improve economically.According to the association, traders across the 37 states are especially pleased with the Tinubu adm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/traders-youths-back-tinubu-2027-reelection-bid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/traders-youths-back-tinubu-2027-reelection-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tricyclist beats lover to death, abandons body with two children in Rivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Davies IheamnachorPORT HARCOURT &mdash; A tricycle rider identified simply as IK has allegedly beaten his lover to death and abandoned her body alongside her two children in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday at CPM Street in Ogbogoro Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.It was gathered that the woman died after being severely assaulted, after which the suspect allegedly left her body and the children inside a tricycle before fleeing the scene.A re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tricyclist-beats-lover-to-death-abandons-body-with-two-children-in-rivers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tricyclist-beats-lover-to-death-abandons-body-with-two-children-in-rivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourinho takes Turkey to top Europe rights court over sanctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho has filed suit at Europe&rsquo;s top rights court on grounds his right to freedom of expression was violated while managing Turkish football club Fenerbahce.The lawsuit at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) was filed in March 2025, nearly six months before he was fired by the Super Lig club after it failed to qualify for the Champions League.Court documents seen by AFP on Thursday show the Portuguese coach filed suit over the &ldquo;disciplinary sanctions&rdquo; imposed on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/mourinho-takes-turkey-to-top-europe-rights-court-over-sanctions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/mourinho-takes-turkey-to-top-europe-rights-court-over-sanctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver escapes death as train crushes bus, army van in Aba]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ugochukwu AlaribeUMUAHIA &mdash; A driver narrowly escaped death on Thursday after a moving train crushed a Toyota Sienna bus and a Nigerian Army Hilux van along Factory Road in Aba, Abia State.The incident occurred a few metres from the Aba railway station as the train, reportedly coming from Port Harcourt, approached the terminal and collided with vehicles attempting to cross the rail line.Eyewitnesses said the bus and the Army vehicle were caught on the tracks as motorists struggled to na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/driver-escapes-death-as-train-crushes-bus-army-van-in-aba/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/driver-escapes-death-as-train-crushes-bus-army-van-in-aba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hezbollah chief rejects truce, demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hezbollah&rsquo;s chief on Thursday rejected a conditional truce announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys, demanding instead a comprehensive ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal as he threatened northern Israel with new attacks.Naim Qassem&rsquo;s message came after Lebanese and Israeli representatives in the United States agreed to a conditional ceasefire that Lebanon&rsquo;s president called the &ldquo;last chance&rdquo; for a durable end to the fighting.Lebanon was drawn into the wider Midd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/hezbollah-chief-rejects-truce-demands-israeli-withdrawal-from-lebanon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/hezbollah-chief-rejects-truce-demands-israeli-withdrawal-from-lebanon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinubu seeks senate confirmation of Marwa for NDDC board seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry UmoruABUJA &mdash; President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking confirmation of Dr. Zainab Marwa as a member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), representing the North-East geopolitical zone.The request was contained in a letter read on the floor of the Senate on Thursday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.Tinubu said the nomination was made in line with Section 2 of the NDDC Establishment Act and is intended to fill the vacancy created]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-seeks-senate-confirmation-of-marwa-for-nddc-board-seat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-seeks-senate-confirmation-of-marwa-for-nddc-board-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinubu orders strict compliance with procurement rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;BPP Says Nigeria-First Policy Cuts Vehicle SpendingBy Emma UjahABUJA &mdash; President Bola Tinubu has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly adhere to existing procurement guidelines in the award of government contracts.The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mr. Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this on Thursday during the Procurement Day celebration in Abuja.He said the President has continued to back procurement reforms with &ldquo;non-i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-orders-strict-compliance-with-procurement-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-orders-strict-compliance-with-procurement-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reps order probe of NILDS DG over Kwara primary allegation]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives on Thursday ordered an investigation into the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, over allegations of participation in partisan political activities while still in office.The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Salisu Yusuf (Mashi/Dutsi Federal Constituency, Katsina State) and 12 other lawmakers.Presenting the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/reps-order-probe-of-nilds-dg-over-kwara-primary-allegation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/reps-order-probe-of-nilds-dg-over-kwara-primary-allegation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal Court judgment raises concern over APC participation in Rivers 2027 polls]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Daniel Abia, Port HarcourtThere is growing concern among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State that the party may struggle to present candidates in the 2027 general elections following a recent Court of Appeal judgment in Port Harcourt.The fears stem from interpretations of the ruling, which some party stakeholders say could invalidate key party activities, including membership registration, local government elections, and recently concluded primaries.It was recalled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/appeal-court-judgment-raises-concern-over-apc-participation-in-rivers-2027-polls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/appeal-court-judgment-raises-concern-over-apc-participation-in-rivers-2027-polls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate Steps down bill on Chartered institute of training and developing of Nigeria amid controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry Umoru&nbsp;ABUJA- THE Senate has stepped down the consideration of the Chartered institute of training and development of Nigeria (Establishment) bill 2026, following stringent debates among lawmakers over its relevance and potential overlap with existing institutions.The bill which seeks to establish a professional body for certified trainers and development practitioners in Nigeria, drew criticism from several senators who questioned its necessity and scope.Leading the opposition, Se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senate-steps-down-bill-on-chartered-institute-of-training-and-developing-of-nigeria-amid-controversy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senate-steps-down-bill-on-chartered-institute-of-training-and-developing-of-nigeria-amid-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidnapping in South-West is profit-driven enterprise, not religious — Olanrewaju]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dapo AkinrefonFormer Minister of Communications, Maj. Gen. Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retd), has described the rising cases of kidnapping and terrorism in the South-West as a profit-driven enterprise rather than a religious or territorial struggle.In a statement titled &ldquo;The Insurgency War/Terrorism in Southwest &ndash; The Way I See It,&rdquo; Olanrewaju said the violence should not be mistaken for Islamic expansionism or a bid for territorial control.He explained that the perpetrators have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kidnapping-in-south-west-is-profit-driven-enterprise-not-religious-olanrewaju/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kidnapping-in-south-west-is-profit-driven-enterprise-not-religious-olanrewaju/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iraola jets in to Liverpool to finalise Anfield deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andoni Iraola arrived in Liverpool on Thursday to finalise the details of his appointment as the club&rsquo;s new head coach following the dismissal of Arne Slot.The 43-year-old flew into the city&rsquo;s John Lennon Airport on a private jet from San Sebastian in Spain and was driven away in a silver people carrier shortly afterwards.Iraola is understood to have agreed a two-year deal to succeed Slot, who was sacked last Saturday after a miserable Premier League title defence.The Spaniard was qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iraola-jets-in-to-liverpool-to-finalise-anfield-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iraola-jets-in-to-liverpool-to-finalise-anfield-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidnapping in S-West, profit-driven enterprise, not religious -Olarenwaju, ex- Minister ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Says evolving security threats now terrorism*Calls for declaration of State of Emergency on insecurity&nbsp;By Dapo Akinrefon&nbsp;Former Minister of Communications, Maj. Gen. Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retd), on Thursday, described the ongoing kidnapping and terrorism in the South-West&nbsp; as a profit-driven enterprise rather than a campaign rooted in territorial ambition or religious ideology.The former Minister, in a statement titled &lsquo;The Insurgency War/Terrorism in Southwest &ndash; The w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kidnapping-in-s-west-profit-driven-enterprise-not-religious-olarenwaju-ex-minister/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kidnapping-in-s-west-profit-driven-enterprise-not-religious-olarenwaju-ex-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivers ADC plays down the political influence of Wike’s ‘Rainbow Coalition’ movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[P/HarcourtRpivers state chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has played down the overbearing influence of the &lsquo;Rainbow Coalition&rsquo;, a political movement associated with the minister of the federal capital territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike.The party said that democracy thrives only on competition, and every political party has the constitutional right to seek the mandate of the people.Making the view of the party known on Thursday, the state chairm&#8311;an of the ADC, Dr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rivers-adc-plays-down-the-political-influence-of-wikes-rainbow-coalition-movement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rivers-adc-plays-down-the-political-influence-of-wikes-rainbow-coalition-movement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group berates Ijaw, Urhobo leaders over attack on First Lady Olurem]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jimitota Onoyume&nbsp;A group Community Development Committee of the Niger Delta Oil and Gas Producing Areas, has berated leaders of&nbsp; Ijaw and Urhobo of Warri who spoke at a joint press conference&nbsp; of the ethnic nationalities recently&nbsp; at Asaba for&nbsp; trying to demonize the first lady of the country Senator Oluremi Tinubu over the report of the ward&nbsp; redelineation exercise of the Warri federal Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.&nbsp;Ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/group-berates-ijaw-urhobo-leaders-over-attack-on-first-lady-olurem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/group-berates-ijaw-urhobo-leaders-over-attack-on-first-lady-olurem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardiola quit ‘100 times’ before leaving, says Man City chairman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola was on the verge of quitting &ldquo;100 times&rdquo; before finally leaving at the end of this season.Guardiola stepped down after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League in his glittering decade at the Etihad Stadium.While Guardiola enjoyed remarkable success with City, Khaldoon said the emotional Spaniard constantly thought about resigning during low moments in his reign.&ldquo;Inevitably over these las]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/guardiola-quit-100-times-before-leaving-says-man-city-chairman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/guardiola-quit-100-times-before-leaving-says-man-city-chairman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola: Oyo govt assures residents of safety amid concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oyo State Government has assured residents of its readiness to prevent, detect, and respond effectively to any potential threat of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).The state commissioner for health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, stated this in a statement in Ibadan on Thursday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the statement followed recent reports of Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and confirmed cases in Uganda.The commissioner stated that although Nigeria ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-oyo-govt-assures-residents-of-safety-amid-concerns-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-oyo-govt-assures-residents-of-safety-amid-concerns-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola: Oyo Govt. assures residents of safety amid concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oyo State Government has assured residents of its readiness to prevent, detect, and respond effectively to any potential threat of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).The state commissioner for health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, stated this in a statement in Ibadan on Thursday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the statement followed recent reports of Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and confirmed cases in Uganda.The commissioner stated that although Nigeria ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-oyo-govt-assures-residents-of-safety-amid-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-oyo-govt-assures-residents-of-safety-amid-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aso Villa tightens security over planned protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA &mdash; Security was beefed up on Thursday at the entrance and exit gates of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as authorities moved to prevent any possible breach amid a planned protest over the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Oyo State.Security operatives, including personnel of the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the military, mounted checkpoints and roadblocks around the Villa, carrying out strict screening of all entrants.State House staff were r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/aso-villa-tightens-security-over-planned-protest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/aso-villa-tightens-security-over-planned-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soldiers, DSS, Police, others, block protesters from approaching National Assembly]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry UmoruABUJA &mdash; Heavy security presence on Thursday halted protesters from gaining access to the National Assembly Complex as military personnel, police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) barricaded all major access roads to the Three Arms Zone in Abuja.The security lockdown also affected surrounding institutions, including the Supreme Court and the Presidential Villa, with restricted movement along key routes from NEXIM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/soldiers-dss-police-others-block-protesters-from-approaching-national-assembly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/soldiers-dss-police-others-block-protesters-from-approaching-national-assembly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Invite Igboho to name Oyo abductors, Atiku’s aide tells DSS]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ayobami OkerindePaul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to invite Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho to disclose the identities of those allegedly behind the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.Ibe made the call in a post on X on Thursday, following Igboho&rsquo;s claim that he knew the politicians sponsoring the kidnappers responsible for the a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/invite-igboho-to-name-oyo-abductors-atikus-aide-tells-dss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/invite-igboho-to-name-oyo-abductors-atikus-aide-tells-dss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NERC approves compensation for Band A electricity customers over supply shortfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation scheme for eligible Band A electricity customers affected by grid generation constraints experienced between February and March 2026.In a public notice issued through Directive No. NERC/2026/002 on the Special Compensation of Band A Customers Arising from Grid Generation Constraints, the Commission said the measure was introduced in response to significant generation shortfalls within the Nigerian Electric]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nerc-approves-compensation-for-band-a-electricity-customers-over-supply-shortfall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nerc-approves-compensation-for-band-a-electricity-customers-over-supply-shortfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged Fraud: Police secure ₦2bn asset forfeiture, court upholds investigative powers]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has secured two separate Federal High Court judgments in Abuja in cases involving alleged fraud and money laundering.The rulings led to the permanent forfeiture of assets valued at over &#8358;2 billion and reaffirmed the authority of the police to carry out investigations without obstruction.Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/alleged-fraud-police-secure-2bn-asset-forfeiture-court-upholds-investigative-powers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/alleged-fraud-police-secure-2bn-asset-forfeiture-court-upholds-investigative-powers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HURIWA: Owo verdict warns terrorists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bu Chioma ObinnaThe Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has described the death sentence handed to four terrorists convicted over the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, as a strong warning to terrorists, kidnappers and violent criminals across the country.HURIWA said the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Abuja represents a major victory for justice and signals that perpetrators of mass killings will no longer escape punishment.The group&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/huriwa-owo-verdict-warns-terrorists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/huriwa-owo-verdict-warns-terrorists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troops rescue abductees, arrest Boko Haram collaborators in Borno]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriThe Headquarters, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under Operation DESERT SANITY V/SIEGE OPERATIONS, has rescued civilians abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during an attack on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.The troops also arrested several Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and their collaborators in sustained offensive operations across the theatre.In addition, a deserter soldier, Private Umar Bema of the 50 Ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/troops-rescue-abductees-arrest-boko-haram-collaborators-in-borno/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/troops-rescue-abductees-arrest-boko-haram-collaborators-in-borno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of 33 items banned from World Cup stadiums – one carries jail sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the World Cup almost here, FIFA officials have warned fans about all the items banned from stadiums. All prohibited items will be confiscated, but some could lead to you getting detained if you try to bring them in.The 2026 World Cup is less than two weeks away, and football fans will soon be descending on stadiums across the US, Canada, and Mexico. However, spectators are being strongly urged to double-check their packing lists before traveling. FIFA has implemented a strict, uniform secu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-of-33-items-banned-from-world-cup-stadiums-one-carries-jail-sentence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-of-33-items-banned-from-world-cup-stadiums-one-carries-jail-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afenifere urges probe into Fayose kidnapping allegation]]></title><description><![CDATA[By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaThe pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into allegations made by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, concerning recent kidnapping incidents in Oyo State.Fayose had reportedly suggested that the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the state may have been politically orchestrated to undermine the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Speaking on Frontline, a cur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/afenifere-urges-probe-into-fayose-kidnapping-allegation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/afenifere-urges-probe-into-fayose-kidnapping-allegation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest three suspects, recover firearms, drugs in Enugu]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chinedu AdonuThe Enugu State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping and drug trafficking, while also recovering firearms, ammunition and suspected illicit drugs.The Command&rsquo;s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement, noting that operatives of the Command&rsquo;s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), acting on intelligence, arrested two suspected armed robbers and kidnappers, Ogbonna Chinonso, 22, and Nnachi Cypril, 35, at a dri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-arrest-three-suspects-recover-firearms-drugs-in-enugu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-arrest-three-suspects-recover-firearms-drugs-in-enugu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baptist leaders to Govt: Killings, displacement threatening Church growth in Plateau]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;Church Survives Four Attacks, Records About 20 Deaths Per Incident in BassaBy Golok NanmwaJOS &mdash; The Nigerian Baptist Convention&rsquo;s Conference Presidents and their wives have expressed concern over persistent attacks on churches and Christian communities in Plateau State and other parts of Northern Nigeria, warning that killings, displacement of worshippers and destruction of church infrastructure are threatening church growth and missionary activities in the region.The Baptis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/baptist-leaders-to-govt-killings-displacement-threatening-church-growth-in-plateau/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/baptist-leaders-to-govt-killings-displacement-threatening-church-growth-in-plateau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fayose backs Oyebanji for second term, predicts Tinubu victory in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Rotimi OjomoyelaAdo-Ekiti &mdash; Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji&rsquo;s re-election bid, describing the governor as a unifying leader whose performance has made him the clear favourite ahead of the June 20 governorship election.Fayose, who spoke on Wednesday during a political programme aired on radio stations across Ekiti State, also predicted a decisive victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fayose-backs-oyebanji-for-second-term-predicts-tinubu-victory-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fayose-backs-oyebanji-for-second-term-predicts-tinubu-victory-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fear grips Oyo residents as kidnapping cases rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruFear and anxiety have gripped many residents of Oyo State following a series of kidnapping incidents across the state, raising concerns about safety and freedom of movement.The growing apprehension comes in the wake of the recent abduction of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area, as well as the kidnapping on Wednesday of the sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin children.Checks by Vanguard on Thursday revealed a noticeable declin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fear-grips-oyo-residents-as-kidnapping-cases-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fear-grips-oyo-residents-as-kidnapping-cases-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police debunk Abuja school kidnap alarm]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA &mdash; The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has debunked reports of an alleged kidnapping incident at Phase 1 Primary School, Gbagalape, Abuja, describing the claim as a false alarm.The Command&rsquo;s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the incident, which caused panic among pupils and residents, prompted an immediate police response but investigations revealed that no kidnapping occurred.According to her, officers attached to the Nyanya Division recei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-debunk-abuja-school-kidnap-alarm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-debunk-abuja-school-kidnap-alarm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just in: Minority leadership tussle disrupts Reps plenary]]></title><description><![CDATA[..Agbese, Ugochinyere clash over forgery allegationBy Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaA heated dispute over the leadership of the opposition caucus disrupted proceedings in the House of Representatives on Thursday as lawmakers engaged in a public confrontation over allegations of forgery and attempts to influence the race for the position of Minority Leader.The drama unfolded during plenary when the member representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, Hon. Philip Agbese, raised]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/just-in-minority-leadership-tussle-disrupts-reps-plenary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/just-in-minority-leadership-tussle-disrupts-reps-plenary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DELTA 2027: Youths rally behind Denila as YP unveils gov candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Elizabeth WilliamsA strong signal emerged from Delta State&rsquo;s political landscape, on Friday, as the Youth Party, YP formally presented Dr. Joshua Denila as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election, in what political observers are already describing as a bold attempt by young people to challenge the long-standing dominance of the state&rsquo;s traditional political elite.<br />
Denila&rsquo;s emergence followed the conclusion of the party&rsquo;s statewide primary election conducted a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/delta-2027-youths-rally-behind-denila-as-yp-unveils-gov-candidate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/delta-2027-youths-rally-behind-denila-as-yp-unveils-gov-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbour’s Sallah cooking fire guts journalist’s home]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Christopher Ameh, BauchiA journalist with Radio Nigeria&rsquo;s Globe FM, Bauchi, Mr. Murtala Muhammad, has narrated how a fire that originated from a neighbouring compound where Sallah meat was being fried destroyed part of his three-bedroom apartment.The incident occurred on Thursday night last week, a day after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.According to Muhammad, the fire started after his neighbours finished frying meat and believed the fire had been extinguished, only for it to reignite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/neighbours-sallah-cooking-fire-guts-journalists-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/neighbours-sallah-cooking-fire-guts-journalists-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How security operatives foiled plot to bomb Ondo government house — Aiyedatiwa]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;Says South-West governors strengthening security collaborationBy Dayo JohnsonAKURE &mdash; Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has revealed how security operatives recently foiled a plot to bomb the Government House in Akure, describing the operation as one of several &ldquo;silent victories&rdquo; recorded in the state&rsquo;s fight against insecurity.Speaking on Channels Television&rsquo;s Politics Today, Aiyedatiwa said the planned attack was uncovered about three to four months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-security-operatives-foiled-plot-to-bomb-ondo-government-house-aiyedatiwa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-security-operatives-foiled-plot-to-bomb-ondo-government-house-aiyedatiwa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osun Accord Party Chairman shot by gunmen]]></title><description><![CDATA[..Police launch investigationBy Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe Chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Ashimiyu Ajibola, has reportedly escaped an assassination attempt by suspected gunmen.It was gathered that the assailants attacked the party chairman at about 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday along the MDS area of Osogbo, the state capital.Sources said Ajibola sustained gunshot injuries during the attack but escaped being killed. He was subsequently rushed to a hospital b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/osun-accord-party-chairman-shot-by-gunmen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/osun-accord-party-chairman-shot-by-gunmen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minority leadership: Rowdy session in Reps as Agbese, Ugochinyere clash over forgery allegation]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaA heated dispute over the leadership of the opposition caucus triggered a rowdy session in the House of Representatives on Thursday as lawmakers engaged in a public confrontation over allegations of forgery, blackmail and attempts to influence the race for the position of minority leader.The drama unfolded during plenary when the member representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, Hon. Philip Agbese, raised a matter of personal privilege, acc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/minority-leadership-rowdy-session-in-reps-as-agbese-ugochinyere-clash-over-forgery-allegation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/minority-leadership-rowdy-session-in-reps-as-agbese-ugochinyere-clash-over-forgery-allegation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged cyberbullying: Court declines Sowore’s prayer for adjournment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday declined to grant an application by activist, Omoyele Sowore seeking an adjournment in his ongoing trial until after the court&rsquo;s forthcoming vacation.Justice Mohammed Umar, in a ruling, rejected the request made by Sowore&rsquo;s lawyer, Marshall Abubakar.Justice Umar also ordered the defendant, who is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for alleged cyberbullying-related offences, to enter his defence beginning from June 5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/alleged-cyberbullying-court-declines-sowores-prayer-for-adjournment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/alleged-cyberbullying-court-declines-sowores-prayer-for-adjournment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet country where only white cars are allowed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine buying a new car and being told you can only choose one colour: white because that is the only colour allowed for cars in the country.<br />
That unusual reality has existed in parts of Turkmenistan, a Central Asian country known for its strict regulations and unique urban policies.<br />
In the country&rsquo;s capital, Ashgabat, authorities have long favoured white vehicles, making them a common sight on the city&rsquo;s wide boulevards.The preference for white cars became increasingly noticeable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/meet-country-where-only-white-cars-are-allowed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/meet-country-where-only-white-cars-are-allowed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Voting for Peter Obi is a vote for Tinubu – Kenneth Okonkwo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has said supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, risk boosting President Bola Tinubu&rsquo;s re-election chances if they back the former Anambra State governor in the 2027 presidential election.Speaking during an interview with Symfoni TV on Wednesday, Okonkwo argued that Nigeria&rsquo;s opposition must unite behind a single platform to stand a realistic chance of unseating the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-voting-for-peter-obi-is-a-vote-for-tinubu-kenneth-okonkwo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-voting-for-peter-obi-is-a-vote-for-tinubu-kenneth-okonkwo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police rescue three children, arrest two suspected child traffickers in Akwa Ibom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has rescued three abducted children and arrested two suspected child traffickers along Ekparakwa village in the Mkpat Enin Local Government Area.The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Thursday.John said that at about 7 p.m. on Wednesday, the operative of the command received a distress call through a concerned individual, reporting the abduction of three children along Ekparakwa village in the Mkpat Enin Loca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-rescue-three-children-arrest-two-suspected-child-traffickers-in-akwa-ibom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-rescue-three-children-arrest-two-suspected-child-traffickers-in-akwa-ibom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kwara: ‘It is painful I cannot recover my wife’s corpse’ — ECWA pastor]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinThe bereaved pastor of ECWA Church in Omugo, Ifelodun local government area of Kwara, Rev. Sunday Omole, has expressed deep concern that he couldn&rsquo;t retrieve the remains of his wife, Mrs Rachel Oluwaremilekun Omole, and others for burial.Other church worshippers who died in terrorists&rsquo; captivity are Elder Chief David Omopariola, Chief Joseph Ibitoye Afariogun, Mrs Iyabo Aniyi and Elder Joshua.Speaking in an interview with Vanguard Thursday morning, he said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwara-it-is-painful-i-cannot-recover-my-wifes-corpse-ecwa-pastor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwara-it-is-painful-i-cannot-recover-my-wifes-corpse-ecwa-pastor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list: Countries with the youngest World Cup 2026 squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivory Coast is set to arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the youngest squad among all participating nations, according to projections based on the average age of players on the tournament&rsquo;s opening day.<br />
The Elephants are expected to have an average squad age of 25 years and 310 days, making them the only team with an average age below 26 years. The youthful profile reflects the country&rsquo;s successful transition to a new generation of players following recent international success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-countries-with-the-youngest-world-cup-2026-squads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-countries-with-the-youngest-world-cup-2026-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insecurity: Tinubu has failed Nigerians, should resign – Baba-Ahmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dickson OmobolaNational Chairman of the People&rsquo;s Redemption Party, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has urged President Bola Tinubu to resign, saying he has spectacularly failed to protect Nigerians.Baba-Ahmed said, in a civilised democracy, Tinubu&rsquo;s record on insecurity would have cost him the presidency long ago, adding that it would be unwise to wait for more schoolchildren and women to be kidnapped before calling for his resignation.Speaking on The Morning Show, an Arise TV programme, T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-tinubu-has-failed-nigerians-should-resign-baba-ahmed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-tinubu-has-failed-nigerians-should-resign-baba-ahmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK PM says Elon Musk ‘trying to whip up division’ over student’s murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK leader Keir Starmer accused US tech tycoon Elon Musk on Thursday of &ldquo;trying to whip up division&rdquo; in Britain following anger over the police handling of the murder of a white student by a Sikh man.The case of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was put in handcuffs by police as he lay mortally wounded after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, 23, in the southern city of Southampton in December, has become highly politicised in the UK.Digwa lied and told police he was the victim as Nowak had]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uk-pm-says-elon-musk-trying-to-whip-up-division-over-students-murder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uk-pm-says-elon-musk-trying-to-whip-up-division-over-students-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police debunk viral claims of released abducted pupils, teachers in Oyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruThe Oyo State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading viral reports circulating on social media alleging that abducted pupils and teachers from Ahoro Esiele and Yawota communities in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been released.In a statement issued on Thursday by the Command&rsquo;s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, police said the claims were &ldquo;categorically false, misleading, and entirely unsubstantiated,&rdquo; stressing that no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-debunk-viral-claims-of-released-abducted-pupils-teachers-in-oyo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-debunk-viral-claims-of-released-abducted-pupils-teachers-in-oyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police debunk release of abducted Oyo school children, teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruThe Oyo State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading viral reports circulating on social media alleging that abducted pupils and teachers from Ahoro Esiele and Yawota communities in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been released.In a statement issued on Thursday by the Command&rsquo;s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, police said the claims were &ldquo;categorically false, misleading, and entirely unsubstantiated,&rdquo; stressing that no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-debunk-release-of-abducted-oyo-school-children-teachers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-debunk-release-of-abducted-oyo-school-children-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Resign now; no Nigerian is safe under your govt’ – PRP tells Tinubu]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJAThe Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, on Thursday, called on President Bola Tinubu to resign over worsening insecurity, accusing him of failing in his primary duty to protect the lives and property of Nigerians.The opposition party said violent crime had spread across the country to the point where no Nigerian could feel safe, arguing that citizens who face daily security threats cannot afford to wait until the 2027 general elections for change.The position was containe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/resign-now-no-nigerian-is-safe-under-your-govt-prp-tells-tinubu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/resign-now-no-nigerian-is-safe-under-your-govt-prp-tells-tinubu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I know politicians behind Oyo kidnappings’ — Sunday Igboho alleges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to reveal the identities of politicians he alleged are behind the abduction of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.Speaking on Wednesday in a now-trending video captured by Wisdom TV, while receiving newly elected executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) led by Akinteye Babatunde at his residence in the Soka area of Ibadan, Igboho alleged that some politician]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-know-politicians-behind-oyo-kidnappings-sunday-igboho-alleges-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-know-politicians-behind-oyo-kidnappings-sunday-igboho-alleges-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I know politicians behind Oyo kidnappings, Sunday Igboho alleges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to reveal the identities of politicians he alleged are behind the abduction of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.Speaking on Wednesday in a now-trending video captured by Wisdom TV, while receiving newly elected executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) led by Akinteye Babatunde at his residence in the Soka area of Ibadan, Igboho alleged that some politician]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-know-politicians-behind-oyo-kidnappings-sunday-igboho-alleges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-know-politicians-behind-oyo-kidnappings-sunday-igboho-alleges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Business Has a Finance Stack. Does It Have a Legal Stack?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every serious business in 2026 runs on systems. There is a cloud-based, real-time, integrated accounting system with payroll and tax. There are systems for customer relationships, human resources, project management, and payments. Founders and executives have come to understand, often through painful experience, that running a business without these operating layers is not scrappy or lean. It is reckless.And yet, when it comes to legal, the function that governs every contract the business sign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/your-business-has-a-finance-stack-does-it-have-a-legal-stack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/your-business-has-a-finance-stack-does-it-have-a-legal-stack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LASU student dies days after robbery attack in Iba]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Esther OnyegbulaThe Lagos State University, LASU, community has been thrown into mourning following the death of one of its students, Otabor Boluwatife Joseph, who succumbed to injuries sustained during an armed robbery attack in the Iba area of Lagos.Boluwatife, a student of the Department of History and International Studies, Faculty of Arts, reportedly sustained severe injuries after he and some of his friends were attacked by suspected armed robbers on the night of May 29, 2026, outside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lasu-student-dies-days-after-robbery-attack-in-iba/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lasu-student-dies-days-after-robbery-attack-in-iba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A United Nations peacekeeper has been killed in Lebanon, the force and Serbian authorities said Thursday, after a base was hit in the south where Israel and Hezbollah are fighting.The death brings to seven the number of UNIFIL peacekeepers killed since the latest conflict erupted in March.&ldquo;A UNIFIL peacekeeper died early this morning from critical injuries sustained when mortar shells struck his position,&rdquo; a statement from the force said, adding that two other Blue Helmets were woun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/another-un-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/another-un-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City weigh lawsuit after Real Madrid presidential hopeful targets Haaland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City are considering legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said he would sign superstar forward Erling Haaland if elected.Riquelme made the announcement on Spanish television on Wednesday, holding up a Real shirt bearing Haaland&rsquo;s name and the number nine.The presidential hopeful also said he would move for Spain international Rodri, who still has a year remaining on his contract with City.&ldquo;Rodri plays in a position Real Madrid need and he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/man-city-weigh-lawsuit-after-real-madrid-presidential-hopeful-targets-haaland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/man-city-weigh-lawsuit-after-real-madrid-presidential-hopeful-targets-haaland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest man over fake kidnap video in Ogun]]></title><description><![CDATA[By James OgunnaikeThe Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Johnson Elleh, for allegedly producing and circulating a false video claiming that kidnapping and banditry activities were taking place along the Owode-Idiroko corridor of the state.The Command said investigations revealed that the viral video was fabricated and deliberately designed to create fear, panic and anxiety among residents.In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-arrest-man-over-fake-kidnap-video-in-ogun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-arrest-man-over-fake-kidnap-video-in-ogun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atiku lectures Tinubu over failure to learn from terrorist attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza AjayiPresidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu&rsquo;s administration to urgently overhaul Nigeria&rsquo;s counterterrorism framework, warning that terrorists are continuously refining their tactics while the government appears incapable of doing the same.Atiku raised the alarm in a statement issued on Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, saying the disturbing spread]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/atiku-lectures-tinubu-over-failure-to-learn-from-terrorist-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/atiku-lectures-tinubu-over-failure-to-learn-from-terrorist-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas leak in Ogun school triggers panic, scores hospitalised]]></title><description><![CDATA[By James OgunnaikeFresh panic gripped residents of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Wednesday following another reported gas leak at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Epe Garage, and Anglican Girls Grammar School, Obalende, leaving scores of students and staff requiring medical attention at the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode.The latest incident marks the third occurrence of the mysterious gas leak within two months, heightening concerns among residents over its potential health implications and envi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gas-leak-in-ogun-school-triggers-panic-scores-hospitalised/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gas-leak-in-ogun-school-triggers-panic-scores-hospitalised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Again, students hospitalised as third gas leak hits Ogun schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[By James OgunnaikeFresh panic gripped residents of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Wednesday following another reported gas leak at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Epe Garage, and Anglican Girls Grammar School, Obalende, leaving scores of students and staff requiring medical attention at the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode.The latest incident marks the third occurrence of the mysterious gas leak within two months, heightening concerns among residents over its potential health implications and envi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/again-students-hospitalised-as-third-gas-leak-hits-ogun-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/again-students-hospitalised-as-third-gas-leak-hits-ogun-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran’s Khamenei says US, Israel aim to sow ‘division’ after war defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran&rsquo;s supreme leader on Thursday accused the US and Israel of trying to sow &ldquo;division&rdquo; among Iranians after suffering a &ldquo;decisive blow&rdquo; during the Middle East war.In a written message, Mojtaba Khamenei said &ldquo;the malicious enemy&rdquo; was seeking to &ldquo;plant the seeds of doubt, despair, fear, mistrust and division&rdquo; among the public.&ldquo;In confronting these ill intentions, everyone must, through steadfastness, insight, preserving unity and cohesi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/irans-khamenei-says-us-israel-aim-to-sow-division-after-war-defeat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/irans-khamenei-says-us-israel-aim-to-sow-division-after-war-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S’west private schools threaten protest over abducted Oyo teachers, pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruThe National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), South-West Zone, has threatened to mobilise thousands of school proprietors, teachers and students for peaceful protests across the region if abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo State and other parts of the country are not released by June 10.The association issued the warning while condemning the recent abduction of teachers and pupils in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the incident as an at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/swest-private-schools-threaten-protest-over-abducted-oyo-teachers-pupils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/swest-private-schools-threaten-protest-over-abducted-oyo-teachers-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davido’s aide Israel DMW to bury father in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davido&rsquo;s logistics manager, Israel Afeara, widely known as Israel DMW, has announced the funeral arrangements for his late father, Eric Afeare.Mr Afeare, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, died on March 2 at the age of 71 following a brief illness. He reportedly passed away at a hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State.According to the burial programme released by the family, most of the ceremonies will take place at Oguedo Quarters, Ivbiu-Ake, in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/davidos-aide-israel-dmw-to-bury-father-in-july/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/davidos-aide-israel-dmw-to-bury-father-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragedy: Son beats 65-year-old father to death in Ondo, arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dayo Johnson, AkureThe Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Nsikak Kingsley, for allegedly beating his 65-year-old father, Adone Peter, to death during a domestic dispute in Oda Community, Akure South Local Government Area.It was gathered that the incident followed a heated altercation between father and son, which escalated into violence.A police source said the suspect allegedly attacked the deceased and inflicted severe head injuries on him.The victim was rushed to a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tragedy-son-beats-65-year-old-father-to-death-in-ondo-arrested/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tragedy-son-beats-65-year-old-father-to-death-in-ondo-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unsafe food kills 1.5m people worldwide annually – WHO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unsafe food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths every year worldwide, according to new data from the World Health Organisation (WHO).This highlights the often-overlooked toll of contaminated food on health, development, and fragile economies.The new insights, released on Wednesday, ahead of next week&rsquo;s World Food Safety Day (WFSD), celebrated on June 7, show that children under five are particularly vulnerable.Unsafe food is any food that may cause illness, in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/unsafe-food-kills-15m-people-worldwide-annually-who/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/unsafe-food-kills-15m-people-worldwide-annually-who/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N/Korea’s Kim vows ‘exponential’ boost in nuclear forces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Jong Un vowed an &ldquo;exponential&rdquo; increase in nuclear military capabilities as state media reported&nbsp;the North Korean leader visited a new atomic facility.The nuclear-armed country is believed to operate uranium enrichment facilities at three sites &mdash; Yongbyon, Kangson and Kusong.Kim on Wednesday went to a &ldquo;newly-inaugurated nuclear materials production factory&rdquo;, Pyongyang&rsquo;s state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.KCNA reported that Kim noted an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nkoreas-kim-vows-exponential-boost-in-nuclear-forces/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nkoreas-kim-vows-exponential-boost-in-nuclear-forces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria ranks among 10 worst countries for workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Victor Ahiuma-YoungNigeria has been&nbsp;ranked among the 10 worst countries in the world for workers&rsquo; rights, according to the 2026 Global Rights Index released by the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC.Read Also: Right to strike: Labour, employers at war over ICJ affirmation&nbsp;The report paints a grim picture of the state of labour rights in the country, citing attacks on trade union independence, arbitrary arrests, intimidation of workers, and widespread union-busting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-ranks-among-10-worst-countries-for-workers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-ranks-among-10-worst-countries-for-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right to strike: Labour, employers at war over ICJ affirmation ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Victor Ahiuma-YoungNigeria&rsquo;s industrial&nbsp;relations space has&nbsp;been thrown into renewed debate as organised labour and employers disagree sharply over the scope and limits of workers&rsquo; right to strike, following divergent interpretations of the recent ruling by the International Court of Justice, ICJ on the right of workers to strike.Read Also: &lsquo;Don&rsquo;t test us, minimum wage is constitutional matter,&rsquo; Labour cautions governors over N100,000 proposalIt will b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/right-to-strike-labour-employers-at-war-over-icj-affirmation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/right-to-strike-labour-employers-at-war-over-icj-affirmation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saving teacher education through Dual Mandate Policy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[&bull;As candidates shun admission to COEs&nbsp;By Adesina WahabWith over one million&nbsp;candidates unable to secure admission into tertiary institutions yearly in the country, over 300,000 admission spaces are always unfilled in Faculties of Education in universities and even Colleges of Education that are supposed to train teachers.The development is not only putting teacher education in difficulty, but is aggravating the already short supply of competent teachers in the country. Available]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/saving-teacher-education-through-dual-mandate-policy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/saving-teacher-education-through-dual-mandate-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet ‘2026 World Cup’s least-known player’ who gained 4.9 million followers after viral challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand footballer Tim Payne met the influencer behind his stunning viral fame on Wednesday, presenting him with a team shirt after gaining almost five million Instagram followers in a week.Argentine social media giant Valen Scarsini, known as &ldquo;El Scarso&rdquo;, last week asked his fans to boost unheralded Payne&rsquo;s following, calling him the &ldquo;least known&rdquo; player at the World Cup.It kicked off an online explosion of interest with Payne going from 4,000 followers to 4.9]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/meet-2026-world-cups-least-known-player-who-gained-49-million-followers-after-viral-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/meet-2026-world-cups-least-known-player-who-gained-49-million-followers-after-viral-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple removes Russia’s state-backed messenger from App Store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has removed Russia&rsquo;s state-backed Max messenger from its App Store, the app&rsquo;s Russian developers said Thursday.Moscow has for months been pushing Russians to install Max &mdash; a super-app that lacks encryption and that critics say could be used to track people.It has throttled WhatsApp and Telegram, the country&rsquo;s two largest messengers, and forced civil servants, state companies, schools and government agencies to move their communications onto Max.&ldquo;Max is tempor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apple-removes-russias-state-backed-messenger-from-app-store/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apple-removes-russias-state-backed-messenger-from-app-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obi defends Pastor Adeboye, warns Nigerians against ethnic division]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour Party&rsquo;s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has defendedPastor Enoch Adeboye against recent criticisms over his alleged role in the cancellation of a planned protest, warning Nigerians against narratives that could deepen ethnic and social divisions.In a statement posted on his verified X account on Thursday, Obi said Nigerians must learn from the experiences of the 2023 elections, particularly in Lagos, where political discourse shifted from issues of governance and competence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/obi-defends-pastor-adeboye-warns-nigerians-against-ethnic-division/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/obi-defends-pastor-adeboye-warns-nigerians-against-ethnic-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cartoon: ‘Tailor, I need two more caps’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanguard News<br />
The post Cartoon: &lsquo;Tailor, I need two more caps&rsquo; appeared first on Vanguard News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cartoon-tailor-i-need-two-more-caps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cartoon-tailor-i-need-two-more-caps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ekiti 2026: 16 days to go, Oyebanji dominates, opposition struggles for relevance]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Rotimi OjomoyelaAs Ekiti State moves toward&nbsp;the June 20, 2026&nbsp;governorship election, the political atmosphere is becoming increasingly intense despite recent efforts by stakeholders to maintain peace.A total of 1,059,360 registered voters are expected to cast their ballots across 2,445 polling units in 177 wards spread across the state&rsquo;s 16 local government areas.Read Also: Senate to FG, security agencies:&nbsp;Deploy all resources to rescue kidnapped school childrenAlthough,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ekiti-2026-16-days-to-go-oyebanji-dominates-opposition-struggles-for-relevance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ekiti-2026-16-days-to-go-oyebanji-dominates-opposition-struggles-for-relevance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US hails Nigeria counterterrorism efforts, confirms joint operation against ISIS leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States has reaffirmed its counterterrorism partnership with Nigeria, citing recent joint operations that dealt a major blow to the Islamic State terrorist network.The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the disclosure while speaking on U.S. foreign policy and international security cooperation.Rubio disclosed that American and Nigerian security agencies recently collaborated in an operation that eliminated a senior global ISIS leader operating from within Nigeria.According to hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-hails-nigeria-counterterrorism-efforts-confirms-joint-operation-against-isis-leader/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-hails-nigeria-counterterrorism-efforts-confirms-joint-operation-against-isis-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.As recently as last month, FIFA&rsquo;s official stadium code of conduct included a clause which read: &ldquo;For the avoidance of doubt, empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles, up to (1 liter in) capacity, may be brought into the Stadium.&rdquo;However The Athletic reported on Wedne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/world-cup-fans-barred-from-bringing-water-bottles-into-stadia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/world-cup-fans-barred-from-bringing-water-bottles-into-stadia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mali bans use of motorcycles outside major cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mali has banned the use of certain motorcycles outside of major cities as the country battles a jihadist insurgency, according to a government order broadcast on Wednesday.Motorcycles are the preferred means of transport for jihadist groups in Mali, which has been plunged into a security crisis as jihadists blockade its capital Bamako.An order read out on national television on Wednesday evening said the &ldquo;circulation of motorcycles with an engine capacity of 125 cc and above, outside majo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/mali-bans-use-of-motorcycles-outside-major-cities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/mali-bans-use-of-motorcycles-outside-major-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insecurity: Delay on State Police may trigger self help — Afenifere warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash; Says fire-brigade security deployment infeasible, ineffectiveBy Dayo Johnson AkureThe Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has warned that the delay in the establishment of state police may trigger self help.It faulted the federal government&rsquo;s reactive deployment of security forces after terror attacks, describing the approach as infeasible and ineffective in protecting citizens.According to the groups Secretary General, Chief Sola Ebiseni, &ldquo;If there is any issue on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-delay-on-state-police-may-trigger-self-help-afenifere-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-delay-on-state-police-may-trigger-self-help-afenifere-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insecurity: Delay on State Police may trigger self help — Afenifere]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash; Says fire-brigade security deployment infeasible, ineffectiveBy Dayo Johnson AkureThe Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has warned that the delay in the establishment of state police may trigger self help.It faulted the federal government&rsquo;s reactive deployment of security forces after terror attacks, describing the approach as infeasible and ineffective in protecting citizens.According to the groups Secretary General, Chief Sola Ebiseni, &ldquo;If there is any issue on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-delay-on-state-police-may-trigger-self-help-afenifere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-delay-on-state-police-may-trigger-self-help-afenifere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDC NEC: Obi urges aspirants to accept results]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;Dickson promises reconciliation after primariesBy Henry Umoru, AbujaABUJA &mdash; Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged aspirants who lost in the party&rsquo;s recent primaries to accept the outcomes and work for the unity and growth of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.Speaking at the second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the NDC in Abuja, Obi appealed to members to put aside grievances arising from the primarie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndc-nec-obi-urges-aspirants-to-accept-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndc-nec-obi-urges-aspirants-to-accept-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US House of Representatives has backed a resolution seeking to halt American military action in Iran &mdash; a symbolic move that deals a political blow to President Donald Trump as efforts to find a deal with Tehran stagnate.Weeks of complicated talks marked by sharp rhetoric and flare-ups of violence have not managed to reach a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which is essential to oil supplies.Washington and Tehran have sent divergent messages in recent days, with Ira]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-house-votes-to-curb-trump-on-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-house-votes-to-curb-trump-on-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: El-Buba endorses Adebayo for president]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry Umoru, AbujaABUJA &mdash; Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, renowned cleric and Convener of the Initiative for a Better and Brighter Nigeria, Prophet Isa El-Buba, has declared support for the presidential ambition of Social Democratic Party (SDP) leader, Adewole Adebayo, saying he is better positioned to lead Nigeria than other opposition contenders.El-Buba also warned against any attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, stressing that democracy thrives on justice, equity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-el-buba-endorses-adebayo-for-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-el-buba-endorses-adebayo-for-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says will make ex-personal lawyer permanent attorney general]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he intended to nominate his former personal lawyer as attorney general on a permanent basis.Todd Blanche currently serves as acting chief of the Justice Department after Trump fired Attorney General&nbsp;Pam Bondi following scrutiny over her handling of the release of investigative files regarding late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Blanche, the former number two in the Justice Department, has since pursued indictments for Trump&rsquo;s perceived enemies,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trump-says-will-make-ex-personal-lawyer-permanent-attorney-general/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trump-says-will-make-ex-personal-lawyer-permanent-attorney-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform Proposals: Campaign to scrap Law School unsettles Council of Legal Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA &mdash; Far-reaching proposals capable of overhauling the nation&rsquo;s legal education system dominated discussions at the 2026 Legal Education Summit organised by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).<br />
Prominent among the proposals were demands for the Nigerian Law School (NLS) to be scrapped, as well as calls for a reduction in the number of years required for the study of law.<br />
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) is the statutory body responsible for regulating lega]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/reform-proposals-campaign-to-scrap-law-school-unsettles-council-of-legal-education/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/reform-proposals-campaign-to-scrap-law-school-unsettles-council-of-legal-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7-month-old baby among 13 abducted by terrorists in Borno]]></title><description><![CDATA[&bull;Families beg FG for rescue of travellers<br />
By Ndahi MaramaMAIDUGURI &mdash; Fear and anxiety have gripped families in Borno State following the abduction of 13 travellers, including women and a seven-month-old baby, by suspected Boko Haram insurgents along the Biu&ndash;Damaturu highway through the Kamuya axis of the state.<br />
The victims were reportedly abducted on April 15, 2026, when terrorists intercepted two Golf Wagon vehicles conveying passengers along the road and whisked them away to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/7-month-old-baby-among-13-abducted-by-terrorists-in-borno/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/7-month-old-baby-among-13-abducted-by-terrorists-in-borno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tambuwal, ADC guber candidate bemoan rising terrorism]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;Seek urgent security overhaul after deadly Sokoto attacks<br />
&hellip;Police foil fresh terror attack, recover 25 rustled cattle<br />
By Musa UbandawakiSOKOTO &mdash; Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, and the Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the state, Manir Muhammad Dan&rsquo;iya, have raised fresh alarm over the worsening insecurity in Sokoto following renewed deadly attacks on com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tambuwal-adc-guber-candidate-bemoan-rising-terrorism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tambuwal-adc-guber-candidate-bemoan-rising-terrorism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[INSECURITY IN YORUBALAND:Is Amotekun still effective in S-West?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;.Stakeholders call for stronger legal backing&hellip;Commitment has declined&hellip;Operatives have displayed bravery&mdash; Afenifere&hellip;We&rsquo;ve curtailed excesses of criminals&mdash;CommandersBy Dayo Johnson, Rotimi Ojomoyela, James Ogunnaike &amp; Adeola BadruTHE operations and effectiveness of the Western Nigeria Security Network, WNSN, code-named Amotekun, have come under scrutiny.Operation Amotekun, which acts as a vital grassroots intelligence network, has remained signif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-in-yorubalandis-amotekun-still-effective-in-s-west/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-in-yorubalandis-amotekun-still-effective-in-s-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M-East war: Iran has agreed not to stock nuclear weapon — Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency reportU.S President, Donald Trump, yesterday claimed that Iran has agreed it will not have a nuclear weapon and that the country&rsquo;s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was involved in negotiations with the US.<br />
The bold claims were made during an interview on the New York Post&rsquo;s Pod Force One podcast, as violence erupted in the Gulf once again after the US and Iran exchanged series of strikes.<br />
Trump&rsquo;s remarks followed comments by the US Secretary of S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/m-east-war-iran-has-agreed-not-to-stock-nuclear-weapon-trump/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/m-east-war-iran-has-agreed-not-to-stock-nuclear-weapon-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manufacturing recovery lifts Business Confidence Index to 104.6pts — NESG]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Babajide KomolafeThe Nigerian Economic&nbsp;Summit Group, NESG, has reported an improvement in business confidence in May 2026, driven largely by a strong recovery in the manufacturing sector and robust consumer demand despite persistent cost pressures.According to the latest NESG Business Confidence Monitor, BCM, the Current Business Performance Index rose to 104.6 points in May from 102.1 points recorded in April, indicating an expansion in business activities across the economy.The report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/manufacturing-recovery-lifts-business-confidence-index-to-1046pts-nesg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/manufacturing-recovery-lifts-business-confidence-index-to-1046pts-nesg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria, 7 others risk 12.5% US tariff over forced labour claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Nkiruka NnoromNigeria and seven other African countries risk losing wider access to the American market as the United States moves to slap a 12.5 per cent tariff on their exports over alleged failure to curb forced labour in supply chains.<br />
The proposal was unveiled by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, USTR, as part of a sweeping probe covering 60 economies worldwide.<br />
Aside from Nigeria, the African countries listed are Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-7-others-risk-125-us-tariff-over-forced-labour-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-7-others-risk-125-us-tariff-over-forced-labour-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chimamanda Adichie’s son probe: Court adjourns to Oct 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Innocent AnabaThe coroner&rsquo;s inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, suffered a major setback, yesterday, after Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital told the Coroner&rsquo;s Court that it had obtained an order of the Lagos State High Court staying further proceedings.<br />
Meanwhile, the court adjourned the case to October 8, 2026.<br />
The matter came before Coroner Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji at Igbosere Mag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/chimamanda-adichies-son-probe-court-adjourns-to-oct-8/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/chimamanda-adichies-son-probe-court-adjourns-to-oct-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[110 Nigerians face deportation as US launches fresh W-Africa immigration crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Nkiruka NnoromNo fewer than 110 Nigerians are among 355 West Africans listed for deportation by the the Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration as Washington intensifies its immigration enforcement under the newly expanded West Africa Operations Watch, WOW, initiative.<br />
The list released by the United States Department of Homeland Security, containing mames and photographs of all 355 individuals earmarked for removal, showed that Nigeria topped the country breakdown, follwed by Liberia with 94 na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/110-nigerians-face-deportation-as-us-launches-fresh-w-africa-immigration-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/110-nigerians-face-deportation-as-us-launches-fresh-w-africa-immigration-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N-Delta suffering from lack of implementation of laws — Ajumogobia]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;.Advocates stringent penalties for gas-flaring<br />
&hellip;.Seeks establishment of court for environmental issues<br />
By Davies IheamnachorPORT HARCOURT&mdash; Former Minister of Petroleum and Foreign Affairs, Mr Henry Ajumogobia, SAN, has said Niger Delta is suffering from lack of implementation and enforcement of laws.<br />
Ajumogobia noted that if laws were properly implemented, that issues relating to gas-flaring, underdevelopment bedeviling the region would be tackled.<br />
Ajumogobia spoke in Port]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/n-delta-suffering-from-lack-of-implementation-of-laws-ajumogobia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/n-delta-suffering-from-lack-of-implementation-of-laws-ajumogobia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Itsekiri nation rejects substantial portion of INEC report]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jimitota OnoyumeWARRI&mdash;Itsekiri nation has reiterated its rejection of a substantial portion of the report by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on its recent ward redelineation exercise in Warri federal constituency, saying the commission allegedly violated constitutional provisions and even the Electoral Act on the exercise.<br />
Flanked by other leaders of the Itsekiri nation, Sunny Mene, who addressed newsmen, yesterday, in Warri, Delta State, said the ethnic nationalit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/itsekiri-nation-rejects-substantial-portion-of-inec-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/itsekiri-nation-rejects-substantial-portion-of-inec-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reps endorse Akande for ICJ seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputy Speaker backs Nigerian-born UK nomineeBy Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaABUJA &mdash; The House of Representatives has endorsed the candidacy of Nigerian-born international law scholar, Dapo Akande, for a seat on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027&ndash;2036 term.The endorsement was announced on Wednesday by Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, during a courtesy visit by Akande and officials of the British High Commission to the National Assembly in Abuja.Kalu describe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/reps-endorse-akande-for-icj-seat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/reps-endorse-akande-for-icj-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian currency traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Thursday, June 4, 2026, as the gap between the official and parallel foreign exchange markets remained narrow.At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the naira was quoted at around &#8358;1,373 per dollar, based on the latest available official market data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria and market trackers. The official market has largely remained within the &#8358;1,370&ndash;&#8]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-june-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-june-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CAPPA hails Senate on SSB tax bill, urges Reps to protect Nigerians’ health]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chioma ObinnaThe Senate has passed a landmark bill seeking to overhaul Nigeria&rsquo;s tax regime on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs), drawing strong commendation from the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), which described the move as a major breakthrough in the fight against rising non-communicable diseases in the country.<br />
The bill proposes replacing the current flat N10-per-litre excise duty on sugary drinks with a percentage-based levy tied to retail price,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cappa-hails-senate-on-ssb-tax-bill-urges-reps-to-protect-nigerians-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cappa-hails-senate-on-ssb-tax-bill-urges-reps-to-protect-nigerians-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Crisis: Cost of healthy diet rises further — NBS Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Elizabeth AdegbesanDespite the&nbsp;moderation in inflation rate reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, the financial burden of feeding on Nigerian households may have intensified as the national average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) climbed to N1,541 per adult per in March 2026, about 4.4 per cent up from N1,477 in March 2025.The Bureau had reported a steady downward trend in inflation rate up till February 2026 but the trend reversed marginally in March and April.On a month-on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/food-crisis-cost-of-healthy-diet-rises-further-nbs-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/food-crisis-cost-of-healthy-diet-rises-further-nbs-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insecurity, Economic Hardship: Nigeria bleeding – PFN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calls for national repentance at Lagos crusade<br />
Repentance, not prayers alone, key to ending crisis &mdash; ClericsBy Olayinka LatonaLAGOS &mdash; Amid rising insecurity, economic hardship and the continued abduction of schoolchildren across the country, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Lagos Mainland Province, has declared that Nigeria&rsquo;s healing requires more than prayers, stressing that genuine national repentance is essential to overcoming the nation&rsquo;s challenges.Speak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-economic-hardship-nigeria-bleeding-pfn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-economic-hardship-nigeria-bleeding-pfn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owo church attack: Court sentences 4  terrorists to death by hanging]]></title><description><![CDATA[*Acquits one for lack of evidence*Justice has been served &mdash; AiyedatiwaBy Dayo Johnson &amp; Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA &mdash; THE Federal&nbsp;High Court in Abuja, yesterday, convicted and sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.Those found guilty on a nine-count terrorism charge filed by the Department of State Services, DSS, on behalf of the Federal Government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/owo-church-attack-court-sentences-4-terrorists-to-death-by-hanging/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/owo-church-attack-court-sentences-4-terrorists-to-death-by-hanging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You’re the rigger, not Atiku,  ADC RO fires back at Babachir]]></title><description><![CDATA[&bull;Vows to release evidenceBy Omeiza AjayiABUJA&mdash;The chairman&nbsp;of African Democratic Congress ADC electoral committee for Adamawa State, Dr Nicholas Msheliza, has turned the tables on former Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Babachir Lawal, accusing him of personally directing the rigging of last month&rsquo;s presidential primary of the party in his home state.He also threatened to release documentary evidence to back the claim.This is coming days after Lawal had a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/youre-the-rigger-not-atiku-adc-ro-fires-back-at-babachir/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/youre-the-rigger-not-atiku-adc-ro-fires-back-at-babachir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gridlock returns as trucks shut Mile 2 axis of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway]]></title><description><![CDATA[*Lagos govt talks tough, warns operatorsBy Victor Ahiuma-Young, Olasunkanmi Akoni &amp; Efe OnodjaeLAGOS&mdash;After over two years&nbsp;of respite from the perennial traffic congestion along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, container-laden articulated trucks and fuel tankers, yesterday,&nbsp; resurfaced around the Mile 2-Berger Yard axis, causing massive gridlock and obstructing vehicular movement after blocking access and adjoining roads.The situation was worsened by indiscriminate parking on bot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gridlock-returns-as-trucks-shut-mile-2-axis-of-oshodi-apapa-expressway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gridlock-returns-as-trucks-shut-mile-2-axis-of-oshodi-apapa-expressway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naira now N1,398 /$ in parallel market]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,398 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,385 per dollar on Tuesday.But the naira appreciated to N1,360 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market,&nbsp; NFEM.Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria,&nbsp; CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the market fell to N1,360 per dollar from N1,360.22 per dollar on Tuesday,&nbsp; reflecting 22 kobo appreciation for the naira.&nbsp;Consequently, the margin between the par]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/naira-now-n1398-in-parallel-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/naira-now-n1398-in-parallel-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate to FG, security agencies: Deploy all resources to rescue kidnapped school children]]></title><description><![CDATA[*Barau, Oshiomhole, Musa want accountability by service chiefs, security agencies<br />
*Gunmen on rampage in Ogbomoso, IbadanBy Henry Umoru, Victor Ahiuma-Young, Omeiza Ajayi &amp; Adeola Badru,ABUJA &mdash; The Senate&nbsp;yesterday asked the Federal Government to intensify efforts and deploy all necessary resources for&nbsp; immediate rescue of teachers, pupils and students abducted by terrorists in Oyo and Borno states.The call came as suspected gunmen on Tuesday night, reportedly attacked the Ni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senate-to-fg-security-agenciesdeploy-all-resources-to-rescue-kidnapped-school-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senate-to-fg-security-agenciesdeploy-all-resources-to-rescue-kidnapped-school-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rights Group warns against shrinking civic space over Ndibe airport questioning]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Steve Oko, UmuahiaThe Centre for Human Rights Advocacy and Wholesome Society (CEHRAWS) has raised concerns over what it described as the shrinking civic space in Nigeria following the reported questioning of writer, Okey Ndibe, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.The group said the incident has renewed concerns about freedom of expression and the treatment of government critics.In a statement titled &ldquo;When Criticism Becomes a Crime: The Dangerous Shrinking of Civic Spac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rights-group-warns-against-shrinking-civic-space-over-ndibe-airport-questioning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rights-group-warns-against-shrinking-civic-space-over-ndibe-airport-questioning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osun 2026: Pensioners endorse Adeleke, demand payment of outstanding wage arrears]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Shina Abubakar, OsogboOSOGBO &mdash; Pensioners in Osun State, under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), have endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office, while also calling for the payment of outstanding pension-related arrears owed to retirees.The pensioners, who declared their support for Adeleke&rsquo;s re-election bid, urged the state government to pay the outstanding N18,000 minimum wage arrears for 2011 and 2012, as well as the 145 per cent and 35 per]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/osun-2026-pensioners-endorse-adeleke-demand-payment-of-outstanding-wage-arrears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/osun-2026-pensioners-endorse-adeleke-demand-payment-of-outstanding-wage-arrears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blooming Greens School urges FG to rescue abducted pupils, teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As institution marks 10th anniversaryBy Olayinka LatonaLAGOS &mdash; Blooming Greens School, Yaba, Lagos, has called on the Federal Government to urgently secure the release of abducted schoolchildren, teachers and other victims of kidnapping across the country, warning that growing insecurity is undermining effective learning.The appeal was made during a press briefing to unveil activities marking the school&rsquo;s 10th anniversary, themed &ldquo;Decade of Excellence: Shaping Futures with Pur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/blooming-greens-school-urges-fg-to-rescue-abducted-pupils-teachers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/blooming-greens-school-urges-fg-to-rescue-abducted-pupils-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zamfara transforming education through school meals — IFPRI, WFP]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the education front, Governor Lawal also received accolades from international stakeholders. On February 2026, a joint team from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the World Food Programme (WFP), alongside government partners from Nigeria&rsquo;s National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP), visited Zamfara.&ldquo;Our mission was simple but urgent: to understand how the state&rsquo;s school meal program&mdash;a recent effort, begun in 2025,&rdquo; the internati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/zamfara-transforming-education-through-school-meals-ifpri-wfp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/zamfara-transforming-education-through-school-meals-ifpri-wfp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawal’s vision, courage truly inspiring — UNICEF]]></title><description><![CDATA[On December 13, 2025, Zamfara state was named the best-performing state in primary healthcare delivery in the north-west geopolitical zone.The announcement was made at the 2025 PHC Leadership Challenge Awards in Abuja.The Awards honour strong&nbsp;leadership and commitment&nbsp;of Governors who have made significant investments in Primary Health Care (PHC).The challenge was launched by the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) in 2022 to encourage states to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lawals-vision-courage-truly-inspiring-unicef/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lawals-vision-courage-truly-inspiring-unicef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Lawal’s giant strides unprecedented —  BON]]></title><description><![CDATA[The accolades for the Zamfara Rescue Mission didn&rsquo;t only come from notable individuals, as corporate organizations have also appreciated the governor&rsquo;s zeal in making Zamfara great again.On April 19, 2026, the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) awarded Governor Lawal the Infrastructure Governor of the Year honour for his administration&rsquo;s giant strides in the Urban Renewal project across Zamfara.The BON&rsquo;s Awards Selection Committee was chaired by a former Directo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/governor-lawals-giant-strides-unprecedented-bon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/governor-lawals-giant-strides-unprecedented-bon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With people like Governor Lawal, we can address insecurity — CDS Oluyede]]></title><description><![CDATA[On April 21, 2026, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, commended Dauda Lawal, the Zamfara governor, for his &ldquo;uncommon&rdquo; support for military operations in the state.Oluyede spoke during an official visit to the Zamfara State Government House in Gusau, and the headquarters of Operation Fansan Yamma in Gusau, where he met with the governor and troops.General Oluyede said, &ldquo;I am here today to commend His Excellency the Governor for the Operation Fansan Yamma, whic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/with-people-like-governor-lawal-we-can-address-insecurity-cds-oluyede/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/with-people-like-governor-lawal-we-can-address-insecurity-cds-oluyede/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UN willing to be a genuine partner to Zamfara — Deputy Secretary General]]></title><description><![CDATA[On April 10, 2026, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, led a a UN team to Zamfara state comprising the UNDP Country Representative, Elsie Attafuah; the Country Head, UNODC, Cheikh Toure; Country Head, UNICEF, Wafaa Saeed; Country Head, IOM, Sharon Dimanche; Country Head, UNHCR, Arjun Jain; Country Head, UNAIDS, Krittayawan Boonto; and Country Head, UNFPA, Francis Kuawu.The UN scribe reiterated that presentations made by the Zamfara State Government were very clea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/un-willing-to-be-a-genuine-partner-to-zamfara-deputy-secretary-general/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/un-willing-to-be-a-genuine-partner-to-zamfara-deputy-secretary-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ajadi seeks constitutional powers for governors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for Oyo Central Senatorial District, has called for constitutional reforms to empower state governors with direct authority over military operations in their states to tackle insecurity.Ajadi urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to amend relevant laws to enable governors to exercise greater control over security agencies operating within their jurisdictions.&ldquo;Mr President and the National]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ajadi-seeks-constitutional-powers-for-governors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ajadi-seeks-constitutional-powers-for-governors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerians fearful as SEMACO boss calls for urgent security reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The growing wave of insecurity across Nigeria has prompted fresh calls for reform, with SEMACO Chief, Christian Shola, urging President Bola Tinubu to take bold steps to restore public confidence.Shola warned that Nigerians are increasingly &ldquo;wounded and afraid&rdquo; as attacks continue in both rural and urban areas, disrupting livelihoods and deepening economic hardship.Over the years, insecurity has evolved from isolated insurgency to a nationwide crisis. While the North-East battles te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerians-fearful-as-semaco-boss-calls-for-urgent-security-reforms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerians-fearful-as-semaco-boss-calls-for-urgent-security-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawal brings Zamfara out of the woods — NISS chief Odama]]></title><description><![CDATA[On October 29, 2025, Governor Lawal&rsquo;s efforts were appreciated when he served as a guest lecturer to participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 18 at the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja.The theme of the event was &ldquo;Non-state Actors in Security Management: Issues, Challenges, and Prospects for Peace and Development in Africa &ndash; A Zamfara State Perspective.&rdquo;The Commandant of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Joseph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lawal-brings-zamfara-out-of-the-woods-niss-chief-odama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lawal-brings-zamfara-out-of-the-woods-niss-chief-odama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zamfara will look like Dubai — Defence Minister Musa]]></title><description><![CDATA[On February 18, 2026, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), showered encomiums on Governor Lawal for providing military hardware for the armed forces to enhance its campaign against banditry in the state.The general was in Gusau, the state capital, for the unveiling of 25 highly sophisticated Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), and an 80-meter endurance surveillance drone capable of covering 50 kilometres and operating continuously for eight hours procured by the state gove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/zamfara-will-look-like-dubai-defence-minister-musa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/zamfara-will-look-like-dubai-defence-minister-musa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accolades, encomiums as Zamfara marks three years of Governor Lawal’s rescue mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Nuruddeen Ma&rsquo;aji AbdallahAs Zamfara State marks three years of Governor Dauda Lawal&rsquo;s Rescue Mission, notable Nigerians and credentialed global and local organizations have showered encomiums and accolades over the unprecedented transformation recorded in the past three years across all critical sectors in the state.This brought to the fore the fact that it is not only the people of Zamfara State that are living witnesses to the massive revolution taking place across the state un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/accolades-encomiums-as-zamfara-marks-three-years-of-governor-lawals-rescue-mission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/accolades-encomiums-as-zamfara-marks-three-years-of-governor-lawals-rescue-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies in well while trying to retrieve phone]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 45-year-old man, Yusuf Usman, has died on Wednesday while trying to retrieve his handset from an abandoned well in Kwa Town, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State.The well had been converted into a waste disposal pit.The Director, Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Sani Anas, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Service&rsquo;s Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, issued to newsmen in Kano on Wednesday.According to the statement, the incident occurred on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/man-dies-in-well-while-trying-to-retrieve-phone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/man-dies-in-well-while-trying-to-retrieve-phone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algeria shock Netherlands 1-0 in World Cup friendly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1&ndash;0 in Rotterdam on Wednesday evening in a World Cup warm-up match, just a week before the 2026 tournament kicks off in North America.Against the run of play a fabulous 86th minute goal from Hadj Moussa, a curling left-footed whip into the top corner, secured victory for the Algerians in a match largely dominated by the Dutch.The Dutch had been repeatedly denied by the Fennecs&rsquo; goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of former France great Zinedine Zidane, as he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/algeria-shock-netherlands-1-0-in-world-cup-friendly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/algeria-shock-netherlands-1-0-in-world-cup-friendly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list: 18 World Cup jerseys risk going unworn during group stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up to 18 national team jerseys unveiled for this summer&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup may never be worn on the pitch after FIFA confirmed the kit selections for the tournament&rsquo;s group stage.The 48 participating nations have collectively released 108 outfield kits &mdash; excluding goalkeeper uniforms &mdash; ahead of the expanded tournament in the United States, according to a report by BBC. However, only 87 of those shirts are guaranteed to appear during the 72 group-stage matches.Every team ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-18-world-cup-jerseys-risk-going-unworn-during-group-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-18-world-cup-jerseys-risk-going-unworn-during-group-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war is over, says US secretary Rubio]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday stood by his claim that the war with Iran was over, even as deadly strikes continued.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re no longer conducting sustained strikes inside of Iran to degrade their military, because Epic Fury is over,&rdquo; Rubio told the House Foreign Affairs Committee, asserting that the United States had secured victory.The US-Israeli war, which Washington dubbed Operation Epic Fury, has engulfed the entire Middle East since the first strikes on Iran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-war-is-over-says-us-secretary-rubio/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-war-is-over-says-us-secretary-rubio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelle unbeaten run continues as Nigeria, Poland draw 2-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle extended his unbeaten run in charge of Nigeria after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Poland on Wednesday night.Fresh from their successful 2026 Unity Cup campaign in London last weekend, the Super Eagles started brightly and were rewarded with an early breakthrough. Terem Moffi continued his fine form, finding the back of the net to hand Nigeria a deserved lead and silence the home supporters.Nigeria appeared on course to head into the interval with their advanta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/chelle-unbeaten-run-continues-as-nigeria-poland-draw-2-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/chelle-unbeaten-run-continues-as-nigeria-poland-draw-2-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kwara police arrest four members of terrorist gang, gang leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Demola Akinyemi, IlorinTHE Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Kwara State Police Command has arrested four suspected terrorists, including their gang leader, Umar Abubakar, popularly known as &ldquo;Manti,&rdquo; who is believed to have kidnapped several individuals in the northern part of the state.The spokesperson of the command, Ejire Adetoun Adeyemi, who disclosed this in a press statement released late Wednesday evening, said the suspects were arrested on Monday in the Tabida are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwara-police-arrest-four-members-of-terrorist-gang-gang-leader/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwara-police-arrest-four-members-of-terrorist-gang-gang-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBN releases FX guidelines, approves export of $50,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emma UjahThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued fresh Foreign Exchange Guidelines which provides that an individual can export $50,000 cash.The only condition according to the Guidelines released yesterday is that such cash must be declared at the point of exit.The bank also retained the earlier provision for the export or import of cash of up to $ 10,000 without having to declare it.According to the document, &ldquo;The following may be exported from Nigeria: Without declaration, fore]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cbn-releases-fx-guidelines-approves-export-of-50000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cbn-releases-fx-guidelines-approves-export-of-50000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owo Church Attack: Aiyedatiwa hails death sentence for four convicts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has welcomed the conviction and death sentence handed to four persons found guilty of involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, describing the judgment as a triumph for justice and the rule of law.In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor commended the judiciary, security agencies, and prosecution team for securing the conviction of the suspects.Aiyedatiwa said the judgment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/owo-church-attack-aiyedatiwa-hails-death-sentence-for-four-convicts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/owo-church-attack-aiyedatiwa-hails-death-sentence-for-four-convicts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ogun dismisses rumours of terrorist invasion, assures residents of safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[By James OgunnaikeThe Ogun State government has dismissed as false and unfounded reports circulating on social media and other platforms, alleging that Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram insurgents, and other terrorist groups are planning to invade the state.In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the government said available security intelligence and reports from relevant agencies indicate that the State remains safe and secu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ogun-dismisses-rumours-of-terrorist-invasion-assures-residents-of-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ogun-dismisses-rumours-of-terrorist-invasion-assures-residents-of-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kwara church abduction: Five worshippers killed, one escapes captivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Demola Akinyemi<br />
Terrorists have killed five out of the eight worshippers abducted at ECWA Church Omugo in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state, says one escaped abductees.Rev Sunday Omole had last month in an interview with Vanguard urged federal government to expedite action on the release of the abductees from the captivity of the terrorists.The clergyman said government intervention had become necessary after the community paid the terrorists N20 million and provided additional i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwara-church-abduction-five-worshippers-killed-one-escapes-captivity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwara-church-abduction-five-worshippers-killed-one-escapes-captivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insecurity: Adeleke may deploy drones for surveillance]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Shina AbubakarFollowing the raising insecurity problem across the country, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has directed actions towards purchase of drones to enhance surveillance in he State.A statement issued by the governor&rsquo;s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Wednesday, stated that directed his security team to put action in place to secure new sets of drones.Reviewing the scenario at the security meetings, the Governor directed actions to secure new drones and other security gad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-adeleke-may-deploy-drones-for-surveillance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-adeleke-may-deploy-drones-for-surveillance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They chased us away like dogs’: Foreigners flee mob attacks in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of foreigners fearing for their lives have taken shelter in community halls on South Africa&rsquo;s south coast, saying mobs of locals were going door-to-door telling them to leave the country.Mostly nationals of Malawi and Mozambique, many told AFP they had fled their homes at the weekend and spent nights in the mountains and bush, before making their way to the small-town community centres.&ldquo;They said &lsquo;you are a foreigner, you don&rsquo;t belong in South Africa, so you mus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/they-chased-us-away-like-dogs-foreigners-flee-mob-attacks-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/they-chased-us-away-like-dogs-foreigners-flee-mob-attacks-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[61 Opposition Lawmakers back Ugochinyere for Minority leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaA majority of opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have endorsed Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as the Minority Leader-designate following the emergence of a vacancy in the position after the defection of the former Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Documents made available to journalists on Wednesday showed that 61 out of 81 opposition federal lawmakers signed a nomination backing Ugochinyere for the position]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/61-opposition-lawmakers-back-ugochinyere-for-minority-leader/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/61-opposition-lawmakers-back-ugochinyere-for-minority-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Justice must prevail in NDC primary, Chukwuani warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeABUJA &mdash; Senatorial aspirant for Enugu East Senatorial District on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Okabonye Chukwuani, has called on the party leadership to uphold fairness, justice and internal democracy as it concludes its review of disputes arising from its recent internal processes.His intervention comes amid heightened attention from party members and stakeholders over the outcome of the review and its implications for the party&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-justice-must-prevail-in-ndc-primary-chukwuani-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-justice-must-prevail-in-ndc-primary-chukwuani-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasarawa Assembly passes 37 Bills, goes on recess]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Edwin Philip, LafiaThe Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed 37 bills and 28 resolutions within three years, the Speaker, Dr. Danladi Jatau, said on Wednesday during the end of legislative year recess in Lafia.Jatau said the legislative outputs have had direct impact on governance and development in the state, commending lawmakers for their cooperation and support since the inauguration of the Seventh Assembly.&ldquo;I want to thank you for giving me maximum support and cooperation ove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nasarawa-assembly-passes-37-bills-goes-on-recess/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nasarawa-assembly-passes-37-bills-goes-on-recess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slot Systems Expands Service Portfolio with FUJIFILM, Lebara, CubeCover Partnerships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria&rsquo;s leading mobile phone and technology retail company, Slot Systems Limited, has strengthened its position as a one-stop technology solutions provider through strategic partnerships with global brands FUJIFILM, Lebara, and CubeCover, aimed at enhancing customer experience across imaging, connectivity, and device protection services.The partnerships were unveiled through separate launch events attended by industry stakeholders, business leaders, media representatives, and executives]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/slot-systems-expands-service-portfolio-with-fujifilm-lebara-cubecover-partnerships/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/slot-systems-expands-service-portfolio-with-fujifilm-lebara-cubecover-partnerships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alia swears in new Benue High Court judge, says judiciary is hope of common man]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peter Duru, MakurdiBenue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Wednesday swore in Justice Christine Ende as a Judge of the Benue State High Court, describing her appointment as a boost to the state&rsquo;s justice system.Speaking at the ceremony, Alia said Justice Ende&rsquo;s elevation reflected her decades of service and contributions to the legal profession and public administration.He said her experience across legal practice, judicial administration, human rights advocacy, and publ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/alia-swears-in-new-benue-high-court-judge-says-judiciary-is-hope-of-common-man/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/alia-swears-in-new-benue-high-court-judge-says-judiciary-is-hope-of-common-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate tasks NOA on anti-indiscipline campaign, links social decay to insecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry Umoru, AbujaThe Senate on Wednesday called on the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to intensify public enlightenment campaigns aimed at tackling rising indiscipline in the country, warning that social decay is increasingly fueling insecurity and weakening national values.Lawmakers also urged the Federal Government to develop a comprehensive National Re-Orientation and Civic Responsibility Programme to promote discipline, patriotism, integrity, and responsible citizenship among Nigeria]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senate-tasks-noa-on-anti-indiscipline-campaign-links-social-decay-to-insecurity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senate-tasks-noa-on-anti-indiscipline-campaign-links-social-decay-to-insecurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reps demand stronger security in Ekiti after Church attack, abductions]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Gift Chapi-Odekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to strengthen security operations in Ekiti State and other vulnerable communities following a deadly attack on a church in Ilejemeje Local Government Area, which left a pastor dead and several worshippers abducted.The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep. Kolawole Akinlayo during plenary.Lawmakers urged enhanced intelligence gathering, surve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/reps-demand-stronger-security-in-ekiti-after-church-attack-abductions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/reps-demand-stronger-security-in-ekiti-after-church-attack-abductions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Pick Amaechi as running mate, ADC Chieftain urges Atiku]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Daniel Abia, Port HarcourtA chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has urged the party&rsquo;s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to consider former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate in the 2027 general election.Eze said Amaechi&rsquo;s political experience and role in past electoral victories make him a strong asset for the vice-presidential slot.&ldquo;You need Amaechi now because the way he managed the campaign that ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-pick-amaechi-as-running-mate-adc-chieftain-urges-atiku/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-pick-amaechi-as-running-mate-adc-chieftain-urges-atiku/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reps urge urgent FG action over fresh Taraba clashes, displacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Gift Chapi-Odekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Federal Government and security agencies to urgently intervene in the renewed communal violence between the Karinjo and Wurkun communities in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, which has left at least five people dead and displaced hundreds of residents.The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Mohammed Audu, who raised concerns over the deteriorating security and humani]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/reps-urge-urgent-fg-action-over-fresh-taraba-clashes-displacement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/reps-urge-urgent-fg-action-over-fresh-taraba-clashes-displacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinubu congratulates Jimoh Ibrahim on election as UN Budget, Administration c’ttee chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Johnbosco AgbakwuruPresident Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria&rsquo;s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on his election as Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee on Budget and Administration.President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, noted that the election of Senator Ibrahim is noteworthy at a particularly critical moment for the United Nations, as the world body navigates significant financial reali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-congratulates-jimoh-ibrahim-on-election-as-un-budget-administration-cttee-chair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-congratulates-jimoh-ibrahim-on-election-as-un-budget-administration-cttee-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 years after Owo massacre, we still nurse wounds — Bishop Arogundade]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dayo Johnson, AkureThe Catholic Bishop of Ondo Diocese, Most Rev. Jude Arogundade, says the Church continues to live with the emotional and psychological scars of the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, four years after 41 worshippers were killed and more than 100 others injured.Speaking in an interview ahead of the fourth anniversary of the massacre, Arogundade said the Diocese is still supporting victims, survivors and families affected by the incident.&ldquo;The scar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/4-years-after-owo-massacre-we-still-nurse-wounds-bishop-arogundade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/4-years-after-owo-massacre-we-still-nurse-wounds-bishop-arogundade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Nigerian artistes on official album for 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four of Nigeria&rsquo;s biggest contemporary musical icons have been officially unveiled as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album tracklist.The highly anticipated global tournament, scheduled to be hosted across North America, is set to be accompanied by a star-studded soundtrack that seamlessly blends international genres.The squad for the Official #FIFAWorldCup 2026 Album is here!Pre-save for the album release on June 5Stay tuned for more to come &mdash; FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/4-nigerian-artistes-on-official-album-for-2026-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/4-nigerian-artistes-on-official-album-for-2026-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alia appoints Eunice Ogbenyi acting Benue Head of Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peter Duru, MakurdiBenue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved the appointment of Dr. Eunice Ogbenyi as Acting Head of Service (HoS) following the death of the immediate past HoS, Dr. Agbogbo Ode.The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Tersoo Kula.According to the statement, Dr. Ogbenyi assumes office in an acting capacity after the demise of Dr. Ode, who served as Head of Service from 2023 until 2026.Before her elevation, O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/alia-appoints-eunice-ogbenyi-acting-benue-head-of-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/alia-appoints-eunice-ogbenyi-acting-benue-head-of-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US sanctions M23, FDLR Commanders over Eastern Congo conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Vera Anyagafu with agency reportThe United States government has imposed fresh sanctions on senior commanders of two armed groups fueling violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), targeting the Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement (M23) and the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR).The US Treasury Department&rsquo;s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the designation of two individuals linked to the groups, in a move aimed at curbing instability in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-sanctions-m23-fdlr-commanders-over-eastern-congo-conflict/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-sanctions-m23-fdlr-commanders-over-eastern-congo-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nnewi will reclaim its industrial dominance — Soludo]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Vincent UjumaduAWKA &mdash; Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has pledged to adopt strategic interventions aimed at restoring Nnewi&rsquo;s position as a leading industrial hub in the state and beyond.Soludo made the pledge during a tour of parts of the commercial city on what he described as a diagnostic mission to identify infrastructure gaps hindering its growth and industrial expansion.The governor said his administration would focus on neglected infrastructure and under]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nnewi-will-reclaim-its-industrial-dominance-soludo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nnewi-will-reclaim-its-industrial-dominance-soludo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dear Bumi, my boyfriend once dated my mom ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear Bunmi,It certainly is a small&nbsp;world! My current boyfriend is over 20 years older, but I love him a lot.<br />
He is young-at-heart and a good father to his two daughters from a previous marriage.&nbsp;When he mentioned the neighbourhood where he grew up, I told him my mother came from the same area. He asked what her maiden name was, and he was visibly embarrassed when I told him.<br />
He admitted he&rsquo;d had a relationship with my mom, whilst they were growing up and that they had sex a few]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dear-bumi-my-boyfriend-once-dated-my-mom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dear-bumi-my-boyfriend-once-dated-my-mom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Accord disowns Olawepo-Hashim, refunds N50m nomination fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeABUJA &mdash; The national leadership of Accord Party has disowned Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, insisting that the party has no candidate for the race and that no valid presidential primary was conducted.The party also maintained that Olawepo-Hashim was not nominated through its approved presidential nomination process, describing reports of his emergence as false and misleading.In a statement signed by the National]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-accord-disowns-olawepo-hashim-refunds-n50m-nomination-fees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-accord-disowns-olawepo-hashim-refunds-n50m-nomination-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voter Data Leak: Police arrest INEC officer, interrogate Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kingsley OmonobiABUJA &mdash; The Nigeria Police Force has commenced an investigation into the alleged unauthorised access and leakage of classified voter information from the database of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), leading to the arrest of an INEC official and the interrogation of a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.Senior police sources confirmed on Wednesday that operatives of the Force Intelligence Department&ndash;In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/voter-data-leak-police-arrest-inec-officer-interrogate-wikes-aide-lere-olayinka/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/voter-data-leak-police-arrest-inec-officer-interrogate-wikes-aide-lere-olayinka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France’s Saliba ‘fine’ after injury scare, says Deschamps]]></title><description><![CDATA[France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that defender William Saliba is &ldquo;fine&rdquo; despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury.Saliba joined the rest of his France team-mates on Tuesday at their pre-tournament camp outside of Paris after playing for Arsenal in their Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain at the weekend.France will face Ivory Coast in Nantes in a World Cup warm-up match on Thursday, but Deschamps is expected to limit Saliba&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/frances-saliba-fine-after-injury-scare-says-deschamps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/frances-saliba-fine-after-injury-scare-says-deschamps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump touts Vance and Rubio for 2028 Republican ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump thinks the two Republicans most likely to jockey to succeed him would make an unbeatable ticket if they run together, he told an interviewer Wednesday.Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are both widely seen as strong contenders to run for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination &mdash; and as rivals.&ldquo;I like them both. I like them together,&rdquo; Trump said on the New York Post podcast &ldquo;Pod Force One,&rdquo; adding: &ldquo;I don&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trump-touts-vance-and-rubio-for-2028-republican-ticket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trump-touts-vance-and-rubio-for-2028-republican-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police foil bandit attack in Sokoto, recover 25 rustled cattle]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Musa UbandawakiSOKOTO &mdash; The Sokoto State Police Command has foiled a bandit attack in Tureta Local Government Area and recovered 25 rustled cattle during a joint security operation.The operation, carried out by operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and Anti-Kidnapping Unit in collaboration with other security agencies, followed a distress call reporting an attack on Imasa Matankari village, a community bordering Zamfara State.According to the Command, heavily armed band]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-foil-bandit-attack-in-sokoto-recover-25-rustled-cattle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-foil-bandit-attack-in-sokoto-recover-25-rustled-cattle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NLC threatens solidarity strike with teachers over kidnappings]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Victor Ahiuma-Young<br />
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has threatened to embark on a solidarity action with teachers and other workers across the country if governments fail to address worsening insecurity and the rising cases of abduction of teachers, pupils and students.NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, in a statement, expressed support for the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, describing the action as a necessary response to the growing wave of kidnappings and attacks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nlc-threatens-solidarity-strike-with-teachers-over-kidnappings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nlc-threatens-solidarity-strike-with-teachers-over-kidnappings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbah rewards Rangers players, management with plots of land, N150m for winning NPFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;charges team to bring home continental trophyGovernor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has gifted players and management of Rangers International Football Club with plots of land and the sum of N150 million for winning the 2025/2026 NPFL title.Mbah announced the gifts during a dinner reception he hosted in honour of the players, technical crew and management of the team at Government House, Enugu, on Tuesday night.Rangers FC won the league for a record-equaling ninth time and also for a second]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/mbah-rewards-rangers-players-management-with-plots-of-land-n150m-for-winning-npfl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/mbah-rewards-rangers-players-management-with-plots-of-land-n150m-for-winning-npfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why we launched Halal Fund — Utomi]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefAlpha 10 has launched a Halal Fund, a Sharia-compliant investment product designed to expand access to ethical financial solutions for Nigerians seeking investments that align with Islamic commercial principles and other faith-based values.Speaking with journalists after the launch in Abuja on Wednesday, the Group Managing Director of Alpha 10, Mrs. Abigail Utomi, said the fund was created to provide both Muslims and non-Muslims with investment opportunities that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-we-launched-halal-fund-utomi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-we-launched-halal-fund-utomi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies in well while retrieving phone in Kano]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Hadiza YusufA 45-year-old man, Yusuf Usman, has died after getting trapped inside a well while trying to retrieve a mobile phone in Kwa Town, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State.The incident occurred on Wednesday morning and was reported to the Kano State Fire Service at about 11:13 a.m.According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the emergency team was alerted by one of its staff, Kabiru Tata, who reported the situation f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/man-dies-in-well-while-retrieving-phone-in-kano/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/man-dies-in-well-while-retrieving-phone-in-kano/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navy hands suspected militant collaborator to DSS in Calabar]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigerian Navy has handed over a suspected militant collaborator to the Department of State Services (DSS) in Calabar following ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating along the Calabar waterways.In a statement on Wednesday, the Director of Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said the suspect, Mr. Ime Edet Ekiko, popularly known as Pastor Ime, was arrested on May 24, 2026, by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory deplo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/navy-hands-suspected-militant-collaborator-to-dss-in-calabar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/navy-hands-suspected-militant-collaborator-to-dss-in-calabar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG relocates Great Green Wall headquarters to Kano]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Folarin KehindeThe Federal Government has relocated the operational headquarters of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall from Abuja to Kano State to strengthen environmental project implementation across northern Nigeria.The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by the ministry&rsquo;s Director of Information and Public Relations, Ibrahim Haruna.Lawal said the relocation aligns with President Bola Tinubu&rsquo;s Renewed Hope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-relocates-great-green-wall-headquarters-to-kano/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-relocates-great-green-wall-headquarters-to-kano/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG warns Nigerians against harassing mining marshals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abuja, June 3, 2026 (NAN) The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Dele Alake, has warned Nigerians against the confrontation, harassment and blackmail of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals.Alake gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja, at the inauguration of eight new gun trucks on Wednesday at the NSCDC Headquarters.He said that anyone with intentions to discredit and frustrate the efforts of the mining mashals in sanitising the solid minerals sector of the economy woul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-warns-nigerians-against-harassing-mining-marshals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-warns-nigerians-against-harassing-mining-marshals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kebbi Assembly elects Dangoje as new speaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin KebbiAlhaji Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje, representing Sakaba Constituency, has been elected Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly.He emerged Speaker on Wednesday during plenary at the Assembly Complex in Birnin Kebbi following a unanimous vote by lawmakers.The Clerk of the House, Alhaji Sulaiman Shamaki, who presided over the sitting, said the election became necessary following the vacancy created by the death of former Speaker, Alhaji Mohammed Usman-Zuru.Shamaki ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kebbi-assembly-elects-dangoje-as-new-speaker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kebbi-assembly-elects-dangoje-as-new-speaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list: Phones with 1TB internal storage in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[As phones, their cameras, and mobile apps become increasingly powerful and data-intensive, storage has become a major consideration for buyers, with many users now seeking smartphones that offer up to 1TB of internal storage to accommodate photos, videos, games, and work files.Whether you&rsquo;re recording high-resolution videos, downloading large games, or storing thousands of photos and documents, a smartphone with 1TB of internal storage can provide enough space for years of use without rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-phones-with-1tb-internal-storage-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-phones-with-1tb-internal-storage-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Ruling: Rivers APC leadership nullifies primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Daniel Abia, P/HarcourtThe reinstated leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has declared all nominations and decisions made by the Tony Okocha-led executive null and void following a Court of Appeal judgment that recognized Chief Emeka Beke as the authentic state chairman.The party&rsquo;s position follows last Saturday&rsquo;s ruling of the Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt, which upheld an earlier High Court decision affirming Beke as the lawful APC chairman in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-ruling-rivers-apc-leadership-nullifies-primaries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-ruling-rivers-apc-leadership-nullifies-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADC Primary Row: Returning Officer slams Babachir Lawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza AjayiABUJA &mdash; The chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) electoral committee in Adamawa State, Dr. Nicholas Msheliza, has accused former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, of attempting to influence and alter the outcome of the party&rsquo;s recent presidential primary, threatening to release evidence to support his claims.Msheliza, who also served as Returning Officer for the Adamawa primaries, said Lawal personally contacted him after resu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/adc-primary-row-returning-officer-slams-babachir-lawal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/adc-primary-row-returning-officer-slams-babachir-lawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ondo Amotekun debunks bandit attack, directs 24-hour patrol]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, says residents of the state should disregard reports of bandit invasion and refrain from spreading unverified information.This is contained in a statement on Wednesday in Akure by Superintendent Jimoh Adeniken, the agency&rsquo;s Public Relations Officer (PRO).According to Adeniken, there is no confirmed case of bandit invasion or occupation in any part of the state, contrary to the rumours making the rounds.&ldquo;Residents are u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-amotekun-debunks-bandit-attack-directs-24-hour-patrol/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-amotekun-debunks-bandit-attack-directs-24-hour-patrol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anambra Attorney General reviews land dispute cases to decongest prisons]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Anayo OkoliENUGU &mdash; The Anambra State Government has begun a comprehensive review of criminal cases arising from land disputes, a move that may lead to the withdrawal of prosecutions found to be civil in nature.The initiative, announced by the Office of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, is part of ongoing reforms aimed at decongesting correctional centres and improving the state&rsquo;s criminal justice system.In a public notice signed by the Head]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/anambra-attorney-general-reviews-land-dispute-cases-to-decongest-prisons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/anambra-attorney-general-reviews-land-dispute-cases-to-decongest-prisons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate passes bill to establish malaria elimination agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry UmoruABUJA &mdash; The Senate has passed a bill seeking the establishment of the National Agency for Malaria Elimination in Nigeria, alongside related matters aimed at strengthening the country&rsquo;s response to malaria.The Malaria Elimination Agency Bill, 2026 (SB.172) was passed on Wednesday after it was read for the third time and approved following clause-by-clause consideration.The legislation, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (APC, Delta North), provides for the creation of a nat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senate-passes-bill-to-establish-malaria-elimination-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senate-passes-bill-to-establish-malaria-elimination-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things to know about Meta’s new AI Agent on WhatsApp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta has taken another major step in its artificial intelligence push with the launch of the Meta Business Agent, an AI-powered assistant designed to help businesses manage customer interactions and everyday operations across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger.The announcement follows hints from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that AI agents would play a central role in the company&rsquo;s future business strategy. Here are five key things to know about the new tool.1. It Can Handle Customer Conversat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/5-things-to-know-about-metas-new-ai-agent-on-whatsapp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/5-things-to-know-about-metas-new-ai-agent-on-whatsapp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran ‘playing with fire’ after attack on Kuwait, Netanyahu says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Iran was &ldquo;playing with fire&rdquo; after the Islamic republic carried out an attack on Kuwait.&ldquo;Iran surely knows what the (US) president has said, that if necessary, there&rsquo;ll be a full-scale return to military action,&rdquo; Netanyahu said in an interview with US channel CNBC when asked if there was still a ceasefire following recent attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain.&ldquo;You know, it&rsquo;s the president&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-playing-with-fire-after-attack-on-kuwait-netanyahu-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-playing-with-fire-after-attack-on-kuwait-netanyahu-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Release schoolchildren for humanity’s sake’  -  Peter Obi begs bandits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has appealed to the abductors of schoolchildren recently kidnapped by gunmen to release them immediately, describing their condition as heartbreaking and a stark reminder of the country&rsquo;s worsening security challenges.Obi made the appeal in a statement posted on his verified social media account on Wednesday after images of the abducted children surfaced online.Expressing concern over the condition of the victims, Obi said he was dist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/release-schoolchildren-for-humanitys-sake-peter-obi-begs-bandits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/release-schoolchildren-for-humanitys-sake-peter-obi-begs-bandits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NUPRC to launch 2026 Oil licensing round in Q3]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaThe Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the 2026 oil licensing round will commence not later than the third quarter of the year, following approval by the Minister of Petroleum Resources in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a visit by Meren Energy, formerly Africa Oil, to the commission&rsquo;s headquarters.In a statement by the Head of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nuprc-to-launch-2026-oil-licensing-round-in-q3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nuprc-to-launch-2026-oil-licensing-round-in-q3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PDP to Aiyedatiwa: Publish details of approved projects, not just headlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash; Queries funding for new 2.38km projectBy Dayo Johnson AkureThe Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State, has challenged the Lucky Aiyedatiwa administration to publish detailed project timelines, funding arrangements, procurement processes and implementation milestones for every project approved by the Executive Council.In a statement issued in Akure, the party&rsquo;s Publicity Secretary, Jolade Aladetan, was reacting to the state government&rsquo;s approval for the construction of anothe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/pdp-to-aiyedatiwa-publish-details-of-approved-projects-not-just-headlines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/pdp-to-aiyedatiwa-publish-details-of-approved-projects-not-just-headlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NLC threatens solidarity strike over rising school kidnappings]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Victor Ahiuma-YoungThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on a solidarity strike with teachers and other workers if governments fail to urgently address worsening insecurity and the increasing abduction of pupils, students and education workers across the country.NLC President, Joe Ajaero, expressed the union&rsquo;s position in a statement on Wednesday, while backing the ongoing industrial action by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), which is protesting the rising spat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nlc-threatens-solidarity-strike-over-rising-school-kidnappings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nlc-threatens-solidarity-strike-over-rising-school-kidnappings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anambra plans tax education to boost internally generated revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Vincent UjumaduThe Anambra State Government says it will embark on extensive tax education for residents as part of efforts to increase Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the state.The initiative will be implemented by the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation in collaboration with the Anambra Internal Revenue Service (AIRS).Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. Law Mefor, disclosed this during a visit to the Chairman of AIRS, Mr. Ikeazor Okonkwo, at the Revenue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/anambra-plans-tax-education-to-boost-internally-generated-revenue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/anambra-plans-tax-education-to-boost-internally-generated-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US pledges direct support to Nigeria, resets Africa policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Vera AnyagafuThe Trump administration has outlined a renewed Africa strategy centered on national sovereignty, commercial partnerships, and targeted support for Nigeria, as Washington moves to reshape its engagement on the continent.Senior US officials say the new approach prioritises measurable outcomes and strategic interests over what they described as &ldquo;moral lectures&rdquo; in foreign policy.Speaking at the Africa Day Forum in Washington, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-pledges-direct-support-to-nigeria-resets-africa-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-pledges-direct-support-to-nigeria-resets-africa-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says both agree on disarming Hezbollah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed on Wednesday a row with US President Donald Trump, saying they both were aligned on the goal of disarming Hezbollah in order to achieve peace between Israel and Lebanon.Trump confirmed in an interview published on Wednesday in the New York Post that he had a tense exchange with Netanyahu two days prior, in which he reportedly berated his close ally with expletives.Netanyahu downplayed the dispute in an interview with US television channel CNB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/netanyahu-downplays-row-with-trump-says-both-agree-on-disarming-hezbollah/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/netanyahu-downplays-row-with-trump-says-both-agree-on-disarming-hezbollah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHO warns Ebola had ‘big head-start’ but response ‘catching up’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that the Ebola outbreak confirmed to have killed 61 people in central Africa had a &ldquo;big head-start&rdquo;, and said &ldquo;blanket travel restrictions&rdquo; were hindering the response.The outbreak was declared on May 15 in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, but the virus is believed to have been spreading under the radar for some time beforehand.&ldquo;The outbreak had a big head-start and we&rsquo;re still behind,&rdquo; WHO chief]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/who-warns-ebola-had-big-head-start-butresponse-catching-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/who-warns-ebola-had-big-head-start-butresponse-catching-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s Capital importation rises 83% to $10.37bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Elizabeth AdegbesanNigeria&rsquo;s capital importation surged by 83.8 per cent to $10.37 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1&rsquo;26), up from $5.64 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, signaling renewed foreign investor confidence in the country&rsquo;s financial markets.The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this in its latest Capital Importation Report released on Wednesday, noting also that inflows rose by 60.97 per cent quarter-on-quarter from $6.44 bil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-capital-importation-rises-83-to-1037bn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-capital-importation-rises-83-to-1037bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: England — Golden generation 2.0 eyes ultimate glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every World Cup cycle brings with it a familiar question about the England national football team: can they finally shed decades of agonising near-misses and cross the ultimate finish line, or will the weight of expectation prove too heavy once more?As 2026 approaches, the Three Lions appear determined to deliver an emphatic answer. Under tactical guidance that blends elite European club pedigree with sheer individual brilliance, England heads to North America not just as participants, but as a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/countdown-to-2026-fifa-world-cup-england-golden-generation-20-eyes-ultimate-glory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/countdown-to-2026-fifa-world-cup-england-golden-generation-20-eyes-ultimate-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recidivism: FG cuts repeat offenders from 11,600 to 1,300; as 15,632 jailed in May, 14,190 released]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza AjayiABUJA &mdash; The Federal Government on Wednesday said recidivism within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dropped sharply from 11,616 in 2023 to 1,382 in 2025, attributing the decline to ongoing rehabilitation and reformation programmes under President Bola Tinubu&rsquo;s administration.Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this during the presentation of an investigative report on the correctional system, describing the trend as evidence of improvin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/recidivism-fg-cuts-repeat-offenders-from-11600-to-1300-as-15632-jailed-in-may-14190-released/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/recidivism-fg-cuts-repeat-offenders-from-11600-to-1300-as-15632-jailed-in-may-14190-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obi, Senate demand rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry UmoruABUJA &mdash; Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called for the immediate release of schoolchildren, teachers and pupils abducted by terrorists in Oyo State, urging their captors to act on &ldquo;humanity and conscience.&rdquo;Obi made the appeal on Wednesday via his X handle, expressing deep shock over the reported condition of some of the victims and describing the incident as a painful reflection of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/obi-senate-demand-rescue-of-abducted-oyo-schoolchildren/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/obi-senate-demand-rescue-of-abducted-oyo-schoolchildren/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Lady launches Tinubu Torchbearers, rallies women]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA &mdash; The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday launched the Tinubu Torchbearers (TTB), a political mobilisation group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) aimed at strengthening support for President Bola Tinubu&rsquo;s re-election bid.The event, held at the Old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, brought together APC women leaders and stakeholders from across the country.Tinubu urged women to take the lead in promoting the administrati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/first-lady-launches-tinubu-torchbearers-rallies-women/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/first-lady-launches-tinubu-torchbearers-rallies-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Reps defect from APC to PRP, ADC]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Gift Chapi Odekina, AbujaThree members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday formally dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), defecting to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in what appears to be a fresh wave of political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.The defections were announced during plenary, just a day after lawmakers resumed from the Eid-el-Kabir recess, further underscoring shifting loyalties within the Na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/three-reps-defect-from-apc-to-prp-adc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/three-reps-defect-from-apc-to-prp-adc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egbin Power fuels performance culture, honours outstanding employees, talents at ERA 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emmanuel OkogbaIn recognition of the outstanding performance and contributions of its employees, Egbin Power, Nigeria&rsquo;s largest power generation company, has held its Employee Recognition Awards (ERA) 2026 to reward the stellar contributions of exceptional employees to the organisation&rsquo;s achievements in the past year.The colourful awards ceremony brought together the management team and staff for an evening dedicated to honouring outstanding performers in the business and top tal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/egbin-power-fuels-performance-culture-honours-outstanding-employees-talents-at-era-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/egbin-power-fuels-performance-culture-honours-outstanding-employees-talents-at-era-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Falcons camp reaches full strength ahead of Senegal friendlies]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emmanuel OkogbaNigeria&rsquo;s Super Falcons have almost completed preparations for their upcoming international friendly matches against Senegal, with the team&rsquo;s camp in Ikenne-Remo now at near-full strength. The visiting Senegalese side, the Lionesses of Teranga, also arrived in Ikenne on Tuesday night ahead of the two-match series.The first fixture will take place on Friday at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, while the return leg is scheduled for Monday at the same venue. Both matches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/super-falcons-camp-reaches-full-strength-ahead-of-senegal-friendlies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/super-falcons-camp-reaches-full-strength-ahead-of-senegal-friendlies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NERC allows consumers sell excess power to DisCos]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Obas Esiedesa, AbujaABUJA &mdash; The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced a new regulatory framework that allows electricity consumers to generate renewable energy and sell excess power to electricity distribution companies (DisCos).In a public notice announcing the commencement of the Net Billing Regulations 2026 on Wednesday, the Commission said the initiative is aimed at boosting renewable energy adoption, especially solar power, while expanding private partic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nerc-allows-consumers-sell-excess-power-to-discos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nerc-allows-consumers-sell-excess-power-to-discos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Forgive me’ — Yinka Alaseyori apologises over remarks on Oyo abduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabGospel singer Yinka Alaseyori has apologised to Nigerians who felt offended by her recent comments on the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State.In a video shared on Instagram Wednesday, the singer expressed regret over the backlash that followed her earlier remarks, saying she never intended to make anyone feel unheard or dismissed.According to Alaseyori, she discovered that many Nigerians were unhappy with her comments and felt that their concerns over the plight of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/forgive-me-yinka-alaseyori-apologises-over-remarks-on-oyo-abduction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/forgive-me-yinka-alaseyori-apologises-over-remarks-on-oyo-abduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 years after: Abiola, Odumakin honour Kudirat Abiola]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry ObettaLAGOS &mdash; Prominent pro-democracy activists, Hafsat Abiola, President of the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND), and Joe Okei-Odumakin, President of Women Arise, have called on Nigerians to re-organise and recommit to building a democratic system that reflects citizens&rsquo; aspirations.In a joint statement titled &ldquo;Alhaja Kudirat Abiola: 30 Years After&rdquo;, the activists reflected on the legacy and sacrifice of Kudirat Abiola, who was assassinated in 1996 durin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/30-years-after-abiola-odumakin-honour-kudirat-abiola/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/30-years-after-abiola-odumakin-honour-kudirat-abiola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only one in four Nigerian children can read at 14 – UNICEF]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;&hellip; As UNICEF, Osun deploy AI, digital learning against out-of-school crisisBy Chioma Obinna &amp; Rotimi OjomoyelaEDE, OSUN STATE &mdash; Nigeria&rsquo;s education crisis took a worrying turn on Tuesday as the United Nations Children&rsquo;s Fund (UNICEF) disclosed that only one in every four schoolchildren in the country can read properly and solve basic mathematics by age 14.The revelation was made during a two-day media dialogue on Digital Learning, Artificial Intelligence and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/only-one-in-four-nigerian-children-can-read-at-14-unicef/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/only-one-in-four-nigerian-children-can-read-at-14-unicef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aiyedatiwa, Olowo hail death sentence for Owo attackers]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dayo Johnson, AkureAKURE &mdash; Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State and the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, have commended the judiciary and security agencies over the conviction and death sentence of four suspects involved in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo.The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, described the judgment as a victory for justice, the rule of law, and for victims of the deadly attack that claimed several lives and left]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/aiyedatiwa-olowo-hail-death-sentence-for-owo-attackers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/aiyedatiwa-olowo-hail-death-sentence-for-owo-attackers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ondo elders urge Aiyedatiwa to align with Tinubu’s 2027 interests]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dayo Johnson, AkureAKURE &mdash; The PBAT Mandate Elders Forum in Ondo State has advised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa not to act in ways that could undermine President Bola Tinubu&rsquo;s political interests as the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for future elections.Convener of the forum, Hon. Demola Ijabiyi, said the elders expect the governor to align fully with the President&rsquo;s agenda, particularly ahead of the 2027 general elections.The group was reacting to recent tensions t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-elders-urge-aiyedatiwa-to-align-with-tinubus-2027-interests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-elders-urge-aiyedatiwa-to-align-with-tinubus-2027-interests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kuwait demands two Iran embassy staff leave after deadly attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kuwait demanded that two Iranian embassy staff leave the country within 24 hours on Wednesday after an Iranian attack on the country&rsquo;s airport that killed one person and injured dozens more.Kuwait&rsquo;s deputy foreign affairs minister Hamad Suleiman Al-Mashaan summoned Iran&rsquo;s charge d&rsquo;affaires in Kuwait, Hamed Hamid Yaqoubi Far, and &ldquo;handed him an official protest note regarding the continued Iranian attacks and the decision to reduce the number of members of the Irani]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kuwait-demands-two-iran-embassy-staff-leave-after-deadly-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kuwait-demands-two-iran-embassy-staff-leave-after-deadly-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Don’t test us, minimum wage is constitutional matter,’ Labour cautions governors over N100,000 proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Victor Ahiuma-YoungThe proposed N100,000 minimum wage reportedly put forward by the Nigeria Governors&rsquo; Forum, NGF, has sparked widespread criticism from organised labour, with workers&rsquo; representatives describing the move as an illegal and insensitive attempt to determine workers&rsquo; welfare outside the provisions of the law.The National Secretary of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, Trade Union Side, Olowoyo Gbenga, condemned the proposal. He insis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dont-test-us-minimum-wage-is-constitutional-matter-labour-cautions-governors-over-n100000-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dont-test-us-minimum-wage-is-constitutional-matter-labour-cautions-governors-over-n100000-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo Abduction: Senate urges FG, security agencies to deploy resources, rescue victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[*As Barau, Oshiomhole, &nbsp;Sani Musa call for Accountability of Resources &nbsp;by Service Chiefs, Security AgenciesBy Henry UmoruABUJA- THE Senate has asked the Federal government, through all relevant security agencies, to intensify efforts and deploy all necessary resources for the immediate rescue of teachers, pupils and students abducted by terrorists in Oyo.Recall that on May 15, 2026, over 40 teachers, pupils and students of Baptist Nursery and Primary School (Yawota), Community Gramma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-abduction-senate-urges-fg-security-agencies-to-deploy-resources-rescue-victims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-abduction-senate-urges-fg-security-agencies-to-deploy-resources-rescue-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Are you crazy?’ Trump confirms heated exchange with Israel’s Netanyahu]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has confirmed a tense exchange with Israel&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he reportedly berated his close ally with expletives.In an interview published Wednesday in the New York Post, Trump was asked about the conversation he had with Netanyahu over the phone on Monday.&ldquo;You said, &lsquo;Are you f-ing crazy? What are you f-ing doing? I helped you stay out of jail.&rsquo; Is that true? Did you speak to him in those terms?&rdquo; the interviewer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/are-you-crazy-trump-confirms-heated-exchange-with-israels-netanyahu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/are-you-crazy-trump-confirms-heated-exchange-with-israels-netanyahu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[INEC: NNPP NEC holds emergency closed door meeting in Lagos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dr Boniface Aniebonam-led New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) held a closed-door meeting with strategic stakeholders to examine why INEC refused to comply with Court orders recognising its National Executive Committee (NEC).The meeting, which was attended by some members of the NEC and the NNPP Board of Trustees from across the country, was held at the Rockview Hotel in Apapa, Lagos.In a communique read by the party&rsquo;s Head of Strategy and Planning, Dr Clement Iwegbuna, the NNPP resolved]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/inec-nnpp-nec-holds-emergency-closed-door-meeting-in-lagos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/inec-nnpp-nec-holds-emergency-closed-door-meeting-in-lagos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India condemns Kuwait airport attack, says one citizen dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[India&rsquo;s foreign ministry condemned an Iranian attack on Kuwait&rsquo;s airport on Wednesday, confirming that an Indian national had been killed and others wounded.&ldquo;We condemn the attack on the Kuwait International Airport today in which an Indian national has died and several of our nationals are injured,&rdquo; India&rsquo;s foreign ministry said in a statement.&ldquo;We again call upon parties to cease such attacks,&rdquo; it added.AFP<br />
The post India condemns Kuwait airport attack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/india-condemns-kuwait-airport-attack-says-one-citizen-dead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/india-condemns-kuwait-airport-attack-says-one-citizen-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ekiti community cries out as bandits hold abductees after ransom]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;demands a security post and military base to curb further threats.By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado-EkitiIt was a moment of pain and despair as residents of Eda-Oniyo Community in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State staged a protest, demanding the release of 16 kidnapped residents despite the payment of a &#8358;10.5 million ransom.The protesters, made up of community leaders, relatives of the victims, women and youths, lamented that the abductees had remained in the custody of their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ekiti-community-cries-out-as-bandits-hold-abductees-after-ransom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ekiti-community-cries-out-as-bandits-hold-abductees-after-ransom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agriculture Key to Nigeria’s Economic Transformation, Says Les Ojugbana]]></title><description><![CDATA[FarmAfrik Chairman Calls for Greater Investment in Agriculture, Manufacturing, Job Creation and Strategic Partnerships&mdash; Chairman of FarmAfrik.org, Les Ojugbana, has called for a renewed commitment to agriculture, manufacturing, and industrial development as part of a broader strategy to drive economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen Nigeria&rsquo;s long-term prosperity.Ojugbana said Nigeria possesses the natural resources, fertile land, youthful population, and entrepreneurial spirit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/agriculture-key-to-nigerias-economic-transformation-says-les-ojugbana/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/agriculture-key-to-nigerias-economic-transformation-says-les-ojugbana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ekiti resident cry for help as bandits fail to release abductees after receiving N10.5m ransom]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Rotimi Ojomoyela&nbsp;Ado-Ekiti&ndash;It was a moment of pain and despair as residents of Eda-Oniyo Community in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State staged a protest, demanding the release of 16 kidnapped residents despite the payment of a &#8358;10.5 million ransom.The protesters, made up of community leaders, relatives of the victims, women and youths, lamented that the abductees had remained in the custody of their captors for 36 days, with the kidnappers demanding &#8358;50 mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ekiti-resident-cry-for-help-as-bandits-fail-to-release-abductees-after-receiving-n105m-ransom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ekiti-resident-cry-for-help-as-bandits-fail-to-release-abductees-after-receiving-n105m-ransom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dad, you need to come back’, Ex-Chelsea star recalls the moment his heart stopped]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ayobami OkerindeFormer Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has revealed that he heard his son&rsquo;s voice urging him to return after his heart stopped for two-and-a-half minutes.Oscar had collapsed in November 2025 while undergoing physical testing before the new season at S&atilde;o Paulo&rsquo;s training centre.Speaking in an interview with The Times published on Tuesday, the 33-year-old recounted his near-death experience, describing how he lost consciousness and drifted into what he ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dad-you-need-to-come-back-ex-chelsea-star-recalls-the-moment-his-heart-stopped/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dad-you-need-to-come-back-ex-chelsea-star-recalls-the-moment-his-heart-stopped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo APC condemns kidnapping of Adelabu’s sister, twin sons]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruIBADAN &mdash; The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the abduction of Mrs Busayo Adelabu John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons, describing the incident as a further sign of worsening insecurity in the state.The party also called on Governor Seyi Makinde to strengthen collaboration with security agencies and other stakeholders to address the rising wave of kidnappings and restore pub]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-apc-condemns-kidnapping-of-adelabus-sister-twin-sons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-apc-condemns-kidnapping-of-adelabus-sister-twin-sons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-minister’s family confirms abduction, police vow rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola Badru, IbadanIBADAN &mdash; The family of former Minister of Power and prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has confirmed the abduction of his younger sister, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, alongside her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, in Ibadan.In a statement issued on Wednesday by the family&rsquo;s media aide, Femi Awogboro, the victims were said to have been kidnapped at about 7:30 a.m. while Mrs. John-P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ex-ministers-family-confirms-abduction-police-vow-rescue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ex-ministers-family-confirms-abduction-police-vow-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man O’ War calls for justice over FUTO’s student killing]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chidi Nkwopara, OwerriThe Imo State Command of Man O&rsquo; War says it &ldquo;stands completely and unreservedly on the side of justice and the rule of law&rdquo;.The State Commander, Man O&rsquo; War Nigeria, Engr Anthony I. Oji-Dike, stated this while reacting to the alleged killing of a 100-level student of Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO, Chinedu Chibuzor Christogonus, by the Cadet Unit Executives of the institution.His words: &ldquo;The Imo State Command stands completel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/man-o-war-calls-for-justice-over-futos-student-killing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/man-o-war-calls-for-justice-over-futos-student-killing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover decomposed body in Edo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Police command in Edo has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered the body of one of the three women abducted.The command&rsquo;s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Benin.She said the victims were abducted from their residence in Iyowa community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state.She said that the suspect, 23, was arrested following intelligence-led operations by the command&rsquo;s Violent Crime Response]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-recover-decomposed-body-in-edo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-recover-decomposed-body-in-edo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hojlund makes permanent move to Napoli from Man Utd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denmark forward Rasmus Hojlund has completed a permanent move to Napoli, the Italian club announced on Wednesday, following his loan spell from Manchester United last season.The 23-year-old scored 16 goals in 44 matches as Napoli finished second in Serie A, after failing to settle in two seasons in England.Reports claim Napoli have spent 44 million euros ($51 million) to sign Hojlund. United paid Atalanta almost 80 million euros for him in 2023.&ldquo;SSC Napoli announce the conditions have bee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/hojlund-makes-permanent-move-to-napoli-from-man-utd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/hojlund-makes-permanent-move-to-napoli-from-man-utd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCCE boss warns Nigeria over teacher education crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Joseph Erunke, AbujaABUJA &mdash; The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Dr. (Mrs.) Angela Ajala, has warned that Nigeria&rsquo;s future is at risk if urgent reforms are not made in the country&rsquo;s teacher education system.Ajala said no nation can develop beyond the quality of its teachers, stressing that the teaching profession remains central to national development.Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Education Correspondents Associatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ncce-boss-warns-nigeria-over-teacher-education-crisis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ncce-boss-warns-nigeria-over-teacher-education-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coroner adjourns Chimamanda’s son’s inquest following court order]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry OjeluLAGOS &mdash; The Coroner&rsquo;s Court sitting at the Igbosere Magistrates&rsquo; Court, Lagos Island, on Wednesday adjourned further proceedings in the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, until October 8, 2026.Coroner Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji fixed the date following a disclosure by counsel to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Prof. Taiwo Osipitan, SAN, that the Lagos State High Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/coroner-adjourns-chimamandas-sons-inquest-following-court-order/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/coroner-adjourns-chimamandas-sons-inquest-following-court-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Adeyanju warns Jonathan against political return]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Gabriel Ewepu, AbujaABUJA &mdash; Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has expressed concern over reported moves by former President Goodluck Jonathan to return to active presidential politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.In an open letter dated June 3, 2026, and made available to journalists, Adeyanju said Jonathan&rsquo;s possible participation in the 2027 race could expose him to Nigeria&rsquo;s &ldquo;fragile&rdquo; and &ldquo;divided&rdquo; political environment.He sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-adeyanju-warns-jonathan-against-political-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-adeyanju-warns-jonathan-against-political-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ekiti Court remands vice chairman over fake kidnap]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Rotimi OjomoyelaADO-EKITI &mdash; A Chief Magistrate&rsquo;s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the remand of the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area, Grace Ogunleye, over her alleged involvement in a staged kidnapping incident.Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun gave the order on Wednesday after Ogunleye was arraigned on multiple counts relating to the alleged self-orchestrated abduction.The court directed that she be remanded at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Centre pending the d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ekiti-court-remands-vice-chairman-over-fake-kidnap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ekiti-court-remands-vice-chairman-over-fake-kidnap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Borno activates Cholera prevention protocols in schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriMAIDUGURI &mdash; The Borno State Government has directed the immediate activation of cholera prevention and control measures in schools following a confirmed outbreak of the disease in Maiduguri and surrounding communities.The Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, issued the directive on Wednesday, describing the outbreak as a public health emergency requiring urgent and coordinated action across all educational inst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/borno-activates-cholera-prevention-protocols-in-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/borno-activates-cholera-prevention-protocols-in-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families seek rescue of 13 abducted travellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ndahi MaramaMAIDUGURI &mdash; Families of 13 travellers abducted along the Biu&ndash;Damaturu Road through the Kamuya axis of Borno State have appealed to the Federal Government, Borno State Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the safe release of their loved ones.The victims were reportedly abducted on April 15, 2026, when suspected Boko Haram insurgents intercepted two Golf Wagon vehicles conveying passengers along the route.Since the incident, the families said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/families-seek-rescue-of-13-abducted-travellers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/families-seek-rescue-of-13-abducted-travellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extortion on Apapa corridor has come to stay, says Sanwo-Olu’s aide]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Efe OnodjaeThe Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Transportation Logistics to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Hassan Adekoya, has said that extortion along the Apapa port corridor may be difficult to completely eradicate despite efforts by government and stakeholders to restore order in the area.Adekoya made the remark during an interview on Arise Television, as monitored by Vanguard, while evaluating measures introduced to improve traffic flow and boost business activities around t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/extortion-on-apapa-corridor-has-come-to-stay-says-sanwo-olus-aide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/extortion-on-apapa-corridor-has-come-to-stay-says-sanwo-olus-aide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidnapping: Deploying telecom intelligence, best solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;FG must stop treating telecom data as mere background info<br />
&hellip;Security must use telecom resources intelligently &ndash; Samson Ukpolo<br />
&hellip;We have always provided critical details to security &ndash; NCC, telcosBy Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor<br />
After over two weeks, the 46 people, consisting of 39 students, some as young as two years old, and 7 teachers abducted in Oyo primary school by dare-devil kidnappers are still in their custody.<br />
This is as insecurity continues to threaten]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kidnapping-deploying-telecom-intelligence-best-solution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kidnapping-deploying-telecom-intelligence-best-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ondo govt, police dismiss bandit, school kidnap rumours]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dayo JohnsonAKURE &mdash; The Ondo State Government and the State Police Command have dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging a bandit invasion and the kidnapping of students in a school within Akure metropolis.In separate statements, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, and Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Abayomi, assured residents that there was no credible intelligence or reported incident suggesting the presence of bandits in the state.Adeniyan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-govt-police-dismiss-bandit-school-kidnap-rumours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-govt-police-dismiss-bandit-school-kidnap-rumours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim attack on Kuwait]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran&rsquo;s Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday claimed an attack against Kuwait, which it said was in retaliation for US attacks on an Iranian oil tanker and island.&ldquo;In response to this aggression, the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, which hosts helicopters, as well as the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, were targeted with missiles and drones by the Guards&rsquo; forces,&rdquo; the Guards said in a statement on their official Telegram channel.AFP<br />
The post Iran&rsquo;s Revo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/irans-revolutionary-guards-claim-attack-on-kuwait/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/irans-revolutionary-guards-claim-attack-on-kuwait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran’s deadly attack on Kuwait airport injures 63]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Iranian attack on Kuwait&rsquo;s airport wounded at least 63 people on Wednesday, the health ministry said, with authorities earlier reporting one person killed.Health ministry spokesman Abdullah al-Sanad said 25 ambulances were dispatched at Kuwait International Airport, adding that &ldquo;63 injured individuals were received and distributed among hospitals&hellip; This includes serious injuries&hellip; including head wounds, cerebral hemorrhages, amputations and injuries resulting from exp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/irans-deadly-attack-on-kuwait-airport-injures-63/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/irans-deadly-attack-on-kuwait-airport-injures-63/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afro-Textured Hair Transplant Turkey – Doctor Explain Risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[An afro hair transplant is different from other types of hair transplants in terms of the amount of planning and expertise required. This is because the curvature nature of the hair follicles found under the skin of Afro people makes hair transplantation challenging at the stages of extraction and implantation. It is, therefore, important for those looking to undertake an afro hair transplant in Turkey to go to expert clinics that know the risks involved with such hair.Why Afro Hair Transplants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/afro-textured-hair-transplant-turkey-doctor-explain-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/afro-textured-hair-transplant-turkey-doctor-explain-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBT-WASSCE excels in govt schools; no major glitches recorded – Education Minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;Says students embrace digital exams as FG eyes full transition to computer-based testing.By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing conduct of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CBT-WASSCE), describing the exercise as a major success and a significant milestone in Nigeria&rsquo;s transition to digital examinations.Speaking on Wednesday, after inspecting CBT and pape]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cbt-wassce-excels-in-govt-schools-no-major-glitches-recorded-education-minister/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cbt-wassce-excels-in-govt-schools-no-major-glitches-recorded-education-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: Court sentences four to death by hanging over Owo church attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJAThe Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.Those found guilty on a nine&#8209;count terrorism charge the Department of State Services (DSS) filed on behalf of the Federal Government were Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza (25), Al Qasim Idris (20), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26), and Abdulhaleem Idris (25), whil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/breaking-court-sentences-four-to-death-by-hanging-over-owo-church-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/breaking-court-sentences-four-to-death-by-hanging-over-owo-church-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA announces Davido for World Cup 2026 countdown concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabAfrobeats star Davido has been confirmed as one of the performers for FIFA&rsquo;s World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, United States, on June 10.FIFA announced this on Tuesday as part of activities leading up to the commencement of the expanded World Cup, which the United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host.According to the global football governing body, Davido will share the stage with Major Lazer, the music project led by American]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fifa-announces-davido-for-world-cup-2026-countdown-concert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fifa-announces-davido-for-world-cup-2026-countdown-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADC leadership crisis: Court adjourns Gombe’s suit ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned a suit filed by Mr Nafiu-Bala Gombe against the Sen. David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) until June 8 for hearing.Justice Peter Lifu adjourned the case after Gombe&rsquo;s lawyer, Robert Emukpoeruo, SAN, applied for an adjournment following the absence of counsel to parties seeking to join the suit in court.When the case was called, only the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and parties seeking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/adc-leadership-crisis-court-adjourns-gombes-suit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/adc-leadership-crisis-court-adjourns-gombes-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abia govt suspends Assembly clerk over alleged misconduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ugochukwu AlaribeAbia State Government has suspended the Clerk of the State House of Assembly, Mr. JohnPedro Irokansi, over alleged misconduct in the discharge of his duties.Irokansi has served as Clerk of the Assembly for 16 years, spanning three successive administrations in the state.The suspension came through an official letter dated May 20, 2026, signed by the State Head of Service, Mr. Benson Ojeikere.The government has appointed a Deputy Director in the Legislative Department of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/abia-govt-suspends-assembly-clerk-over-alleged-misconduct/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/abia-govt-suspends-assembly-clerk-over-alleged-misconduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says ‘would like to meet’ Iran leader Khamenei]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump said he &ldquo;would like to meet&rdquo; Iran&rsquo;s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in an interview published Wednesday.&ldquo;I would like to meet him, and we probably will meet at some point, depending on how it all works out,&rdquo; Trump told the New York Post&rsquo;s &ldquo;Pod Force One&rdquo;.<br />
The post Trump says &lsquo;would like to meet&rsquo; Iran leader Khamenei appeared first on Vanguard News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trump-says-would-like-to-meet-iran-leader-khamenei/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trump-says-would-like-to-meet-iran-leader-khamenei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list: Meet players of Nigerian descent set to play at 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ayobami OkerindeNigeria will once again be absent from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the Super Eagles failed to qualify, marking the country&rsquo;s second consecutive absence from football&rsquo;s biggest stage after also missing out on the 2022 edition in Qatar.Nigeria&rsquo;s World Cup hopes ended after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in the African play-off final, following a 1-1 draw after regulation and extra time. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) subsequently lodged a f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-meet-players-of-nigerian-descent-set-to-play-at-2026-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-meet-players-of-nigerian-descent-set-to-play-at-2026-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunmen ambush, kill 52-year-old man in Plateau, destroy farmlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;BYM laments sexual harassment of womenBy Golok Nanmwa, JosA 52-year-old man, Joshua Bulus, has been killed in a fresh attack by gunmen in Dyan community of Rim District, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.The victim was reportedly ambushed and killed by armed attackers who struck near the community before fleeing the scene.A resident of Rim community, Mrs Christina Gyang, told Vanguard that the deceased was ambushed late Tuesday night, describing the incident as another tragic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gunmen-ambush-kill-52-year-old-man-in-plateau-destroy-farmlands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gunmen-ambush-kill-52-year-old-man-in-plateau-destroy-farmlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescue Oyo pupils, teachers now or admit failure, Atiku tells Tinubu]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJAPresidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has demanded that President Bola Tinubu immediately mobilise all security and intelligence agencies to secure the unconditional release of schoolchildren and their teachers abducted in Oyo State, warning that a government unable to protect schoolchildren has failed one of the most basic tests of leadership.Atiku, who spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rescue-oyo-pupils-teachers-now-or-admit-failure-atiku-tells-tinubu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rescue-oyo-pupils-teachers-now-or-admit-failure-atiku-tells-tinubu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grammy-winning ‘Voice of Love’ Peabo Bryson dies at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ayo OnikoyiLegendary American R&amp;B singer-songwriter Peabo Bryson, whose soulful duets and romantic ballads defined generations of music lovers, has died at the age of 75.Bryson passed away on June 2, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones, days after suffering a stroke. His family announced his death in a statement, describing him as a beloved artiste whose voice touched millions around the world.The two-time Grammy Award winner enjoyed a career spanning more than five decades and bec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/grammy-winning-voice-of-love-peabo-bryson-dies-at-75/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/grammy-winning-voice-of-love-peabo-bryson-dies-at-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expecting Adeboye to lead protest at 84 makes no sense, says Bamiloye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Evangelist Mike Bamiloye, has defended the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, following criticism over the cleric&rsquo;s recent remarks on insecurity in Nigeria.Bamiloye, in a post on his Instagram page on Wednesday, accused bloggers and critics of misrepresenting Adeboye&rsquo;s position, insisting that the revered cleric had merely spoken against the country&rsquo;s worsening security challenges.&ldquo;This]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/expecting-adeboye-to-lead-protest-at-84-makes-no-sense-says-bamiloye/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/expecting-adeboye-to-lead-protest-at-84-makes-no-sense-says-bamiloye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: I endorse Obi, but I still support Tinubu’s policies — Omo-Agege]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has declared his support for Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 election while maintaining that he still believes in the key economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu&rsquo;s administration.Omo-Agege made the remarks during an appearance on ARISE TV&rsquo;s The Morning Show on Wednesday, where he explained his political position following his recent resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC).Respon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-i-endorse-obi-but-i-still-support-tinubus-policies-omo-agege/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-i-endorse-obi-but-i-still-support-tinubus-policies-omo-agege/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of brothers who would be playing at 2026 FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just days away from kick-off in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Below is a list of brothers who would be competing at the showpiece event.Jurri&euml;n Timber &amp; Quinten Timber (Netherlands)Both brothers made the Dutch squad. Jurri&euml;n plays in defence, while Quinten plays in midfield.Theo Hern&aacute;ndez &amp; Lucas Hern&aacute;ndez (France)The Hern&aacute;ndez brothers are both part of France&rsquo;s World Cup squad. They are among the most famous siblin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-of-brothers-who-would-be-playing-at-2026-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-of-brothers-who-would-be-playing-at-2026-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Khamenei adviser vows ‘deluge of missiles’ if new US attack on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The military adviser to Iran&rsquo;s supreme leader on Wednesday warned of more missile and drone strikes should the United States renew its attacks on Iran.&ldquo;Every shot fired and every attack will be met with a deluge of missiles and drones,&rdquo; Mohsen Rezaei posted on X, adding that &ldquo;the aggressor will swiftly be punished&rdquo;.The warning followed US strikes on an Iranian tanker and on Iran&rsquo;s Qeshm island, sparking retaliatory attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain.<br />
The post Kham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/khamenei-adviser-vows-deluge-of-missiles-if-new-us-attack-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/khamenei-adviser-vows-deluge-of-missiles-if-new-us-attack-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated:  Gunmen kidnap ex-minister Adelabu’s sister, children in Ibadan]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruGunmen have reportedly abducted the wife and twin children of a relative of the immediate past Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant for the 2027 Oyo State election, Chief Adebayo Adelabu.The victims were said to have been kidnapped on Wednesday morning in the Challenge area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.Confirming the incident, one of Adelabu&rsquo;s media aides, Femi Awogboro, disclosed that the victims were seized by unidentified gunmen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/updated-gunmen-kidnap-ex-minister-adelabus-sister-children-in-ibadan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/updated-gunmen-kidnap-ex-minister-adelabus-sister-children-in-ibadan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunmen abduct wife, twin children of ex-power minister Adelabu’s brother in Ibadan]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruGunmen have reportedly abducted the wife and twin children of the younger brother of the immediate past Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant for the 2027 Oyo State election, Chief Adebayo Adelabu.The victims were said to have been kidnapped on Monday morning in the Challenge area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.Confirming the incident, one of Adelabu&rsquo;s media aides, Femi Awogboro, disclosed that the victims were seized by unidentified]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gunmen-abduct-wife-twin-children-of-ex-power-minister-adelabus-brother-in-ibadan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gunmen-abduct-wife-twin-children-of-ex-power-minister-adelabus-brother-in-ibadan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian newspapers review: [Oyo, Borno kidnappings] More pressures on FG, govs to rescue abducted school children]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Federal Government and governors coming under intense pressure to immediately secure the release of teachers, pupils and students abducted by terrorists in Oyo and Borno states.Another headline features the House of Representatives calling on the federal government to urgently release adequate funds to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to strengthen the country&rsquo;s p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerian-newspapers-review-oyo-borno-kidnappingsmore-pressures-on-fg-govs-to-rescue-abducted-school-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerian-newspapers-review-oyo-borno-kidnappingsmore-pressures-on-fg-govs-to-rescue-abducted-school-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Beckham to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football superstar David Beckham is to be honored with a star on Hollywood&rsquo;s Walk of Fame, organizers announced Tuesday, as the United States readies to host the World Cup.Movie legend Tom Cruise and the player&rsquo;s pop star-turned-fashion designer wife Victoria Beckham will be at the ceremony on June 12 to unveil the plaque immortalizing the British midfielder on Hollywood&rsquo;s most famous thoroughfare.The ceremony for the 51-year-old former England captain will take place hours be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/david-beckham-to-get-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/david-beckham-to-get-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunmen reportedly attack immigration office in Ogbomoso, cart away firearms]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruSuspected gunmen on Tuesday night reportedly attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, making away with firearms belonging to officers on duty.The incident was said to have occurred at about 10:00 p.m. at the immigration office located along the Ogbomoso&ndash;Ilorin Motorway, near the NNPC filling station.Sources said the assailants stormed the facility while commercial activities were still ongoing at the nearby Ayanyan Cattle Market.During the att]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gunmen-reportedly-attack-immigration-office-in-ogbomoso-cart-away-firearms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gunmen-reportedly-attack-immigration-office-in-ogbomoso-cart-away-firearms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m independent, Peter Obi doesn’t own me’ — Datti Baba-Ahmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has defended his decision to leave the Labour Party for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), insisting that his political choices are independent of former presidential candidate, Peter Obi.Baba-Ahmed, who was Obi&rsquo;s running mate in the 2023 presidential election, said he declined to follow the former Anambra State governor into the opposition coalition because he believed the internal crisis within the Labour Party sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/im-independent-peter-obi-doesnt-own-me-datti-baba-ahmed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/im-independent-peter-obi-doesnt-own-me-datti-baba-ahmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 players whose fathers played at FIFA World Cup – and now it’s their turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 FIFA World Cup could witness a special family tradition continue on football&rsquo;s biggest stage, with players such as Giuliano Simeone, Justin Kluivert, Francisco Concei&ccedil;&atilde;o, Sebastian Berhalter among others to follow in the footsteps of their fathers, who also appeared at the FIFA World Cup.<br />
Throughout World Cup history, only 27 father-son combinations have appeared in the tournament, featuring famous football families such as the Maldinis, Thurams, Schmeichels, Forlan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/9-players-whose-fathers-played-at-fifa-world-cup-and-now-its-their-turn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/9-players-whose-fathers-played-at-fifa-world-cup-and-now-its-their-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uzodimma unites Imo APC aspirants]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emmanuel IheakaOWERRI &mdash; Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has urged aspirants in the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in the state to accept the outcome of the exercise and work together for the party&rsquo;s success ahead of the 2027 general elections.Uzodimma made the appeal at an expanded stakeholders&rsquo; meeting of the party held on Monday at the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Convention Centre, Owerri.He called on party members to embrace]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uzodimma-unites-imo-apc-aspirants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uzodimma-unites-imo-apc-aspirants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran World Cup squad to arrive Mexico Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran&rsquo;s World Cup squad will arrive early on Sunday in Mexico where they will be based for the duration of the global football tournament, a team statement said Wednesday.&ldquo;The Iran national football team will depart Antalya for Tijuana at 15:20 (1220 GMT) on Saturday, June 6, and is scheduled to arrive in Mexico at 1:30 am (0730 GMT) on Sunday, June 7,&rdquo; it said.The Iran players, who have been at a training camp in the southern Turkish resort of Antalya since May 18, are still w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-world-cup-squad-to-arrive-mexico-sunday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-world-cup-squad-to-arrive-mexico-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Nigeria survived civil war, will defeat insurgency’, Jimoh Ibrahim tells ECOWAS envoys]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has assured ECOWAS countries that Nigeria will overcome its insurgency challenges.Jimoh gave the assurance while hosting ambassadors and permanent representatives of ECOWAS member states to the United Nations at Nigeria House, New York.&ldquo;Nigeria will surmount insurgency. We survived a civil war from 1967 to 1970 and fought Boko Haram. We will overcome our problems,&rdquo; he said.He described the region&rsquo;s security]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-survived-civil-war-will-defeat-insurgency-jimoh-ibrahim-tells-ecowas-envoys/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-survived-civil-war-will-defeat-insurgency-jimoh-ibrahim-tells-ecowas-envoys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US military says it has ‘defeated’ Iran missile, drone attacks in Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US military said Tuesday that it had &ldquo;successfully defeated&rdquo; a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Gulf and conducted self-defense strikes on Iran&rsquo;s Qeshm Island.US Central Command also denied claims by Iran&rsquo;s Revolutionary Guards that they had struck the headquarters of the US Navy&rsquo;s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and a separate air base in the region.&ldquo;Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward regional neighbors; however, all failed to hit t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-military-says-it-has-defeated-iran-missile-drone-attacks-in-gulf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-military-says-it-has-defeated-iran-missile-drone-attacks-in-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Babachir considers voting for Sowore, rules out APC, ADC, NDC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has said he may consider voting for activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore in the 2027 election, while ruling out support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).Lawal made the remarks during an interview with TVC after announcing his resignation from the ADC, citing alleged irregularities in the party&rsquo;s presidenti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-babachir-considers-voting-for-sowore-rules-out-apc-adc-ndc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-babachir-considers-voting-for-sowore-rules-out-apc-adc-ndc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troops kill 50 terrorists, top ISWAP commander in north-east]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troops of Operation Hadin Kai has intensified operations in the North-East, neutralising more than 50 terrorists, including a top ISWAP commander, and arresting multiple collaborators across Borno.This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday.The military said the major success followed a precision airstrike around Kirta and Arina Ciki, which killed several terrorist commanders, including Khalifa Umar, a member of the ISWAP S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/troops-kill-50-terrorists-top-iswap-commander-in-north-east/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/troops-kill-50-terrorists-top-iswap-commander-in-north-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer researchers present advances and emerging treatments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cancer researchers highlighted several treatment breakthroughs during their annual summit in Chicago that concluded Tuesday, including preliminary but encouraging data on potential benefits of weight loss medications.Here is an overview of the latest developments from the American Society of Clinical Oncology&rsquo;s (ASCO) annual meeting:&ndash; Major strides in pancreatic treatment &ndash;Among the more than 7,000 studies presented, one on pancreatic cancer gained particular acclaim.Focused o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cancer-researchers-present-advances-and-emerging-treatments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cancer-researchers-present-advances-and-emerging-treatments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil moves to limit abortion access for child rape victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazilian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to make it tougher for underage victims of sexual violence to access abortion, in a lightning vote that followed less than two minutes of debate.The vote moves to dismantle a resolution from the National Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents that mandates prioritizing the interests of victims.&ldquo;It is a historic defeat in the comprehensive protection of girls and adolescents in Brazil,&rdquo; the state body said in a statement, calling it a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/brazil-moves-to-limit-abortion-access-for-child-rape-victims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/brazil-moves-to-limit-abortion-access-for-child-rape-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airtime lending: Why we suspended DEON Rules – FCCPC]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Innocent AnabaThe Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has explained why it suspended the implementation and enforcement of its controversial Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations 2025 (DEON Regulations), a move that industry stakeholders say has paved the way for the restoration of airtime and data credit services across Nigeria&rsquo;s telecommunications sector.<br />
In a statement by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director of Corporate Affairs, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/airtime-lending-why-we-suspended-deon-rules-fccpc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/airtime-lending-why-we-suspended-deon-rules-fccpc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria vs Poland – date, time, venue and where to watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe Super Eagles of Nigeria will continue preparations for future international competitions when they face Poland in an international friendly following their impressive Unity Cup triumph in London.Eric Chelle&rsquo;s side heads into the game full of confidence after defeating Jamaica 3-0 on Saturday to retain the Unity Cup title, extending Nigeria&rsquo;s unbeaten run under the Malian tactician.The friendly also presents another major European test for both nations after]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-vs-poland-date-time-venue-and-where-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-vs-poland-date-time-venue-and-where-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NIMC warns Nigerians against fake NIN correction portal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has alerted Nigerians to a fraudulent social media post promoting a purported free portal for correcting National Identification Number (NIN) records.This is contained in a public advisory on the commission&rsquo;s X handle on Tuesday.The commission in the advisory described the message and its accompanying links as a phishing scheme aimed at stealing personal information from unsuspecting members of the public.It advised Nigerians to disregard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nimc-warns-nigerians-against-fake-nin-correction-portal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nimc-warns-nigerians-against-fake-nin-correction-portal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police foil kidnapping attempt, neutralise 2 suspects in Enugu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Police Command in Enugu State has foiled a kidnapping attempt, and neutralised two suspects in two separate operations in the state.This is contained in a statement by the command&rsquo;s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, on Tuesday in Enugu.Ndukwe said that three firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, a Beretta and locally-fabricated double-barrelled pistols, two magazines loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm calibre ammunition, one live cartridge and phones were recovered during the operations.Accordi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-foil-kidnapping-attempt-neutralise-2-suspects-in-enugu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-foil-kidnapping-attempt-neutralise-2-suspects-in-enugu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abductions: Parents panic as Adeleke dispels Osun school bandit scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[&bull;Parents pick children from schools<br />
&bull;Osun Police warn against fake news<br />
&bull;No school breach in Ondo &mdash; Police<br />
By Dayo Johnson &amp; Shina AbubakarOSOGBO&mdash; FOLLOWING rumours of terrorists&rsquo; invasion of some towns in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, reassured residents of adequate security across schools in the state.<br />
Tension had spread in some towns of terrorists&rsquo; attack, leading parents to storm schools in Ila, Ikirun, Obaagun and Osogbo to pick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/abductions-parents-panic-as-adeleke-dispels-osun-school-bandit-scare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/abductions-parents-panic-as-adeleke-dispels-osun-school-bandit-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico teachers warn ‘ball won’t roll’ as World Cup protests intensify]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protesting teachers toppled towering statues of football players on Mexico City&rsquo;s main promenade Tuesday and threatened growing protests before the World Cup if the government does not respond to their labor demands.A dissident wing of the national teachers&rsquo; union, CNTE, called the protest and is also threatening mass demonstrations at the opening of the World Cup on June 11.Five-meter-high, plastic statues of football players from around the world are located on the city&rsquo;s tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/mexico-teachers-warn-ball-wont-roll-as-world-cup-protests-intensify/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/mexico-teachers-warn-ball-wont-roll-as-world-cup-protests-intensify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Nigerians aren’t feeling Tinubu’s economic reforms - Bwala]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has attributed the slow impact of the administration&rsquo;s economic reforms on ordinary Nigerians to the country&rsquo;s large population and significant infrastructure deficit.Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Tuesday, Bwala said the federal government&rsquo;s available resources, despite increased revenue generation, remain inadequate to address the needs of more than 230 million Ni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-nigerians-arent-feeling-tinubus-economic-reforms-bwala/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-nigerians-arent-feeling-tinubus-economic-reforms-bwala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDC aspirant demands transparency in Delta primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry UmoruABUJA &mdash; A House of Representatives aspirant on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Julius Efeni Akbovoka, has called on the party leadership to ensure transparency and strict adherence to due process in the handling of the party&rsquo;s primary election for the Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency of Delta State.Akbovoka, speaking to journalists in Abuja, urged the party to faithfully reflect the outcome of the primaries as recorded at vario]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndc-aspirant-demands-transparency-in-delta-primaries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndc-aspirant-demands-transparency-in-delta-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timeline: Where and When Trump Has Involved the U.S. Military in International Conflicts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States has been involved in many military operations around the world since President Trump returned to office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/timeline-where-and-when-trump-has-involved-the-us-military-in-international-conflicts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/timeline-where-and-when-trump-has-involved-the-us-military-in-international-conflicts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ghana Is Evacuating Hundreds of Its Citizens From South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anti-immigrant protests have increased across South Africa, drawing forceful condemnation from several African leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-ghana-is-evacuating-hundreds-of-its-citizens-from-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-ghana-is-evacuating-hundreds-of-its-citizens-from-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[59 YEARS OF BIAFRA: Ojukwu’s restructuring offer re-echoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;as Igbo women, youths, monarchs demand &lsquo;justice&rsquo;&bull;Seek release of Nnamdi KanuBy Steve Oko &amp;&nbsp;Nnamdi Ojiego59 years after the declaration of the sovereign state of Biafra, Igbo women, youths, monarchs and other stakeholders have reignited the conversation on the Biafra struggle, arguing that what they described as injustice against the Igbo nation remains largely unaddressed.Following the killings of the Igbo across the country, especially in the North, in 1966, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/59-years-of-biafra-ojukwus-restructuring-offer-re-echoes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/59-years-of-biafra-ojukwus-restructuring-offer-re-echoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The man Guardiola, by Patrick Omorodion]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is an African arrives at a new place it stands on one leg proverb which says that when a chicken By so doing, it observes the new environment to observe what goes around there before it now puts the second leg down to compete with other chickens it met on ground.That is the story of Josep Guardiola Sala, fondly called &lsquo;Pep&rsquo;. His foray into football coaching started from Barcelona B team from where he was promoted to manage the senior team in 2008.Guardiola hit the ground runni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/the-man-guardiola-by-patrick-omorodion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/the-man-guardiola-by-patrick-omorodion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m looking forward to marriage someday – Pretty Mike ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ayo OnikoyiShowman extraordinaire and Proxy Lagos nightclub owner, Mike Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike has opened up on marriage, family and particularly his travails following months of closure of his nightclub after a raid by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.Pretty Mike who hosted a group of journalists at his club said he still hopes to settle down in the future, describing marriage as an important life achievement.&ldquo;Am I looking forward to marriage? Yes. I believe mar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/im-looking-forward-to-marriage-someday-pretty-mike/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/im-looking-forward-to-marriage-someday-pretty-mike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What becoming a woman has taught me – Vandora]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ayo OnikoyiNigerian reality TV star Vanessa Emikhe Williams, popularly known as Vandora is well known for her public stand on issues surrounding confidence, beauty standards and self-image.In a recent update on her Instagram page, the Big Brother Naija Season 3 Housemate shared insights on what becoming a woman has taught her.&ldquo;Becoming a woman taught me that confidence is not becoming someone else. It&rsquo;s finally becoming yourself comfortably and for a long time, I thought beauty w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/what-becoming-a-woman-has-taught-me-vandora/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/what-becoming-a-woman-has-taught-me-vandora/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Onscreen kisses not enjoyable — Sandra Okunzuwa]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ayo OnikoyiNollywood actress Sandra Okunzuwa has stated that onscreen kissing scenes are far from enjoyable, contrary to what many people believe.Speaking during an interview on the BTS Reality podcast, the actress explained that the atmosphere on movie sets makes romantic scenes more technical than emotional.&ldquo;When actors kiss while filming, about 20 people are watching them, and instructions are also being dished out to them. Even the AC will be turned off, and the director will monit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/onscreen-kisses-not-enjoyable-sandra-okunzuwa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/onscreen-kisses-not-enjoyable-sandra-okunzuwa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Divorce not new, It’s just more public for actors — Temi Kosoko]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ayo OnikoyiNollywood actress Temi Kosoko, daughter of veteran actor Jide Kosoko, has said that divorce is often misunderstood when it involves actors, noting that it is a normal part of society but becomes more visible due to public attention.Speaking in an interview with Oyinmomo TV, she explained that celebrity relationships are judged more harshly and widely discussed than those of non-public figures.&ldquo;Divorce happens every month worldwide. It&rsquo;s not a new thing that people get]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/divorce-not-new-its-just-more-public-for-actors-temi-kosoko/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/divorce-not-new-its-just-more-public-for-actors-temi-kosoko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I give myself roles as producer – Uche Jombo]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ayo OnikoyiNollywood actress and filmmaker, Uche Jombo, has said her transition into production has given her greater creative control over the kinds of roles she plays, noting that she no longer waits for opportunities but creates them.Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, the veteran filmmaker explained that her position as a producer has fundamentally shifted how she engages with acting and storytelling.&ldquo;I wish I knew, actually, but I always say to my fellow filmmakers, tell your]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-give-myself-roles-as-producer-uche-jombo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-give-myself-roles-as-producer-uche-jombo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A life of Impact at 44:  Adeniyi Ifetayo’s remarkable journey through media, philanthropy and purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Patrick OchogaAt&nbsp; 44, Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses stands tall as&nbsp;a shining symbol of excellence, resilience, influence and purpose in the ever-evolving world of media and public relations. Like fine wine that grows richer with time, his journey through journalism, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and spiritual service continues to inspire a generation of young professionals who desire to leave lasting footprints in the sands of time.For more than fifteen years, Ifetayo has remained a v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/a-life-of-impact-at-44-adeniyi-ifetayos-remarkable-journey-through-media-philanthropy-and-purpose/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/a-life-of-impact-at-44-adeniyi-ifetayos-remarkable-journey-through-media-philanthropy-and-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OGD and Sponsored Attacks on Dapo Abiodun, Tinubu ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Seyi BakareThe attempt to weaponize media propaganda against Governor Dapo Abiodun has once again exposed the desperation of former Governor Gbenga Daniel&rsquo;s loyalists who still believe that sponsoring negative narratives can alter public perception in Ogun State.What they fail to understand is that Ogun people are politically sophisticated and fully familiar with the old antics of manufactured outrage and distortion of facts. No amount of sponsored bitterness can erase the visible prog]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ogd-and-sponsored-attacks-on-dapo-abiodun-tinubu/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ogd-and-sponsored-attacks-on-dapo-abiodun-tinubu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinubu, Abiodun, and the cost of rewarding rebellion]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Alex Olutunbosun&nbsp;There is a difference between political strategy and the erosion of principle. When that line is blurred, what emerges is not strength, but a dangerous precedence, one that can outlive its architect and ultimately weaken the very structure it was meant to protect.What now appear as a quiet but consequential recognition of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, as leader within the South-West political architecture of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is one such anomaly that dem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-abiodun-and-the-cost-of-rewarding-rebellion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-abiodun-and-the-cost-of-rewarding-rebellion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Government Funding: Oba Otudeko’s long-term approach to education investment  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Festus Okonkwo&nbsp;In July 1947, Kenneth Mellanby arrived in&nbsp;Ibadan to establish what would become Nigeria&rsquo;s first university. He found, as he later recorded, &ldquo;no college, no building, no student body, no staff, no governing body.&rdquo; Six months later, 104 students walked onto a temporary site at Eleyele and began their studies at the University College, built from nothing, in a country that did not yet officially exist.Seventy-seven years later, that founding wager rema]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/beyond-government-funding-oba-otudekos-long-term-approach-to-education-investment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/beyond-government-funding-oba-otudekos-long-term-approach-to-education-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you want to live long, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want to live longMaster the art of counting one to ten whenever someone upsets youIf you are still not calm after tenCount to twentyIf you want to live longKnow where witches and wizards liveThey don&rsquo;t live in your villageIt is not your stepmother or mother-in-law&nbsp;I am sure they get on your nerves but it does not make them witchesYour Uncle might be cantankerousIt does not mean he wants you deadAfterall, if you die, who will bury him?If you want to live longKnow that witches a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/if-you-want-to-live-long-by-bisi-adeleye-fayemi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/if-you-want-to-live-long-by-bisi-adeleye-fayemi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The shock of reading about the ‘other woman’ claiming to be the wife!]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Bunmi SofolaAs Nikky made her&nbsp;way to her office that fateful Monday morning, she saw a group of some female members of staff clustering round the photo copiers and chattering excitedly.&nbsp; When they saw her, the silence was eerie, and instead of scurrying off to their seats, they looked at her with defiance.&ldquo;I simply ignored them&rdquo;, Nikky recalled.&nbsp; &ldquo;ordinarily, I would have read the riot act to them, but I was in no mood for any petty accusations.&nbsp; I shut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/the-shock-of-reading-about-the-other-woman-claiming-to-be-the-wife/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/the-shock-of-reading-about-the-other-woman-claiming-to-be-the-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What exactly is INEC’s job? By Tonnie Iredia ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In every democracy, there&nbsp;is usually an Election Management Board (EMB) which serves as the electoral umpire to determine the winner of an electoral game. Nigeria&rsquo;s EMB is the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) whose name has challenged severally over the years. At a point, it was known as the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO).<br />
It was simply National Electoral Commission (NEC) when it conducted the famous June 12, 1993 presidential election internationally recognize]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/what-exactly-is-inecs-job-by-tonnie-iredia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/what-exactly-is-inecs-job-by-tonnie-iredia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glorify God alone, by Funmi Komolafe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Genesis 1 vs. 27 (KJV): &ldquo;&nbsp;So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them&rdquo;.We all know that the Almighty God created the first man and woman.He created them and provided for them, food in the form of vegetables and animals.Isn&rsquo;t that wonderful? He met their needs before they asked.Then God took an action and gave a directive as to what they should do.Verse 28 gives us that information.&nbsp; It states: &ldquo; And G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/glorify-god-alone-by-funmi-komolafe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/glorify-god-alone-by-funmi-komolafe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toluwani Odukoya set for debut live worship concert in Lagos]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ayo OnikoyiGospel music minister and Associate Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Toluwani Odukoya-Ijogun, is set to host her inaugural live worship concert, The Worship Project: Raising an Altar of Thanksgiving, on Sunday, May 31, 2026.Scheduled to hold at the MUSON Centre in Onikan, Lagos, by 6 p.m., the event is expected to bring together worshippers for an evening dedicated to thanksgiving and spiritual reflection.Described as more than a musical gathering, the worship event m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/toluwani-odukoya-set-for-debut-live-worship-concert-in-lagos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/toluwani-odukoya-set-for-debut-live-worship-concert-in-lagos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How government betrays the military, by Dele Sobowale]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori (Latin): Translation: &ldquo;It is sweet and honourable to die for your country&rdquo; &ndash; Horace, 65-8 B.C.&ldquo;They wrote in the old days that it is sweet and fitting to die for one&rsquo;s country. But in the modern day, there is nothing sweet nor fitting in your dying. You will die like a dog for no good reason&rdquo; &ndash; Ernest Hemmingway, 1891-1961, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, p 267.Latin was taught to us at&nbsp;Igbobi College until]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-government-betrays-the-military-by-dele-sobowale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-government-betrays-the-military-by-dele-sobowale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture is identity, says Jumanji Ya Hinex on blending Benin roots with global Afro-fusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ayo OnikoyiBenin City-born artist Osagie Iredia Precious musically known as Jumanji Ya Hinex is carving a unique path in Nigeria&rsquo;s Afro-fusion scene, blending traditional Edo sounds with reggae, dancehall, hip-hop soul, EDM, and 80s wave &mdash; all while keeping his cultural heritage front and centre.In a recent interview with Potpourri, the emerging artist opened up about how his upbringing in Benin City shaped his musical identity. &ldquo;Benin has a deep cultural history, strong tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/culture-is-identity-says-jumanji-ya-hinex-on-blending-benin-roots-with-global-afro-fusion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/culture-is-identity-says-jumanji-ya-hinex-on-blending-benin-roots-with-global-afro-fusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Railway: NRC talks tough, raises fresh alarm over vandalism in Plateau, Bauchi]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has raised fresh alarm over renewed and coordinated attacks on railway infrastructure in parts of the country.This followed fresh incidents of vandalism recorded in Plateau and Bauchi States.The Managing Director of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, through the Chief Public Relations Officer, NRC, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, described the disturbing development as a direct attack on critical national infrastructure, and an affront on public safety]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/railway-nrc-talks-tough-raises-fresh-alarm-over-vandalism-in-plateau-bauchi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/railway-nrc-talks-tough-raises-fresh-alarm-over-vandalism-in-plateau-bauchi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolling Stone Africa storms Lagos with Olandria, partners House of SOTA]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Efe Onodjae&nbsp;In a celebration of fashion, culture and global creative exchange, Rolling Stone Africa, in partnership with House of SOTA and the Black History and Lifestyle Awards, BHLA, hosted American model and television personality, Olandria Lashae Carthen, popularly known as Olandria, in Lagos.The event, tagged &ldquo;The SOTA Decade &amp; The Future of Global Exchange&rdquo;, held at Heliconia Park, Eko Atlantic, commemorated 10 years of House of SOTA and decades of international co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rolling-stone-africa-storms-lagos-with-olandria-partners-house-of-sota/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rolling-stone-africa-storms-lagos-with-olandria-partners-house-of-sota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsix teams up with Barry Jhay on “Syndrome”]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ayo OnikoyiRising artiste Samsix has released a new single titled Syndrome, featuring Nigerian singer Barry Jhay, in a collaboration that is already gaining attention across digital streaming platforms.The track, released under Samsix&rsquo;s imprint, blends Afrobeats with soft melodic elements, with both artistes delivering a mid-tempo sound that has been described by listeners as smooth and emotionally engaging.Beyond the music, Syndrome also brings together two notable Nigerian musical li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/samsix-teams-up-with-barry-jhay-on-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/samsix-teams-up-with-barry-jhay-on-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gospel minister Lettie Law releases ‘Favour is Following Me All Around’]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ayo OnikoyiLeticia Chinyere popularly known as Lettie Law, a gospel singer, songwriter and minister has just released a five-track album titled &ldquo;Favour Is Following Me All Around&rdquo;.The gospel singer who uses her songs to reconcile people with God. has been active in the music industry for a long time and confirms she has been writing songs since her childhood and that she gets inspiration from God.The latest album is available on all digital streaming platforms and updates on her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gospel-minister-lettie-law-releases-favour-is-following-me-all-around/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gospel-minister-lettie-law-releases-favour-is-following-me-all-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDC Primaries: Plan to zone Ebonyi Sen and Rep seats to one ward, gross injustice – Akuma]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chieftain of Nigeria Democratic Congress(NDC), Chief Nelson Akuma has lamented the plan by some people in NDC in Ebonyi State to zone both the senatorial and House of Representative seats to the same ward.<br />
Speaking after his screening in Abuja, he said that such attempt would undermine the chances of the new party in winning elections in the forthcoming general election in the state.<br />
According to him, Ebonyi south senatorial zone which comprise of Afikpo North, Afikpo South, Ivo, Ohaozara and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndc-primaries-plan-to-zone-ebonyi-sen-and-rep-seats-to-one-ward-gross-injustice-akuma/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndc-primaries-plan-to-zone-ebonyi-sen-and-rep-seats-to-one-ward-gross-injustice-akuma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI, Secret Service, Police swarm White House after reports of gunshots]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a large number of Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI; the Secret Service and the police personnel on the scene after shots were fired near the White House.Police and security forces swarmed the area around the White House on Saturday evening after reports of shots fired, AFP journalists said.US President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time as he worked to negotiate a deal with Iran.Police cordoned off access to the White House and National Guard troops blocked an AFP repo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fbi-secret-service-police-swarm-white-house-after-reports-of-gunshots/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fbi-secret-service-police-swarm-white-house-after-reports-of-gunshots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win; Mallorca, Girona relegated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid ended a troubled La Liga campaign with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao in Alvaro Arbeloa&rsquo;s last game at the helm, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight on Saturday.In the final round of fixtures, Mallorca defeated already-relegated Real Oviedo 3-0 to reach 42 points, but it was not enough to survive.Girona were held to a 1-1 draw by Elche, which kept the visitors up and sent the Catalan side down, just one season after they played in the Champions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/real-madrid-end-troubled-liga-season-with-win-mallorca-girona-relegated/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/real-madrid-end-troubled-liga-season-with-win-mallorca-girona-relegated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We raped her before beheading’ – Killer of Imo nursing student]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emmanuel Iheaka, OWERRIYouths of Umuadara, Umulogho in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, have arrested one of the suspected killers of a student of College of Nursing, Obowo, Wendy Achumba.A source in the community said the youth leader, Chidiebere Iweajunwa led the operation for the arrest, following a thorough investigation.The suspect whose name was given as Onyema Okonkwo, had confessed to the crime in a video interview that had gone viral.Okonkwo stated that he had stormed the s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/we-raped-her-before-beheading-killer-of-imo-nursing-student/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/we-raped-her-before-beheading-killer-of-imo-nursing-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Olubadan chief emerges ADC governorship candidate in Oyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruA prominent Ibadan traditional chief and businessman, Chief Taofeek Adegoke, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State.Read Also: 2027: Tinubu to receive Certificate of Return, APC flag SundayAdegoke secured victory at the party&rsquo;s governorship primary election on Saturday evening, defeating other aspirants, including Adebisi Ilaka, in a keenly contested exercise witnessed by party stake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-olubadan-chief-emerges-adc-governorship-candidate-in-oyo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-olubadan-chief-emerges-adc-governorship-candidate-in-oyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran are moving their World Cup training base to Mexico after football&rsquo;s world governing body FIFA approved a request to transfer it from Tucson, Arizona, the head of Iran&rsquo;s football federation said on Saturday.The Iranian team will be based in Tijuana on the border of Mexico and the United States, federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video carried by the Fars news agency.&ldquo;Fortunately, thanks to the meetings we had with FIFA officials&hellip; our request to change countries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-move-world-cup-base-from-us-to-mexico/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-move-world-cup-base-from-us-to-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Labour Party opens screening appeals for aggrieved aspirants]]></title><description><![CDATA[By John Alechenu, ABUJA<br />
The Labour Party has opened an appeals window for presidential, governorship, and National Assembly aspirants dissatisfied with the outcome of its screening exercise ahead of the 2026 elections.This was contained in a public notice issued by the party&rsquo;s Screening Appeals Committee, in Abuja, late on Saturday. In it, such aspirants were directed to submit Notices of Appeal and all supporting documents on or before 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 25, 2026.The committee said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-labour-party-opens-screening-appeals-for-aggrieved-aspirants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-labour-party-opens-screening-appeals-for-aggrieved-aspirants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Tinubu to receive Certificate of Return, APC flag today]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaPresident Bola Tinubu will today receive the Certificate and Flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its Presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.The Presidential Primary Elections Committee will present the certificate and flag at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja after nationwide collation of the primary election results.APC governors, members of the National Executive Committee, the National Working Committee, and the Nati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-tinubu-to-receive-certificate-of-return-apc-flag-today/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-tinubu-to-receive-certificate-of-return-apc-flag-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Tinubu to receive Certificate of Return, APC flag Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, AbujaPresident Bola Tinubu will, tomorrow, Sunday, receive the certificate and flag of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.Read Also: [2027] Video: Tinubu participates in APC primary, praises &lsquo;internal democracy&rsquo;The Presidential Primary Elections Committee will present the certificate and flag at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja after nationwide collation of the primary electio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-tinubu-to-receive-certificate-of-return-apc-flag-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-tinubu-to-receive-certificate-of-return-apc-flag-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pajor, Paralluelo star as Barcelona thrash Lyon to win Women’s Champions League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo scored twice each in the second half as Barcelona thrashed a stunned Lyon 4-0 in the Women&rsquo;s Champions League final on Saturday to win the European title for the fourth time.It took until the 55th minute for the deadlock to be broken by Pajor, but Barcelona ran away with the game after that at the Ullevaal Stadion in the Norwegian capital.Polish striker Pajor put the pain of five previous final defeats behind her as she also scored her team&rsquo;s second go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/pajor-paralluelo-star-as-barcelona-thrash-lyon-to-win-womens-champions-league/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/pajor-paralluelo-star-as-barcelona-thrash-lyon-to-win-womens-champions-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iheanacho’s strike helps Celtic win Scottish Cup, clinch double triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celtic won the Scottish Cup with a 3-1 victory over Dunfermline on Saturday, sealing the double seven days after their dramatic title triumph.Martin O&rsquo;Neill&rsquo;s side swept into a two-goal lead before half-time thanks to goals from Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels at Hampden Park.Kelechi Iheanacho struck after the interval to put the result beyond doubt, making Josh Cooper&rsquo;s late reply little consolation for out-classed Dunfermline.It was a ninth consecutive win in all competitions f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iheanachos-strike-helps-celtic-win-scottish-cup-clinch-double-triumph/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iheanachos-strike-helps-celtic-win-scottish-cup-clinch-double-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans for ‘humanitarian reasons’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco&rsquo;s King Mohammed VI has pardoned the Senegalese football supporters jailed after violence at the 2025 AFCON final in Rabat for &ldquo;humanitarian reasons&rdquo;, a royal court statement said on Saturday.It said that in view &ldquo;of the age-old fraternal ties&rdquo; between the two countries &ldquo;and on the occasion of the advent of Eid al-Adha&rdquo;, the king has &ldquo;granted, on humanitarian grounds, his royal pardon to the Senegalese supporters&rdquo;.The Muslim holiday w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/morocco-king-pardons-jailed-senegal-football-fans-for-humanitarian-reasons/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/morocco-king-pardons-jailed-senegal-football-fans-for-humanitarian-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three killed, commuters abducted as ‘herdsmen’ attack Benue communities, Police checkpoint]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peter DuruThree persons were reportedly killed, several others sustained injuries while some were abducted following separate attacks by suspected armed herdsmen in Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State.The attacks, which occurred Friday evening, targeted Akpamaju community and a police checkpoint at Ojano along the Otukpo-Enugu Road, throwing residents into panic.A local source said the first attack took place at Akpamaju community where two men working on a farm were killed by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/three-killed-commuters-abducted-asherdsmenattack-benue-communities-police-checkpoint/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/three-killed-commuters-abducted-asherdsmenattack-benue-communities-police-checkpoint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sallah: NRC increases Lagos–Ibadan trips; Osun offers free train service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says there will be a temporary increase in train services on the Lagos&ndash;Ibadan Train Service (LITS) corridor on Tuesday, ahead of the Sallah celebration.The Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.Unyimadu noted that the temporary adjustment was aimed at accommodating the expected increase in passengers&rsquo; movement, as many Nigerians travel to celebrate the festive seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/sallah-nrc-increases-lagosibadan-trips-osun-offers-free-train-service/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/sallah-nrc-increases-lagosibadan-trips-osun-offers-free-train-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinubu will solve insecurity challenges in next four years — Umahi]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jeff AgbodoMinister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu will tackle Nigeria&rsquo;s insecurity challenges within the next four years if given another mandate.Umahi made the declaration on&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;at Umunaga Ward in his Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State during the APC presidential primary election.He said the 5,009 party members who turned out at the ward to elect President Tinubu as the party&rsquo;s candidate for the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-will-solve-insecurity-challenges-in-next-four-yearsumahi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-will-solve-insecurity-challenges-in-next-four-yearsumahi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police rescue 13 victims kidnapped along Benin-Lagos expressway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The police command in Edo has rescued all 13 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Benin-Lagos expressway, following a coordinated operation involving aerial surveillance, drones and bush-combing tactics.The command&rsquo;s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Benin City.Ikoedem said the passengers were abducted on May 9 at Ogua Community along the Benin-Lagos road when armed hoodlums attacked a commercial bus belonging to Young Shal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-rescue-13-victims-kidnapped-along-benin-lagos-expressway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-rescue-13-victims-kidnapped-along-benin-lagos-expressway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DELTA 2027: Odin-Etuwewe secures PDP assembly ticket, promises fair representation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following his emergence as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Warri South-West Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Emiko Odin-Etuwewe has pledged to champion fairness, equity and effective representation if elected.Odin-Etuwewe also said the protection of the collective interests and heritage of the people of Warri South-West would be his paramount interest.PDP primary election, which was held at Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South-West Local Government Area, witnessed a mas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/delta-2027-odin-etuwewe-secures-pdp-assembly-ticket-promises-fair-representation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/delta-2027-odin-etuwewe-secures-pdp-assembly-ticket-promises-fair-representation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinubu secures 100,800 votes in APC presidential primary in Osun]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Shina Abubakar, OsogboAs the All Progressives Congress (APC) holds its presidential primary election across the country, the president, Bola Tinubu, has been declared the winner of the exercise in Osun State.The President polled 100,880 votes to win the exercise against his opponent, Mr Stanley Osifo, who polled zero votes.Declaring the result of the exercise in Osogbo on Saturday, the Osun State collation officer, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, who is the minister of marine and blue economy, commended]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-secures-100800-votes-in-apc-presidential-primary-in-osun/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-secures-100800-votes-in-apc-presidential-primary-in-osun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obi meets S’African leaders to address xenophobic attacks on Nigerians]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Florencemary NwabuezePresidential&nbsp;aspirant in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Nigerian&nbsp;Democratic&nbsp;Congress&nbsp;(NDC), Peter Obi, has intensified efforts to protect Nigerians in South Africa following new reports of xenophobic attacks and rising depression among victims.Obi made his involvement public in a Facebook post on Saturday, detailing a series of high-level meetings with South African government officials and political party leaders.&ldquo;After speaking with Nigerians in Cape Town yest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/obi-meets-safrican-leaders-to-address-xenophobic-attacks-on-nigerians/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/obi-meets-safrican-leaders-to-address-xenophobic-attacks-on-nigerians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obi meets S’African leaders over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Florencemary NwabuezePresidential&nbsp;aspirant in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Nigerian&nbsp;Democratic&nbsp;Congress&nbsp;(NDC), Peter Obi, has intensified efforts to protect Nigerians in South Africa following new reports of xenophobic attacks and rising depression among victims.Obi made his involvement public in a Facebook post on Saturday, detailing a series of high-level meetings with South African government officials and political party leaders.&ldquo;After speaking with Nigerians in Cape Town yest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/obi-meets-safrican-leaders-over-xenophobic-attacks-on-nigerians/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/obi-meets-safrican-leaders-over-xenophobic-attacks-on-nigerians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US, Iran ‘getting a lot closer’ to agreement – Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump told CBS in a phone interview on Saturday that the United States and Iran are &ldquo;getting a lot closer&rdquo; to an agreement to end the war in the Middle East.But in the interview with the TV network, Trump also warned that if the US and Iran do not come to an agreement, &ldquo;we&rsquo;re going to have a situation where no country will ever be hit as hard as they&rsquo;re about to be hit.&rdquo;Meanwhile, Iran said Saturday that it was finalizing a 14-point &ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-iran-getting-a-lot-closer-to-agreement-trump/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-iran-getting-a-lot-closer-to-agreement-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semi Ajayi’s Hull City make dramatic return to Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hull City were promoted to the Premier League in dramatic fashion as Oli McBurnie&rsquo;s last-gasp strike sealed a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final on Saturday.McBurnie punished a mistake from Middlesbrough goalkeeper Sol Brynn to bag the lucrative winner in the final moments of the second half at Wembley.<br />
The post Semi Ajayi&rsquo;s Hull City make dramatic return to Premier League appeared first on Vanguard News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/semi-ajayis-hull-city-make-dramatic-return-to-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/semi-ajayis-hull-city-make-dramatic-return-to-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ondo: Police rescue 12 kidnapped passengers, intensify search for others]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Police Command in Ondo State says it has rescued 12 victims abducted during a kidnapping incident which occurred in the early hours of Saturday at Isua-Akoko, Akoko South-East Local Government Area of the state.&nbsp;DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command&rsquo;s spokesperson, who made this known in a statement on Saturday in Akure, said the victims were in two commercial Hiace buses conveying passengers from Benue State en route to Ibadan.Jimoh said the rescue followed a distress report received b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-police-rescue-12-kidnapped-passengers-intensify-search-for-others/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-police-rescue-12-kidnapped-passengers-intensify-search-for-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Donald Duke, 2 others reject consensus for PRP presidential primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeThree cleared presidential aspirants of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, including former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, have rejected a consensus arrangement and will face party members in the PRP presidential primaries scheduled for Monday.The decision comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections amid growing public criticism over imposed candidates, internal wrangling and backroom political deals during party primaries.In a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-donald-duke-2-others-reject-consensus-for-prp-presidential-primaries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-donald-duke-2-others-reject-consensus-for-prp-presidential-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran won’t abandon us – Hezbollah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Israel struck south Lebanon on Saturday despite a ceasefire as Hezbollah said its backer Tehran had pledged not to abandon the militant group.Hezbollah said its chief Naim Qassem had received a message from Iran&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, saying the latest proposal through Pakistani mediators aimed at ending the regional war emphasised &ldquo;the demand to include Lebanon&rdquo; in the broader ceasefire.Lebanese authorities, however, have insisted the country&rsquo;s ongoing talks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-wont-abandon-us-hezbollah/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-wont-abandon-us-hezbollah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imo North APC Primaries: Nobody forced us to step down – Anyanwu, others]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emmanuel Iheaka, OWERRIThe three former aspirants for Imo North senatorial seat, at the just-concluded primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Longers Anyanwu, Hon Gloria Akobundu and Kennedy Odoeme, have insisted that they were not forced to stepped down for the incumbent, Senator Patrick Ndubueze.Recall that the trio, considered as strong contenders, had announced their withdrawal from the race shortly before the commencement of the primary.They had gone further to pledge thei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/imo-north-apc-primaries-nobody-forced-us-to-step-down-anyanwu-others/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/imo-north-apc-primaries-nobody-forced-us-to-step-down-anyanwu-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC primaries demonstrate internal democracy — Tinubu]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Johnbosco AgbakwuruPresident Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the conduct of the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries nationwide as a strong demonstration of internal democracy within the ruling party.President Tinubu stated this after he participated in the APC Presidential Primaries at Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2 in Lagos, noting that the exercise has further deepened the democratic process.The President, who arrived at the venue alongside his wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, was received]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-demonstrate-internal-democracytinubu/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-demonstrate-internal-democracytinubu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Akoko S’East/West: Ondo APC youths reject bid to overturn primary result ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dayo JohnsonThe Akoko South-East/Akoko South-West Youth Vanguard in Ondo State has raised the alarm over alleged plans to undermine the outcome of the APC primary election that produced Victor Ategbole as winner.In a statement signed by Odunayo Ariyo, the group appealed to President Bola Tinubu, APC chieftain Bisi Akande, and the party&rsquo;s National Working Committee to intervene and ensure the democratic wishes of party members are respected.Ariyo alleged coordinated attempts to impose a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/akokoseastwestondo-apc-youths-reject-bid-to-overturn-primary-result/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/akokoseastwestondo-apc-youths-reject-bid-to-overturn-primary-result/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I rejected ₦5m gratis during Abacha’s era – Oba Akiolu]]></title><description><![CDATA[.marks 23rd coronation anniversary.Advocates support for Tinubu, says integrity, fear of God remain key to leadershipBy Olasunkanmi Akoni&nbsp;The Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwanu Akiolu, has recalled how he rejected a &#8358;5 million gift during the regime of late General Sani Abacha.Akiolu, who marked his 23rd coronation anniversary with prayers for Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu, urged Nigerians to remain patient in the face of the ongoing national reforms, expressing confidence that it would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-i-rejected-5m-gratis-during-abachas-era-oba-akiolu/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-i-rejected-5m-gratis-during-abachas-era-oba-akiolu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I rejected ₦5m gratis during Abacha era – Oba Akiolu]]></title><description><![CDATA[.marks 23rd coronation anniversary.Advocates support for Tinubu, says integrity, fear of God remain key to leadershipBy Olasunkanmi Akoni&nbsp;The Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwanu Akiolu, has recalled how he rejected a &#8358;5 million gift during the regime of late General Sani Abacha.Akiolu, who marked his 23rd coronation anniversary with prayers for Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu, urged Nigerians to remain patient in the face of the ongoing national reforms, expressing confidence that it would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-i-rejected-5m-gratis-during-abacha-era-oba-akiolu/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-i-rejected-5m-gratis-during-abacha-era-oba-akiolu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shettima departs Abuja for Benin president’s inauguration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Cotonou to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni, President of the Republic of Benin.Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), made this known in a statement on Saturday.Nkwocha said Shettima would join other leaders across Africa and beyond at the event scheduled to take place at the Presidential Palace in Cotonou on Sunday, May]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/shettima-departs-abuja-for-benin-presidents-inauguration/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/shettima-departs-abuja-for-benin-presidents-inauguration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDC chieftain wants Omo-Agege to defect, contest Delta governorship]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chieftain of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, in Delta State, Chief James Onosakponome, has urged former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, to defect to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and contest the 2027 Delta State governorship election in a bid to reclaim what he described as the &ldquo;stolen mandate&rdquo; of the 2023 governorship poll.Onosakponome made the call in the wake of Omo-Agege&rsquo;s defeat in the Delta Central APC senatorial primary by Senator Ede D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndc-chieftain-wants-omo-agege-to-defect-contest-delta-governorship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndc-chieftain-wants-omo-agege-to-defect-contest-delta-governorship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Tinubu wins APC presidential primary in Lagos, says exercise worked according to plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[.As Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Ojelabi, Dauda hail seamless processBy Olasunkanmi AkoniPresident Bola Tinubu, weekend, won the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary in his Ward L2, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, polling 4,996 votes as well as across the wards in the state, which he described as demonstration of internal democracy.Amid tight security, President Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, arrived at the polling centre at about 11.35 am to participate in the exercise.At Wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-tinubu-wins-apc-presidential-primary-in-lagos-says-exercise-worked-according-to-plans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-tinubu-wins-apc-presidential-primary-in-lagos-says-exercise-worked-according-to-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you can’t see El-Rufai – ICPC to ADC leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has explained why the leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, cannot see Malam Nasir el-Rufai.Recall that ADC, on Friday, accused ICPC of blocking access to the former Kaduna State governor, El-Rufai after senior leaders of the party were denied access to him at the commission&rsquo;s headquarters in Abuja.The opposition party said the restrictions surrounding El-Rufai&rsquo;s detention were raising fresh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-you-cant-see-el-rufai-icpc-to-adc-leaders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-you-cant-see-el-rufai-icpc-to-adc-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kwara APC Youth rejects outcome of gubernatorial primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The youth forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has rejected the outcome of the party&rsquo;s primary election.The youth forum, in a statement by its convener, Comrade Ayuba Bako Marufudeen, said it can no longer remain silent in the face of injustice, manipulation, and the subversion of democratic principles within the party in Kwara State.According to the statement, the APC governorship primary election has left thousands of party faithful deeply disappointed, shocked, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwara-apc-youth-rejects-outcome-of-gubernatorial-primary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwara-apc-youth-rejects-outcome-of-gubernatorial-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primary: Yilwatda votes in Plateau, commends peaceful exercise]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Golok NanmwaNational Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, on Saturday participated in the party&rsquo;s presidential primary election at Ampang East Ward in Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, as the ruling party commenced its nationwide primaries.The exercise drew party stakeholders, accredited delegates and supporters, who gathered peacefully at the venue in line with the party&rsquo;s guidelines.Yilwatda, who cast his vote amid tight but orderly arr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/primary-yilwatda-votes-in-plateau-commends-peaceful-exercise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/primary-yilwatda-votes-in-plateau-commends-peaceful-exercise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC primary: Oyetola, Oyebamiji, others queue to pick presidential candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Shina AbubakarMembers of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State have thronged the 332 polling wards across the state to elect their presidential candidate as the party conducts its primary election.The primary, which took place simultaneously across the wards, was delayed in some wards but began early in others.At some of the wards monitored in Osogbo, Olorunda, Boripe, and Irewole, party bigwigs were seen in the queue waiting to be counted by the electoral officers.At Ward one in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primary-oyetola-oyebamiji-others-queue-to-pick-presidential-candidate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primary-oyetola-oyebamiji-others-queue-to-pick-presidential-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preeclampsia now leading cause of maternal deaths in Nigeria, lkubese warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dayo Johnson&nbsp;The Medical Director of Scky&eacute; Hospitals Ltd, Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has warned that preeclampsia and eclampsia are now the leading causes of maternal mortality in Nigeria, and urged pregnant women to register early for antenatal care and report any warning signs immediately.Ikubese gave the warning in Akure, &nbsp;while addressing pregnant women at the hospital&rsquo;s weekly antenatal clinic.&nbsp;He noted that May 22 is observed globally as World Preeclampsia D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/preeclampsia-now-leading-cause-of-maternal-deaths-in-nigeria-lkubese-warns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/preeclampsia-now-leading-cause-of-maternal-deaths-in-nigeria-lkubese-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC primaries: Nigerians want Tinubu’s continuity in 2027, says Gbajabiamila]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, says members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other Nigerians want President Bola Tinubu to continue in office in&nbsp;2027.Gbajabiamila spoke with newsmen on Saturday in Surulere, Lagos, during the APC presidential primary election.The chief of staff, who arrived at his Ward G2, Adeniran Ogunsanya, at 12.48pm with his mother, Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila, said the massive turnout of party members and supporters reflected grow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-nigerians-want-tinubus-continuity-in-2027-says-gbajabiamila/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-nigerians-want-tinubus-continuity-in-2027-says-gbajabiamila/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list: 10 African countries at risk of Ebola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten African countries are at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the African Union&rsquo;s health agency warned on Saturday.&ldquo;We have 10 countries at risk,&rdquo; said Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), listing Angola, Burundi, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia.<br />
The post Full list: 10 African co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-10-african-countries-at-risk-of-ebola/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-10-african-countries-at-risk-of-ebola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘AMVCA 500 loaves bread dress caused me injuries, tears’ – BBNaija’s Queen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen Mercy Atang, ex-Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, housemate, has said that the 500 loaves of bread dress she wore to the 12th Africa Magic Viewers&rsquo; Choice Awards, AMVCA, was so heavy she cried, and had injuries.Queen made the revelation in an interview with the&nbsp;BBC, where she noted that Tianah Empire designed the dress.<br />
She told BBC: &ldquo;I did not expect my dress to go viral like this. I did not. I just felt like people would say, &lsquo;Why did she wear bread?&rsquo;<br />
&ldquo;Some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/amvca-500-loaves-bread-dress-caused-me-injuries-tears-bbnaijas-queen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/amvca-500-loaves-bread-dress-caused-me-injuries-tears-bbnaijas-queen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nigerian men arrested over romance scam in Thailand]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emmanuel OkogbaThai police have arrested six Nigerian nationals accused of operating an AI-powered romance scam syndicate from a luxury condominium in Nonthaburi, following an investigation that began with a cocaine trafficking case.The suspects were arrested during coordinated raids on May 22 at three condominium units along the Chao Phraya River near Phra Nangklao Bridge. Authorities said the men, who were living in groups of five or six per apartment, were using fake identities, AI-genera]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/six-nigerian-men-arrested-over-romance-scam-in-thailand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/six-nigerian-men-arrested-over-romance-scam-in-thailand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruno Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday.Fernandes has equalled the record for most assists in a single Premier League campaign with 20, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.The 31-year-old has also scored eight league goals for United this term, helping Michael Carrick&rsquo;s third-placed team secure qualification for next season&rsquo;s Champions League.Fernandes is the first United player to win the award since Nemanja Mat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/bruno-fernandes-named-premier-league-player-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/bruno-fernandes-named-premier-league-player-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola: PSN orders pharmacies to activate emergency surveillance]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;Warns against self-medication, directs immediate isolation, reporting of suspected casesBy Chioma ObinnaThe Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, on Saturday placed pharmacists and community pharmacies across the country on high alert following fresh Ebola virus disease, EVD, outbreaks reported in parts of Central and East Africa.In an urgent nationwide advisory issued to members, the President of the PSN, Ayuba Ibrahim Tanko, directed all pharmacists to immediately strengthen surveil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-psn-orders-pharmacies-to-activate-emergency-surveillance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-psn-orders-pharmacies-to-activate-emergency-surveillance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Why Oborevwori was sole APC governorship aspirant in Delta — Ex-speaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;A&nbsp;former Delta&nbsp;House of Assembly speaker, Mr&nbsp;Martin Okonta, says Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori was not opposed in&nbsp;the&nbsp;APC 2027 governorship primaries in Delta because of his performance and acceptance by the people.The former speaker said that the governor emerged as a consensus candidate because party members trusted him and his capacity to deliver.The governor was returned as the APC sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election in a direct&nbsp; primary election]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-why-oborevwori-was-sole-apc-governorship-aspirant-in-delta-ex-speaker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-why-oborevwori-was-sole-apc-governorship-aspirant-in-delta-ex-speaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel warns of imminent strikes on 10 Lebanese villages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Israel warned the residents of 10 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately to avoid planned air strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets.&ldquo;In light of the terrorist Hezbollah&rsquo;s violation of the ceasefire agreement, the IDF is compelled to act forcefully against it. The IDF does not intend to harm you,&rdquo; military spokesman Avichay Adraee said.&ldquo;For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move away from the villages and towns by a di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/israel-warns-of-imminent-strikes-on-10-lebanese-villages/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/israel-warns-of-imminent-strikes-on-10-lebanese-villages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hajj: Over 1.5 million pilgrims flood Saudi Arabia surpassing 2025 record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the war in the Middle East.The conflict triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February saw Tehran order waves of strikes on targets in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf, prompting widespread air traffic disruptions and causing travel costs to surge.Major Gulf airlines in the UAE, Qa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/hajj-over-15-million-pilgrims-flood-saudi-arabia-surpassing-2025-record/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/hajj-over-15-million-pilgrims-flood-saudi-arabia-surpassing-2025-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC primary: Tinubu wins 100% in Zulum’s ward]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ndahi MaramaPresident Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant for the 2027 general elections, has recorded a clean sweep in Mafa Ward of Borno State &ndash; the home ward of Governor Babagana Zulum.The direct primary election was conducted at Mafa Central Primary School and presided over by the Chairperson of the Presidential Primary Election Committee, Hajiya Inna Alkali Imam.Tinubu polled 2,175 votes out of the total number of votes cast, representing 100% of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primary-tinubu-wins-100-in-zulums-ward/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primary-tinubu-wins-100-in-zulums-ward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve never run from anybody’ – Obi dismisses claims of avoiding Atiku]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Anambra State governor and presidential aspirant under the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has dismissed suggestions that he is avoiding former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election.Obi spoke on Friday in Cape Town, South Africa, on the sidelines of the Spier Dialogue 2026, a pan-African governance forum, amid growing speculation about the state of his political relationship with Atiku.&ldquo;There are very few human beings who are as close as I am]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ive-never-run-from-anybody-obi-dismisses-claims-of-avoiding-atiku/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ive-never-run-from-anybody-obi-dismisses-claims-of-avoiding-atiku/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[2027] Video: Tinubu participates in APC primary, praises ‘internal democracy’]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commended the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries, describing the exercise as peaceful, transparent and a demonstration of internal democracy.Tinubu spoke after participating in the exercise held at Ward L2, Ikoyi II, Ireti Primary School, Mekunwen Street, Ikoyi, Eti-Osa Local Government, Lagos,&nbsp;where thousands of party members had gathered for the presidential primary election.<br />
President Tinubu, along withFirst Lady Olure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-video-tinubu-participates-in-apc-primary-praises-internal-democracy-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-video-tinubu-participates-in-apc-primary-praises-internal-democracy-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[2027] Video: Tinubu participates in APC primary, praises internal democracy]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commended the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries, describing the exercise as peaceful, transparent and a demonstration of internal democracy.Tinubu spoke after participating in the exercise held at Ward L2, Ikoyi II, Ireti Primary School, Mekunwen Street, Ikoyi, Eti-Osa Local Government, Lagos,&nbsp;where thousands of party members had gathered for the presidential primary election.<br />
President Tinubu, along withFirst Lady Olure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-video-tinubu-participates-in-apc-primary-praises-internal-democracy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-video-tinubu-participates-in-apc-primary-praises-internal-democracy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardiola reveals biggest regret of Man City career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola has revealed his biggest regret at Manchester City was ignoring Joe Hart&rsquo;s plea to remain the club&rsquo;s goalkeeper.Guardiola will take charge of his final match as City boss on Sunday against Aston Villa, bringing down the curtain on a glittering 10-year reign in Manchester.The Spaniard has won 20 trophies with City, including six Premier League titles and the club&rsquo;s first Champions League crown.But Guardiola has one major regret about his remarkably successful stay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/guardiola-reveals-biggest-regret-of-man-city-career/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/guardiola-reveals-biggest-regret-of-man-city-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embassies affected as AEDC announces power outage in Abuja]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced power outage in various parts of Abuja including hotels and diplomatic buildings.The AEDC made the announcement in its verified X handle on Saturday.It said it also affected Bolingo Hotel, Wada Maida Building, which houses the headquarters of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Sudan, Egypt embassies, Envoy Hotel, the European Union embassy, among others.The other places affected by the blackout are the National Planning Commission (]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/embassies-affected-as-aedc-announces-power-outage-in-abuja/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/embassies-affected-as-aedc-announces-power-outage-in-abuja/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amosun rallies support for Tinubu at APC presidential primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[By James OgunnaikeFormer Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, on Saturday reaffirmed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the ongoing presidential primary exercise as a demonstration of unity within the ruling party.Speaking with journalists after participating in the APC presidential primary election in his ward, Amosun said party members across the country had come out in solidarity with the President and to reaffirm their co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/amosun-rallies-support-for-tinubu-at-apc-presidential-primary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/amosun-rallies-support-for-tinubu-at-apc-presidential-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran chief negotiator vows ‘crushing’ response if US resumes attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran&rsquo;s chief negotiator on Saturday warned of a &ldquo;crushing&rdquo; response if US President Donald Trump resumed attacks on the country, saying Tehran had rebuilt its armed forces during the six-week-long ceasefire in the Middle East war.&ldquo;Our armed forces have rebuilt themselves during the ceasefire period in such a way that if Trump commits another act of folly and restarts the war, it will certainly be more crushing and bitter for the United States than on the first day of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-chief-negotiator-vows-crushing-response-if-us-resumes-attacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-chief-negotiator-vows-crushing-response-if-us-resumes-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 90 killed in China coal mine blast, more missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 90 people, state media reported on Saturday, the country&rsquo;s biggest mining disaster in 17 years.A total of 247 workers were underground at the time of the blast, which occurred at 7:29 pm (1129 GMT) on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, according to state news agency Xinhua.At least 90 people had died and 123 others were sent to hospital for treatment, four of whom were in critical or severe condition,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/at-least-90-killed-in-china-coal-mine-blast-more-missing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/at-least-90-killed-in-china-coal-mine-blast-more-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three new Ebola cases confirmed in Uganda: ministry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uganda said on Saturday it had confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing to five the total since the virus outbreak was discovered in the east African country on May 15.&ldquo;Three new cases of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) have been confirmed in the country,&rdquo; the health ministry said, naming the patients as a Ugandan driver, a Ugandan health worker and a woman from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of a deadly outbreak sowing fear in the region.&ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/three-new-ebola-cases-confirmed-in-uganda-ministry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/three-new-ebola-cases-confirmed-in-uganda-ministry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Tinubu’s ex-ministers who lost at primaries after resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[On March 18, 2026, President Bola Tinubu directed ministers and political appointees seeking elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions before participating in party primaries, in line with the Electoral Act.Vanguard had reported that the directive, contained in a circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, was &ldquo;pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/meet-tinubus-ex-ministers-who-lost-at-primaries-after-resignation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/meet-tinubus-ex-ministers-who-lost-at-primaries-after-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Numbers that made Arsenal Premier League Champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Opta AnalystArsenal have done it. Finally. After 22 years, they are champions of England once again. Manchester City&rsquo;s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday night means Arsenal hold an unassailable lead at the top of the Premier League with one game remaining. It&rsquo;s their 14th top-flight crown overall, their fourth Premier League title, and their first since the Invincibles campaign of 2003-04.&nbsp;The defining number for that team was zero. Zero defeats across an entire league seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/numbers-that-made-arsenal-premier-league-champions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/numbers-that-made-arsenal-premier-league-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal High Court announces death of Kano division judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal High Court (FHC) on Saturday announced the passing of a sitting judge, Justice Mohammed Yunusa of the Kano judicial division.The Director of Information of the FHC, Mrs Catherine-Oby Christopher, made this known in a statement in Abuja.Justice Yunusa died on Thursday after a brief illness at the Kano State Medical Centre.According to the statement, he has since been laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.&ldquo;Justice M. N. Yunusa was a distinguished jurist who served with d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/federal-high-court-announces-death-of-kano-division-judge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/federal-high-court-announces-death-of-kano-division-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gumi denies allegations of supporting banditry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has dissociated himself from alleged statements and materials circulating online linking him with support for banditry in Nigeria.Gumi, in a press statement issued in Kaduna on Saturday, described the reports as fake, manipulated and doctored by individuals and groups pursuing ethnic and sectional interests.He said that some of his media interviews, public lectures and comments on insecurity had been deliberately misrepresented by certain internet content creators seeking sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gumi-denies-allegations-of-supporting-banditry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gumi-denies-allegations-of-supporting-banditry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cost of healthy diet was N1,513 in February – NBS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) per adult a day stood at N1,513 as of February, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said.The NBS revealed this in its CoHD report for February 2026 released in Abuja.The bureau said the CoHD in February increased by 3.76 per cent compared to the N1,458 recorded in January 2026.The NBS said the CoHD was the least expensive combination of locally available items that met globally consistent food-based dietary guidelines.It said it was use]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cost-of-healthy-diet-was-n1513-in-february-nbs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cost-of-healthy-diet-was-n1513-in-february-nbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian man jailed in US over dividend fraud scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Nigerian based in Pennsylvania, Adepoju Babatunde Salako, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in the United States after pleading guilty to wire fraud linked to a 2022 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend fraud scheme.According to court documents, Salako fraudulently obtained the personal information of several Alaska residents and used it to submit seven fake applications for Permanent Fund Dividend payments between January and February 2022.Investigators said he created email accounts linke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerian-man-jailed-in-us-over-dividend-fraud-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerian-man-jailed-in-us-over-dividend-fraud-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs sweat over Premier League survival as Salah, Guardiola say goodbye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham must avoid defeat against Everton on Sunday to guarantee their place in the Premier League next season as Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah prepare for emotional farewells.Liverpool and Bournemouth could both secure places in the Champions League, while European football is also on the line for Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea and Sunderland.AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the action:Spurs &lsquo;dignity&rsquo; at stakeThis time last year Tottenham fans were basking in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/spurs-sweat-over-premier-league-survival-as-salah-guardiola-say-goodbye/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/spurs-sweat-over-premier-league-survival-as-salah-guardiola-say-goodbye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xenophobia: S’African mayor orders screening of Nigerians, others]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mayor of Durban, Cyril Xaba, has ordered the transfer of Nigerians and other African nationals to a screening centre for verification of their legal status in South Africa.The operation, carried out on Thursday, involved buses conveying foreign nationals from the Diakonia Centre in Durban&rsquo;s central business district to a designated refugee reception facility where immigration documents were formally processed.Videos circulating online showed African migrants being escorted into buses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/xenophobia-safrican-mayor-orders-screening-of-nigerians-others/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/xenophobia-safrican-mayor-orders-screening-of-nigerians-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 biggest airports in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe is home to some of the busiest and most sophisticated airports in the world, serving as major gateways for tourism, business, and international trade. From the sprawling terminals of London to the ultra-modern hubs in Istanbul and Paris, these airports handle tens of millions of passengers every year and connect Europe to virtually every corner of the globe.Here is a look at 10 of the biggest airports in Europe, ranked largely by passenger traffic, size, and international importance.1. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-biggest-airports-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-biggest-airports-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why smear campaigns against Air Peace must fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emeka Alex DuruIn the 1990&rsquo;s while the current National&nbsp;Chairman of the National Drug Law&nbsp;Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), General Mohammed Buba Marwa functioned as military administrator of Lagos State, rumour of existence of certain brand of killer beans pervaded the state. Stories were peddled and amplified on how members of some families were wiped out after eating the beans, Akara balls or moi moi that were made from the product.&nbsp;Read Also: Unruly passengers putting aviat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-smear-campaigns-against-air-peace-must-fail/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-smear-campaigns-against-air-peace-must-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trajectories of Obi’s Associates: What Daniel Bwala must know]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Valentine Obienyem&nbsp;How did it come about that a&nbsp;wealthy trader-turned-governor,&nbsp;born in Onitsha in 1961, became one of the most influential political catalysts in the history of modern Nigeria? Much like the great disruptors of global history, no one is neutral about Mr. Peter Obi; he is either loved or hated with a passion that has not cooled since he entered the political arena like a meteor and altered the nation&rsquo;s political orbit.Read Also: 12 contenders, dark horses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trajectories-of-obis-associates-what-daniel-bwala-must-know/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trajectories-of-obis-associates-what-daniel-bwala-must-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal’s president sacks PM after months of tensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government on Friday after months of tensions, deepening a crisis in the debt-laden west African nation.The shock announcement was made on state television in a decree read out by presidential aide Oumar Samba Ba, who said Faye &ldquo;has ended the duties of Ousmane Sonko&hellip; &nbsp;and consequently those of the ministers and secretaries of state who are members of the government&rdquo;.No details w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senegals-president-sacks-pm-after-months-of-tensions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senegals-president-sacks-pm-after-months-of-tensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taraba 2027: Kefas secures APC ticket for second term]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Femi BolajiTaraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has won the gubernatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC).He polled 166,375 votes to defeat former Minister of Transport, Mu&rsquo;azu Jaji Sambo, who got 4,110 votes.Speaking shortly after he was declared winner, Kefas noted that the victory belongs to all members of his party.He further extended an olive branch to his fellow contenders, urging them to join him to build a better Taraba as he seeks re-election.He also added that the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/taraba-2027-kefas-secures-apc-ticket-for-second-term/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/taraba-2027-kefas-secures-apc-ticket-for-second-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US mulls new strikes on Iran – Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States is weighing new military strikes on Iran, US media outlets reported on Friday.The reports, from CBS and Axios, come just hours after US President Donald Trump said he would not travel to attend his son&rsquo;s wedding this weekend due to &ldquo;circumstances pertaining to government&rdquo; and his &ldquo;love for the United States of America.&rdquo;Trump said that it was &ldquo;important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-mulls-new-strikes-on-iran-reports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-mulls-new-strikes-on-iran-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DELTA: UK varsity don emerges ADC candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Egufe Yafugborhi &amp; Ochuko Akuopha, ASABAA lecturer&nbsp;at Arden&nbsp;University, United Kingdom, Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe, Friday, emerged as the gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Delta State.Read Also: How teacher kidnapped, killed WAEC candidate; wasted N500,000 ransom on bettingUnuafe, 45, picked the party&rsquo;s ticket after he emerged as consensus candidate of the party at a governorship primary held in Asaba, the state capital.Chairman of the ADC Scre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/deltauk-varsity-donemerges-adc-candidate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/deltauk-varsity-donemerges-adc-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“You didn’t make Buhari president; I did the battle,” Amaechi tackles Tinubu]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ayobami OkerindeFormer Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has challenged claims by President Bola Tinubu that he single-handedly made late former President Muhammadu Buhari win the 2015 presidential election.Amaechi said Buhari&rsquo;s emergence as president was the product of collective political efforts within the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that he personally played a major role in mobilising support across the country.Recall that during his 2023 campaign, Tinubu h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/you-didnt-make-buhari-president-i-did-the-battle-amaechi-tackles-tinubu/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/you-didnt-make-buhari-president-i-did-the-battle-amaechi-tackles-tinubu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK student visa rejections rise as overseas applications decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of student visas issued by the United Kingdom has dropped to its lowest post-pandemic level, while refusal rates have climbed to their highest point in a decade, according to newly released government data.Figures published by the UK Home Office on May 21 showed that 35,625 sponsored study-related visas were granted between January and March 2026, marking the lowest first-quarter total since 2020.The figure represents a decline of nearly one-third compared with the same period in 202]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uk-student-visa-rejections-rise-as-overseas-applications-decline/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uk-student-visa-rejections-rise-as-overseas-applications-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How teacher kidnapped, killed WAEC candidate; wasted N500,000 ransom on betting]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Evelyn UsmanBy all appearances, 30-year-old Nathaniel&nbsp; Baiyegun lived a life that inspired trust. He was a teacher in a private school in Ogijo, Ogun State. In church, he stood before worshippers as a choir master, leading hymns and praise songs.&nbsp;To parents, he was an educator entrusted with shaping young minds. And to students, he was simply a &ldquo;teacher.&rdquo;But behind that image, police alleged, was a darker reality that ended in the tragic death of a 16-year-old girl, his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-teacher-kidnapped-killed-waec-candidate-wasted-n500000-ransom-on-betting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-teacher-kidnapped-killed-waec-candidate-wasted-n500000-ransom-on-betting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scandal or spotlight: What’s next for Chike’s career?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry EzejelueRomantic allegations linking Nigerian singer Chike to the ex-wife of media personality Frank Edoho have continued to spark heated debate online, raising fresh questions about morality, celebrity culture, and whether personal controversies still affect careers in today&rsquo;s entertainment industry.Veteran broadcaster Frank Edoho recently made public accusations against his ex-wife, Sandra following reports of her alleged relationship with Chike. The story has dominated headlin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/scandal-or-spotlight-whats-next-for-chikes-career/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/scandal-or-spotlight-whats-next-for-chikes-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troops kill several terrorists, rescue Ngoshe kidnapped victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ndahi MaramaTroops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), operating under Operation Desert Sanity and related missions, have recorded significant operational successes across the theatre of OPHK, including the neutralisation of terrorists, rescue of abducted persons, recovery of arms, ammunition, explosive ordnance, and arrest of criminal collaborators.One of the breakthroughs was when troops, while on operation along the Ngoshe&ndash;Amuda axis in Gwoza Local Gove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/troops-kill-several-terrorists-rescue-ngoshe-kidnapped-victims/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/troops-kill-several-terrorists-rescue-ngoshe-kidnapped-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEMA repatriates 497 Nigerians from Niger Republic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has repatriated 497 Nigerian migrants from Niamey to Kano.The agency received the returnees at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, on Friday at about 12:40 p.m.Dr Nura Abdullahi, Head of Operations, NEMA Kano Office, said the exercise was a voluntary repatriation, and not a forced evacuation.&ldquo;It is a voluntary repatriation of Nigerians from Niger Republic. The returnees were brought back by the Federal Government through the Mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nema-repatriates-497-nigerians-from-niger-republic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nema-repatriates-497-nigerians-from-niger-republic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of ‘excessive demands’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tehran accused the United States of &ldquo;excessive demands&rdquo;, Iranian media said on Saturday, as US media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and leaders of the Islamic republic considered the latest peace proposal.Pakistan&rsquo;s powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday to bolster mediation and US President Donald Trump abruptly changed his plans to skip his son&rsquo;s wedding to stay in Washington due to &ldquo;circumstances pertaining to govern]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-weighs-peace-proposal-accuses-us-of-excessive-demands/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-weighs-peace-proposal-accuses-us-of-excessive-demands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unruly passengers putting aviation discipline to test]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dickson OmobolaChike Wilson (not his&nbsp;real name) had just&nbsp;arrived at the boarding gate of the domestic terminal at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja when security officials stopped him from carrying a liquid substance onto the aircraft.As officials attempted to explain that the restriction was part of standard aviation safety procedures, he became angry. He shouted, hurled insults at airport personnel and disrupted boarding procedures, leaving other passengers delayed and frustrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/unruly-passengers-putting-aviation-discipline-to-test/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/unruly-passengers-putting-aviation-discipline-to-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cartoon: Okonkwo let go, things have fallen apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanguard NewsThe post Cartoon: Okonkwo let go, things have fallen apart appeared first on Vanguard News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cartoon-okonkwo-let-go-things-have-fallen-apart/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cartoon-okonkwo-let-go-things-have-fallen-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The invisible rules of women in power]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Nigerian politics, even ambition has to&nbsp;pass through approval before it is allowed to speak.Nothing is ever just about politics. Even ambition comes with subtitles.A woman recently found herself at the center of national conversation after using a word that sounded simple on the surface but carried a much heavier meaning underneath. The idea that she needed her husband&rsquo;s &ldquo;permission&rdquo; to contest for the Senate did not just travel as a comment. It travelled as a signal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/the-invisible-rules-of-women-in-power/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/the-invisible-rules-of-women-in-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From abundance to scarcity: How climate change is hurting Nigerian farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Juliet UmehAt Ajah bus stop in Lagos island, the&nbsp;smoke from Mrs. Nkiruka Ekeh&rsquo;s&nbsp;charcoal grill rises slowly into the heavy afternoon air, curling above rows of half-roasted corn.She turns each cob carefully, as if willing it not to burn, not to waste. A young man stops, glances, and asks for the price. &ldquo;N700,&rdquo; she replies.He hesitates, shakes his head, and walks away. Ekeh watches him go, then sighs. In a friendly chat with Vanguard, she said: &ldquo;Before, I wou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/from-abundance-to-scarcityhow-climate-change-is-hurting-nigerian-farmers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/from-abundance-to-scarcityhow-climate-change-is-hurting-nigerian-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unity Cup: Chelle to defend trophy with experimental squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[.12 uncapped players on Super Eagles roster&Eacute;ric Chelle has named 12 uncapped players in his 27-man squad for the 2026 Unity Cup, signalling a bold blend of youth, home-based talent and emerging overseas prospects ahead of the tournament in London.The Unity Cup, scheduled to begin on May 26, will feature Nigeria, Jamaica, India and Zimbabwe, with the Super Eagles aiming to defend the title they won in the previous edition.Chelle had earlier hinted that several new players would be given o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/unity-cup-chelle-to-defend-trophy-with-experimental-squad/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/unity-cup-chelle-to-defend-trophy-with-experimental-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC Primaries: More hisses than cheers as fraud, fury taint process ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza AjayiA week-long internal election&nbsp;exercise that was supposed to&nbsp;consolidate President Bola Tinubu&rsquo;s grip on the party machinery ahead of 2027 has instead exposed the ruling All Progressives Congress APC&rsquo;s deepest fault lines &mdash; with ghost elections, parallel results, inflated vote counts and protesters at the party&rsquo;s own doorsteps.<br />
Read Also: 12 contenders, dark horses eye Tinubu&rsquo;s jobHowever, there are those who the system favoured and it&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-more-hisses-than-cheers-as-fraud-fury-taint-process/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-more-hisses-than-cheers-as-fraud-fury-taint-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 contenders, dark horses eye Tinubu’s job]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics EditorEXACTLY 237 days to the January 16, 2027 presidential polls, how the&nbsp;race will pan out is gradually taking shape.Unless the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, re-tools its timeline to align with a Federal High Court verdict of Thursday that ordered extension of the window for primaries, submission of party membership registers and others to September, only 13 aspirants are in the presidential race as of now.The INEC&rsquo;s guidelines fixed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/12-contenders-dark-horses-eye-tinubus-job/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/12-contenders-dark-horses-eye-tinubus-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desmond Elliot exposes Tinubu, by Emmanuel Aziken]]></title><description><![CDATA[The political troubles now trailing Lagos lawmaker and Nollywood&nbsp;actor, Desmond Elliot, may appear on the surface like a local Surulere power tussle. But beneath the noise is a deeper revelation about the way President Bola Tinubu has managed his political empire for decades, particularly in Lagos, where his authority has rested on a careful balance of loyalists, prot&eacute;g&eacute;s, rival camps and multiple reporting channels.&nbsp;Elliot, who represents Surulere Constituency I in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/desmond-elliot-exposes-tinubu-by-emmanuel-aziken/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/desmond-elliot-exposes-tinubu-by-emmanuel-aziken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Siakpere hails Oborevwori’s emergence as Delta APC governorship candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Director-General of Team Siakpere for Oborevwori, Mr. John Siakpere, JP, Esq., has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his emergence as the sole governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the development as a reflection of the governor&rsquo;s leadership credentials and developmental strides across the state.Siakpere, an Aghalokpe-born United Kingdom-based businessman and political mobiliser, said Governor Oborevwori&rsquo;s eme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/team-siakpere-hails-oborevworis-emergence-as-delta-apc-governorship-candidate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/team-siakpere-hails-oborevworis-emergence-as-delta-apc-governorship-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olejeme hails Okowa on emergence as APC Delta North Senatorial candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renowned Delta State APC chieftain, member of the 2023 Presidential Campaign Council, member of the 2026 APC National Convention Planning Committee, and Vice President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme, has congratulated the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Delta North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.In a statement released today, Dr. Olejeme describe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/olejeme-hails-okowa-on-emergence-as-apc-delta-north-senatorial-candidate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/olejeme-hails-okowa-on-emergence-as-apc-delta-north-senatorial-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zamfara APC elders back consensus Primaries, endorse Tinubu, Lawal ahead of 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Musa Ubandawaki,<br />
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Group has thrown its weight behind the adoption of consensus arrangements during the party&rsquo;s National Assembly primaries, describing the process as a strategic step toward strengthening unity, political stability, and internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections.The group said the consensus option adopted across the state helped to avert political tension, reduce unnecessary rivalry, and p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/zamfara-apc-elders-back-consensus-primaries-endorse-tinubu-lawal-ahead-of-2027/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/zamfara-apc-elders-back-consensus-primaries-endorse-tinubu-lawal-ahead-of-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts push for stronger digital infrastructure investment across Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dickson OmobolaGhanaian-owned conglomerate, KGL Group, has urged African leaders to champion an investor-friendly ecosystem to attract more businesses, saying there is a need to redirect significant portions of their investment portfolios into digital innovation and infrastructure.Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Daddey, said the business environment in Africa must be made more attractive for investment in African digital infrastructure, rather than encouraging the export of African cap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/experts-push-for-stronger-digital-infrastructure-investment-across-africa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/experts-push-for-stronger-digital-infrastructure-investment-across-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memoirs: How I confronted Joe Garba on his plot to overthrow me — Gowon]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJAFormer Head of State,&nbsp;Yakubu Gowon, has recounted how&nbsp;fear, betrayal and growing distrust consumed the final days of his government before the July 29, 1975 coup, warning that leaders who surrender to panic and suspicion often end up trapped by manipulative advisers, opportunists and their own fears.Read Also: Insecurity: Yorubaland&nbsp;unsafe, terrorist cells spreading; I have solution &ndash; Gani AdamsBut beyond the military intrigue and intelligence br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/memoirs-how-i-confronted-joe-garba-on-his-plot-to-overthrow-me-gowon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/memoirs-how-i-confronted-joe-garba-on-his-plot-to-overthrow-me-gowon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC Primaries: Olaoye, Kwara Rep Aspirant reject result, demands fresh election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hon. Chief Oluwasegun Olaoye, an aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the primary election conducted for the ticket of Ekiti/Irepodun/Oke-Ero/Isin Federal Constituency, has rejected the outcome of the exercise, which he described as contrary to the principles of internal democracy.In a petition submitted to the National Chairman of the ruling party, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, the State Chairman of the APC and Chairman, Appeal Committee, APC, Primary Election for House of Representativ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-olaoye-kwara-rep-aspirant-reject-result-demands-fresh-election/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-olaoye-kwara-rep-aspirant-reject-result-demands-fresh-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ijaw republic, two states, 24 LGs: INC sets fierce agenda for next 5 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza AjayiThe playground of SMUTUNS in Warri, Delta State,&nbsp;was alive with the colours, rhythms and raw political energy of a proud nation-within-a-nation on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Thousands of Ijaw sons and daughters &mdash; traditional rulers, politicians, elders, youth leaders, women and diaspora representatives &mdash; converged on the sprawling venue to witness the inauguration of the 9th National Executive Council NEC of the Ijaw National Congress INC, the apex sociocultural and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ijaw-republic-two-states-24-lgs-inc-sets-fierce-agenda-for-next-5-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ijaw-republic-two-states-24-lgs-inc-sets-fierce-agenda-for-next-5-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insecurity: Yorubaland unsafe, terrorist cells spreading; I have solution – Gani Adams]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dayo Johnson, Regional Editor, South WestWhen the terrorists started operating&nbsp;in the northern part of the country,&nbsp;attacking communities and schools&nbsp;and abducting not only the residents but also&nbsp; pupils and students, many people never believed they would find their way to the South West part of the country. But when they took over Kwara, about a year ago, some raised the alarm that the South West was the next target.<br />
Read Also: Oyo suspends field trips, excursions as sla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-yorubalandunsafe-terrorist-cells-spreading-i-have-solution-gani-adams/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-yorubalandunsafe-terrorist-cells-spreading-i-have-solution-gani-adams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG deploys $200,000 life-saving equipment to 252 hospitals across 30 states]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Joseph Erunke, AbujaIn a major push to tackle Nigeria&rsquo;s alarming maternal and newborn mortality crisis, the Federal Government has commenced the nationwide distribution of Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) equipment valued at nearly $200,000 per state to 252 health facilities across 30 states.The intervention, driven by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare under the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) initiative, is aimed at strengthening emergency materna]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-deploys-200000-life-saving-equipment-to-252-hospitals-across-30-states/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-deploys-200000-life-saving-equipment-to-252-hospitals-across-30-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do children show less gratitude than strangers? By Muyiwa Adetiba]]></title><description><![CDATA[A close friend told me a story last week that was very touching. It was about someone he had helped decades ago but who never lost touch. Every Christmas, every New Year and every birthday, he would send prayerful messages followed by calls. Then, last Easter, he made a request for a physical meeting. My friend said he was reluctant but intrigued. His curiosity got the better of him eventually and he consented to a brief meeting. He was met with surprises. This guy brought diverse gifts, includ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/do-children-show-less-gratitude-than-strangers-by-muyiwa-adetiba/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/do-children-show-less-gratitude-than-strangers-by-muyiwa-adetiba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry Nwosu’s Aguda bomb, by Emeka Obasi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bombs tormented Henry&nbsp;Onyemanze Nwosu all through&nbsp;the Civil War years while his family sought refuge in Biafra. As hostilities ceased in 1970, they relocated to Lagos to begin a new life. When the footballer started his career, Aguda Bombers was an attraction.By 1972, Nwosu was playing for Aguda Bombers, a youth team. That was how Paul Okoku got to meet his friend, for the first time. The boys moved to Lagos from their respective villages after the war. East Central State shook hand&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/henry-nwosus-aguda-bomb-by-emeka-obasi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/henry-nwosus-aguda-bomb-by-emeka-obasi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League: Were Arsenal Bottlers or Champions in Waiting?  By Ugoji Egbujo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal had amassed more points&nbsp;than any other club in England&nbsp;over the last three seasons, yet they were still branded losers and bottlers. In a world of fickle metrics, success is measured in the harshest, most linear way possible. And&nbsp; winners take all.Clubs pumped up on financial steroids can despite 115 overdue&nbsp; charges, spend&nbsp; stupendously and still dominate, while ethical excellence is ignored. If football truly embodied the spirit of sportsmanship and discernmen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/premier-league-were-arsenal-bottlers-or-champions-in-waiting-by-ugoji-egbujo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/premier-league-were-arsenal-bottlers-or-champions-in-waiting-by-ugoji-egbujo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NPFL 2025/2026: Rangers, Rivers Utd head into winner takes all final day showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season is heading toward one of the most dramatic conclusions in recent Nigerian football history, with just one point separating Rangers International F.C and Rivers United F.C ahead of the decisive final round of matches tomorrow.After 37 fiercely contested games, Rangers sit at the summit on 65 points, while Rivers United remain firmly on their heels with 64 points following crucial victories on Matchday 37.Now, the title race will be decided over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/npfl-20252026-rangers-rivers-utd-head-into-winner-takes-all-final-day-showdown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/npfl-20252026-rangers-rivers-utd-head-into-winner-takes-all-final-day-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ondo APC Reps aspirant dismisses critics over grassroots support]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Matthew JohnsonAn aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Ile-Oluji Oke-Igbo Odigbo Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, Simi Fajemirokun-Ajayi, has dismissed claims that she lacks sufficient grassroots support to win the general elections.Fajemirokun-Ajayi, in a statement, insisted that she remained well known across the constituency through years of community engagement and empowerment initiatives.According to her, she has consistently maintained close]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-apc-reps-aspirant-dismisses-critics-over-grassroots-support/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-apc-reps-aspirant-dismisses-critics-over-grassroots-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Gov AbdulRazaq is industrialising subsistence livestock production — Oloruntoyosi]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Demola Akinyemi IlorinThe Kwara State Government is&nbsp;working to transit from subsistence&nbsp;livestock production to a fully commercialised and industrialised system aimed at job creation, investment attraction, and import substitution, says Mrs Oloruntoyosi Thomas, Commissioner for Livestock Development in Kwara state.She stated this in Ilorin Wednesday evening at the grand finale of 2026 Kwara state NUJ Correspondents&rsquo; Chapel activities while addressing journalists on &ldquo;Liv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-gov-abdulrazaq-is-industrialising-subsistence-livestock-production-oloruntoyosi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-gov-abdulrazaq-is-industrialising-subsistence-livestock-production-oloruntoyosi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ikogosi Resort boosts appeal as improved access sharpens Nigeria’s M.I.C.E. prospects]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jimoh BabatundeIkogosi, Ekiti &mdash; As Nigeria&rsquo;s hospitality sector places growing emphasis on accessibility and ease of travel, Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort is emerging as a more competitive option for leisure travellers and organisers of meetings, incentives, conferences and events (M.I.C.E).<br />
Known for its rare confluence of warm and cold springs and tranquil natural settings, Ikogosi has in recent years strengthened its position by improving travel links and coordinating guest move]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ikogosi-resort-boosts-appeal-as-improved-access-sharpens-nigerias-mice-prospects/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ikogosi-resort-boosts-appeal-as-improved-access-sharpens-nigerias-mice-prospects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Lions, Middle Belt Tigers remain unscathed as NSL Matchday 3 delivers suspense, drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jacob AjomThe Nigeria Super League (NSL) continued to light up the TBS Cricket Oval, Lagos, with another exciting round of action on Matchday 3 as Northern Lions and Middle-Belt Tigers maintained their unbeaten starts to the tournament.Match 5 delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the competition so far, with Middle-Belt Tigers edging Eastern Elephants by just 2 runs in a nail-biting encounter.Batting first, the Tigers posted 85/4 in 9 overs, anchored by a composed unbeaten 40 from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/northern-lions-middle-belt-tigers-remain-unscathed-as-nsl-matchday-3-delivers-suspense-drama/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/northern-lions-middle-belt-tigers-remain-unscathed-as-nsl-matchday-3-delivers-suspense-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter to Dr Samson Adamu: FIFA U-17 WORLD CUP: What CAF must do for Africa!]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Douglas Baye-Osagie&nbsp;&nbsp;Dear Mr Samson Adamu, Acting Secretary General, Confederation of African Football.&nbsp;&nbsp;Though belated, congratulations on your appointment as acting Secretary General of CAF. This is a historic milestone for Nigeria and African football. I hope this letter finds you well.&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject: Urgent Appeal to Review the U-17 AFCON Zoning Qualification Structure and Prioritize Nigeria&rsquo;s Youth Football and Refereeing DevelopmentThe first time you came]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/letter-to-dr-samson-adamu-fifa-u-17-world-cup-what-caf-must-do-for-africa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/letter-to-dr-samson-adamu-fifa-u-17-world-cup-what-caf-must-do-for-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lagos Continental Hotel opens training academy, staff dormitory to boost workforce devt]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jimoh BabatundeThe Lagos Continental Hotel has officially commissioned its new Training Academy and staff dormitory, a strategic investment designed to strengthen human capital, improve employee welfare and raise hospitality standards across the property.<br />
Speaking at the commissioning, the General Manager, Christoph Schleissing, underlined the academy&rsquo;s role as a catalyst for cultural change within the hotel.<br />
&ldquo;This is not simply a training centre. It is a learning experience cura]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-continental-hotel-opens-training-academy-staff-dormitory-to-boost-workforce-devt/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-continental-hotel-opens-training-academy-staff-dormitory-to-boost-workforce-devt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMO moves to secure Hormuz shipping with new autonomous ships code]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Efe OnodjaeThe International Maritime Organization, IMO, has adopted the first-ever global regulatory framework for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, MASS, amid growing concerns over global shipping safety and rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.The development was announced during the 111th session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee held in London, where member states approved the non-mandatory MASS Code designed to regulate autonomous and remotely operated vessels.IMO, in a stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/imo-moves-to-secure-hormuz-shipping-with-new-autonomous-ships-code/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/imo-moves-to-secure-hormuz-shipping-with-new-autonomous-ships-code/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s tourism industry needs long-term partnerships – NTT Global Destinations CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jimoh BabatundeThe founder and Chief Executive Officer of NTT Global Destinations, Elizabeth Agboola, has called forsustained dialogue and long-term partnerships to drive and enhance Nigeria&rsquo;s competitiveness within the global tourism ecosystem.<br />
She also called for a stronger collaboration among government institutions, diplomatic missions, and private sector players to enhance Nigeria&rsquo;s participation in international tourism markets.<br />
Agboola made the call during the Nigeria Tour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-tourism-industry-needs-long-term-partnerships-ntt-global-destinations-ceo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-tourism-industry-needs-long-term-partnerships-ntt-global-destinations-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Nigeria’s democracy under threat with APC’s one-party dominance’]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoA leading opposition figure in Sokoto State Ambassador Faruk Malami Yabo has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining Nigeria&rsquo;s democratic system through alleged political infiltration, suppression of opposition parties and attempts to impose what he described as a &ldquo;one party dominance&rdquo; across the country.The former diplomat, who recently secured his party&rsquo;s Senatorial ticket ahead of the 2027 elections, made the remarks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-democracy-under-threat-with-apcs-one-party-dominance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-democracy-under-threat-with-apcs-one-party-dominance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG verifies over 200 constituency projects to deepen Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chioma ObinnaThe Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, FMSD&amp;IGA, has verified and certified over 200 Zonal Intervention and Constituency Projects executed across the six geopolitical zones as part of efforts to deepen the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the grassroots.<br />
The projects, executed within the last one year, focused on strengthening small and medium-scale enterprises, SMEs, farming, electricity supply, skill acquisition and job]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-verifies-over-200-constituency-projects-to-deepen-tinubus-renewed-hope-agenda/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-verifies-over-200-constituency-projects-to-deepen-tinubus-renewed-hope-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Press Week: Beautiful Beginning Academy wins NUJ-FCT 2026 media literacy quiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Gift ChapiOdekina, AbujaBeautiful Beginning Academy, Abuja, has emerged winner of the 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council Secondary School Media Literacy Quiz Competition, defeating Cedar Hall Academy, Lugbe, in a tense tie-breaker contest.The competition, organised by the NUJ-FCT Council on Thursday as part of efforts to revive press clubs in secondary schools and promote media literacy among students, saw four schools competing for top honours.Beautiful Beginning Academy c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/press-week-beautiful-beginning-academy-wins-nuj-fct-2026-media-literacy-quiz/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/press-week-beautiful-beginning-academy-wins-nuj-fct-2026-media-literacy-quiz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harrowing journey of 3 Nigerian women lured into sex slavery in Mali]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Esther OnyegbulaWhat began as a desperate search for survival ended in tears, torture and sexual exploitation for 35-year-old Becky, 24-year-old Blessing, and 23-year-old Miracle, three young Nigerian women trafficked across borders under the false promise of decent jobs in Lagos.For weeks, the women endured beatings, threats and forced prostitution in Mali after traffickers deceived them into believing they were travelling for legitimate work opportunities.Now back in Nigeria after their re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/harrowing-journey-of-3-nigerian-women-lured-into-sex-slavery-in-mali/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/harrowing-journey-of-3-nigerian-women-lured-into-sex-slavery-in-mali/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naira appreciates to N1,376/$ in parallel market]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Naira today appreciated to N1,376 per dollar in the parallel market, the same threshold as the official market rate, from N1,387 per dollar on Thursday.But the naira depreciated to N1,375 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM .Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the market rose to N1,375 per dollar from N1,372.5 per dollar on Thursday, reflecting N2.5 depreciation for the naira.Consequently, the ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/naira-appreciates-to-n1376-in-parallel-market/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/naira-appreciates-to-n1376-in-parallel-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NNPC accuses Dangote Refinery of seeking fuel monopoly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Limited has accused Dangote Petroleum Refinery of seeking to restrict competition and expose the country&rsquo;s fuel market to monopoly control by challenging import licences issued to rival marketers, according to court documents seen by &#8203;Reuters.Read Also: Dangote Petroleum Refinery sues FG over fuel import licencesIn a proposed defence filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, NNPC &#8203;said granting Dangote&rsquo;s request to void]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nnpc-accuses-dangote-refinery-of-seeking-fuel-monopoly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nnpc-accuses-dangote-refinery-of-seeking-fuel-monopoly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Green Card seekers must now apply from home countries – Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration announced on Friday that most foreigners seeking a Green Card granting permanent US residency must apply from their home countries.&ldquo;From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a&nbsp;Green&nbsp;Card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances,&rdquo; US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) spokesman Zach Kahler said in a statement.&ldquo;Nonimmigrants, like students,&nbsp;temporary workers,&nbsp;or peo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-green-card-seekers-must-now-apply-from-home-countries-trump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-green-card-seekers-must-now-apply-from-home-countries-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lens beat Nice to win French Cup for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lens won the French Cup for the first time in their history with a 3-1 victory over Nice in the final at the Stade de France on Friday.Florian Thauvin, a member of the France squad that won the World Cup in 2018, scored one goal and set up another for Odsonne Edouard as Lens found themselves 2-0 ahead late in the first half.Teenager Djibril Coulibaly pulled one back for Nice with his first senior goal just before the interval and they hit the woodwork twice in the second half.But Lens made sure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lens-beat-nice-to-win-french-cup-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lens-beat-nice-to-win-french-cup-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC presidential primaries hold across 8,809 wards]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJASaturday&rsquo;s presidential primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC will hold simultaneously across all 8,809 wards in the country as the party moves to pick its 2027 presidential candidate in what appears a coronation of the incumbent.&nbsp;Under the procedure outlined in a notice signed by the party&rsquo;s National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, every registered APC member in each of the 8,809 wards will be eligible to cast a vote for the presidential aspira]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-presidential-primaries-hold-across-8809-wards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-presidential-primaries-hold-across-8809-wards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mutfwang wins APC ticket to run for second term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections in the state.Mutfwang emerged the winner, having secured the highest votes in the APC governorship primary in the state.Mr Fidelis Mnyim, the chairman of the Election Committee for the state, declared Mutfwang the winner on Friday in Jos.Mnyim said that Mutfwang polled 233,335 votes to defeat his rival, retired Commodore Yilchini Bida, who scored 3,0]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/mutfwang-wins-apc-ticket-to-run-for-second-term/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/mutfwang-wins-apc-ticket-to-run-for-second-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina follows US, withdraws from WHO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Health Organization&rsquo;s member states on Friday reached a consensus to note Argentina&rsquo;s notification of withdrawal from the WHO, adding they would always welcome full cooperation from Buenos Aires.At the 79th annual World Health Assembly of member states, which is the WHO&rsquo;s decision-making body, countries had to consider Argentina&rsquo;s wish to follow the United States and withdraw from the health agency of the United Nations.The assembly considered several proposals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/argentina-follows-us-withdraws-from-who/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/argentina-follows-us-withdraws-from-who/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher education now matter of national survival – Education commission ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Joseph Erunke, ABUJAThe National Commission for Colleges of Education, NCCE, has launched a far-reaching overhaul of Nigeria&rsquo;s teacher education system, declaring that the future of the nation depends on producing a new generation of technologically equipped, globally competitive and professionally respected teachers.Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Angela Ajala, made the declaration on Friday in Abuja during a media parley with journalists, where she unveiled an ambitious re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/teacher-education-now-matter-of-national-survival-education-commission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/teacher-education-now-matter-of-national-survival-education-commission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lagos hits ₦2.6trn revenue, ₦1.87trn IGR]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olasunkanmi Akoni&nbsp;The Lagos State Government on Friday said it generated a record &#8358;2.6 trillion in total revenue in 2025, with Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) rising to &#8358;1.87 trillion.Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, disclosed this during the ministerial press briefing to&nbsp; commemorate the seventh year in office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, held yesterday, at Alausa, Ikeja.Oluyomi said the state&rsquo;s total revenue inc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-hits-26trn-revenue-187trn-igr/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-hits-26trn-revenue-187trn-igr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADC Ticket: What I’ll do as President — Amaechi]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Juliet UmehFormer Minister of Transportation and ex-governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that Nigeria requires a new political direction anchored on poverty reduction, job creation, accountability and the rule of law, as he intensifies consultations ahead of the 2027 presidential election under the African Democratic Congress, ADC.Read Also: APC Primaries: Wadada defeats ex-IGP Adamu, others to emerge APC guber candidate&nbsp;Speaking during a televised interview on Arise T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/adc-ticket-what-ill-do-as-president-amaechi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/adc-ticket-what-ill-do-as-president-amaechi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC Primaries: Wadada defeats ex-IGP Adamu, others to emerge APC guber candidate ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Edwin Philip, LAFIASenator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, has won the gubernatorial primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nasarawa State.&nbsp;Senator Wadada, who currently represents Nasarawa West in the Nigerian Senate, polled 196,090 to secure the party&rsquo;s gubernatorial ticket for the 2027 general elections.&nbsp;He won all the local government areas of the state except Keana, where he was defeated by his main challenger, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, a former Inspector-General of Poli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-wadada-defeats-ex-igp-adamu-others-to-emerge-apc-guber-candidate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-wadada-defeats-ex-igp-adamu-others-to-emerge-apc-guber-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday, ending the tenure of a controversial pick who appeared to be at odds with President Donald Trump over the Iran war.Gabbard, 45, said she was quitting as Director of National Intelligence to care for her husband, Abraham Williams, after he was recently diagnosed with an &ldquo;extremely rare form of bone cancer.&rdquo;&ldquo;He faces major challenges in the coming weeks and months,&rdquo; Gabbard said in a letter to Trump t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trumps-intelligence-chief-tulsi-gabbard-resigns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trumps-intelligence-chief-tulsi-gabbard-resigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump skips son’s wedding as Iran talks continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump confirmed Friday he would miss his son&rsquo;s wedding, insisting he had to stay in Washington because of &ldquo;circumstances pertaining to government.&rdquo;Trump had said a day earlier that the Iran war made it &ldquo;bad timing&rdquo; for him to attend Donald Trump Jr&rsquo;s wedding to Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas this weekend.&ldquo;While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, cir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trump-skips-sons-wedding-as-iran-talks-continue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trump-skips-sons-wedding-as-iran-talks-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘My love for America won’t allow me’, Trump announces absence from son’s wedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will not attend the wedding of his son, Donald Trump Jr., citing official government responsibilities and affairs of state.Trump disclosed this in a post shared on his Truth Social account on Friday, saying the demands of governance would prevent him from attending the ceremony involving Donald Trump Jr. and his fianc&eacute;e, Bettina Anderson.According to the U.S. president, the current period requires his continued attention at the W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/my-love-for-america-wont-allow-me-trump-announces-absence-from-sons-wedding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/my-love-for-america-wont-allow-me-trump-announces-absence-from-sons-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lagos records 61.52% WASSCE results, spends ₦1.4bn WAEC fees for 45,598 students]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Lagos State Government has said that 61.52 per cent of public secondary school students sponsored by the state in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, obtained five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, as the state intensified investment in education support programmes and digital learning infrastructure.Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, disclosed this on Friday during the 2026 m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-records-6152-wassce-results-spends-14bn-waec-fees-for-45598-students/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-records-6152-wassce-results-spends-14bn-waec-fees-for-45598-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TCN raises alarm over vandalism, warns against building under power lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[By James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has intensified its sensitisation campaign across host communities in Ogun State, warning residents against vandalism of electricity infrastructure and the dangers of erecting buildings under high-tension power lines.Speaking during a community engagement exercise at Itele, in the Ijebu East local government area of Ogun State, the general manager of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Benin Region, Engr Charles Iwuamadi, sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tcn-raises-alarm-over-vandalism-warns-against-building-under-power-lines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tcn-raises-alarm-over-vandalism-warns-against-building-under-power-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military kills 12 terrorists, arrests 47, rescues 15 kidnapped victims nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kingsley OmonobiTroops fighting to rid the nation of criminal elements have neutralised 12 terrorists, arrested 47 others and rescued 15 kidnapped victims, while thousands of litres of stolen crude oil products were recovered from oil thieves in the last week.Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, while making this known on Friday, said troops dismantled several terrorist camps, intercepted critical logistics supply lines, and rescued numerous unlawfully abducted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/military-kills-12-terrorists-arrests-47-rescues-15-kidnapped-victims-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/military-kills-12-terrorists-arrests-47-rescues-15-kidnapped-victims-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘El-Rufai’s detention attempt to break opposition spirit’ — ADC]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJAThe African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Friday accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, of blocking access to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai after senior leaders of the party were denied access to him at the commission&rsquo;s headquarters in Abuja.The opposition party said the restrictions surrounding El-Rufai&rsquo;s detention were raising fresh concerns about political persecution, especially following cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/el-rufais-detention-attempt-to-break-opposition-spirit-adc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/el-rufais-detention-attempt-to-break-opposition-spirit-adc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG tightens auto procurement, backs local assemblers]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Progress GodfreyABUJA &ndash; The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) have formalised a framework to enforce the directive, aimed at strengthening local manufacturing and aligning public spending with national economic priorities.The agreement, signed on Friday in Abuja, sets clear guidelines for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to prioritise Nigeria-assembled vehicles in all procurement processes.Speaking at the si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-tightens-auto-procurement-backs-local-assemblers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-tightens-auto-procurement-backs-local-assemblers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benue APC gov’ship primary a disgrace to democracy – Orbunde]]></title><description><![CDATA[.alleges diversion of materials, allocation of votesBy Peter Duru, MakurdiGovernorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Benue State, Mr. Terwase Orbunde, has rejected the outcome of Thursday&rsquo;s governorship primary election in the state, describing the exercise as a disgrace to democracy and a threat to the unity of the party.Orbunde who came second in the poll, spoke shortly after Governor Hyacinth Alia was declared winner of the primary election conducted across the sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/benue-apc-govship-primary-a-disgrace-to-democracy-orbunde/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/benue-apc-govship-primary-a-disgrace-to-democracy-orbunde/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Akume charges Benue APC on unity before presidential primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[.condemns diversion of materials during primariesBy Peter Duru, MakurdiThe Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, on Friday called for unity among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State ahead of the party&rsquo;s presidential primary scheduled for Saturday.Akume also expressed concern over alleged diversion of electoral materials during the party&rsquo;s primaries conducted earlier in the week in the state, describing the reports as dist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/akume-charges-benue-apc-on-unity-before-presidential-primary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/akume-charges-benue-apc-on-unity-before-presidential-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardiola ‘made me believe I could be a coach’, says Kompany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said former mentor Pep Guardiola, who announced on Friday he is leaving Manchester City, gave him the belief to become a manager.Speaking in Berlin ahead of Saturday&rsquo;s German Cup final against Stuttgart, Kompany &mdash; who captained City under Guardiola for three seasons &mdash; said working with the Catalan coach was &ldquo;a gift&rdquo;.&ldquo;I have my own personality and my own character, but the trust and belief that I could become a coach: for tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/guardiola-made-me-believe-i-could-be-a-coach-says-kompany/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/guardiola-made-me-believe-i-could-be-a-coach-says-kompany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘One in four people’ll develop cancer’, Nigerian scientist raises alarm]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;demands urgent overhaul of cancer careBy Joseph ErunkeRenowned cancer specialist and Director of the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Prof. Kunle Odunsi, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria&rsquo;s growing cancer burden, warning that one in every four people will develop cancer in their lifetime.Odunsi, a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science, NAS, said the frightening statistics underscore the urgent need for stronger investment in cancer prevention, e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/one-in-four-peoplell-develop-cancer-nigerian-scientist-raises-alarm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/one-in-four-peoplell-develop-cancer-nigerian-scientist-raises-alarm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hypertension is killing Nigerians silently’ – FG raises fresh alarm]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;warns against abandoning drugs, traditional remediesBy Joseph ErunkeThe federal government on Friday raised serious concern over the rising burden of hypertension in Nigeria, warning that millions of Nigerians may be living with the deadly condition unknowingly as cases of stroke, heart failure, kidney disease and sudden deaths continue to increase across the country.Health experts and government officials, speaking during activities marking the 2026 World Hypertension Day in Abuja, des]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/hypertension-is-killing-nigerians-silently-fg-raises-fresh-alarm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/hypertension-is-killing-nigerians-silently-fg-raises-fresh-alarm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday, as the toll continued to rise.There are now 82 confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths in the DR Congo, with almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, the WHO said.The outbreak, which experts suspect was circulating under the radar for some time, was caused by the less common Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there are no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-risk-now-at-highest-level-in-dr-congo-says-who/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-risk-now-at-highest-level-in-dr-congo-says-who/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eid-el-Kabir: Kano ram prices hit N700,000 as sellers lament low patronage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ram sellers in Kano livestock markets have expressed concern over low patronage in spite of high supply, with less than a week to Eid-el-Kabir.Eid-el-Kabir, otherwise known as Eid-al-Adha, which originated from Prophet Ibrahim (Alaihis Salam), is a period when Muslims slaughter sacrificial animals.The ritual is an act of worship performed by Muslim faithful on the 10th of Zul Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar, by those not performing Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.It involves slaug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/eid-el-kabir-kano-ram-prices-hit-n700000-as-sellers-lament-low-patronage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/eid-el-kabir-kano-ram-prices-hit-n700000-as-sellers-lament-low-patronage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC has lost its vision – Fayemi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has warned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has derailed from its original purpose, pointing to a severe lack of intellectualism and internal debate within the ruling party.Speaking on the program &lsquo;State Affairs with Edmund Obilo&rsquo;, the former Minister of Solid Minerals Development expressed deep concern over the party&rsquo;s current trajectory.<br />
Fayemi, a founding member of the APC, noted that he recently voiced these same anxieties]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-has-lost-its-vision-fayemi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-has-lost-its-vision-fayemi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputy speaker, 15 other Niger Assembly lawmakers fail to secure APC return tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Wole Mosadomi, MinnaThe Deputy Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly and the only female legislator in the House, Mrs Affiniki Dauda, has failed in her bid to return to the Assembly under the All Progressives Congress (APC).Also affected are 15 other lawmakers who lost in the party&rsquo;s primaries.However, the Speaker of the House, Alhaji Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, was returned unopposed from his Magama constituency.Mrs Dauda, who represents Gurara constituency, lost her seat to a newco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/deputy-speaker-15-other-niger-assembly-lawmakers-fail-to-secure-apc-return-tickets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/deputy-speaker-15-other-niger-assembly-lawmakers-fail-to-secure-apc-return-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right to strike: Labour hails ICJ ruling as a triumph for freedom, justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Victor Ahiuma-YoungTrade unions across Africa have hailed the ruling of the International Court of Justice, ICJ, affirming the right to strike under the International Labour Organisation&rsquo;s Convention No. 87, describing the ruling as a historic victory for workers&rsquo; freedom, democracy and social justice.The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, in a statement issued from Lom&eacute;, Togo, said the judgment of the world court has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/right-to-strike-labour-hails-icj-ruling-as-a-triumph-for-freedom-justice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/right-to-strike-labour-hails-icj-ruling-as-a-triumph-for-freedom-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list: Highest-scoring Africans in World Cup history]]></title><description><![CDATA[African football has produced several memorable stars at the FIFA World Cup, with many players leaving their mark through historic goals and standout performances on the global stage.From Cameroon legend Roger Milla to Ghana&rsquo;s Asamoah Gyan and Nigeria&rsquo;s Ahmed Musa, a number of African footballers have written their names into World Cup history with crucial goals for their countries.Here are Africa&rsquo;s highest scorers in FIFA World Cup history:Asamoah Gyan &ndash; 6 goalsThe form]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-highest-scoring-africans-in-world-cup-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-highest-scoring-africans-in-world-cup-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents burn Ebola tents after hospital refuses release of victim’s body]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabResidents in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have reportedly set parts of an Ebola isolation facility on fire after a hospital refused to release the body of a man believed to have died from the virus.According to a BBC report, the unrest occurred at Rwampara General Hospital near Bunia in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, after relatives and supporters of the deceased attempted to retrieve his body for burial but were denied access by health authoritie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/residents-burn-ebola-tents-after-hospital-refuses-release-of-victims-body/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/residents-burn-ebola-tents-after-hospital-refuses-release-of-victims-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olejeme congratulates Oborevwori on affirmation as APC Governorship candidate for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renowned Delta State APC chieftain, member of the 2023 Presidential Campaign Council, member of the 2026 APC National Convention Planning Committee, and Vice President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his affirmation as the sole governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 governorship election in Delta State.In a statement released today, Dr. Olejeme described the devel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/olejeme-congratulates-oborevwori-on-affirmation-as-apc-governorship-candidate-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/olejeme-congratulates-oborevwori-on-affirmation-as-apc-governorship-candidate-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DELSUTH doctors threaten indefinite strike over rotting facilities, poor allowances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alleges intimidation, cover-up attempts as warning strike beginsBy Chioma ObinnaThe industrial crisis rocking the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, DELSUTH, on Friday deepened as doctors under the aegis of the Medical and Dental Consultants&rsquo; Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, warned of an impending indefinite strike over what they described as deteriorating hospital conditions, unpaid professional allowances and alleged intimidation of union leaders.<br />
The association, which commenced a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/delsuth-doctors-threaten-indefinite-strike-over-rotting-facilities-poor-allowances/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/delsuth-doctors-threaten-indefinite-strike-over-rotting-facilities-poor-allowances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Person cannot hijack SDP –  Gombe Camp ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrates Supreme Court Verdict, Pressures INECBy Henry Umoru&nbsp;ABUJA- THE National Working Committee, NWC of Professor Abubakar Sadiq Gombe led Social Democratic Party,&nbsp; SDP has declared victory following Friday&rsquo;s Supreme Court judgment, insisting the ruling has stripped all legal backing from attempts to challenge the party&rsquo;s National Working Committee (NWC) and disciplinary decisions.Speaking with Journalists on Friday, Gombe streseed that&nbsp; the apex court had effect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/one-person-cannot-hijack-sdp-gombe-camp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/one-person-cannot-hijack-sdp-gombe-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You should be more focused on helping a cheating partner – Actor Etim Effiong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor Daniel Etim Effiong has said that people dealing with infidelity in marriage should be approached with empathy and support rather than immediate condemnation, describing cheating as a problem that requires help and healing.<br />
The actor made the remarks during a conversation on Diary of a Naija girl podcast where he spoke about how couples and society should handle marital issues and personal mistakes.<br />
&ldquo;I think the approach should be, if someone messes up in a marriage, it should first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/you-should-be-more-focused-on-helping-a-cheating-partner-actor-etim-effiong/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/you-should-be-more-focused-on-helping-a-cheating-partner-actor-etim-effiong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We don’t govern Abia by assumptions, says Otti]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Steve OkoGovernor Alex Otti has declared that his administration&rsquo;s grassroots engagement initiative across Abia communities is aimed at delivering people-driven governance based on the actual needs of the citizens and not assumptions.Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Caleb Ajagba, during a town hall meeting at Ugwunagbo Local Government Area, the Governor said every community has unique developmental challenges which government must understand firsthand before initiating projects.&l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/we-dont-govern-abia-by-assumptions-says-otti/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/we-dont-govern-abia-by-assumptions-says-otti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m a Man United supporter’ — Rashford clarifies post after fan backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adegboyega AdeleyeMarcus Rashford has clarified his latest controversial comments after backlash from Manchester United supporters who accused him of snubbing the club while celebrating his England recall.The forward sparked reactions online after thanking coaches and clubs that helped revive his career over the past 18 months following his inclusion in England&rsquo;s 2026 World Cup squad.On his Instagram Story, Rashford mentioned figures including Hansi Flick, Unai Emery, FC Barcelona and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/im-a-man-united-supporter-rashford-clarifies-post-after-fan-backlash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/im-a-man-united-supporter-rashford-clarifies-post-after-fan-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t keep malice with your wife, Yul Edochie tells men]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabActor and filmmaker Yul Edochie has advised men against holding grudges in marriage, stressing that communication remains key to resolving conflicts between couples.In a recent post shared on X, the actor said men should address issues directly with their wives instead of keeping malice, noting that open conversations help couples understand the real cause of disagreements.According to him, a wife&rsquo;s actions could either be her fault or a reaction to something her husba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dont-keep-malice-with-your-wife-yul-edochie-tells-men/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dont-keep-malice-with-your-wife-yul-edochie-tells-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I started smoking in JSS3’ – TV hosts, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Mary AgbabiakaMedia personality and TV host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has opened up about his past struggles with smoking and raised concerns over the increasing rate of betting addiction among young Nigerians.Ebuka spoke during the latest episode of the podcast MENtality, released on Friday, alongside health advocate Aproko Doctor.<br />
The discussion centred on addiction, peer pressure and the economic realities pushing many young people towards unhealthy habits.Reflecting on his personal experience wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-started-smoking-in-jss3-tv-hosts-ebuka-obi-uchendu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-started-smoking-in-jss3-tv-hosts-ebuka-obi-uchendu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I started smoking in JSS3’ – TV host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Mary AgbabiakaMedia personality and TV host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has opened up about his past struggles with smoking and raised concerns over the increasing rate of betting addiction among young Nigerians.Ebuka spoke during the latest episode of the podcast MENtality, released on Friday, alongside health advocate Aproko Doctor.<br />
The discussion centred on addiction, peer pressure and the economic realities pushing many young people towards unhealthy habits.Reflecting on his personal experience wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-started-smoking-in-jss3-tv-host-ebuka-obi-uchendu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-started-smoking-in-jss3-tv-host-ebuka-obi-uchendu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court grants CBN sole ownership of eNaira platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ikechukwu NnochiriThe Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, granted the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sole ownership rights to the eNaira digital currency platform.The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho, issued an order of perpetual injunction to restrain a private firm, eNaira Payment Solutions Limited, from further parading itself as the registered proprietor of the &ldquo;eNaira&rdquo; trademark.It held that although the company had been registered with the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-grants-cbn-sole-ownership-of-enaira-platform/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-grants-cbn-sole-ownership-of-enaira-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wike’s visionary leadership of coalition gave structure to APC in Rivers – George-Kelly]]></title><description><![CDATA[congratulates Chinda, backs Tinubu&rsquo;s reelectionBy Davies Iheamnachor&nbsp;PORT HARCOURT: A former Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Alabo Dakorinama George-Kelly, has stated that the visionary leadership of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, in the Rainbow Coalition has given direction, structure, and purpose to the APC in the state.This was as George-Kelly congratulated Hon. Ogundu Kingsley Chinda, on his emergenc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/wikes-visionary-leadership-of-coalition-gave-structure-to-apc-in-rivers-george-kelly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/wikes-visionary-leadership-of-coalition-gave-structure-to-apc-in-rivers-george-kelly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 6 Sciences Applied to Poker]]></title><description><![CDATA[As one of the most popular and widespread gambling games of all time, poker continues to awe and inspire people all over the world. With its unique balance of luck, strategy, and experience, it is distinct from other classic casino games, such as roulette, baccarat, blackjack, and slot machines. Poker has always been in its own field due to how steep the learning curve can get and how many outside factors influence the game, so much so, in fact, that there are entire sciences that are being emp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/top-6-sciences-applied-to-poker/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/top-6-sciences-applied-to-poker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arbeloa confirms Real Madrid exit; Mourinho emerges leading replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adegboyega Adeleye&Aacute;lvaro Arbeloa has confirmed his departure from Real Madrid following a disappointing trophyless campaign, with Jos&eacute; Mourinho now emerging as the leading candidate to replace him.The former Real Madrid defender leaves the Bernab&eacute;u just months after taking over from Xabi Alonso in January, ending a difficult spell in charge that failed to revive the club&rsquo;s season.According to the BBC, Mourinho is currently the clear favourite and the only coach Rea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/arbeloa-confirms-real-madrid-exit-mourinho-emerges-leading-replacement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/arbeloa-confirms-real-madrid-exit-mourinho-emerges-leading-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gani Adams to S-West govs, monarchs: Time to wage war against kidnapping is now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warns: Kidnapping for ransom creating fear in Yorubaland&nbsp;*Says our silence misconstrued for foolishnessBy Dapo Akinrefon&nbsp;The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, on Friday, urged governors and traditional rulers in the South West to tackle the worsening kidnapping and insecurity in the zone, saying the time to wage war against the terrorists is now.Adams, in a statement titled &lsquo;Yorubaland is troubled, darkness looms&rsquo;, which was addressed to the governors and mon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gani-adams-to-s-west-govs-monarchs-time-to-wage-war-against-kidnapping-is-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gani-adams-to-s-west-govs-monarchs-time-to-wage-war-against-kidnapping-is-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headway Broker: The Ultimate Trading Platform for Nigerian Forex Traders – A Complete Review ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Forex trading landscape in Nigeria has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent years, with more and more Nigerians seeking reliable and trustworthy brokers to navigate the complexities of the global financial markets.Amidst the sea of Forex brokers vying for the attention of Nigerian traders, Headway has emerged as a standout platform, offering a unique blend of cutting-edge technology, competitive trading conditions, and unparalleled customer support.&nbsp;Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/headway-broker-the-ultimate-trading-platform-for-nigerian-forex-traders-a-complete-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/headway-broker-the-ultimate-trading-platform-for-nigerian-forex-traders-a-complete-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EBOLA: Airlines warned against transporting suspected cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dickson OmobolaStakeholders in the air transport sector have urged airline operators to avoid transporting individuals suspected of showing symptoms associated with Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, in order to minimise the risk of cross-border transmission.The call followed a disclosure by Port Health Services, PHS, that advanced screening and monitoring measures are currently being implemented across the country&rsquo;s points of entry in response to the threat of EVD.PHS said these include active]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-airlines-warned-against-transporting-suspected-cases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-airlines-warned-against-transporting-suspected-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDC unveils 20-member screening c’ttee for gov, NASS primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry UmoruThe National Working Committee, NWC, of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC has unveiled a 20-member National Selection Committee to oversee the screening and selection of aspirants ahead of its forthcoming governorship and National Assembly primaries.The National Selection Committee will be formally inaugurated on Monday, 25th May, 2026, and thereafter, expected to hold its inaugural meeting immediately.The party disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday by its National Sec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndc-unveils-20-member-screening-cttee-for-gov-nass-primaries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndc-unveils-20-member-screening-cttee-for-gov-nass-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo suspends field trips, excursions as slain teacher laid to rest]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruOyo State Government has announced the suspension of all school excursions, field trips, sports competitions and other activities outside school premises following last week&rsquo;s deadly coordinated abduction attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, as burial rites commenced for slain teacher, Adesiyan Adegboye.Adegboye, 49, one of the teachers killed during the attack, was laid in state on Friday at Ayegun Baptist Church, Ogbomoso, ahead of his burial later the same]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-suspends-field-trips-excursions-as-slain-teacher-laid-to-rest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-suspends-field-trips-excursions-as-slain-teacher-laid-to-rest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel not afraid after omitting star names from England’s World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel said Friday he has no fears after leaving &ldquo;extraordinary talents&rdquo; out of England&rsquo;s World Cup squad, boldly stating his aim is to win the tournament.The German coach omitted a clutch of big names for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold.Harry Maguire, Adam Wharton, Morgan Gibbs-White and Luke Shaw are others overlooked as Gareth Southgate&rsquo;s successor made an eye-catching selection]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tuchel-not-afraid-after-omitting-star-names-from-englands-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tuchel-not-afraid-after-omitting-star-names-from-englands-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial Times recognition highlights scale, resilience, global relevance of Nigerian Manufacturing – BUA Foods]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emeka Anaeto, Business EditorBUA Foods Plc has been recognised in the 2026 edition of the Financial Times&rsquo; Africa&rsquo;s Fastest Growing Companies ranking, reinforcing the Company&rsquo;s emergence as one of Africa&rsquo;s leading industrial growth stories and underscoring the increasing global relevance of large-scale manufacturing businesses driving economic transformation across the continent.Published annually since 2021 by the Financial Times in collaboration with Statista, the r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/financial-times-recognition-highlights-scale-resilience-global-relevance-of-nigerian-manufacturing-bua-foods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/financial-times-recognition-highlights-scale-resilience-global-relevance-of-nigerian-manufacturing-bua-foods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LP offers free nomination forms to aspirants in Nasarawa State]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Edwin Philip, Lafia&nbsp;The chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Nasarawa State, Alexander Umbugu, has said that expression of interest and nomination forms are free for all aspirants contesting under its platform, as this will ease the burden of aspirants who are willing to serve the people and not the other way round, where politicians borrow huge sums of money to run for elective positions only to find a way of recovering corrupt practices in office.Umbugu made this known on Friday while]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lp-offers-free-nomination-forms-to-aspirants-in-nasarawa-state/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lp-offers-free-nomination-forms-to-aspirants-in-nasarawa-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lekki, Lagos Island top crime hotspots in Lagos, 35,000 criminal cases hit courts]]></title><description><![CDATA[.Frees 397 inmates through prerogative of nercyBy Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Lagos State Government has disclosed that a total of 35,461 criminal cases were recorded across courts in Lagos State within the last three years through the Lagos Criminal Information System (LCIS), a digital platform designed to strengthen criminal justice administration.Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, disclosed this on Thursday ,during the 2026 ministerial press briefing commemorating the seven]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lekki-lagos-island-top-crime-hotspots-in-lagos-35000-criminal-cases-hit-courts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lekki-lagos-island-top-crime-hotspots-in-lagos-35000-criminal-cases-hit-courts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Eagles players who won trophies this season]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabThe 2025/2026 season ended on a high note for several Nigerian internationals, with a number of Super Eagles stars lifting major domestic titles across Europe.From league triumphs to cup success, these players played key roles for their respective clubs during the campaign.1. Victor Osimhen &mdash; Galatasaray (Turkish Super Lig)Victor Osimhen played a major role in Galatasaray&rsquo;s Turkish Super Lig triumph, delivering crucial goals throughout the season as the Istanbul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/super-eagles-players-who-won-trophies-this-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/super-eagles-players-who-won-trophies-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerians turn to Monica Cash as bitcoin to naira withdrawal demand rises ]]></title><description><![CDATA[An increasing number of Nigerians are relying on Monica Cash for faster crypto to naira withdrawals as demand grows for quicker settlement systems and direct payouts across the country&rsquo;s digital asset market.&nbsp;The platform, operated by Monica Technologies Limited, has spent the last three years providing crypto to naira conversion services for users seeking direct payouts into local bank accounts.Checks within the Lagos crypto ecosystem show rising interest in platforms that simplify]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerians-turn-to-monica-cash-as-bitcoin-to-naira-withdrawal-demand-rises/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerians-turn-to-monica-cash-as-bitcoin-to-naira-withdrawal-demand-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‎Gunmen Abduct medical worker, wife in Kogi]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lrm;By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja.&lrm;&lrm;Unknown gunmen on Thursday stormed the ancient town of Iluke, a major settlement in the Bunu district of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State, abducting an unspecified number of persons.&lrm;&lrm;The gunmen were said to have invaded the Okebukun area of the community at about 1 a.m where they whisked away a community health worker popularly called &lsquo;Dr. Ebi,&rsquo; (omo Kemuna) and his wife.&nbsp;&lrm;&lrm;They allegedly carried the abduct]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gunmen-abduct-medical-worker-wife-in-kogi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gunmen-abduct-medical-worker-wife-in-kogi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 coaches who stayed the longest time at a club]]></title><description><![CDATA[In modern football, long-term coaches reigns have become increasingly rare. However, a number of legendary coaches built lasting dynasties by spending decades with a single club, shaping identities, winning trophies and becoming symbols of their teams.Here are 10 coaches who stayed the longest time at one club in football history.1. Guy Roux &ndash; 44 years (Auxerre)Guy Roux spent an incredible 44 years managing French side AJ Auxerre between 1961 and 2005.Roux guided Auxerre from amateur foot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-coaches-who-stayed-the-longest-time-at-a-club/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-coaches-who-stayed-the-longest-time-at-a-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharmacy council seals 397 medicine outlets in Oyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;as nationwide crackdown exposes widespread illegal drug tradeBy Adeola BadruA major enforcement operation by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has uncovered extensive breaches in Nigeria&rsquo;s pharmaceutical supply chain, with 397 premises sealed in Oyo State alone over illegal medicine handling, non-registration, and public health violations.Addressing journalists at the Council&rsquo;s zonal office in Ibadan, the Head of Department of Enforcement of the Council, Dr. Suleiman Chiroma,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/pharmacy-council-seals-397-medicine-outlets-in-oyo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/pharmacy-council-seals-397-medicine-outlets-in-oyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuchel says has no fears after omitting star names from England’s World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel said Friday he does not fear leaving &ldquo;extraordinary talents&rdquo; out of England&rsquo;s World Cup squad, boldly stating his aim is to win the tournament.The German coach omitted a clutch of big names for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold.Harry Maguire, Adam Wharton, Morgan Gibbs-White and Luke Shaw are others overlooked as Gareth Southgate&rsquo;s successor made an eye-catching selection.Engl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tuchel-says-has-no-fears-after-omitting-star-names-from-englands-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tuchel-says-has-no-fears-after-omitting-star-names-from-englands-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Youth Minister urges Ondo APC members to mobilise for direct primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dayo JohnsonMinister of Youth Affairs, Ayo Olawande, has called on APC members in Ondo State to mobilise and turn out in large numbers for the upcoming direct primary election, saying unity is key ahead of the 2027 general elections.Speaking to journalists, Olawande said he is working with party leaders and stakeholders to secure President Bola Tinubu&rsquo;s re-election, citing &ldquo;visible developmental strides&rdquo; and increased federal presence in the state.Olawande said, &ldquo;The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-youth-minister-urges-ondo-apc-members-to-mobilise-for-direct-primaries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-youth-minister-urges-ondo-apc-members-to-mobilise-for-direct-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LCFE tasks brokers on product innovation to deepen commodities market]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peter Egwuatu<br />
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE), Akin Akeredolu-Ale, has charged commodities brokers and qualified commodities traders to deepen their understanding of product generation and packaging to strengthen Nigeria&rsquo;s commodities ecosystem and position Africa for greater participation in global commodities trade.<br />
Speaking at the 6th induction ceremony of the Exchange, Akeredolu-Ale described brokers as critical]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lcfe-tasks-brokers-on-product-innovation-to-deepen-commodities-market/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lcfe-tasks-brokers-on-product-innovation-to-deepen-commodities-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list: Coaches with the highest trophies with a Premier League club]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Manchester United to Manchester City and Arsenal, the Premier League has been shaped by some of football&rsquo;s greatest coaches.<br />
While many coaches have enjoyed short bursts of success, only a select few built dynasties and amassed huge trophy collections with a single club.Here is a look at the managers with the highest number of trophies won with a Premier League club.1. Sir Alex Ferguson &ndash; 38 trophies (Manchester United)No manager in English football history comes close to Fergu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-coaches-with-the-highest-trophies-with-a-premier-league-club/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-coaches-with-the-highest-trophies-with-a-premier-league-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burial begins for teacher killed in Oyo school attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The burial arrangements for Adesiyan Adegboye, the teacher killed during last Friday&rsquo;s coordinated attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, began on Friday at Ayegun Baptist Church, Ogbomoso.Adegboye, 49, was shot dead during the invasion carried out by armed bandits at Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, Community Grammar School, and L.A. Primary School, Esiele.The late teacher is expected to be buried later on Friday at his residence in the Owolake a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/burial-begins-for-teacher-killed-in-oyo-school-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/burial-begins-for-teacher-killed-in-oyo-school-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY: Oborevwori visits Emerhor, rallies massive votes for Tinubu ]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;Stresses Loyalty, Respect For Party Leadership&nbsp;Delta State Governor and Coordinator of the Presidential Primary Election in the state, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged leaders, stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State to mobilise massively and ensure overwhelming votes for President Bola Tinubu in the party&rsquo;s Presidential Primary Election scheduled to hold nationwide,&nbsp; Saturday.&nbsp;Governor Oborevwori gave the charge on Frida]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/presidential-primary-oborevwori-visits-emerhor-rallies-massive-votes-for-tinubu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/presidential-primary-oborevwori-visits-emerhor-rallies-massive-votes-for-tinubu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal PM says tyrannical West wants to ‘impose’ homosexuality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday condemned Western &ldquo;tyranny&rdquo; in wanting to &ldquo;impose&rdquo; homosexuality and rejected any attempt to stop the application of a new law toughening sentences for same-sex relations.LGBTQ issues have stirred controversy in Muslim-majority Senegal in recent years and gay rights advocacy is frequently denounced as a tool used by Westerners to impose foreign values.Late March, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signed into law legislation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senegal-pm-says-tyrannical-west-wants-to-impose-homosexuality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senegal-pm-says-tyrannical-west-wants-to-impose-homosexuality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court voids eNaira Ltd’s name, awards N10m fine in CBN’s favour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday made an order of perpetual injunction restraining eNaira Payment Solutions Ltd from parading itself as the registered proprietor of the trademark &ldquo;eNaira&rdquo;.Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, also granted the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)&rsquo;s counterclaims and awarded N10 million against the company.Justice Omotosho ordered the eNaira Payment Solutions Ltd to immediately change its name to another distinct name without the use of the w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-voids-enaira-ltds-name-awards-n10m-fine-in-cbns-favour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-voids-enaira-ltds-name-awards-n10m-fine-in-cbns-favour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alia sweeps APC gov’ship primary, vows more devt in Benue]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peter Duru, MakurdiGovernor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primary election held across the state on Thursday ahead of the next governorship election.The governor polled a total of 367,786 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Mr Terwase Ornunde, who garnered 3,247 votes, while another aspirant, Mr Jeffery Kuranun, secured 2,923 votes.The result of the primary election was officially announced on Friday at the APC Sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/alia-sweeps-apc-govship-primary-vows-more-devt-in-benue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/alia-sweeps-apc-govship-primary-vows-more-devt-in-benue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court declines to uphold Senator Kingibe’s suspension, awards her N20m]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ikechukwu NnochiriThe Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a suit that sought to bar the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, from participating in all activities of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, also refused to order the lawmaker to stop parading herself as a member of the ADC, following her alleged suspension for engaging in anti-party activities.The suit, marked FHC/A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-declines-to-uphold-senator-kingibes-suspension-awards-her-n20m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-declines-to-uphold-senator-kingibes-suspension-awards-her-n20m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kwara: APC gov primary c’ttee assures transparent shadow poll today]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Clifford NdujiheThe Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Kwara State Governorship Primaries Committee, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has assured party members and stakeholders of a free, fair and transparent exercise on Friday.He said in a statement that materials will be distributed before Jumat prayers, adding that voting will commence simultaneously in all the 16 local governments thereafter.Obanikoro said the committee is fully prepared to conduct the exercise in strict complianc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwara-apc-gov-primary-cttee-assures-transparent-shadow-poll-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwara-apc-gov-primary-cttee-assures-transparent-shadow-poll-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola confirms Man City exit at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola announced on Friday that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a trophy-laden decade that transformed English football.Guardiola guided City to 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the club&rsquo;s only Champions League, over the past 10 seasons.The home match against Aston Villa on Sunday will be his final match in charge although he is set to continue working for the City Football Group as a global ambassador.&ldquo;What a time we have had t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/pep-guardiola-confirms-man-city-exit-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/pep-guardiola-confirms-man-city-exit-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd announces Carrick as permanent manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United on Friday rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent deal as head coach for guiding the club to a third-placed finish in the Premier League.&ldquo;We are delighted to announce Michael Carrick will continue as our head coach, having signed a new contract,&rdquo; United said in a statement on Friday.Carrick, the 44-year-old former United player, took charge on an interim basis after&nbsp;Ruben Amorim was sacked in January&nbsp;and led United to Champions League qualification with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/man-utd-announces-carrick-as-permanent-manager/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/man-utd-announces-carrick-as-permanent-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECOWAS Meeting: FG seeks unified action against border crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has intensified calls for stronger cross-border cooperation among ECOWAS member states to combat transnational crime, terrorism and other border-related challenges threatening regional stability.The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Adamu Adaji, made the call during the annual stakeholders&rsquo; meeting on ECOWAS Cross-Border Cooperation held in Abuja.The regional meeting, hosted by the ECOWAS Commission, was attended by representatives from ECO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ecowas-meeting-fg-seeks-unified-action-against-border-crimes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ecowas-meeting-fg-seeks-unified-action-against-border-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: ‘We’ll see exodus from APC’ – ADC hails court judgment on INEC regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja on the deadline for party primaries, among others.In a statement issued in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said it viewed the ruling as vindication of its objections to key aspects of the electoral body&rsquo;s guidelines at the time they were issued.The party also recalled its specific objections to the strict timelines on membership registration as well]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-well-see-exodus-from-apc-adc-hails-court-judgment-on-inec-regulations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-well-see-exodus-from-apc-adc-hails-court-judgment-on-inec-regulations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Chelsea, Spain defender Azpilicueta retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta, currently at Sevilla, will retire at the end of the season, he said Friday.The 36-year-old defender, who won two Premier League titles and a Champions League with Chelsea, was capped 44 times by Spain.&ldquo;After so many years living my dream, I feel it&rsquo;s time to start a new chapter in my life,&rdquo; said Azpilicueta on social media.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m grateful for every moment: the wins, the tough losses, the challenges, and most of all, the peopl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/former-chelsea-spain-defender-azpilicueta-retires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/former-chelsea-spain-defender-azpilicueta-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy, transport pushing up cement prices- BUA’s Rabiu]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe Chairman of BUA Cement Plc, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has blamed the skyrocketing prices of cement in Nigeria on energy and transport costs.He spoke at the 10th Annual General Meeting of BUA Cement in Abuja yesterday.As of April 2023, a month before the current administration came into power, a 50 Kg bag of cement cost between N4, 700 and N5, 200- depending on the part of the country and the brand of cement.However, a market survey across the country, yesterday, rev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/energy-transport-pushing-up-cement-prices-buas-rabiu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/energy-transport-pushing-up-cement-prices-buas-rabiu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LASCOPA raises alarm over adulterated palm oil across Lagos markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Cynthia Alo<br />
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has raised concerns over the circulation of adulterated palm oil in Lagos markets following reports of contaminated products being sold to consumers.The agency, in a statement posted on Lagos State Government&rsquo;s official X handle, said market surveillance and consumer complaints uncovered the sale of artificially enhanced palm oil by some traders.<br />
General Manager of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, warned that the adulterated produ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lascopa-raises-alarm-over-adulterated-palm-oil-across-lagos-markets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lascopa-raises-alarm-over-adulterated-palm-oil-across-lagos-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court remands man over alleged forgery of deceased lawyer’s seal, signature]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ugochukwu Alaribe&nbsp;UMUAHIA &ndash; A&nbsp; Magistrate Court sitting in Aba North, Abia State, has remanded a man identified as Ekeke Nnamdi, in police custody,over alleged forgery of a seal and signature belonging to a deceased legal practitioner, Agbai Igwe.The suspect, who also presented himself as a legal practitioner,was alleged to have forged late Igwe&rsquo;s seal and signature to prepare a deed of power of attorney in favour one Okoro Onyekachi Christiana.In the three count charge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-remands-man-over-alleged-forgery-of-deceased-lawyers-seal-signature/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-remands-man-over-alleged-forgery-of-deceased-lawyers-seal-signature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maguire, Palmer, Foden out as England unveils FIFA World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[England manager Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, as the Three Lions aim to end their long wait for a second world title since their 1966 triumph.The squad announcement has sparked significant debate, particularly due to the omission of several high-profile players.Notable absentees include experienced defender Harry Maguire, right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, attacking midfielder Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, and left-back Luke Shaw.Tuchel&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/maguire-palmer-foden-out-as-england-unveils-fifa-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/maguire-palmer-foden-out-as-england-unveils-fifa-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t rely on certificates; acquire digital skills to excel, Otti tasks Abia youths]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ugochukwu Alaribe, UMUAHIAAbia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has charged youths participating in the advanced digital skills programme of the state government not to only rely on their certificates but also strive to acquire digital skills to enable them to excel in the 21st-century economy.The Governor gave the charge while flagging off the Techrise Cohort 3, a 3-month programme dedicated to empowering 850 youths of the state with advanced digital skills.Otti, who was represented by the Comm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dont-rely-on-certificates-acquire-digital-skills-to-excel-otti-tasks-abia-youths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dont-rely-on-certificates-acquire-digital-skills-to-excel-otti-tasks-abia-youths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police deny rescue of abducted Oyo students, teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;warn against fake newsBy Adeola BadruThe Oyo State Police Command has debunked reports claiming that abducted students, pupils and teachers in Orire Local Government Area have been released, insisting that rescue operations are still ongoing.In a press statement issued by the police public relations officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the command said security agencies were continuing intensive efforts to secure the safe rescue of the victims and apprehend those behind the abduction.&ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-deny-rescue-of-abducted-oyo-students-teachers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-deny-rescue-of-abducted-oyo-students-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No way home for Eid as jihadists cut off Mali capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hemmed in by a jihadist blockade of the Malian capital, Muslims in Bamako have been forced to spend Eid away from their families this year.Originally from the central city of Mopti, Alpha Amadou, 40, has had to give up his usual journey home for the major holiday, known locally as Tabaski.&ldquo;For the first time in 30 years living in Bamako, I&rsquo;ll be celebrating Eid here this year,&rdquo; he told AFP.Since late April, fighters from Al-Qaeda&rsquo;s Sahel branch have imposed a road blocka]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/no-way-home-for-eid-as-jihadists-cut-off-mali-capital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/no-way-home-for-eid-as-jihadists-cut-off-mali-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinubu hails NDLEA over major transborder drug bust]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over the bust of a Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate and dismantling of a multi-million-dollar drug network.This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Mr Bayo Onanuga on Thursday in Abuja.NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, on Wednesday announced the major breakthrough following weeks of intelligence gathering and coordinated operations involving NDLEA operatives and inter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-hails-ndlea-over-major-transborder-drug-bust/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-hails-ndlea-over-major-transborder-drug-bust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five stars ready to light up the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Form and fitness concerns are hanging over some of football&rsquo;s biggest names just three weeks before the World Cup kicks off.AFP sports looks at five of the stars who must shoulder the burden of their nations&rsquo; expectation in the first-ever 48-team finals spread across the United States, Mexico and Canada:Kylian Mbappe (France)Mbappe could become the all-time top goalscorer in World Cup history over the next few weeks, but will cross the Atlantic after a troubled time at Real Madrid.T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/five-stars-ready-to-light-up-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/five-stars-ready-to-light-up-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG unveils net-zero investment plan, targets 2060 carbon neutrality]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Progress Godfrey&nbsp;The Federal&nbsp;Government launched its Net-Zero Investment Plan in Abuja on Wednesday, setting a 2060 target for carbon neutrality while pushing for growth anchored on clean investment.Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, said the plan outlines Nigeria&rsquo;s pathway to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and positions climate action within the country&rsquo;s long-term economic framework.The launch drew senior officials, development]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-unveils-net-zero-investment-plan-targets-2060-carbon-neutrality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-unveils-net-zero-investment-plan-targets-2060-carbon-neutrality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s trade surplus rises 220% to $480m]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Elizabeth AdegbesanNigeria recorded a&nbsp;$480 million trade surplus in January 2026, driven by a 4.46 percent increase in export receipts to a record $4.68 billion, largely fueled by petroleum products.This represents a 220 percent month-on-month (MoM) increase in trade surplus when compared to$150 million recorded in December 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, disclosed this in its January Monthly Economic Report, noting that while export earnings rose import bills also in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-trade-surplus-rises-220-to-480m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-trade-surplus-rises-220-to-480m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Court voids INEC’s timelines on party primaries, nomination of candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with political parties being relieved after a Federal High Court in Abuja invalidated the timelines that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, issued for the conduct of primaries and nomination of candidates.Another headline states that about 5.1 million&nbsp;consumers,&nbsp;representing about 41 per cent of Nigeria&rsquo;s 12.31 million active electricity customers, were without prepaid mete]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerian-newspapers-review-2027-court-voids-inecs-timelines-on-party-primaries-nomination-of-candidates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerian-newspapers-review-2027-court-voids-inecs-timelines-on-party-primaries-nomination-of-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Makurdi’s Mopol Barracks where families drink from pond]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peter Duru, MakurdiIt is undeniably one of the&nbsp;largest police barracks in Benue State, housing nearly 400 families. Yet, for many of its residents, the Makurdi Mobile Police (Mopol) Barracks falls far short of being a true home.<br />
While it towers above all other police barracks in terms of large size and strategic location, it fizzles into oblivion when it comes to the possession of basic amenities like running water for consumption and domestic use. For that major deficiency, the Mopol B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/inside-makurdis-mopol-barracks-where-families-drink-from-pond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/inside-makurdis-mopol-barracks-where-families-drink-from-pond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 41% of electricity consumers still without meters –NERC]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Obas EsiedesaAbout 5.1 million&nbsp;consumers,&nbsp;representing about 41 per cent of Nigeria&rsquo;s 12.31 million active electricity customers were without prepaid meters as of February 2026, according to data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).The Commission, in its January and February 2026 metering factsheet, disclosed that only 7.21 million customers had been metered by February 2026, leaving about 5.1 million consumers still on estimated billing.The repo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/over-41-of-electricity-consumers-still-without-meters-nerc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/over-41-of-electricity-consumers-still-without-meters-nerc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 22, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Naira maintained its steady momentum against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Friday, May 22, 2026, demonstrating continued stability across both the official window and the informal parallel market segments.NFEM Rates Hold SteadyIn the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), which serves as the official platform for formal trade, the Naira opened the morning session trading at 1,370.05 per US Dollar. This performance aligns closely with the closing trends from the p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-may-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-may-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Back Tinubu or risk losing federal projects, Umahi tells S–East]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jeff AgbodoTHE Minister of Works, David&nbsp;Umahi, has urged the South-East to overwhelmingly support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, warning that failure to do so could jeopardise the continuation of major federal infrastructure projects across the region.Umahi spoke, Wednesday, during an inspection tour of ongoing federal road and bridge projects in Ebonyi State.The minister described the projects as unprecedented in the history of the South-East, insisting that no pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-back-tinubu-or-risk-losing-federal-projects-umahi-tells-seast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-back-tinubu-or-risk-losing-federal-projects-umahi-tells-seast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Nwoko lost APC primary to Okowa — Aniagwu]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omobola DicksonCommissioner for Works,&nbsp;Rural Roads and Public Information in Delta State, Charles Aniagwu, yesterday, said Senator Ned Nwoko lost the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election to former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, because of his alleged unpopularity within the district.Aniagwu claimed that Nwoko failed to engage political leaders across the 98 wards in Delta North Senatorial District and canvass support ahead of the primary election.Speaking during an int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-nwoko-lost-apc-primary-to-okowa-aniagwu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-nwoko-lost-apc-primary-to-okowa-aniagwu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only a fool ’ll believe I’m working for Tinubu— Kwankwaso ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former governor of&nbsp;Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has dismissed claims insinuating he is working for the interest of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.Kwankwaso, who spoke on Wednesday night in an interview with Global TV, noted that certain persons have been peddling the rumours since his days in the New Nigeria People&rsquo;s Party, NNPP.Recall that Sanusi Bature, spokesperson for Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, had alleged that Kwankwaso, former national lea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/only-a-fool-ll-believe-im-working-for-tinubu-kwankwaso/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/only-a-fool-ll-believe-im-working-for-tinubu-kwankwaso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naira depreciates to N1,387/$ in parallel market]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe&nbsp; Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,387 per dollar&nbsp;in the parallel market from N1,380 per dollar on Wednesday.Similarly,&nbsp; the naira depreciated to N1,372.75 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market,&nbsp; NFEM.&nbsp;Data&nbsp; from the Central Bank of Nigeria,&nbsp; CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the market rose to N1,372.75 per dollar from N1,372.5 per dollar on Wednesday,&nbsp; reflecting 70 kobo&nbsp; depreciation for the n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/naira-depreciates-to-n1387-in-parallel-market/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/naira-depreciates-to-n1387-in-parallel-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Court voids INEC’s timelines on party primaries, nomination of candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Clifford Ndujihe, Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Luminous JannamikeABUJA &mdash; Ahead of&nbsp;the 2027 general&nbsp;election, political parties have received relief after a Federal High Court in Abuja invalidated the timelines that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, issued for the conduct of primaries and nomination of candidates.Trial judge, Justice Mohammed Umar in his judgment, set aside INEC&rsquo;s May 10, deadline requiring political parties to submit a register and database of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-court-voids-inecs-timelines-on-party-primaries-nomination-of-candidates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-court-voids-inecs-timelines-on-party-primaries-nomination-of-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC PRIMARIES: Govs, anointed candidates sweep tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Clifford Ndujihe, Egufe Yafughorhi, Demola Akinyemi, Omeiza Ajayi, Ndahi Marama, Adeola Badru, Ochuko Akuopha, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, James Ogunnaike, Musa Ubandawaki, Femi Bolaji, Haruna Aliyu, Davies Iheamnachor, Muhammad Husaini Kwalam, Christopher AmehMOST first-term governors of the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday secured return tickets for the 2027 governorship elections, while several outgoing governors successfully delivered their preferred successors in consensus-driven prim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-govs-anointed-candidates-sweep-tickets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-govs-anointed-candidates-sweep-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[345,375 Delta APC members affirm Oborevwori as 2027 Guber candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Scores APC Primary High, Says Party UnitedDelta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election after 345,375 party members across all the wards in the state affirmed his candidacy during the party&rsquo;s direct primary election.Governor Oborevwori, who was the sole aspirant, commended the exercise and declared that the APC remained united ahead of the polls.Chairman of the APC Governorship Pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/345375-delta-apc-members-affirm-oborevwori-as-2027-guber-candidate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/345375-delta-apc-members-affirm-oborevwori-as-2027-guber-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lagos billionaire in menstrual pad scandal; girlfriend flees abroad]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emma NnadozieA shocking scandal is currently unfolding in Lagos after a popular billionaire businessman from Southern Nigeria (names withheld) was allegedly caught with his lover&rsquo;s used sanitary pad hidden inside his pocket.According to sources familiar with the matter, the wealthy man had reportedly been in a relationship with the lady for over seven years with the businessman reportedly sponsoring her lavish lifestyle, trips, and even purchasing a house for her in Lagos.Trouble, howe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-billionaire-in-menstrual-pad-scandal-girlfriend-flees-abroad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-billionaire-in-menstrual-pad-scandal-girlfriend-flees-abroad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warri delineation: Itsekiri groups reject proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Akpokona Omafuaire &amp; Matilda IkediobiEFFURUN&mdash;Itsekiri groups&nbsp;in Delta State have rejected the fresh delineation of wards, polling units and constituencies proposed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the Warri Federal Constituency, describing the exercise as fraudulent, provocative and inconsistent with constitutional provisions and historical realities of the area.The rejection came from the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, ILoT, and the Itsekiri National]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/warri-delineation-itsekiri-groups-reject-proposals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/warri-delineation-itsekiri-groups-reject-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LP petitions police, DSS, alleges illegal distribution of nomination forms]]></title><description><![CDATA[By John AlechenuLabour Party has&nbsp;petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, and the Department of State Services, DSS, over alleged illegal distribution of nomination forms by a former national chairman of the party, Julius Abure.The party also rescheduled primary elections to Saturday, May 30, 2026, saying the governorship and state House of Assembly primaries earlier fixed for May 27, as well as presidential and National Assembly primaries slated for May 29, would now hold simultan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lp-petitions-police-dss-alleges-illegal-distribution-of-nomination-forms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lp-petitions-police-dss-alleges-illegal-distribution-of-nomination-forms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gbenga Hashim hails Justice Umar for nullifying INEC’s illegal timetable, commends court for upholding rule of law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has commended the Federal High Court in Abuja for nullifying portions of the 2027 election timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), describing the judgement as a victory for the rule of law and constitutional order.Hashim specifically praised Hon. Justice M. G. Umar for what he termed a courageous and principled decision that checked administrative overreach and reaffirmed the supremacy of the Electoral Act, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gbenga-hashim-hails-justice-umar-for-nullifying-inecs-illegal-timetable-commends-court-for-upholding-rule-of-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gbenga-hashim-hails-justice-umar-for-nullifying-inecs-illegal-timetable-commends-court-for-upholding-rule-of-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoodlums kill Imo nursing student, 1 arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emmanuel IheakaOWERRI &ndash; Unidentified assailants have killed a student of College of Nursing, Umulogho, Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State whose name was given as Wendy Achumba.Sources in the school said Achumba&rsquo;s lifeless body was found in her apartment in the school premises.The victim, who was said to be a native of Ngwa in Abia State, had reportedly concluded her Midwifery in the school but was still on Post Basic.A statement released by the Police Public Relations Offic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/hoodlums-kill-imo-nursing-student-1-arrested/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/hoodlums-kill-imo-nursing-student-1-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Igwe De MC marks 20 years on stage with UK debut show “Jokes Apart”]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chinedu AdonuPopular entertainer and master of ceremonies, Henry Okwudilichukwu Ugwoke, widely known as Igwe De MC, is set to celebrate 20 years in the entertainment industry with a landmark show in the United Kingdom titled &ldquo;Jokes Apart.&rdquo;The event, scheduled for July 25 at Novotel Southampton, will feature no fewer than 22 top Nigerian comedians, DJs and entertainers.The lineup includes Seyi Law, Deacon Famous, Sir One on One, Twocantok, Franchez, LYRICS, Unku SP, Lafin Gas, Warr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/igwe-de-mc-marks-20-years-on-stage-with-uk-debut-show-jokes-apart/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/igwe-de-mc-marks-20-years-on-stage-with-uk-debut-show-jokes-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research alone can’t fix Nigeria’s Healthcare crisis — Prof. Onoka]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chinedu AdonuA Professor of Public Health and Health Systems Economics at the University of Nigeria, Prof. Chima Onoka, has said that research alone cannot transform Nigeria&rsquo;s healthcare system without effective policy implementation and political engagement.Onoka stated this while delivering the 241st Inaugural Lecture of the university titled, &ldquo;Bridging the Divide: The Pracademic&rsquo;s Mandate in the Quest for Universal Health Coverage.&rdquo;He said Nigeria&rsquo;s healthcar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/research-alone-cant-fix-nigerias-healthcare-crisis-prof-onoka/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/research-alone-cant-fix-nigerias-healthcare-crisis-prof-onoka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nwodo urges academics to develop blueprint for S’E economic revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Alumona UkwuezeNSUKKA &mdash;A former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide,<br />
Nnia Nwodo, has challenged academics in the Southeast to develop a workable blueprint capable of reviving the region&rsquo;s economy.Nwodo, who is also a former Minister for Information gave the charge in Nsukka yesterday during the 2026 Southeast Nigeria Regional Development Summit.The summit, themed &ldquo;South East Nigeria Regional Development Strategy,&rdquo; was organised by the Africa Centre of Excel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nwodo-urges-academics-to-develop-blueprint-for-se-economic-revival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nwodo-urges-academics-to-develop-blueprint-for-se-economic-revival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SROL sweeps three awards at Maiden Solid Minerals Excellence Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), operator of Nigeria&rsquo;s first commercial gold mine, the Segilola Gold Mine, emerged as one of the standout winners at the maiden edition of the Solid Minerals Excellence Awards (SOMEA), held on 14 May 2026 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The event brought together key stakeholders across Nigeria&rsquo;s solid minerals industry to celebrate excellence, innovation, and impactful contributions to the sector.SROL received five award nominations and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/srol-sweeps-three-awards-at-maiden-solid-minerals-excellence-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/srol-sweeps-three-awards-at-maiden-solid-minerals-excellence-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotary Club Abuja Donates 10 kilowatts Solar Energy System for 24 hours Electricity to Kubwa General Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Kingsley OmonobiThe Rotary Club of Abuja, Pearl, has, installed a 10kw solar energy system with 20kw storage capacity to last for ten years at Kubwa General Hospital with Dr. Emmanuel Musa, the Chief Medical Director, praising Rotary Club for saving lives with the facility.The CMD said, &ldquo;To operate a hospital of this magnitude, with the volume of patients daily, some basic things are pertinent. We have prayed, we have written, we have requested, We have even voiced out our problems an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rotary-club-abuja-donates-10-kilowatts-solar-energy-system-for-24-hours-electricity-to-kubwa-general-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rotary-club-abuja-donates-10-kilowatts-solar-energy-system-for-24-hours-electricity-to-kubwa-general-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest of Vigilante Members in Ogun State: VGN petitions Police Complaints Response Unit, Force Headquarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Kingsley OmonobiFollowing what it described as the illegal arrest of its members in Ogun State by the Police after they intercepted a suspected Indian Hemp dealer in Ijebu Ode and handed him over to NDLEA, with exhibits, the Vigilante Group of Nigeria VGN has petitioned the Police Compliant Response Unit at Force headquarters Abuja alleging misconduct, extortion and mischief among others.According to the petition signed by Dr Johnson Oyewole, and C.J Okereke, when the Vigilante members arre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/arrest-of-vigilante-members-in-ogun-state-vgn-petitions-police-complaints-response-unit-force-headquarters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/arrest-of-vigilante-members-in-ogun-state-vgn-petitions-police-complaints-response-unit-force-headquarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How GTCO, HabariPay discover young talents building Nigeria’s tech future]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Prince Osuagwu In a country where thousands of brilliant technology ideas die quietly in classrooms and hostels for lack of support, Guaranty Trust Holding Company and its fintech subsidiary HabariPay may have stumbled on something far bigger than a student coding contest.At the Squad Hackathon 3.0 finale, what emerged was not just another showcase of youthful brilliance, but a glimpse into a future generation of Nigerian innovators building homegrown technologies capable of tackling unemplo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-gtco-habaripay-discover-young-talents-building-nigerias-tech-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-gtco-habaripay-discover-young-talents-building-nigerias-tech-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kasi Cloud: Has Nigeria’s first AI Data Centre landed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Prince Osuagwu<br />
Nigeria&rsquo;s data centre market is already valued at nearly $300 million, with analysts projecting explosive expansion over the next five years. Yet beneath the impressive numbers lies an uncomfortable truth: much of the country&rsquo;s digital future still runs on infrastructure sitting thousands of kilometres away.<br />
For every AI request processed abroad, experts say Nigeria pays an invisible tax in latency, lost revenue, data sovereignty, and strategic dependence.<br />
In pract]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kasi-cloud-has-nigerias-first-ai-data-centre-landed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kasi-cloud-has-nigerias-first-ai-data-centre-landed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ondo flags rising child abuse, trafficking cases ahead of Children’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash; Calls for stronger collaboration to protect childrenBy Dayo Johnson AkureThe Ondo State government has raised concern over increasing cases of child abuse, trafficking, bullying and other social vices affecting children in the state.At a stakeholders&rsquo; meeting in Akure, the Commissioner for Women Affairs Seun Bosede Osamaye called for stronger collaboration to protect children.Osamaye said issues like neglect, child labour and poor access to education threaten children&rsquo;s futu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-flags-rising-child-abuse-trafficking-cases-ahead-of-childrens-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-flags-rising-child-abuse-trafficking-cases-ahead-of-childrens-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Ex-Imo Deputy Governor Madumere wins PDP senatorial ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chinonso AlozieThe former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has emerged victorious as the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Imo East Senatorial District (Owerri Zone).Speaking to stakeholders, supporters, party members, associates, and well-wishers who trooped out in jubilation, after his victory at the PDP Senatorial primaries, held last Wednesday in Owerri, Madumere described the other contestants as also winners.Prince Madumere defeated other conte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-ex-imo-deputy-governor-madumere-wins-pdp-senatorial-ticket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-ex-imo-deputy-governor-madumere-wins-pdp-senatorial-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aburi Accord failed due to federal backtracking, not Ojukwu’s intransigence – Onoh replies Gowon]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dennis AgboThe Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly and former Southeast Spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Denge, Josef Onoh, has issued a detailed, fact-based rebuttal to recent claims by Gen. Yakubu Gowon regarding the Aburi Accord and the events leading to the Nigerian Civil War.In a statement made available to journalists, Onoh challenged Gen. Gowon&rsquo;s portrayal of the late Col. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the party that frustrated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/aburi-accord-failed-due-to-federal-backtracking-not-ojukwus-intransigence-onoh-replies-gowon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/aburi-accord-failed-due-to-federal-backtracking-not-ojukwus-intransigence-onoh-replies-gowon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition of Enugu community: Appeal Court adjourns to Oct. 28, awards cost against respondent]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dennis AgboThe Enugu division of the court of appeal has adjourned proceedings to October 28 2026, on the matter involving the demolition of over 300 houses in Nkomoro-Onuogba Nike community by an alleged land grabber in Enugu East local government area of Enugu State.The demolition was allegedly carried out while the land dispute lingered in the Enugu State High Court while the High Court awarded judgment against the community even without proper legal representation.Dissatisfied with the H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/demolition-of-enugu-community-appeal-court-adjourns-to-oct-28-awards-cost-against-respondent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/demolition-of-enugu-community-appeal-court-adjourns-to-oct-28-awards-cost-against-respondent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CoSPAL, Policy Innovation Centre partner to advance gender-responsive legislatures across Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL) has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) to develop and institutionalise a continent-wide Legislative Agenda for Gender-Responsive Legislatures across Africa.The signing ceremony, which took place at the CoSPAL Secretariat in Abuja, on the 4th May 2026, marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at advancing equitable women&rsquo;s representation in African]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cospal-policy-innovation-centre-partner-to-advance-gender-responsive-legislatures-across-africa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cospal-policy-innovation-centre-partner-to-advance-gender-responsive-legislatures-across-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Solomon distances self from fraud, cybercrime, drug-related activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Solomon, the Chairman of KSAnalysis, a sports prediction and football analytics platform, has publicly raised concerns over what he described as repeated attempts by unknown individuals to frame him for criminal activities and damage his reputation.In a statement released to the public, King Solomon maintained that he is a legitimate sports analyst and tech professional with no involvement in fraud, cybercrime, or drug-related activities.According to him, the latest incident occurred on May]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/king-solomon-distances-self-from-fraud-cybercrime-drug-related-activities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/king-solomon-distances-self-from-fraud-cybercrime-drug-related-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC picks Anyim, Masari to chair 2026 presidential primary committees]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza AjayiThe All Progressives Congress, APC, has named former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, chairman of a seven-member Presidential Primary Election Committee.Other members of the committee include Sen. Ken Nnamani, Sen. Victor Udo Udoma, H.E. Otunba Grace Titi Laoye-Ponle, Rev. Jolly Nyame, and Idris Wada as members, and Mr. Sanusi Musa as Secretary.The party stated this in a notice signed by the party&rsquo;s National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru.A Presidential Primary Election Appea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-picks-anyim-masari-to-chair-2026-presidential-primary-committees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-picks-anyim-masari-to-chair-2026-presidential-primary-committees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says Iran war may keep him from son’s wedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump said Thursday he would try to&nbsp;make it to his eldest son&rsquo;s wedding but that it was &ldquo;bad timing&rdquo; because of the Iran war.Donald Trump Jr, 48, is set to tie the knot for the second time this weekend, marrying Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas, US media reported.But at the same time Trump is working on a deal to end his unpopular war with Iran, which has sunk the president&rsquo;s poll ratings and sparked voter anger over the cost of living ahead of No]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trump-says-iran-war-may-keep-him-from-sons-wedding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trump-says-iran-war-may-keep-him-from-sons-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Force HQ orders disciplinary action on officer threatening Nigerians over filming]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kingsley OmonobiThe Force headquarters said it has taken cognisance of a viral video circulating on social media involving ASP Newton Isokpehi, in which the officer was seen making threatening remarks against members of the public filming police activities.It said the officer involved has since been identified and summoned to the Anambra State Command Headquarters where immediate disciplinary procedures have commenced against the officer.Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/force-hq-orders-disciplinary-action-on-officer-threatening-nigerians-over-filming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/force-hq-orders-disciplinary-action-on-officer-threatening-nigerians-over-filming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obanikoro chairs new Kwara APC gov primary committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Demola AkinyemiFormer Minister and APC chieftain from Lagos State, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has been named the new chairman of the Kwara APC Governorship Primary Election Committee.Obanikoro spoke with journalists in Ilorin Thursday evening after he held a meeting with the aspirants.The discussion with the aspirants at the APC Secretariat focused on arrangements for the rescheduled primary election.Senator Obanikoro said the primary election was suspended due to logistical challenges.He, h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/obanikoro-chairs-new-kwara-apc-gov-primary-committee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/obanikoro-chairs-new-kwara-apc-gov-primary-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC presidential primaries to hold across 8,809 wards]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza AjayiSaturday&rsquo;s presidential primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, will hold simultaneously across all 8,809 wards in the country as the party moves to pick its 2027 presidential candidate in what appears to be a coronation of the incumbent.Under the procedure outlined in a notice signed by the party&rsquo;s National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, every registered APC member in each of the 8,809 wards will be eligible to cast a vote for the presidential aspirant of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-presidential-primaries-to-hold-across-8809-wards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-presidential-primaries-to-hold-across-8809-wards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated: APC declares Hamzat Lagos governorship candidate for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has declared Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election, following his victory in the party&rsquo;s primary held on Thursday.The exercise took place at the APC Secretariat in Acme, Ogba, and was described by party officials as peaceful and transparent.Chairman of the APC National Governorship Election Committee, Gen. Jon Temlong (retd), announced the results in the presence of Gov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/updated-apc-declares-hamzat-lagos-governorship-candidate-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/updated-apc-declares-hamzat-lagos-governorship-candidate-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda suspends travel to DR Congo over Ebola outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uganda on Thursday suspended all public transport to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a deadly Ebola outbreak was spreading.Last week, a major outbreak of the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever was declared in eastern DRC&rsquo;s Ituri province, which borders Uganda.Uganda later reported two suspected Ebola cases &mdash; one infection and one death &mdash; involving Congolese nationals who crossed the border.But it said there were currently no active Ebola cases, with a previously susp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uganda-suspends-travel-to-dr-congo-over-ebola-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uganda-suspends-travel-to-dr-congo-over-ebola-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronaldo’s Al Nassr win first Saudi Pro League title in seven years]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adegboyega AdeleyeCristiano Ronaldo lifted his first major trophy with Al Nassr after scoring twice in a commanding 4-1 victory over Damac on the final day of the season to seal the Saudi Pro League title.The Portuguese superstar delivered when it mattered most, netting Al Nassr&rsquo;s final two goals as the Riyadh club clinched their first league crown since 2019 and ended a seven-year wait for domestic glory.Ronaldo&rsquo;s brace capped a dramatic title race that had gone down to the fina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ronaldos-al-nassr-win-first-saudi-pro-league-title-in-seven-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ronaldos-al-nassr-win-first-saudi-pro-league-title-in-seven-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lagos APC Primary: Hamzat emerges governorship candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Hamzat, has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary, defeating his challenger, Lanre Jim-Kamal, in what party officials described as a peaceful and transparent exercise.Hamzat secured a commanding 657,917 votes out of the 657,974 accredited votes cast, while Jim-Kamal managed just one vote, underscoring the overwhelming support for the deputy governor.The results were announced by the Chairman of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-apc-primary-hamzat-emerges-governorship-candidate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-apc-primary-hamzat-emerges-governorship-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rejoinder: Fortune Rice Mills]]></title><description><![CDATA[REJOINDER:The attention of the management of our rice milling company has been drawn to reports circulating in sections of the media regarding the sealing of our facility by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) over alleged environmental violations.While we recognise the statutory responsibility of NESREA as a regulatory body, we strongly reject attempts to portray our company as an irresponsible organisation that deliberately disregards environmental]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rejoinder-fortune-rice-mills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rejoinder-fortune-rice-mills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinubu commends NDLEA on success against trans border drug network]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Johnbosco AgbakwuruPresident Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the staff for the remarkable achievement in busting a Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate and dismantling a highly sophisticated multi-million-dollar illegal drug production network in the country.Chairman of the agency, Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (retd), on Wednesday announced the major drug bust following a massive operation spanning weeks of intelligence gathering and met]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-commends-ndlea-on-success-against-trans-border-drug-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-commends-ndlea-on-success-against-trans-border-drug-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foden, Palmer to miss out on England World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are set to miss out on England&rsquo;s 26-man squad for this summer&rsquo;s World Cup when manager Thomas Tuchel names his final selection on Friday, according to a BBC report.<br />
Harry Maguire is also expected to be omitted, with the Manchester United defender admitting he was devastated by the decision.In a post on Instagram, Maguire said: &ldquo;I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I&rsquo;ve had. I&rsquo;ve been]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/foden-palmer-to-miss-out-on-england-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/foden-palmer-to-miss-out-on-england-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Parties welcome court verdict voiding INEC timelines]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikePolitical parties on Thursday welcomed the Federal High Court judgment nullifying parts of the Independent National Electoral Commission&rsquo;s timetable for the 2027 general elections, describing the ruling as a major relief after months of complaints over the electoral body&rsquo;s timelines.The judgment could significantly reshape political calculations ahead of the 2027 polls, following sustained concerns from political parties that INEC&rsquo;s timetable was limiting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-parties-welcome-court-verdict-voiding-inec-timelines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-parties-welcome-court-verdict-voiding-inec-timelines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC postpones guber primaries in Bauchi, Kwara, Zamfara]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza AjayiThe ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has postponed its governorship primary elections in Bauchi and Kwara states to Friday, May 22, 2026.&ldquo;Similarly, the Party has approved the rescheduling of the State House of Assembly Primary Elections for Maradun I and Maradun II Constituencies in Zamfara State to Sunday, May 24, 2026&rdquo;, said party spokesman, Felix Morka, in a tweet on Thursday night in Abuja.&ldquo;The decision was approved by the National Working Committee N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-postpones-guber-primaries-in-bauchi-kwara-zamfara/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-postpones-guber-primaries-in-bauchi-kwara-zamfara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 oldest goalkeepers to feature at the FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goalkeepers often enjoy longer careers than outfield players, with experience and positioning helping them remain competitive well into their late 30s and even 40s.Over the years, several veteran shot-stoppers have made history by appearing at the FIFA World Cup at remarkably advanced ages, proving that age is sometimes just a number on football&rsquo;s biggest stage.Here are the 10 oldest goalkeepers to feature in World Cup history.1. Essam El-Hadary &ndash; 45 years, 161 daysThe Egyptian lege]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-oldest-goalkeepers-to-feature-at-the-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-oldest-goalkeepers-to-feature-at-the-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinubu has no plan to change Nigeria’s name – Presidency]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe Presidency has dissociated President Bola Tinubu from the viral report that he wants to change the name of Nigeria to the United States of Nigeria and also abolish Sharia in the Northern region.The presidency warned Nigerians to be wary of consuming fake and divisive reports, which will proliferate as the nation begins political campaigns, a prelude to the general elections in January 2026.It told Nigerians Nigerians to ignore the viral story in its entirety because th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-has-no-plan-to-change-nigerias-name-presidency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-has-no-plan-to-change-nigerias-name-presidency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: ADC blames old political order for Nigeria’s crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeThe African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Thursday launched a fresh political mobilisation drive ahead of the 2027 elections, declaring that &lsquo;age is not a credential&rsquo; for leadership and blaming Nigeria&rsquo;s older political class for the country&rsquo;s worsening crisis.The message framed the unveiling of the Rise Up Naija Movement, RUN, in Abuja, where ADC leaders and supporters presented the initiative as a platform for youth participation, active citizenship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-adc-blames-old-political-order-for-nigerias-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-adc-blames-old-political-order-for-nigerias-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria, Poland explore strategic partnership on digital economy, defence, others]]></title><description><![CDATA[-President Tinubu has unlocked full potential of the Nigerian economy &ndash; ShettimaBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA &ndash; VICE President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, said the Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, is ready for business and committed to deepening ties with the Republic of Poland in different sectors of the economy.This, he said, can be done in the areas of defence cooperation, digital economy, agriculture and other sectors where Poland has shown a remarkable compara]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-poland-explore-strategic-partnership-on-digital-economy-defence-others/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-poland-explore-strategic-partnership-on-digital-economy-defence-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinda emerges Rivers APC governorship candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Davies IheamnachorHon. Ogundu Kingsley Chinda has emerged the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 election in the state.This was after Chinda stood as the sole candidate of the party after three other aspirants withdrew.Chinda was the sole aspirant of the party after three other contestants which include the Governor of the state, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Tonye Cole and Alabo Dakorinama George-Kelly withdrew from the race, Wednesday night.The Chairman of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/chinda-emerges-rivers-apc-governorship-candidate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/chinda-emerges-rivers-apc-governorship-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Zamfara APC faces fresh crisis as Shinkafi denies withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeFresh trouble is brewing in the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Zamfara State after a senatorial aspirant, Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, rejected the outcome of the Zamfara North primary and denied stepping down for any consensus candidate.Shinkafi&rsquo;s protest has reopened old wounds inside the Zamfara APC, with the party facing fresh allegations of candidate imposition, exclusion of cleared aspirants and violation of the Electoral Act, the same issues that led to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-zamfara-apc-faces-fresh-crisis-as-shinkafi-denies-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-zamfara-apc-faces-fresh-crisis-as-shinkafi-denies-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG compelling us to shut down universities – ASUU]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peter DuruThe Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nsukka Zone, has accused the Federal Government of compelling it to shut down Nigerian universities by deliberately failing to implement the 2025 ASUU/FGN Agreement.The union made its position known Thursday during a press conference held at Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, where it said government actions since the signing of the agreement showed a pattern of neglect,&nbsp;warning that the development could trigger another ind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-compelling-us-to-shut-down-universities-asuu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-compelling-us-to-shut-down-universities-asuu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m shocked’ – Maguire reacts after omitted from England World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire has expressed his disappointment after being left out of England&rsquo;s squad for this summer&rsquo;s World Cup by manager Thomas Tuchel.Maguire admitted he was &ldquo;shocked and gutted&rdquo; by the decision, insisting he believed he had done enough to earn a place in the squad following his performances this season.In a statement posted on social media, Maguire wrote: &ldquo;I was confident I could of played a major part this summer for my country a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/im-shocked-maguire-reacts-after-omitted-from-england-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/im-shocked-maguire-reacts-after-omitted-from-england-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malabu oil firm gets permission for review in OPL 245 suit against FG]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted leave to Malabu Oil &amp; Gas Ltd to apply for a judicial review by way of declarations and injunctions against the executive action of the Federal Government in splitting OPL 245.Read Also: Civil War: How Awolowo saved Murtala; why I spared Ojukwu &mdash; GowonJustice Mohammed Umar, in a ruling, held that the motion ex-parte, moved by the company&rsquo;s lawyer, Reuben Atabo, SAN, in respect of the relief sought, was meritorious.Justice Uma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/malabu-oil-firm-gets-permission-for-review-in-opl-245-suit-against-fg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/malabu-oil-firm-gets-permission-for-review-in-opl-245-suit-against-fg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much prize money will Arsenal earn for winning Premier League title?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal are set to receive a record financial reward after clinching the 2025/26 Premier League title, ending a 22-year wait to become champions of England once again.Mikel Arteta&rsquo;s men sealed the title with a game to spare after Manchester City dropped points earlier this week, sparking huge celebrations among players and supporters across north London. The celebrations reportedly continued deep into the night, with some Arsenal players seen leaving the Emirates Stadium around 5am follow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-much-prize-money-will-arsenal-earn-for-winning-premier-league-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-much-prize-money-will-arsenal-earn-for-winning-premier-league-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG to expand Deep Blue Project across Nigeria’s vulnerable maritime corridors]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Efe Onodjae&nbsp;The Federal Government has disclosed plans to expand the Deep Blue Project to vulnerable coastal and maritime corridors across the country, including the Bakassi axis, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria&rsquo;s maritime security architecture.The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this on Thursday during the graduation ceremony of 492 Advanced Combat Personnel and Capability Presentation of the Deep Blue Project Task Group held at the 5 B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-to-expand-deep-blue-project-across-nigerias-vulnerable-maritime-corridors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-to-expand-deep-blue-project-across-nigerias-vulnerable-maritime-corridors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Court faults INEC, vacates deadline for primaries, nomination of candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ikechukwu NnochiriAhead of the 2027 general election, political parties have received relief after the Federal High Court in Abuja invalidated the timeline that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issued for the conduct of primaries and the nomination of candidates.The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Umar, also set aside the INEC&rsquo;s May 10 deadline requiring political parties to submit a register and database of all their members as a condition for qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-court-faults-inec-vacates-deadline-for-primaries-nomination-of-candidates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-court-faults-inec-vacates-deadline-for-primaries-nomination-of-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gbenga Hashim hails Justice Umar over nullification of INEC timetable, commends court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has commended the Federal High Court in Abuja for nullifying portions of the 2027 election timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), describing the judgment as a victory for the rule of law and constitutional order.Hashim specifically praised Hon. Justice M. G. Umar for what he termed a courageous and principled decision that checked administrative overreach and reaffirmed the supremacy of the Electoral Act, 2026.T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gbenga-hashim-hails-justice-umar-over-nullification-of-inec-timetable-commends-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gbenga-hashim-hails-justice-umar-over-nullification-of-inec-timetable-commends-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorubaland can’t afford to be next frontier of mass abduction – YCE]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dapo AkinrefonFollowing last week&rsquo;s abduction of pupils, students, and teachers from Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yaworan, Community Grammar School, Esiele; and L. A. Primary School in Oriire Local Government Area in Oyo State, the Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE, on Thursday, challenged South West governors, leaders and stakeholders not to allow the region become the next frontier of mass abduction.The YCE, in a statement by its Secretary General, Chief Oladipo Oyewole, while con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/yorubaland-cant-afford-to-be-next-frontier-of-mass-abduction-yce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/yorubaland-cant-afford-to-be-next-frontier-of-mass-abduction-yce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour Party strong, united says Nenadi Usman]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;as 3 Eye Presidential TicketBy John AlechenuABUJA &ndash; The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Sen. Nenadi Usman, has said the party remains strong and united despite ongoing leadership disputes and controversies surrounding the sale of nomination forms.Usman said this in an interview with journalists soon after the screening of aspirants for various elective offices in Abuja on Wednesday.The national chairman described the screening process as successful and encouraging, citing t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/labour-party-strong-united-says-nenadi-usman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/labour-party-strong-united-says-nenadi-usman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: Woman swept away as flash floods paralyse New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabTorrential rainfall has brought parts of New York City to a standstill after flash floods submerged roads, disrupted transport systems, and triggered chaotic scenes across multiple boroughs, including Queens and Brooklyn.A viral video circulating on social media captured the intensity of the flooding, showing a woman struggling in powerful currents after attempting to escape a stranded bus.The footage, widely shared online, highlighted the dangerous conditions as emergency r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/video-woman-swept-away-as-flash-floods-paralyse-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/video-woman-swept-away-as-flash-floods-paralyse-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio station apologises after mistakenly announcing King Charles’ death]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabA UK radio station has issued an apology to King Charles III and its listeners after a technical glitch led to a false on-air announcement declaring that the monarch had died.King Charles III was incorrectly pronounced dead on Tuesday afternoon following what Radio Caroline described as a system error involving its &ldquo;Death of a Monarch&rdquo; emergency protocol.In a statement, the station manager, Peter Moore, explained how the incident occurred:&ldquo;Due to a computer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/radio-station-apologises-after-mistakenly-announcing-king-charles-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/radio-station-apologises-after-mistakenly-announcing-king-charles-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temi Otedola, Mr Eazi set to welcome first child]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabNigerian actress and fashion personality Temi Otedola and singer-entrepreneur Mr Eazi have announced that they are expecting their first child together in a heartfelt Instagram post that has sparked widespread reactions online.The couple made the announcement with a biblical caption that read: &ldquo;Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, Before you were born I set you apart &rdquo;The message has now quickly drawn congratulatory reactions from fans, colleagues, and pub]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/temi-otedola-mr-eazi-set-to-welcome-first-child/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/temi-otedola-mr-eazi-set-to-welcome-first-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BP faces lawsuit over alleged toxic dumping in Kenya]]></title><description><![CDATA[British energy giant BP is facing a lawsuit over allegations that improper toxic waste disposal in two remote villages in northeastern Kenya killed thousands of livestock and caused cancer among hundreds of locals.In a petition filed by hundreds of locals, BP is accused of dumping toxins that contaminated groundwater in Kargi and Kalacha villages in Marsabit County, one of Kenya&rsquo;s poorest regions.While BP did not carry out the 1984-1990 oil exploration mission alleged to have left locals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/bp-faces-lawsuit-over-alleged-toxic-dumping-in-kenya/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/bp-faces-lawsuit-over-alleged-toxic-dumping-in-kenya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet ex-LP ‘Okada rider’ turned-lawmaker who lost APC ticket after defection]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the All Progressives Congress concluded its House of Representatives and senatorial primaries across states ahead of the 2027 general election, indications have emerged that about 70 members of the current 10th National Assembly will not return.Among the notable names is Donatus Mathew, the former commercial motorcycle rider popularly known as the &ldquo;okada rider&rdquo;, whose dramatic rise from the streets of Kaduna to the green chamber once captured national attention.The APC currently c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/meet-ex-lp-okada-rider-turned-lawmaker-who-lost-apc-ticket-after-defection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/meet-ex-lp-okada-rider-turned-lawmaker-who-lost-apc-ticket-after-defection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC postpones Kwara governorship primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed the Kwara governorship primary election to Friday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the postponement was confirmed by the state APC Chairman, Mr Sunday Fagbemi, in Ilorin during Thursday&rsquo;s ongoing primary election.Fagbemi said the national leadership of the party directed that the exercise be shifted, though no reason was given for the postponement.&ldquo;We do not have details for the cancella]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-postpones-kwara-governorship-primary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-postpones-kwara-governorship-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civil War: Murtala defied me; why I spared Ojukwu — Gowon]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJAFormer Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has reopened some of the deepest controversies of Nigeria&rsquo;s Civil War, accusing late military ruler, Gen. Murtala Mohammed, of ignoring military advice during key operations that ended in devastating losses.Also, he revealed that he never wanted late Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, captured or killed.The revelations, contained in Gowon&rsquo;s autobiography, &lsquo;My Life of Duty &amp; Allegiance&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/civil-war-murtala-defied-me-why-i-spared-ojukwu-gowon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/civil-war-murtala-defied-me-why-i-spared-ojukwu-gowon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civil War: How Awolowo saved Murtala; why I spared Ojukwu — Gowon]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJAFormer Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has reopened some of the deepest controversies of Nigeria&rsquo;s Civil War, revealing how the late sage, Chief Olusegun Awolowo stepped in to save late military ruler, Gen. Murtala Mohammed.Also, he revealed that he never wanted late Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, captured or killed.The revelations, contained in Gowon&rsquo;s autobiography, &lsquo;My Life of Duty &amp; Allegiance&rsquo;, offer rare persona]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/civil-war-how-awolowo-saved-murtala-why-i-spared-ojukwu-gowon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/civil-war-how-awolowo-saved-murtala-why-i-spared-ojukwu-gowon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana delays evacuation of 800 citizens from South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana said Thursday it has delayed the evacuation of more than 800 of its citizens from South Africa after a viral video showing the alleged assault of a Ghanaian man triggered outrage.The footage showing the attack on Emmanuel Asamoah, a Ghanaian living in South Africa, circulated widely on social media during the latest wave of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals in the country.The Ghanaian foreign ministry said earlier this month that it was evacuating citizens from South Africa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ghana-delays-evacuation-of-800-citizens-from-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ghana-delays-evacuation-of-800-citizens-from-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC gov’ship primaries: Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat hail voters’ turnout, describe exercise free, fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[.As Hamzat wins ward with 2,210 votes<br />
.Calls for issue-based campaign, non-violent pollsBy Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, who is the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant ahead of the 2027 poll, have commended voters for turning out en masse peacefully to participate in the primary polls in Lagos.The primary exercise took place across the 377 wards in Lagos State, where party faithful gathered peacefully and enthusias]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-govship-primaries-sanwo-olu-hamzat-hail-voters-turnout-describe-exercise-free-fair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-govship-primaries-sanwo-olu-hamzat-hail-voters-turnout-describe-exercise-free-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ward Delineation: INYC rejects INEC’s fresh proposals in Warri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Itsekiri National Youth Council (INYC) has rejected fresh proposed ward delineation in the Warri Federal Constituency, describing the exercise as unacceptable, provocative, and inconsistent with the historical and demographic realities of the area.In a statement signed by the INYC president Comrade Appearance Afejuke noted that the proposed delineation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), undermines the political representation and ancestral identity of Itsekiri communit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ward-delineation-inyc-rejects-inecs-fresh-proposals-in-warri/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ward-delineation-inyc-rejects-inecs-fresh-proposals-in-warri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC primaries: Hamzat’ll consolidate Lagos gains — Sanwo-Olu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday participated in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election at Ward E3 on Lagos Island, describing the exercise as peaceful, orderly, and reflective of internal party democracy.Sanwo-Olu, who arrived at the polling venue with his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, said the direct primary process allowed party members at the ward level to freely participate in the emergence of the party&rsquo;s governorship candidate.Speakin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-hamzatll-consolidate-lagos-gains-sanwo-olu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-hamzatll-consolidate-lagos-gains-sanwo-olu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 players with the most goals at the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scoring goals at the FIFA World Cup is the ultimate test for football&rsquo;s greatest players. But only a few have managed to consistently deliver on football&rsquo;s biggest stage and etch their names into history.From legendary Brazilian icons to modern superstars, these players have produced unforgettable moments while representing their countries at the World Cup.Here is a look at the top 10 highest goal scorers in FIFA World Cup history.1. Miroslav Klose &ndash; 16 goalsFormer Germany str]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-players-with-the-most-goals-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-players-with-the-most-goals-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG unveils net-zero investment plan, targets carbon neutrality by 2060]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Progress GodfreyABUJA &ndash; The Federal Government launched its Net-Zero Investment Plan in Abuja on Wednesday, setting a 2060 target for carbon neutrality while pushing for growth anchored on clean investment.Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, said the plan outlines Nigeria&rsquo;s pathway to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and positions climate action within the country&rsquo;s long-term economic framework.The launch drew senior officials, developm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-unveils-net-zero-investment-plan-targets-carbon-neutrality-by-2060/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-unveils-net-zero-investment-plan-targets-carbon-neutrality-by-2060/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plateau APC primaries: Senator Plang, other aspirants petition party, allege irregularities]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Golok NanmwaJos &ndash; A group of All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial aspirants in Plateau State, led by Senator Diket Plang, has petitioned the party&rsquo;s national leadership, alleging widespread irregularities in the conduct of the party&rsquo;s senatorial primaries.Speaking on behalf of the aggrieved aspirants, Plang, who is a serving senator, said no credible primary election was conducted in most parts of the Plateau North Senatorial District.He stated that the group had form]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/plateau-apc-primaries-senator-plang-other-aspirants-petition-party-allege-irregularities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/plateau-apc-primaries-senator-plang-other-aspirants-petition-party-allege-irregularities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ughelli South United Forum congratulates Waive at 60]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ughelli South United Forum (USUF), a prominent political pressure group in Delta State, has extended warm congratulations to Rt. Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive on the occasion of his 60th birthday anniversary.The congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Chairman of the Forum, Ambassador Chief Godwin Okporoko.Chief Okporoko, who also serves as the Executive Assistant on Security Matters to the Governor of Delta State, expressed gratitude to God for grantin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ughelli-south-united-forum-congratulates-waive-at-60/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ughelli-south-united-forum-congratulates-waive-at-60/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 easiest countries to get dual citizenship, second passport in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting a second passport in 2026 usually comes down to three main routes offered by different countries: citizenship by investment, fast-track naturalization, or citizenship by descent.The &ldquo;easiest&rdquo; countries are typically those with low residency requirements, fast processing times, or relatively straightforward investment programs.Here are 10 of the easiest countries to get dual citizenship or a second passport in 2026.<br />
Vanuatu<br />
Often considered the fastest citizenship-by-investme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-easiest-countries-to-get-dual-citizenship-second-passport-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-easiest-countries-to-get-dual-citizenship-second-passport-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker Rukayat, wins Kwara APC primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Demola Akinyemi, ILORINNigeria&rsquo;s youngest lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu, has secured victory at the All Progressives Congress (APC) re-election primary, emerging as the party&rsquo;s candidate for the Owode/Onire State Constituency seat in the Kwara State House of Assembly.Rukayat on Wednesday defeated her only cleared challenger, Sulyman Ayegun, to clinch the party&rsquo;s ticket.The primary election marks a significant moment in the constituency&rsquo;s political landscape, which has hist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-youngest-lawmaker-rukayat-wins-kwara-apc-primary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-youngest-lawmaker-rukayat-wins-kwara-apc-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t post my DMs when I die – Etinosa Idemudia]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabActress Etinosa Idemudia has criticised the trend of celebrities posting unreplied direct messages after a person&rsquo;s death, describing the act as hypocritical and attention-seeking.The movie star, who spoke during a recent interview with BTC Podcast, warned colleagues against sharing her private messages when she dies, insisting that many people ignore others while they are alive but suddenly become emotional online after their passing.&ldquo;All those people that post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dont-post-my-dms-when-i-die-etinosa-idemudia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dont-post-my-dms-when-i-die-etinosa-idemudia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Scandal trends for days’ – Basketmouth faults society for amplifying failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabComedian and filmmaker Basketmouth has criticised what he described as the growing culture of rewarding controversy while ignoring excellence in society.The entertainer, in a recent post shared on his Instagram page, accused some Nigerian blogs and media platforms of prioritising scandals and embarrassing moments over genuine achievements and hard work.According to him, people who build businesses, create jobs, break barriers, or positively impact lives rarely receive the sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/scandal-trends-for-days-basketmouth-faults-society-for-amplifying-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/scandal-trends-for-days-basketmouth-faults-society-for-amplifying-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEMA lists 11 Niger LGs as high-risk flood areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has identified 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Niger as high flood-risk zones ahead of the 2026 rainy season.Mrs Zubaida Umar, Director-General of NEMA, disclosed this on Thursday in Minna, at a stakeholders&rsquo; engagement meeting on the 2026 National Preparedness and Response Campaign (NPRC) on flood disaster and related hazards.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the meeting was &ldquo;Strengthening Disaster Risk Go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nema-lists-11-niger-lgs-as-high-risk-flood-areas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nema-lists-11-niger-lgs-as-high-risk-flood-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[INEC fixes June 20 for Rivers South-East Senatorial by-election   ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to conduct a by-election for the vacant Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat on June 20.The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers State, Johnson Alalibo, said this in a statement issued to journalists on Thursday in Port Harcourt.Alalibo said the election would be held between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.According to him, the exercise will take place across 88 registration areas/wards and 1,629 polling units in the se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/inec-fixes-june-20-for-rivers-south-east-senatorial-by-election-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/inec-fixes-june-20-for-rivers-south-east-senatorial-by-election-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘My son ran crying to me’ — Arteta reveals moment Arsenal won EPL title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikel Arteta said he was barbecuing alone in his garden when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League this week.Manchester City&rsquo;s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday confirmed the Gunners as English league champions for the first time since 2004.Arsenal boss Arteta said winning the trophy after six-and-a-half years at the helm, was &ldquo;one of the best feelings I have ever had&rdquo;.But he admitted he did not see any of the match involving closest challengers City at t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/my-son-ran-crying-to-me-arteta-reveals-moment-arsenal-won-epl-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/my-son-ran-crying-to-me-arteta-reveals-moment-arsenal-won-epl-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[63-year-old man arrested with hard drugs in Akwa Ibom]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Uko EtimUYO&mdash; A 63-year-old man has been arrested with large quantities of hard drugs suspected to be Indian hemp in Akwa Ibom.The suspect, Asuquo Etim of Etebi Village in Esit Eket Local Government Area, was intercepted on Wednesday, at about 9:30 a.m. by a surveillance and stop-and-search team acting on credible intelligence.This was revealed in a statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John on Thursday in Uyo.The PPRO said, Etim was stopped while all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/63-year-old-man-arrested-with-hard-drugs-in-akwa-ibom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/63-year-old-man-arrested-with-hard-drugs-in-akwa-ibom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Save, think beyond monthly allowance – NYSC tells corps members]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has urged corps members to cultivate a savings culture and develop multiple streams of income beyond their monthly allowance.Nafiu said this during the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja on Wednesday, ahead of NYSC&rsquo;s 53rd anniversary, scheduled for May 22.He highlighted the role of the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme in promoting financial disciplin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/save-think-beyond-monthly-allowance-nysc-tells-corps-members/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/save-think-beyond-monthly-allowance-nysc-tells-corps-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Katsina APC affirms Radda as governorship candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State has affirmed Gov. Dikko Radda as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections.The affirmation exercise was conducted on Thursday in Katsina under the supervision of officials from the party&rsquo;s national headquarters.Dr Yakubu Maccido, the chairman of the Electoral Committee for the Governorship Consensus Exercise, said 160 delegates unanimously affirmed Radda as the party&rsquo;s candidate.Maccido explained that in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-katsina-apc-affirms-radda-as-governorship-candidate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-katsina-apc-affirms-radda-as-governorship-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I was angry’ — Police officer who threatened Nigerians over filming begs for forgiveness]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabNewton Isokpehi, the police officer who sparked outrage online after threatening to shoot anyone caught filming him while on duty, has apologised to Nigerians, saying his comments were made out of frustration.In a video posted on his TikTok page on Thursday, the officer addressed the controversy generated by his earlier remarks and pleaded for forgiveness from the public and rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who had shared the viral clip.&ldquo;Please forgive me. If I offe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-was-angry-police-officer-who-threatened-nigerians-over-filming-begs-for-forgiveness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-was-angry-police-officer-who-threatened-nigerians-over-filming-begs-for-forgiveness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFCON 2027: Super Eagles will survive Group L – Eguavoen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Austin Eguavoen, says the Super Eagles must remain focused to successfully navigate a tricky, difficult Group L in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria was drawn alongside co-hosts Tanzania, Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau during Tuesday&rsquo;s draw held at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters in Cairo.The 48 participating teams were drawn into 12 g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/afcon-2027-super-eagles-will-survive-group-l-eguavoen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/afcon-2027-super-eagles-will-survive-group-l-eguavoen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ekiti police confirm rescue of kidnapped LG Vice Chairman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Ekiti have confirmed the rescue of the vice-chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area, Mrs Grace Ogunleye, who was kidnapped on Wednesday while returning home.The confirmation is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti.Abutu said the victim regained her freedom following a joint rescue operation involving the police, the military, other security agencies and local security personnel.According to him, sustained]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ekiti-police-confirm-rescue-of-kidnapped-lg-vice-chairman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ekiti-police-confirm-rescue-of-kidnapped-lg-vice-chairman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neuer recalled to aid Germany World Cup bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was handed a surprise recall to Germany&rsquo;s 26-man World Cup squad on Thursday, coming out of international retirement to play in the tournament for a fifth time.The 40-year-old retired from international duty in 2024 but coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed the World Cup winner will be the number one option ahead of Oliver Baumann at this summer&rsquo;s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.&ldquo;Everyone knows the aura and quality Manu has, what]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/neuer-recalled-to-aid-germany-world-cup-bid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/neuer-recalled-to-aid-germany-world-cup-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh crisis looms in varsities as ASUU issues warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoThe Sokoto Zonal Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), comprising 10 universities across the North-West, has raised serious concerns over what it described as the slow, distorted and selective implementation of the 2025 Federal Government ASUU Agreement, warning that continued neglect of lecturers&rsquo; welfare and university governance issues could trigger avoidable industrial unrest in the nation&rsquo;s tertiary education sector.The union, und]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fresh-crisis-looms-in-varsities-as-asuu-issues-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fresh-crisis-looms-in-varsities-as-asuu-issues-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New documentary ‘Sweet Poison’ links soft drinks to diabetes, obesity, environmental crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;Sugary drinks killing Nigerians silently &mdash; CAPPABy Chioma ObinnaA fresh storm is brewing around Nigeria&rsquo;s booming soft drink industry as Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) on Wednesday unveiled a hard-hitting documentary accusing sugary beverage manufacturers of fuelling a growing public health emergency in the country.The 20-minute documentary titled &ldquo;Sweet Poison&rdquo;, premiered in Lagos, paints a disturbing picture of how sugar-sweete]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/new-documentary-sweet-poison-links-soft-drinks-to-diabetes-obesity-environmental-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/new-documentary-sweet-poison-links-soft-drinks-to-diabetes-obesity-environmental-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ELECTRICITY: NDPHC restores 450MW Alaoji plant after three-year shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash;Offers 375MW to AbiaBy Obas Esiesesa, AbujaThe Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Engr. Jennifer Adighije on Wednesday disclosed that operations at the 450 megawatt Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State have been restored after it was shut down in 2023 over gas supply and metering disputes.Engr. Adighije disclosed this during a meeting with the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, where she briefed the governor on efforts taken by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/electricity-ndphc-restores-450mw-alaoji-plant-after-three-year-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/electricity-ndphc-restores-450mw-alaoji-plant-after-three-year-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europa League: Clubs with most trophies in history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa etched their name into European football history on Wednesday after defeating SC Freiburg 3-0 in Turkey to win the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League title.The victory handed Unai Emery&rsquo;s men their first-ever Europa League crown and marked another major milestone in the club&rsquo;s resurgence under the Spanish manager. Goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers sealed a comfortable win for the Premier League side in the final.Following Aston Villa&rsquo;s triumph,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/europa-league-clubs-with-most-trophies-in-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/europa-league-clubs-with-most-trophies-in-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India postpones Africa summit after Ebola outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[India and the African Union have postponed a summit meeting due to take place next week in New Delhi after a deadly Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo.&ldquo;Mindful of the emerging public health situation on the continent&hellip;&nbsp;the two sides agreed that it would be advisable to convene the Fourth India&ndash;Africa Forum Summit at a later date,&rdquo; India&rsquo;s foreign ministry said.The India&ndash;Africa Forum Summit had been scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/india-postpones-africa-summit-after-ebola-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/india-postpones-africa-summit-after-ebola-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Ebola case confirmed in DR Congo’s M23-held province]]></title><description><![CDATA[A first Ebola case has been confirmed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo&rsquo;s South Kivu province, in an area under the Rwanda-backed M23 militia&rsquo;s control, the armed group&rsquo;s spokesman said Thursday.Efforts to get a grip on the latest outbreak of the deadly haemorrhagic disease, which the World Health Organization has declared an international emergency, have been hampered by the DRC&rsquo;s long-running conflicts, including that between the Congolese army and the M23.Ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/first-ebola-case-confirmed-in-dr-congos-m23-held-province/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/first-ebola-case-confirmed-in-dr-congos-m23-held-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran World Cup squad players start US visa process]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least four Iranian footballers and one of their entourage went to the US embassy in Ankara Thursday to submit visa applications for the World Cup, an AFP correspondent said.The squad arrived in Turkey&rsquo;s southern Antalya resort on Monday for a training camp ahead of the 2026 tournament that is being co-hosted by United States, which began bombing Iran alongside Israel on February 28, sparking war.A ceasefire agreement has halted hostilities since April 8.Four players in navy blue tracks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-world-cup-squad-players-start-us-visa-process/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-world-cup-squad-players-start-us-visa-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Natasha secures PDP Kogi central ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[By John Alechenu, ABUJASenator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.Thousands of party members and supporters turned out across the 57 wards of the district to affirm her candidacy during a simultaneous exercise on Wednesday.The process was concluded at Kahal Cinema, Okene, where party leaders, stakeholders and supporters gathered for the final collation of results.Officia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-natasha-secures-pdp-kogi-central-ticket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-natasha-secures-pdp-kogi-central-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola risk high inside DR Congo, no pandemic emergency – WHO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UN World Health Organization (WHO) says the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda does not represent a global pandemic emergency, even though the risk is high at both the regional and national levels.WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus gave the update to journalists on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly on Wednesday.Health ministers and diplomats are in Geneva for the 79th World Health Assembly.In an update on the fast-developing sit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-risk-high-inside-dr-congo-no-pandemic-emergency-who/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-risk-high-inside-dr-congo-no-pandemic-emergency-who/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYSC to begin 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation June 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2026 Batch &lsquo;B&rsquo; Stream I Orientation Course will begin on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with the reception and registration of prospective corps members across the country.In a statement ON Thursday, signed by Caroline Embu, Director, Information and Public Relations, the scheme said registration would end at midnight on Friday, June 12, in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.The NYSC added that the swearing-in ce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nysc-to-begin-2026-batch-b-stream-i-orientation-june-10/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nysc-to-begin-2026-batch-b-stream-i-orientation-june-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things to know about 39-yr-old Prof. Segun Aina, new JAMB registrar]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second term will expire on July 31, 2026.The appointment was announced on Thursday by the President&rsquo;s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.Here are five things to know about the incoming JAMB registrar:Renowned Computer Engineering ProfessorSegun Aina is a Professor of Computer Engineerin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/5-things-to-know-about-39-yr-old-prof-segun-aina-new-jamb-registrar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/5-things-to-know-about-39-yr-old-prof-segun-aina-new-jamb-registrar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NNPP blames INEC for delay in fixing, holding primaries, plans protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), led by Dr Boniface Aniebonam, has blamed INEC for its setbacks in concluding screenings and fixing its primaries for aspirants of the party.The party also said that with no option left, it might have to mobilise for protest against the commission in Abuja.Recall that the party shelved its planned protest against INEC over delays in uploading the authentic leadership of the party to its website, following appeals by well-meaning Nigerians that it might be hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nnpp-blames-inec-for-delay-in-fixing-holding-primaries-plans-protest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nnpp-blames-inec-for-delay-in-fixing-holding-primaries-plans-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ajipe cries foul over Ondo North APC primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dayo JohnsonAlexander Ajipe, All Progressive Congress, Senatorial aspirant for Ondo North, has rejected the outcome of the party&rsquo;s primary, describing it as a &ldquo;charade&rdquo; and warning that President Bola Tinubu could pay the price in 2027 if the injustice stands.Speaking to journalists in Owo, Ajipe said the party risked repeating its 2019 mistake.&ldquo;In 2015, with no APC governor in Ondo, we won the presidential election overwhelmingly. In 2019, with an APC governor, we lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ajipe-cries-foul-over-ondo-north-apc-primary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ajipe-cries-foul-over-ondo-north-apc-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FA launches Southampton probe over ‘spygate’ scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Football Association is investigating Southampton over the &ldquo;spygate&rdquo; scandal&rdquo; that resulted in the club&rsquo;s expulsion from Saturday&rsquo;s Championship play-off final.Saints admitted observing a training session held by semi-final opponents Middlesbrough earlier this month, as well as two other similar incidents during the season.The FA is looking at whether charges should be brought, following the decision by an English Football League independent disciplinary commis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fa-launches-southampton-probe-over-spygate-scandal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fa-launches-southampton-probe-over-spygate-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC deploys security, officials ahead of Lagos governorship primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was tight security around the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Ogba, Ikeja, early Thursday as electoral officers and materials were deployed for the party&rsquo;s governorship primary election.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that police officers, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel and other security operatives mounted surveillance around the secretariat.A good number of security vehicles with fully armed personnel were strategically positione]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-deploys-security-officials-ahead-of-lagos-governorship-primary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-deploys-security-officials-ahead-of-lagos-governorship-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinubu appoints Prof Segun Aina as new JAMB registrar]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, ABUJAPresident Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026.Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform.He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Compu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-appoints-prof-segun-aina-as-new-jamb-registrar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-appoints-prof-segun-aina-as-new-jamb-registrar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria accounts for 20% of global maternal deaths — Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Folarin KehindeThe Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has raised concern over Nigeria&rsquo;s alarming maternal mortality rate, disclosing that the country accounts for nearly 20 per cent of global maternal deaths amid persistent underfunding and systemic failures in the health sector.Programme Manager of CJID, Felicia Dairo, stated this while speaking at a two-day training for health journalists on investigative skills for reporting Nigeria&rsquo;s priority health chall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-accounts-for-20-of-global-maternal-deaths-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-accounts-for-20-of-global-maternal-deaths-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desmond Elliot vows to appeal results of APC Surulere primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor-turned politician Desmond Elliot has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress primary election for Surulere Constituency I, insisting that he would challenge the exercise through the party&rsquo;s appeal process.Elliot lost the APC ticket for another term in the Lagos State House of Assembly after Barakat Odunuga-Bakare defeated him in Wednesday&rsquo;s primary election.Odunuga-Bakare, who is believed to have the backing of the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/desmond-elliot-vows-to-appeal-results-of-apc-surulere-primary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/desmond-elliot-vows-to-appeal-results-of-apc-surulere-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC primaries: Three Adamawa governorship aspirants withdraw]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza AjayiThree governorship aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Adamawa State have withdrawn from the race in favour of Ahmed Galadima Aminu ahead of the party&rsquo;s primary election scheduled for today, clearing the path for his likely emergence as the party&rsquo;s flag-bearer.The aspirants &mdash; Engr. Diaulhaq Abubakar, Comrade Mustapha Salihu and Alhaji Ibrahim Bello Thul &mdash; announced their separate decisions to step down, each citing party uni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-three-adamawa-governorship-aspirants-withdraw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-three-adamawa-governorship-aspirants-withdraw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC crisis shows growing dissatisfaction among Nigerians – Rivers ADC]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Daniel AbiaThe Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, said the worsening crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, particularly in Rivers State, is an indication of dissatisfaction among Nigerians.Reacting to the gale of withdrawals from the APC governorship primaries by the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Tonye Cole and Dr. Dax George-Kelly on Wednesday night, the state chairman of the ADC, Dr. Chukwudi Dimkpa, said what is currently playing out within t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-crisis-shows-growing-dissatisfaction-among-nigerians-rivers-adc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-crisis-shows-growing-dissatisfaction-among-nigerians-rivers-adc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-NOA DG Omeri wins Nasarawa South PDP senatorial primary ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Edwin Philip, Lafia&nbsp;Former Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) Dr Mike Omeri has been declared the candidate of the People&rsquo;s Democratic Party (PDP) for the Nasarawa South Senatorial district; it got him through a consensus arrangement followed by affirmation by the teeming delegates.Declaring the results on Thursday, Hon. Atsiya Amehmara, who was returning officer for the primary, said he was told that the other aspirants for the senatorial race had stepped d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ex-noa-dg-omeri-wins-nasarawa-south-pdp-senatorial-primary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ex-noa-dg-omeri-wins-nasarawa-south-pdp-senatorial-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAMB releases 279 withheld UTME results after review]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Joseph ErunkeThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released 279 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results earlier withheld over suspected examination malpractice, even as it sustained investigations into cases linked to suspicious activities across some centres.JAMB disclosed that the decision followed a detailed review of cases flagged during and after the conduct of the examination.The Board explained that while some results were released after investigato]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/jamb-releases-279-withheld-utme-results-after-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/jamb-releases-279-withheld-utme-results-after-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan army chief due in Iran as Trump says talks on ‘borderline’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan&rsquo;s army chief was due in Iran Thursday, Iranian media reported, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war.The reported visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir, a powerful figure with a growing role in Pakistan&rsquo;s foreign relations, comes a day after President Donald Trump warned that negotiations to end the war were on the &ldquo;borderline&rdquo; between a deal and renewed strikes.A ceasefire on April 8 halted the war la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/pakistan-army-chief-due-in-iran-as-trump-says-talks-on-borderline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/pakistan-army-chief-due-in-iran-as-trump-says-talks-on-borderline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker Rukayat Shittu wins Kwara APC primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Demola AkinyemiNigeria&rsquo;s youngest lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu, has secured victory at the All Progressives Congress (APC) re-election primary, emerging as the party&rsquo;s candidate for the Owode/Onire State Constituency seat in the Kwara State House of Assembly.Rukayat on Wednesday defeated her only challenger, Sulyman Ayegun, to clinch the party&rsquo;s ticket.The primary election marks a significant moment in the constituency&rsquo;s political landscape, which has historically operate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-youngest-lawmaker-rukayat-shittu-wins-kwara-apc-primary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-youngest-lawmaker-rukayat-shittu-wins-kwara-apc-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DLM Securities Rewards Investors with 10% Annual Cashback Loyalty Benefit]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a market where investors are constantly looking for trustworthy and reliable trading partners, DLM Securities is taking a different approach, one that prioritizes long term relationships, investor satisfaction, and shared prosperity.Through this initiative, DLM Securities recently rewarded eligible investors who traded on its platform in 2025 with a 10% cashback loyalty reward on commissions generated throughout the year. The initiative reflects the firm&rsquo;s belief that investors should]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dlm-securities-rewards-investors-with-10-annual-cashback-loyalty-benefit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dlm-securities-rewards-investors-with-10-annual-cashback-loyalty-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hisbah detains 23 foreign nationals for investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operatives of the Kebbi Hisbah Board, an agency under the Ministry of Religious Affairs, have arrested a young woman and a man at Filin Idi, Birnin Kebbi, for allegedly engaging in immoral acts.The agency&rsquo;s Director of Shariah, Sirajo Kamba, confirmed the arrests in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Birnin Kebbi.He disclosed that seven suspected drug addicts were apprehended during the raid, while other suspects escaped by jumping over the fence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/hisbah-detains-23-foreign-nationals-for-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/hisbah-detains-23-foreign-nationals-for-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kwankwaso camp fires back at Kano govt over Tinubu link claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Hadiza YusufThe Kwankwasiyya Movement has dismissed claims suggesting that former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso may be indirectly working in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the allegation as a false and desperate political narrative.The reaction followed comments by the director general, media and publicity at the Kano State Government House, Sanusi Bature, who said during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday that Kwankwaso&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwankwaso-camp-fires-back-at-kano-govt-over-tinubu-link-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwankwaso-camp-fires-back-at-kano-govt-over-tinubu-link-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Jay Okocha, Diouf differ on African team winning 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that an African team can win the 2026 World Cup, but Nigeria great Jay-Jay Okocha is unsure.Morocco stunned Spain and Portugal en route to the semi-finals at the last global showpiece in Qatar four years ago before falling to France.Now, as the United States, Canada and Mexico prepare to co-host a record 48 nations, the football world wonders whether Africa can go even further, or was 2022 a flash in the pan?&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/jay-jay-okocha-diouf-differ-on-african-team-winning-2026-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/jay-jay-okocha-diouf-differ-on-african-team-winning-2026-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian court upholds $465,000 fine against Elon Musk’s X]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Australian federal court upheld on Thursday a fine against Elon Musk&rsquo;s X for failing to comply with child internet safety regulations, capping a three year legal fight between the tech giant and Canberra.Under Australian law, internet regulator eSafety can fine firms that do not respond to demands for detailed information on how they are keeping children safe online.eSafety approached what was then Twitter in February 2023, demanding the company explain how it was tackling the spread o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/australian-court-upholds-465000-fine-against-elon-musks-x/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/australian-court-upholds-465000-fine-against-elon-musks-x/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WARRI DELINEATION: Itsekiri leaders fault INEC’s fresh proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, ILOT, has faulted the fresh delineation of wards, polling units and state constituencies proposed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for Warri Federal Constituency.ILOT described the process that produced the proposal as fraudulent, saying the fieldwork and GIS mapping conducted by INEC did not comply with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), the Electoral Act 2026 and INEC&rsquo;s own guidelin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/warri-delineation-itsekiri-leaders-fault-inecs-fresh-proposals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/warri-delineation-itsekiri-leaders-fault-inecs-fresh-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian newspapers review: [NADECO@32] Oil subsidy, exchange rate cabals want me dead — Tinubu]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with President&nbsp;Bola Tinubu saying that oil subsidy and exchange rate cabals want him dead, following the twin policies he introduced when he assumed office in 2023.Another headline features the Central Bank of&nbsp;Nigeria (CBN) retaining the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 percent, along with other monetary rate parameters.Vanguard also reports that President Bola Tinubu&rsquo;s Special Adviser on P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerian-newspapers-review-nadeco32-oil-subsidy-exchange-rate-cabals-want-me-dead-tinubu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerian-newspapers-review-nadeco32-oil-subsidy-exchange-rate-cabals-want-me-dead-tinubu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African firms risk missing AI boom without scale, PwC warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peter EgwuatuPriceawaterhouse&nbsp;Coopers, PwC, has warned that Africa risks falling behind global Artificial Intelligence (AI) leaders unless organisations move beyond small-scale AI experiments and deploy the technology to drive growth and innovation across industries.The firm&rsquo;s latest AI performance findings released in Lagos showed that although 82 per cent of organisations across the continent are running AI pilot programmes, few have achieved enterprise-wide adoption capable of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/african-firms-risk-missing-ai-boom-without-scale-pwc-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/african-firms-risk-missing-ai-boom-without-scale-pwc-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIFAX Chairman urges African firms to build global-scale corporations]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Babajide KomolafeChairman, SIFAX Group,&nbsp;Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, has called on African entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to prioritise the growth of large, sustainable corporations capable of competing globally, rather than operating fragmented and small-scale enterprises that limit the continent&rsquo;s economic potential.&nbsp;Speaking at the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda, Afolabi said Africa&rsquo;s economic transformation would depend significantly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/sifax-chairman-urges-african-firms-to-build-global-scale-corporations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/sifax-chairman-urges-african-firms-to-build-global-scale-corporations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady path against the United States Dollar early this Thursday across both the official market and the informal parallel segments, continuing a pattern of relative calmness in the local foreign exchange market.NFEM Spot Rates Hold SteadyIn the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the official window for formal trade, data from the opening sessions on May 21, 2026, shows the Naira trading at 1,371.25 per US Dollar.This morning&rsquo;s performance follows clo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-may-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-may-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inter-agency collaboration imperative for sustained maritime security — NIMASA boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigeria Maritime Admisnistration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has expressed the imperative of a sustained partnership across the Nigeria&rsquo;s security agencies together with the NIMASA in providing adequate security for the country&rsquo;s maritime ecosystem.Speaking at the C4i capability demonstration and graduation ceremony of the security personnel in Lagos, NIMASA&rsquo;s Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, said the Deep Blue Project which houses Nigeria&rsquo;s modern maritime secur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/inter-agency-collaboration-imperative-for-sustained-maritime-security-nimasa-boss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/inter-agency-collaboration-imperative-for-sustained-maritime-security-nimasa-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBN retains rate at 26.5 %, says no FX market intervention]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;as Reserves hit $50bBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe Central Bank of&nbsp;Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 percent, along with other monetary rate parameters.Briefing the media on the outcome of the 305th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) committee, in Abuja, yesterday, the Governor of the CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, said the Standing Facility Corridor around the MPR was subsequently left at +50/-450 basis points.The Cash Reserve Requirements (CRR) was al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cbn-retains-rate-at-265-says-no-fx-market-intervention/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cbn-retains-rate-at-265-says-no-fx-market-intervention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child trafficking: 2 minors sold for N18,000 each, rescued after 4 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;Forced to hawk in Benin as court remands 3 suspectsBy Dayo Johnson&nbsp;Akure &mdash;An Akure&nbsp;Magistrate&rsquo;s Court in Ondo State, has heard how two minors were allegedly sold for N18,000 each and forced to hawk goods on the streets of Benin City, Edo State.Two men, John Ushie, 32, and Innocent Ushie, 50, along with a woman, Evelyn Innocent, 38, were arraigned on charges of child trafficking, abduction and slave.Police prosecutor,&nbsp; Augustine Omheneimhen told the court the o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/child-trafficking-2-minors-sold-for-n18000-each-rescued-after-4-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/child-trafficking-2-minors-sold-for-n18000-each-rescued-after-4-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seplat unveils 5yr strategic plan, targets 500,000bpd output, $1bn dividends payment]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Nkiruka NnoromLAGOS &mdash; Seplat Energy Plc has rolled out a five-year growth plan aimed at ramping up&nbsp;oil&nbsp;production to 500,000 barrels per day and paying out $1 billion in dividends to shareholders, as&nbsp;it&nbsp;consolidates gains from the acquisition and integration of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, MPNU.Making this disclosure at the company&rsquo;s post-Annual General Meeting media briefing in Lagos, the Chairman, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, said the targets reflected the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/seplat-unveils-5yr-strategic-plan-targets-500000bpd-output-1bn-dividends-payment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/seplat-unveils-5yr-strategic-plan-targets-500000bpd-output-1bn-dividends-payment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aburi Accord: Ojukwu frustrated all peace moves — Gowon]]></title><description><![CDATA[By&nbsp; Luminous JannamikeABUJA &mdash; Former Head&nbsp;of State, Yakubu Gowon, has reopened one of the most painful chapters in Nigeria&rsquo;s history, accusing late Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, of frustrating repeated efforts to stop the country from sliding into civil war.The claim, contained in Gowon&rsquo;s autobiography, My Life of Service and Allegiance, offers a deeply personal account of the failed peace talks, political mistrust and constitutional disputes that shat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/aburi-accord-ojukwu-frustrated-all-peace-moves-gowon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/aburi-accord-ojukwu-frustrated-all-peace-moves-gowon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judicial malfeasance: Bench cleansing looms as NJC probes 256 judges]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA &mdash; In an&nbsp;unprecedented&nbsp;move, the National&nbsp;Judicial Council (NJC) has zeroed in on more than 256 judges accused of complicity in various forms of judicial malfeasance.The Council, the apex body for judicial administration in the country, also suspended two high court judges for one year without pay for misconduct and for breaching the right to a fair hearing.These developments followed renewed efforts by Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/judicial-malfeasance-bench-cleansing-looms-as-njc-probes-256-judges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/judicial-malfeasance-bench-cleansing-looms-as-njc-probes-256-judges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presidency approves NCC’s bid to review NCA 2003]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorLAGOS &mdash; Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Usman, yesterday hinted that the Federal Government has approved the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC&rsquo;s attempt at reviewing the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003.According to her, Nigeria cannot build a competitive digital economy with outdated telecommunications policies and weak implementation systems.Usman made the revelation at the NCC-organised National Telecommu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/presidency-approves-nccs-bid-to-review-nca-2003/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/presidency-approves-nccs-bid-to-review-nca-2003/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NADECO@32: Oil subsidy, exchange rate cabals want me dead — Tinubu]]></title><description><![CDATA[.Asks Nigerians to expect better deal in his second term.Soyinka, Osoba, Ladoja, others chart way forward for Nigeria&rsquo;s democracy<br />
.Say sacrifices of democracy martyrs must not be in vain<br />
NADECO honours Vanguard, others for democratic strugglesBy Clifford Ndujihe, Henry Obetta &amp; Florencemary NwabuezeLAGOS &mdash; President&nbsp;Bola Tinubu said yesterday that oil subsidy and exchange rate cabals are wishing him dead, following the twin policies he introduced when he assumed office in 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nadeco32-oil-subsidy-exchange-rate-cabals-want-me-dead-tinubu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nadeco32-oil-subsidy-exchange-rate-cabals-want-me-dead-tinubu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From presidential candidate to running mate: Kwankwaso’s strategic calculations, by Olu Fasan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord Palmerston, a 19th-century British Prime Minister, famously coined the saying: &ldquo;There are no permanent friends or enemies, only permanent interests.&rdquo; He was talking about relations between nations. However, Nigerian politicians have unashamedly hijacked the maxim to justify their utterly unprincipled,chameleonic behaviour. Nigeria is a country where politicians go to bed saying one thing and wake up saying the exact opposite without so much as blinking an eye,a country where po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/from-presidential-candidate-to-running-mate-kwankwasos-strategic-calculations-by-olu-fasan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/from-presidential-candidate-to-running-mate-kwankwasos-strategic-calculations-by-olu-fasan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ekiti 2026: To BAO or not?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omooba AlabiIt is no longer news that Ekiti&nbsp;State has a date with history on 20th June 2026. That date is set for the gubernatorial election to determine the next tenant of Oke Ayoba, the official residence of the Ekiti State Governor. As at last count, the race had thrown up thirteen contestants. Among the leading three is the current occupant, His Excellency Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, BAO. BAO has been in the saddle since 16th October 2022. He was elected on the platform of the All Prog]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ekiti-2026-to-bao-or-not/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ekiti-2026-to-bao-or-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to ask questions that show you’re really thinking, by Ruth Oji]]></title><description><![CDATA[Structured reasoning&nbsp;determines how intelligent people think you are. Not what you know. Not how creative you are. Not how hard you&rsquo;ve worked, but how clearly you organize and present your thinking.This is non-negotiable. Your emails get read or ignored based on it. Your essays earn distinctions or mediocre grades based on it. Your business proposals secure funding or get filed away based on it. People perceive you as sharp and credible or scattered and unreliable based on it.Structu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-to-ask-questions-that-show-youre-really-thinking-by-ruth-oji/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-to-ask-questions-that-show-youre-really-thinking-by-ruth-oji/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agbogidi: His Royal Majesty, my friend, by Ikechukwu Amaechi]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I stepped out of the&nbsp;main auditorium of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) to welcome Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, Obi of Onitsha, to TheNiche lecture on April 23, 2026, I knew the sacrifice he made to be there.Yet, my &ldquo;thank you Agbogidi for coming&rdquo; greeting was gently rebuffed with a riposte: &ldquo;I wasn&rsquo;t going to miss out on this, not with you and Alex involved.&rdquo; He owes me nothing and may well have stayed away. But being eternally loyal to f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/agbogidi-his-royal-majesty-my-friend-by-ikechukwu-amaechi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/agbogidi-his-royal-majesty-my-friend-by-ikechukwu-amaechi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversation on national textbook ranking system]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Moshood OshunfurewaThe Federal Government&rsquo;s recent&nbsp;introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System has sparked fresh debate within Nigeria&rsquo;s education sector. On the surface, the initiative appears commendable. Any policy aimed at improving the quality of textbooks in our schools deserves careful consideration and, where appropriate, support. However, while ranking textbooks may create the appearance of reform, it does not address the deeper and more urgent issue confront]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/conversation-on-national-textbook-ranking-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/conversation-on-national-textbook-ranking-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To protect our democracy, INEC, Judiciary must be free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria&rsquo;s democracy is not dying loudly. There are no soldiers on the streets, no formal suspension of the constitution. The damage is quieter and, for that reason, far more dangerous. It happens through manipulation of processes, selective application of rules and the steady capture of institutions that were created to keep power in check.At the centre of this decline are two bodies whose independence democracy cannot survive without: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/to-protect-our-democracy-inec-judiciary-must-be-free/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/to-protect-our-democracy-inec-judiciary-must-be-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday Judith Atako!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy birthday to a woman whose kindness is a quiet gift to everyone around her.<br />
You care with your whole heart, you give without keeping score, and your beauty , the kind that comes from a gentle soul, shines in everything you do.<br />
The world feels warmer and softer because you&rsquo;re in it.<br />
May this year bring you the same love, tenderness, and grace you so freely offer others. You are truly one of a kind.Courtesy:<br />
Dad, Mum, Glory, Edith, Nengi, Grace, Cassie, Rhema, kristyn, Ag, Jane, Triump]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/happy-birthday-judith-atako/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/happy-birthday-judith-atako/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orijin takes centre stage at Ojude Oba 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orijin, Nigeria&rsquo;s alcohol brand from the portfolio of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Orijin, has announced its takeover as the official alcohol sponsor of the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival for the second time in a row, reinforcing its role in shaping how culture is experienced and expressed today.<br />
Beyond sponsorship, Orijin is taking an active role in shaping how culture comes alive at the festival &mdash; through the ways people show up, express themselves, and connect.<br />
The announcement was made during]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/orijin-takes-centre-stage-at-ojude-oba-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/orijin-takes-centre-stage-at-ojude-oba-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria, Malaysia deepen trade ties through halal economy drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dickson OmobolaFollowing the launch of Nigeria National Halal Economy Strategy, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, has urged Nigerian exporters and businesses to showcase their products and capabilities to the global market in the $3.5 trillion halal economy.Omar said the 22nd edition of Malaysia International Halal Showcase, MIHAS 2026, was an ideal platform to support Nigeria&rsquo;s aspiration of becoming a key player in the global halal economy.Before now, Malaysia&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-malaysia-deepen-trade-ties-through-halal-economy-drive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-malaysia-deepen-trade-ties-through-halal-economy-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC declares primaries ‘most competitive in Nigeria’s history’]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Johnbosco AgbakwuruAfter a nationwide round of party primaries, the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday said that the exercise produced &ldquo;the most competitive&rdquo; contests in Nigeria&rsquo;s history,APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, stated this, while fielding questions from journalists after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in his Lagos residence.He said that the party will move quickly to soothe post-primary grievances and keep the focus on winning in 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-declares-primaries-most-competitive-in-nigerias-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-declares-primaries-most-competitive-in-nigerias-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Villa end trophy drought with Europa League final win over Freiburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday.Unai Emery&rsquo;s side took the lead late in the first half in Istanbul through Tielemans&rsquo; thunderous volley.Buendia increased Aston Villa&rsquo;s advantage with a sublime curler seconds before the interval.Morgan Rogers&rsquo; second-half goal finished off the outclassed Germans, sealing Villa&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/aston-villa-end-trophy-drought-with-europa-league-final-win-over-freiburg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/aston-villa-end-trophy-drought-with-europa-league-final-win-over-freiburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC primary: EDHA speaker wins return bid, deputy loses]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ozioruva AliuThe Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku on Wednesday won a third term bid to return to the house as he won the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of assembly for Owan West constituency.But it was not the same for his deputy, Osamwonyi Atu who lost his primary election for the Orhionmwon South constituency.He lost the primary to one Mr. Ikpomwonsa Aitusi, in the House of Assembly primary held across the state.The primary was peaceful in several parts of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primary-edha-speaker-wins-return-bid-deputy-loses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primary-edha-speaker-wins-return-bid-deputy-loses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: I’ll replace indigeneship with citizenship — Amaechi]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeFormer Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, on Wednesday declared that he would abolish the federal character principle and replace indigeneship with citizenship if elected president in 2027, insisting that Nigerians should be judged by competence and performance rather than ethnicity, region or religion.The declaration pushed Amaechi into one of Nigeria&rsquo;s most contentious political debates, with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-ill-replace-indigeneship-with-citizenship-amaechi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-ill-replace-indigeneship-with-citizenship-amaechi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fubara withdraws from APC governorship primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Daniel Abia<br />
Rivers state governor, Similayi Fubara has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress, APC governorship primaries scheduled on Thursday, May 21.Fubara said after a deep reflection and extensive consultations with his family, friends, and associates, &ldquo;I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw from the APC gubernatorial primaries. I do so with a full heart and with a firm commitment to support whoever emerges as the candidate of our great party&rdquo;.He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fubara-withdraws-from-apc-governorship-primaries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fubara-withdraws-from-apc-governorship-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says Iran talks could lead to deal or fresh strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that talks with Tehran were &ldquo;on the borderline&rdquo; between a deal to end the Middle East war and a resumption of strikes on Iran.Trump has given conflicting signals since announcing on Monday that he had called off renewed attacks to give time for negotiations, veering between optimism about an agreement and threats of more action.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s right on the borderline, believe me,&rdquo; Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews near Washin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trump-says-iran-talks-could-lead-to-deal-or-fresh-strikes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trump-says-iran-talks-could-lead-to-deal-or-fresh-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My phone was blowing up – Mikel Obi reacts to Arsenal EPL win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has admitted that he woke up to a flood of messages from Arsenal F.C. fans after the Gunners clinched the Premier League title.Mikel, a well-known Chelsea supporter, said he was initially reluctant to congratulate one of his club&rsquo;s fiercest rivals.&ldquo;I woke up to my phone blowing up, the messages, unbelievable, from Arsenal fans. Why will I congratulate Arsenal for winning the Premier League, I, a Chelsea fan, no way would we congratulate Arsen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/my-phone-was-blowing-up-mikel-obi-reacts-to-arsenal-epl-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/my-phone-was-blowing-up-mikel-obi-reacts-to-arsenal-epl-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup hotels empty after FIFA cancels 70% of reserved rooms – report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 FIFA World Cup was expected to deliver a massive tourism windfall to the United States, but with just weeks to go before kickoff, hotel operators are warning that the promised boom may fail to materialise.A new report by the American Hotel &amp; Lodging Association (AHLA) found that bookings are significantly below expectations in nearly every host city, raising concerns that the tournament&rsquo;s economic impact could fall far short of forecasts.The AHLA said the weak reservations do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/world-cup-hotels-empty-after-fifa-cancels-70-of-reserved-rooms-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/world-cup-hotels-empty-after-fifa-cancels-70-of-reserved-rooms-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I remain Lagos TUC Chairman — Aladetan]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ebunoluwa Sessou<br />
The Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Comrade Aladetan Abiodun, has declared that he remains the duly elected chairman of the council, dismissing reports suggesting his removal from office.<br />
Aladetan stated that he was unaware of any valid National Executive Council (NEC) decision or lawful pronouncement removing him as chairman of the Lagos council of the union.<br />
According to him, his emergence as chairman followed due process and com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-remain-lagos-tuc-chairman-aladetan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-remain-lagos-tuc-chairman-aladetan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivers 2027: Tonye Cole withdraws from APC guber primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Daniel AbiaBarely 24 hours to the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primaries in Rivers state, one of the key contenders in the race, Architect Tonye Patrick Cole has withdrawn from the race, citing the supremacy and love for Rivers state, as reasons behind the decision.Cole on Wednesday evening claimed that as a committed democrat and a firm believer in the supremacy of strong institutions as the foundation for sustainable development, &ldquo;I have consistently advocated for dia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rivers-2027-tonye-cole-withdraws-from-apc-guber-primaries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/rivers-2027-tonye-cole-withdraws-from-apc-guber-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop kidnappings, protect our children now, NLC tells FG]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has lamented the increasing kidnapping of Nigerian children and called on the federal government and security agencies to be alive to their duties and protect innocent children.In a statement on Wednesday, signed by the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the labour movement said: &ldquo;For too long we have watched our schools become hunting grounds. This is not just an attack on families; it is an assault on the future of our nation.&rdquo;NLC noted with disma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/stop-kidnappings-protect-our-children-now-nlc-tells-fg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/stop-kidnappings-protect-our-children-now-nlc-tells-fg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC clears governorship aspirants for primaries in Oyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruThe leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has confirmed that none of its governorship aspirants has been disqualified from participating in the party&rsquo;s gubernatorial primary scheduled for tomorrow.The clarification came amid widespread speculation alleging that a former Minister of Power and prominent governorship hopeful, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, had been excluded from the contest.Speaking with journalists at the APC Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-clears-governorship-aspirants-for-primaries-in-oyo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-clears-governorship-aspirants-for-primaries-in-oyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firm advocates adoption of hi-tech in Nigeria’s beauty, wellness sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Nnasom DavidA booking and appointment management platform, BookMolly, has called for wider adoption of technology-driven solutions in Nigeria&rsquo;s beauty and wellness industry to improve efficiency and service delivery.The firm said salons, spas, cosmetic brands and wellness centres are increasingly shifting from manual booking systems to digital platforms as customer expectations continue to evolve.It noted that many businesses still rely on phone calls, WhatsApp messages and social medi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/firm-advocates-adoption-of-hi-tech-in-nigerias-beauty-wellness-sector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/firm-advocates-adoption-of-hi-tech-in-nigerias-beauty-wellness-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actress Sharon Ooja, husband welcome baby boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabNollywood actress Sharon Ooja has announced the arrival of her baby boy, expressing deep gratitude to God, her husband, family, and friends for their support throughout her pregnancy journey.The actress shared the news in an emotional post on her Instagram page on Wednesday, where she described her newborn son as &ldquo;the most handsome baby boy I have ever seen.&rdquo;View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sharon ooja Nwoke (@sharonooja)<br />
She wrote: &ldquo;I just gave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/actress-sharon-ooja-husband-welcome-baby-boy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/actress-sharon-ooja-husband-welcome-baby-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinubu borrows to build infrastructure across Nigeria – Umahi]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jeff AgbodoThe Minister of Works Senator David Umahi has said that the total projects that the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu is doing, both inherited and legacy projects that are ongoing, is a total of N34 trillion.He said that some Nigerians are asking why President borrows money? &ldquo;We are borrowing because of things we do on our roads and bridges&rdquo;.Speaking during inspection of projects along Abakaliki-Afikpo highway of Ebonyi State Umahi said &ldquo;the good thing is that when we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-borrows-to-build-infrastructure-across-nigeria-umahi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-borrows-to-build-infrastructure-across-nigeria-umahi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UEFA introduces two-tier qualifying process for 2030 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[UEFA on Wednesday said it would create a two-tier qualifying system for the 2030 World Cup that will be similar to the format used in the Champions League.The top league will comprise 36 countries &ndash; determined by the restructured 2028/29 UEFA Nations League &ndash; and be divided into three groups of 12 teams.Every team will play six home-or-away matches against six different opponents &ndash; two from each pot, mirroring the current format used in UEFA club competitions.The best-ranked n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uefa-introduces-two-tier-qualifying-process-for-2030-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uefa-introduces-two-tier-qualifying-process-for-2030-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Kwankwaso working for Tinubu behind scenes – Kano govt]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Hadiza YusufThe Kano State Government has alleged that the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, may be indirectly working to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.The Director General, Media and Publicity at the Government House, Kano, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, revealed this during an appearance on the Arise TV on Wednesday.According to him, while some politicians are openly supporting T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-kwankwaso-working-for-tinubu-behind-scenes-kano-govt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-kwankwaso-working-for-tinubu-behind-scenes-kano-govt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMVCA becoming more about fashion than films — DGN president, Uche Agbo]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe National President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, Uche Agbo, has expressed concern that the Africa Magic Viewers&rsquo; Choice Awards, AMVCA, is gradually becoming more associated with fashion conversations than filmmaking and award-winning performances.Agbo decried the growing dominance of red carpet trends over film discussions during his appearance on Vanguard&rsquo;s podcast show, The Nigerian Meter.According to him, more effort should be devoted to promoting no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/amvca-becoming-more-about-fashion-than-films-dgn-president-uche-agbo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/amvca-becoming-more-about-fashion-than-films-dgn-president-uche-agbo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Otedola to invest $100m in Dangote refinery]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Providence Ayanfeoluwa with agency reportThe Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has announced plans to invest $100 million in Dangote refinery.<br />
He revealed his plans on Wednesday after leading top executives of First HoldCo to Dangote refinery.Otedola&rsquo;s planned investment is part of the $2 billion private placement Dangote refinery is targeting from private investors ahead of the initial public offering (IPO), which has no date yet.Dangote, on October 22, 2025, said the refinery c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/otedola-to-invest-100m-in-dangote-refinery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/otedola-to-invest-100m-in-dangote-refinery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC suspends Badagry primary election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Badagry constituencies I and II in the Lagos State House of Assembly has been suspended.Mr Gafar Meyon, the Chairman of APC in Badagry Local Government, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday.According to him, after waiting several hours for the materials and APC staff who never arrived, directives came from the party&rsquo;s state Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, to suspend the exercise.&ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-suspends-badagry-primary-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-suspends-badagry-primary-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria doesn’t need experiments, but tested leadership – Atiku]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeFormer Vice President and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday declared that Nigeria could no longer afford &lsquo;experiments&rsquo; in leadership as he appeared before the party&rsquo;s Presidential Screening Panel in Abuja and unveiled his plans to tackle the country&rsquo;s economic and security crises.With economic hardship deepening and insecurity spreading across parts of the country, Atiku used the screening exe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-doesnt-need-experiments-but-tested-leadership-atiku/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-doesnt-need-experiments-but-tested-leadership-atiku/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Onoh urges Jonathan not to run in 2027, cites risk to legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly and former Southeast spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, Denge (Dr.) Josef Onoh, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan not to contest the 2027 presidential election.In an open letter issued on Wednesday, Onoh described Jonathan as a respected global statesman whose decision to concede defeat in 2015 demonstrated democratic maturity.&ldquo;President Jonathan&rsquo;s act in 2015 remains a shining example of d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/onoh-urges-jonathan-not-to-run-in-2027-cites-risk-to-legacy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/onoh-urges-jonathan-not-to-run-in-2027-cites-risk-to-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Gabam-led SDP picks Akeem Atanda as presidential candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;expels Gombe, Agunloye, Rufus Aiyenigba, 10 others, returns Gabam as National ChairmanBy Henry UmoruABUJA &ndash; AHEAD of the 2027 Presidential and general elections, the Shehu Gabam-led Social Democratic Party, SDP, has elected Abimbola Akeem Atanda as its Presidential candidate for the forthcoming polls.His election, which took place on Wednesday during the 2026 National Convention/ Presidential Primary at the Bola Tinubu Conference Centre, was sequel to a voice vote by delegates fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-gabam-led-sdp-picks-akeem-atanda-as-presidential-candidate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-gabam-led-sdp-picks-akeem-atanda-as-presidential-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 footballers born into rich families]]></title><description><![CDATA[While many footballers rose from humble beginnings, some players were born into rich families and never had to struggle financially before making it in the sport.<br />
Despite their privileged backgrounds, these footballers still worked hard to build successful careers and prove their talent on the pitch.1. Gerard Piqu&eacute;The former FC Barcelona defender came from one of Catalonia&rsquo;s most influential families. His grandfather, Amador Bernab&eacute;u, was a former Barcelona vice president, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-footballers-born-into-rich-families/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-footballers-born-into-rich-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDLEA busts Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel, seizes N480bn drugs, arrests 3 Mexicans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismantled a major Nigerian-Mexican methamphetamine syndicate, arresting a suspected drug baron, three Mexican nationals and six Nigerian collaborators in coordinated operations across Ogun State and Lagos State.The operation led to the discovery of what the agency described as the largest clandestine meth laboratory ever uncovered in Nigeria, hidden in the Abidagba forest in Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State.Addressing journalists in Ab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndlea-busts-nigerian-mexican-meth-cartel-seizes-n480bn-drugs-arrests-3-mexicans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndlea-busts-nigerian-mexican-meth-cartel-seizes-n480bn-drugs-arrests-3-mexicans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lagos arraigns NURTW chieftain for alleged killing of dispatch rider]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 55-year-old National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) chieftain, Shamsudeen Oladiti, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja High Court over alleged involuntary manslaughter of a dispatch rider.Oladiti is standing trial on a three-count charge of involuntary manslaughter, conspiracy and attempted murder, preferred against him by the state government.The State Counsel, Mr Jubril Kareem, told the court that the defendant and others still at large committed the offences between Aug. 27 and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-arraigns-nurtw-chieftain-for-alleged-killing-of-dispatch-rider/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-arraigns-nurtw-chieftain-for-alleged-killing-of-dispatch-rider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerians, others deported by US arrive in Sierra Leone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sierra Leone on Wednesday became the latest African country to receive migrants expelled from the United States under President Donald Trump&rsquo;s immigration crackdown.A first plane carrying nine West African migrants landed Wednesday morning at the international airport just outside Freetown, an AFP journalist saw.&ldquo;We have received nine deportees this morning from the US,&rdquo; Foreign Minister Timothy Musa Kabba told AFP, after initially saying 25 migrants would arrive.The deportees]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerians-others-deported-by-us-arrive-in-sierra-leone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerians-others-deported-by-us-arrive-in-sierra-leone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp amid Ebola fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[DR Congo have cancelled a planned three-day World Cup training camp and farewell event in Kinshasa due to an Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the country.The outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has reportedly caused more than 130 deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases. The World Health Organization has declared the situation a public health emergency of international concern.Despite the disruption, Congo will proceed with scheduled warm-up matches against Denmark na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dr-congo-cancel-world-cup-training-camp-amid-ebola-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dr-congo-cancel-world-cup-training-camp-amid-ebola-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Makinde signs executive order to regulate vigilante, community security groups in Oyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruOyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has signed Executive Order No. 001 of 2026 on the Regulation, Registration and Coordination of Associations, Groups and Organisations Offering Security and Allied Services in the state as part of efforts to strengthen the state&rsquo;s security architecture and ensure greater oversight of vigilante and community-based security outfits.While signing the executive order at his Kolapo Ishola residence in Ibadan on Wednesday, Governor Makinde said the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/makinde-signs-executive-order-to-regulate-vigilante-community-security-groups-in-oyo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/makinde-signs-executive-order-to-regulate-vigilante-community-security-groups-in-oyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG assures no Ebola case in Nigeria, boosts national preparedness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has reassured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola virus disease in the country while intensifying preparedness and surveillance measures nationwide.The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, gave the assurance in a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja by Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations.Pate said the government had activated precautionary measures following recent Ebola outbreaks in parts o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-assures-no-ebola-case-in-nigeria-boosts-national-preparedness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-assures-no-ebola-case-in-nigeria-boosts-national-preparedness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran jails ex-national team goalkeeper after anti-Khamenei post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran has jailed a former goalkeeper for the national men&rsquo;s football team after he published earlier this year a post deeply critical of then-supreme leader Ali Khamenei, his wife said.The Mizan news agency of the Iranian judiciary confirmed that Mohammad Rashid Mazaheri was under arrest but said he had been detained after seeking to illegally cross the border.Mazaheri won a handful of caps for his country and was in the Iranian squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but spent most of his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-jails-ex-national-team-goalkeeper-after-anti-khamenei-post/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-jails-ex-national-team-goalkeeper-after-anti-khamenei-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASUU warns FG: Failure to implement 2025 agreement poses threat to university peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Elizabeth OsayandeThe Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government of Nigeria, calling for the immediate implementation of the 2025 agreement.The union said the agreement is focused on addressing critical issues such as salary deficits, infrastructure improvement, and employment concerns for university staff.Briefing the press on Wednesday at the ASUU-UNILAG Secretariat, representatives of the union emphasised that government&rsquo;s inact]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/asuu-warns-fg-failure-to-implement-2025-agreement-poses-threat-to-university-peace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/asuu-warns-fg-failure-to-implement-2025-agreement-poses-threat-to-university-peace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obi meets Kwankwaso after securing NDC presidential primary clearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Presidential aspirant in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Tuesday night, visited former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso in Abuja.The meeting between the two leaders of the NDC came shortly after Obi was cleared by the party&rsquo;s screening committee to participate in its presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general elections.Kwankwaso disclosed the visit in a post shared on his X account on Wednesday, revealing that Obi visited him at his Maitama residence in Abuja.T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/obi-meets-kwankwaso-after-securing-ndc-presidential-primary-clearance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/obi-meets-kwankwaso-after-securing-ndc-presidential-primary-clearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atiku appears before ADC screening panel, promises security reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Vice President Abubakar Atiku on Wednesday appeared before the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential screening panel, pledging to tackle insecurity nationwide.A statement issued by Atiku&rsquo;s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Mr Phrank Shaibu, after the exercise described the engagement as beyond routine party procedures.It said that the exercise provided the former vice-president an opportunity to present practical solutions aimed at rescuing Nigeria from eco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/atiku-appears-before-adc-screening-panel-promises-security-reforms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/atiku-appears-before-adc-screening-panel-promises-security-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I‘m impressed’ – Gbajabiamila speaks on APC primaries in Surulere]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday described the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primary election in Surulere Constituency I as peaceful, fair, and orderly.Gbajabiamila spoke with newsmen after participating in the primary election at Ward G2 (Adeniran Ogunsanya Ward 5), situated at Alaka Housing Estate, Surulere, Lagos.The former Speaker of the House of Representatives said he was impressed by the conduct of party members and the peaceful atm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/im-impressed-gbajabiamila-speaks-on-apc-primaries-in-surulere/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/im-impressed-gbajabiamila-speaks-on-apc-primaries-in-surulere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde set to enjoy first outing on global stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every World Cup cycle brings with it an exciting underdog story, but for the Cape Verde national football team, their journey to the 2026 global showpiece is not about just making up the numbers&mdash;it is about demanding respect. Long regarded as one of African football&rsquo;s most lethal giant-killers, the Blue Sharks are ready to transform from continental disruptors into global contenders.In the country&rsquo;s first outing at the FIFA World Cup, Cape Verde appears determined to strike a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/countdown-to-2026-fifa-world-cup-cape-verde-set-to-enjoy-first-outing-on-global-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/countdown-to-2026-fifa-world-cup-cape-verde-set-to-enjoy-first-outing-on-global-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aviation financing under pressure from forex, customs issues – Keyamo]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dickson OmobolaMinister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has expressed concern over challenges within the country&rsquo;s aviation financing ecosystem, including customs-related bottlenecks, temporary importation procedures, foreign exchange volatility and inter-agency coordination issues.He, however, assured stakeholders that Federal Government was actively addressing the challenges through coordinated reforms involving regulatory agencies, judicial capacity developm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/aviation-financing-under-pressure-from-forex-customs-issues-keyamo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/aviation-financing-under-pressure-from-forex-customs-issues-keyamo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG begins payment of outstanding BEA scholarships]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;moves to clear students&rsquo; allowances abroadBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe Federal Government has commenced the payment of outstanding allowances owed Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement,BEA Scholarship Programme, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare and academic success of scholars overseas.The Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement issued on Tuesday, disclosed that the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, had successfully transferred approved]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-begins-payment-of-outstanding-bea-scholarships/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-begins-payment-of-outstanding-bea-scholarships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yasam Ayavefe leads with founder-led discipline in modern entrepreneurship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yasam Ayavefe has built an entrepreneurship model that places founder-led discipline above speed, noise and short-term visibility. His approach reflects a practical view of business building: an idea only matters when it can be turned into a working system that serves people, manages pressure and improves over time.This leadership style is valuable because entrepreneurship is often judged too early. A new venture may attract attention when it launches, but the real test comes later. Can it keep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/yasam-ayavefe-leads-with-founder-led-discipline-in-modern-entrepreneurship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/yasam-ayavefe-leads-with-founder-led-discipline-in-modern-entrepreneurship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo school abduction: Rescue efforts ongoing – Husband of kidnapped principal]]></title><description><![CDATA[By James OgunnaikeHusband of the abducted principal of Community Grammar School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Professor Wole Alamu, has disclosed that intensive efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the kidnapped pupils, teachers and school administrators.Professor Alamu, whose wife, Mrs Folawe Alamu, was among those abducted during the attack on schools in the Esiele community, disclosed this on Wednesday, during a telephone interview with Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-abduction-rescue-efforts-ongoing-husband-of-kidnapped-principal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-abduction-rescue-efforts-ongoing-husband-of-kidnapped-principal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC: Desmond Elliot announces withdrawal from Lagos House of Assembly primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lawmaker representing Surulere I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, has withdrawn from the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries.Elliot announced his withdrawal in a video circulating on social media on Wednesday, accusing unnamed individuals of preventing his supporters from accessing the polling venue.&ldquo;My name is Desmond Elliot. In all zones, they have been intimidating and stopping us. I want to officially announce my withdrawal from this particular r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-desmond-elliot-announces-withdrawal-from-lagos-house-of-assembly-primaries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-desmond-elliot-announces-withdrawal-from-lagos-house-of-assembly-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Era of manual inefficiency must end in Nigeria’s civil service — Tinubu]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;orders full digitisation of MDAsBy Nnasom DavidPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the era of manual inefficiency in Nigeria&rsquo;s public service must give way to transparency, speed and accountability, as he directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to deepen digitalisation across their operations.Tinubu made the declaration on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the International Civil Service Conference 2026 held in Abuja.The president was represented by t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/era-of-manual-inefficiency-must-end-in-nigerias-civil-service-tinubu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/era-of-manual-inefficiency-must-end-in-nigerias-civil-service-tinubu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrorists have infiltrated no less than 40 South-West LGs – Gani Adams]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabAare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has raised fresh concerns over insecurity in the South-West, claiming that terrorists have infiltrated at least 40 local government areas across the region.While speaking in a recent interview with The Punch, Adams said the threat in the South-West has become more serious than many people realise.&ldquo;We have 137 local government areas in the South-West, and we spotted not remnants of terrorists, but a lot of terrorists in no few]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/terrorists-have-infiltrated-no-less-than-40-south-west-lgs-gani-adams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/terrorists-have-infiltrated-no-less-than-40-south-west-lgs-gani-adams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunmen abduct two travelers along Idi Ayunre–Ijebu Ode road in Oyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruArmed gunmen yesterday abducted two persons at the Idi Ayunre axis of the Ijebu Ode Road in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State.The latest incident came barely five days after the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, heightening fears over the worsening security situation in parts of the state.According to reliable sources, the assailants ambushed the victims while they were travelling towards Ijebu Ode.Witnesses said the heavily armed attack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gunmen-abduct-two-travelers-along-idi-ayunreijebu-ode-road-in-oyo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gunmen-abduct-two-travelers-along-idi-ayunreijebu-ode-road-in-oyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf says US ‘seeks to start new war’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran&rsquo;s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday said the United States was seeking to restart the war and hoping the Islamic republic would surrender.&ldquo;The enemy&rsquo;s movements, both overt and clandestine, show that despite economic and political pressure, it has not abandoned its military objectives and is seeking to start a new war,&rdquo; Ghalibaf said in an audio message on his official website.Ghalibaf&rsquo;s remarks came as Tehran and Washington escalated thre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-chief-negotiator-ghalibaf-says-us-seeks-to-start-new-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-chief-negotiator-ghalibaf-says-us-seeks-to-start-new-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC primaries: My supporters were denied access, Desmond Elliot cries out]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ebunoluwa SessouA member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Desmond Elliott, has alleged intimidation of his supporters during the party&rsquo;s primary election, calling on the party leadership to ensure a free and fair process.Desmond, who arrived at the Paddington Mini Stadium with his entourage, alleged that many of his supporters were denied access to the polling venue.He said he repeatedly appealed to the electoral officers to allow his supporters into the polling area, but his pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-my-supporters-were-denied-access-desmond-elliot-cries-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-my-supporters-were-denied-access-desmond-elliot-cries-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will Arsenal hold their EPL trophy parade?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal F.C. will celebrate their long-awaited English Premier League, EPL trophy with an open-top bus parade on Sunday, May 31, 2026.The North London club secured the title after Manchester City F.C. were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday night.<br />
The result confirmed Arsenal as champions of England for the first time in 22 years, ending a drought that stretched back to their famous &ldquo;Invincibles&rdquo; season of 2003/04.Parade to Take Place After Champions League FinalArsena]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/when-will-arsenal-hold-their-epl-trophy-parade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/when-will-arsenal-hold-their-epl-trophy-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Obi unlikely to gain ground in Kano politics – Bature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bu Hadiza YusufKano State Government has said that former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, may face difficulty gaining political support in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.The Director General, Media and Publicity at the Kano State Government House, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, made the statement on Wednesday while speaking on national political developments.He said Kano remains a politically conservative state where voter behaviour is shaped by long-standing ideological and regi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/peter-obi-unlikely-to-gain-ground-in-kano-politics-bature/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/peter-obi-unlikely-to-gain-ground-in-kano-politics-bature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lagos releases ₦5bn intervention fund for MSMEs]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Lagos State Government has released &#8358;5 billion to support small businesses under its flagship MSME financing programme, LASMECO, as part of efforts to expand access to funding for entrepreneurs and cooperative-based enterprises across the state.Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, revealed this on Wednesday, at the ongoing ministerial press briefing to commemorate the seventh anniversary of Governor Babajide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-releases-5bn-intervention-fund-for-msmes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-releases-5bn-intervention-fund-for-msmes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal: Double for their trouble]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Stephanie ShaakaaLong before trophies are lifted, football announces its miracles in quieter ways.Somewhere in North London tonight, an Arsenal supporter old enough to remember Highbury is crying before the final whistle because hope has become too dangerous to trust completely.Arsenal did not just end a title drought. They ended a generation that learned how to love a club through disappointment.For more than two decades, Arsenal supporters lived like citizens of a fallen empire, surviving]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/arsenal-double-for-their-trouble/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/arsenal-double-for-their-trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I used to cry in Don Jazzy’s room during difficult moments  — Tiwa Savage]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adegboyega AdeleyeNigerian singer Tiwa Savage has opened up on the emotional support she enjoyed during her years at Mavin Records, revealing how label boss Don Jazzy and fellow artistes helped her through difficult moments in her career.Speaking on a recent episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast hosted by Joey Akan, the singer described Mavin Records as more than just a music company but a support system where artistes could freely express themselves emotionally during challenging pe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-used-to-cry-in-don-jazzys-room-during-difficult-moments-tiwa-savage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-used-to-cry-in-don-jazzys-room-during-difficult-moments-tiwa-savage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four die, several rescued after vehicle plunges into dam in Kano]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Hadiza YusufFour people have been confirmed dead, while others were rescued, after a Golf Wagon carrying about ten passengers plunged into Tomas Dam in Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State.According to the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the vehicle was travelling from Kano to Roni in Jigawa State before the tragic incident.&ldquo;The accident occurred on Tuesday, at about 7:10 p.m., when the Kano State Fire Service received an em]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/four-die-several-rescued-after-vehicle-plunges-into-dam-in-kano/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/four-die-several-rescued-after-vehicle-plunges-into-dam-in-kano/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Nigeria prioritises non-formal education – FG]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening non-formal education as a pathway to job creation, youth empowerment and economic inclusion.The minister of education, Dr Tunji Alausa, stated this during a plenary at the ongoing Education World Forum in London.The special plenary on the &ldquo;role of non-formal education and soft skills in improving wellbeing, employability and industry participation in education systems&rdquo; was moderated by His Royal Highness Prince Ed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-nigeria-prioritises-non-formal-education-fg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-nigeria-prioritises-non-formal-education-fg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC primary: Massive turnout as Desmond Elliot, Odunuga vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ebunoluwa Sessou &amp; Matthew JohnsonIt was a massive turnout at Alaka Housing Estate, Ward G2 in Surulere Constituency I as the All Progressives Congress (APC) commenced accreditation of members for the Lagos State House of Assembly primaries.The exercise, which featured incumbent lawmaker Desmond Elliot and Barakat Odunuga, attracted party faithful from different wards across the constituency.Speaking at the venue, the Executive Chairman of Surulere Local Government, Bamidele Yusuf, said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primary-massive-turnout-as-desmond-elliot-odunuga-vote/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primary-massive-turnout-as-desmond-elliot-odunuga-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C’River 2027: Outrage as SSEB orders teachers to endorse Gov Otu’s second term bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;I can&rsquo;t react to a circular I haven&rsquo;t&nbsp; seen &ndash; Commissioner&nbsp;By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR&nbsp;Secondary school teachers in Cross River State have expressed outrage over a directive by the State Senior Secondary Education Board (SSEB) compelling them to publicly endorse Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy for a second term in office.The teachers, who spoke on condition of anonymity in Calabar on Wednesday, condemned what they described as the government&rsquo;s mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/criver-2027-outrage-as-sseb-orders-teachers-to-endorse-gov-otus-second-term-bid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/criver-2027-outrage-as-sseb-orders-teachers-to-endorse-gov-otus-second-term-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: CBN retains monetary policy rate at 26.5%]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has voted to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5% following its 305th meeting.The decision was reached at the latest MPC session, with 11 members in attendance.By holding the benchmark interest rate and maintaining all other key policy parameters at their current levels, the apex bank signals a continued cautious stance on inflation management and overall macroeconomic stability.Details later&hellip;<br />
The post Bre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/breaking-cbn-retains-monetary-policy-rate-at-265/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/breaking-cbn-retains-monetary-policy-rate-at-265/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup: Which African teams have the best chance of going far?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the expansion of the tournament to 48 teams, Africa introduces a historic roster of 10 nations to the global stage. Free from the bottleneck of the old qualifying format, the continent&rsquo;s heavyweights and a few ambitious debutants are packing their bags for North America.Looking at the tactical setups, current form, and group stage draws, here is a detailed analysis of the African contingent and their chances of making a deep run.The Frontrunners: Semifinalists &amp; Elite ContendersT]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/world-cup-which-african-teams-have-the-best-chance-of-going-far/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/world-cup-which-african-teams-have-the-best-chance-of-going-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plateau 2027: Group knocks Yilchini Bida over claims against Mutfwang]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group, Plateau Initiative for Growth and Development, has faulted what it described as falsehoods and misleading claims made by a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Commander Yilchini Jan Bida, retired, against the administration of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang.<br />
The group said it watched with disbelief Bida&rsquo;s recent media engagement in Jos, where he spoke on his ambition to unseat Mutfwang in the 2027 governorship election.<br />
In a statement signed by its Stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/plateau-2027-group-knocks-yilchini-bida-over-claims-against-mutfwang/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/plateau-2027-group-knocks-yilchini-bida-over-claims-against-mutfwang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kano announces Sallah break for primary, secondary schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Hadiza YusufKano State Government has announced the Eid-el-Kabir holiday break for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state.The announcement was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Public Enlightenment at the Ministry of Education, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai.According to the statement, day schools will begin their Sallah break on Friday, May 22, 2026, and are expected to resume academic activities on Monday, June 1, 2026.&ldquo;Boarding students]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kano-announces-sallah-break-for-primary-secondary-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kano-announces-sallah-break-for-primary-secondary-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sowore slams Adekunle Gold over netizen’s alleged imprisonment]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabHuman rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised singer Adekunle Gold over the reported imprisonment of a social media user accused of making false claims about the musician and his family.The controversy followed reports that the unnamed netizen was jailed after allegedly spreading false information online about Adekunle Gold and his wife, Simi.Reacting during a recent interview, Sowore questioned the decision to pursue legal action that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/sowore-slams-adekunle-gold-over-netizens-alleged-imprisonment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/sowore-slams-adekunle-gold-over-netizens-alleged-imprisonment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unity Cup, Friendlies: Arthur Okonkwo called up as Chelle reveals Super Eagles squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emmanuel OkogbaHead Coach Eric Chelle has named a strong 26-man squad for Nigeria&rsquo;s participation in the upcoming Unity Cup and international friendlies, with Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo earning his first call-up since agreeing to play for the Super Eagles.Okonkwo is one of three goalkeepers invited to the camp as the team prepares for the tournament in London.For the Unity Cup that will have a semi-final and Final at the Charlton Athletic Stadium (The Valley) between 26th and 30]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/unity-cup-friendlies-arthur-okonkwo-called-up-as-chelle-reveals-super-eagles-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/unity-cup-friendlies-arthur-okonkwo-called-up-as-chelle-reveals-super-eagles-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unity Cup: Arthur Okonkwo called up as Chelle reveals Super Eagles squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emmanuel OkogbaHead Coach Eric Chelle has named a strong 26-man squad for Nigeria&rsquo;s participation in the upcoming Unity Cup, with Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo earning his first call-up since agreeing to play for the Super Eagles.Okonkwo is one of three goalkeepers invited to the camp as the team prepares for the tournament in London.Full Squad:Goalkeepers:<br />
Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus), Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham FC, England), Michael Atata (Ikorodu City)Defenders:<br />
Bruno Onyemaec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/unity-cup-arthur-okonkwo-called-up-as-chelle-reveals-super-eagles-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/unity-cup-arthur-okonkwo-called-up-as-chelle-reveals-super-eagles-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDLEA busts Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel, arrests drug baron]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;Recovers N480 billion meth, precursors from massive clandestine factory&hellip;Consider Nigeria a hostile country for your criminal business &ndash; Marwa warns cartels, baronsBy Kingsley OmonobiThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt another crippling blow to transnational organised crime by totally dismantling a highly sophisticated, multi-million-dollar Nigerian-Mexican methamphetamine production syndicate.The clinical, simultaneous operation, executed by elite ope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndlea-busts-nigerian-mexican-meth-cartel-arrests-drug-baron/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndlea-busts-nigerian-mexican-meth-cartel-arrests-drug-baron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bayelsa APC Primary: Pourri pulls out of Assembly race]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Samuel Oyadongha, YenagoaThe lawmaker representing Ekeremor Constituency One, Hon. Tare Porri, has dramatically withdrawn from the APC Bayelsa State House of Assembly primary contest.Porri, who was seeking the party&rsquo;s ticket for a return to the Assembly, announced his decision during a press briefing in what he described as a move taken after extensive consultations with stakeholders and his immediate family.The withdrawal comes as a last-minute twist, leaving the race wide open just h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/bayelsa-apc-primary-pourri-pulls-out-of-assembly-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/bayelsa-apc-primary-pourri-pulls-out-of-assembly-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child Trafficking: Two minors sold for ₦18,000 each, rescued after 4 months ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forced to hawk in Benin&mdash; Court remands threeBy Dayo Johnson Akure&nbsp;An Akure Magistrate&rsquo;s Court has heard how two minors were allegedly sold for &#8358;18,000 each and forced to hawk goods on the streets of Benin City, Edo State.Two men, John Ushie, 32, and Innocent Ushie, 50, along with a woman, Evelyn Innocent, 38, were arraigned on charges of child trafficking, abduction, and slavePolice prosecutor ASP Augustine Omheneimhen told the court the offences occurred around 9:00 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/child-trafficking-two-minors-sold-for-18000-each-rescued-after-4-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/child-trafficking-two-minors-sold-for-18000-each-rescued-after-4-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insecurity: You have right to defend yourselves, Bwala tells Nigerians]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabPresident Bola Tinubu&rsquo;s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says Nigerians are constitutionally empowered to defend themselves against attackers, including in situations involving lethal threats, while assuring that the government is working to curb insecurity across the country.Bwala made the statement during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, while reacting to recent violent incidents, including the killings in Esiele community in Orire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-you-have-right-to-defend-yourselves-bwala-tells-nigerians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-you-have-right-to-defend-yourselves-bwala-tells-nigerians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ojude Oba Festival’ll hold despite Awujale’s transition — Organisers]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;.. say 2026 edition to celebrate legacy of late Awujale, Oba Sikiru AdetonaBy James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaThe Organising Committee of the Ojude Oba Festival has declared that the 2026 edition of the renowned cultural celebration will hold as scheduled, despite the transition of the Awujale of Ijebuland, late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.The committee said no circumstance surrounding the royal transition would halt the continuity of the festival, describing Ojude Oba as a timeless cultural ins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ojude-oba-festivalll-hold-despite-awujales-transition-organisers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ojude-oba-festivalll-hold-despite-awujales-transition-organisers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISPON advocates structured accident investigations, safety reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Matilda IkediobiInstitute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, ISPON, has called for its formal inclusion in accident investigations across the country, saying the move would help strengthen safety standards and reduce recurring accidents nationwide.The institute, while lamenting the rising rate of accidents in the country, attributed the trend to weak investigative systems and urged authorities to adopt a more structured and professional approach that includes certified ISPON members in accid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ispon-advocates-structured-accident-investigations-safety-reforms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ispon-advocates-structured-accident-investigations-safety-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full List: Youngest Premier League title winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adegboyega AdeleyeOver the years, several players have been named the youngest to win the Premier League title. Arsenal teenager Max Dowman holds the most recent record after the Gunners secured their first Premier League crown in 22 years following Manchester City&rsquo;s draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday.Dowman will officially receive a medal after meeting the minimum requirement of five league appearances during Arsenal&rsquo;s title-winning campaign.By the final day of the season, Dowm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-youngest-premier-league-title-winners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-youngest-premier-league-title-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old Dowman makes history as youngest Premier League winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adegboyega AdeleyeArsenal teenager Max Dowman has claimed another significant record after becoming the youngest player ever to win the English Premier League title.He achieved the remarkable feat after Arsenal secured their first Premier League crown in 22 years following Manchester City&rsquo;s draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday.This marks another record for the 16-year-old midfielder following his debut in August 2025, which made him the youngest player in Premier League history at 15 ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/16-year-old-dowman-makes-history-as-youngest-premier-league-winner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/16-year-old-dowman-makes-history-as-youngest-premier-league-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinubu doesn’t trust me – Cubana Chief Priest]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabSocialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu does not fully trust him because of his previous support for Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election.The celebrity barman made the remarks during a livestream session with popular streamer Peller in a video that surfaced online on Wednesday.Speaking partly in pidgin English, Cubana Chief Priest said the president still views him with suspic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-doesnt-trust-me-cubana-chief-priest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tinubu-doesnt-trust-me-cubana-chief-priest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAHCO’s shareholders get N112.18b dividend, bonus shares amidst economy reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peter EgwuatuShareholders of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc, have commended the board and management for the impressive performance and sustained improvements in shareholders&rsquo; returns amidst economic reforms.<br />
At the Annual General Meeting, AGM, shareholders approved the payment of N12.18 billion in cash dividends and distribution of 278.44 million ordinary shares of 50 kobo each as bonus shares for the 2025 business year.<br />
The N12.18 billion gross cash dividend for the 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nahcos-shareholders-get-n11218b-dividend-bonus-shares-amidst-economy-reforms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nahcos-shareholders-get-n11218b-dividend-bonus-shares-amidst-economy-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAFDAC crushes N1.8bn fake drugs, counterfelt products in Abuja crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Wednesday destroyed substandard, falsified, expired and unwholesome regulated products worth over N1.8 billion in the Federal Capital Territory, declaring the proliferation of fake products a major threat to national security and public health.Speaking during the 2026 NAFDAC FCT Special Destruction Exercise held in Kuje Area Council, Abuja, the Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nafdac-crushes-n18bn-fake-drugs-counterfelt-products-in-abuja-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nafdac-crushes-n18bn-fake-drugs-counterfelt-products-in-abuja-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Obi cleared to contest NDC presidential primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been cleared to participate in the presidential primary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 general election.Chairman of the party&rsquo;s National Screening Committee, Sam Egwu, announced this in a video shared on the party&rsquo;s official X account Wednesday.The screening exercise took place in Abuja on Tuesday, during which the committee reviewed Obi&rsquo;s eligibility to contest the presidency under the part]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/peter-obi-cleared-to-contest-ndc-presidential-primary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/peter-obi-cleared-to-contest-ndc-presidential-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Ebola outbreak has no approved vaccine, WHO warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;139 suspected deaths were recorded as infections spread across DRC, UgandaBy Chioma ObinnaThe World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday raised fresh fears over a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, warning that the deadly virus strain behind the epidemic currently has no approved vaccine or treatment.Speaking during an ongoing emergency press conference, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the outbreak had become a m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/new-ebola-outbreak-has-no-approved-vaccine-who-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/new-ebola-outbreak-has-no-approved-vaccine-who-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola Scare: FAAN tightens health checks]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dickson OmobolaFederal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has disclosed that preventive measures have been put in place across all international airports in response to the recent Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, situation in parts of Central Africa.FAAN stated that it was collaborating with Port Health Services, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, to intensify surveillance and monitoring of passengers, particularly those arriving from high-risk regions.The agency&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-scare-faan-tightens-health-checks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-scare-faan-tightens-health-checks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falana petitions African Commission over xenophobic attacks in S’Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana has petitioned the African Commission on Human and Peoples&rsquo; Rights over &ldquo;the persistent and escalating threats to the safety and security of Nigerians and other African nationals in the Republic of South Africa.&rdquo;In the communication submitted pursuant to the African Charter on Human and Peoples&rsquo; Rights, Falana called on the Commission &ldquo;to urgently intervene and refer the matter to the African Court on Human and Peoples&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/falana-petitions-african-commission-over-xenophobic-attacks-in-safrica/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/falana-petitions-african-commission-over-xenophobic-attacks-in-safrica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They called us bottlers’, Arsenal players celebrate after EPL triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bukayo Saka said that Arsenal&rsquo;s critics were &ldquo;not laughing at us anymore&rdquo; as the club celebrated their first English Premier League, EPL title in more than two decades.Gunners players and staff gathered at the club&rsquo;s London Colney training ground on Tuesday to watch closest challengers Manchester City draw 1-1 away to Bournemouth &mdash; a result which gave Arsenal an unassailable four-point lead at the top of the table with just Sunday&rsquo;s final round of matches rem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/they-called-us-bottlers-arsenal-players-celebrate-after-epl-triumph/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/they-called-us-bottlers-arsenal-players-celebrate-after-epl-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran Guards vow war will ‘spread far beyond region’ if US resumes attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran&rsquo;s Revolutionary Guards warned on Wednesday that the Middle East war will extend beyond the region if the United States and Israel resume attacks on the Islamic republic.&ldquo;If the aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will this time spread far beyond the region, and our devastating blows will crush you,&rdquo; the Guards said in a statement on their website Sepah News.The warning comes after US President Donald Trump said Washington could strike Iran again]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-guards-vow-war-will-spread-far-beyond-region-if-us-resumes-attacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-guards-vow-war-will-spread-far-beyond-region-if-us-resumes-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full List: Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake, Tems bag 2026 BET Awards nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adegboyega AdeleyeWizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems have secured nominations for the 2026 BET Awards, further underlining the global rise and influence of Afrobeats and Nigerian music on the international stage.The nominations were officially announced on Tuesday via the BET Awards official website ahead of the prestigious ceremony scheduled to be held in Los Angeles on June 28.One of the biggest highlights for Nigerian music this year is the historic nomination earned by Wizkid and Asake in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-wizkid-burna-boy-asake-tems-bag-2026-bet-awards-nominations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-wizkid-burna-boy-asake-tems-bag-2026-bet-awards-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kente withdraws from Taraba APC gubernatorial primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Femi BolajiLess than 24 hours before the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, a frontline aspirant and former member of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) board, Chief David Sabo Kente, has officially stepped down from the race.Addressing the press in Jalingo, Kente announced that his decision was made to ensure political stability within the state chapter, citing intense pleas from various party stakeholders, including the National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kente-withdraws-from-taraba-apc-gubernatorial-primary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kente-withdraws-from-taraba-apc-gubernatorial-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: Kente steps aside from Taraba APC gubernatorial Primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip; Cites Political Stability, Appeals from Party Leadership&hellip; Denies Financial InducementBy Femi BolajiJalingo &mdash; Less than 24 hours before the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, a frontline aspirant and former member of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) board, Chief David Sabo Kente, has officially stepped down from the race.Addressing the press in Jalingo, Kente announced that his decision was made to ensure political stability within th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/breaking-kente-steps-aside-from-taraba-apc-gubernatorial-primary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/breaking-kente-steps-aside-from-taraba-apc-gubernatorial-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 World Cup: Why Nigeria’s absence could change African buzz]]></title><description><![CDATA[As African countries gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, one storyline is already dominating discussions: the shock absence of Nigeria from the continent&rsquo;s list of representatives.The continent&rsquo;s representatives include Ivory Coast, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, DR Congo, Ghana, South Africa and Algeria.But amid this excitement, Nigeria&rsquo;s failure to make the cut would reshape the &ldquo;African buzz&rdquo; around the tournament in s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2026-world-cup-why-nigerias-absence-could-change-african-buzz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2026-world-cup-why-nigerias-absence-could-change-african-buzz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAF airstrikes destroy terrorists’ enclaves in Tumbuns, Mandara Mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its air component under Operation HADIN KAI has destroyed terrorist strongholds in the Southern Tumbuns and Mandara Mountains long the Nigeria-Cameroon border.The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.Ejodame said the precision airstrikes, conducted on May 19 at Bukar Meram in the Southern Tumbuns and Chikide in the Mandara Mountains, targeted key terrorist enclaves.He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/naf-airstrikes-destroy-terrorists-enclaves-in-tumbuns-mandara-mountains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/naf-airstrikes-destroy-terrorists-enclaves-in-tumbuns-mandara-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Pastor apologises, faces backlash over ‘cursed’ Arsenal comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabPopular Nigerian pastor and musical artiste, Dolapo Lawal has come under heavy criticism online after making controversial remarks about English club Arsenal F.C. and its supporters.In a viral clip that circulated across social media sometime ago, the pastor had declared that Arsenal would never win the league title, insisting he did not need &ldquo;a prophecy&rdquo; to know the club was &ldquo;cursed.&rdquo;&ldquo;Arsenal cannot win it. I said it three months ago that even]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/popular-pastor-apologises-faces-backlash-over-cursed-arsenal-comments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/popular-pastor-apologises-faces-backlash-over-cursed-arsenal-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UN concerned about terrorists attacks on schools in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United Nations says it is concerned about recurring terrorists attacks on schools in Nigeria.UN Spokesperson St&eacute;phane Dujarric stated this in a response to the Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the recent coordinated attacks on multiple schools in the country.NAN reports that armed groups attacked schools in Oyo State over the weekend during which dozens of schoolchildren and their teachers were reportedly abducted.Two teachers were also reportedly killed by the su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/un-concerned-about-terrorists-attacks-on-schools-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/un-concerned-about-terrorists-attacks-on-schools-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC announces winners of Reps, senate primaries in Plateau]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced winners of its primaries for Senate and House of Representatives seats in Plateau.Mrs Stella Oketete, Chairman of the Primary Election Committee for the state, declared the winners on Tuesday night in Jos.Oketete said that the primaries were conducted peacefully and transparently across various constituencies and senatorial zones.She said that the party&rsquo;s candidates for house of representatives included; Beni Lar, Langtang North/Langtang S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-announces-winners-of-reps-senate-primaries-in-plateau/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-announces-winners-of-reps-senate-primaries-in-plateau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangote activates Olokola seaport plan in Ogun]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Udeme AkpanThe&nbsp;Dangote&nbsp;Industries&nbsp;Limited has commenced preliminary engagement and survey activities for the multi-billion-dollar Olokola Deep Seaport project, a key component of the Group&rsquo;s broader Vision 2030 expansion strategy.Read Also: &lsquo;Why I decided against buying Arsenal&rsquo; &ndash; Aliko DangoteThe proposed deep seaport and industrial enclave, spanning over 10,000 hectares, is located within the Olokola Free Trade Zone across Ogun Waterside Local Governm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dangoteactivates-olokola-seaport-plan-in-ogun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dangoteactivates-olokola-seaport-plan-in-ogun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customs digitises airport declaration process to end delays ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Godwin OritseThe Nigeria Customs&nbsp;Service (NCS),&nbsp; yesterday launched the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS) at the International Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in a move aimed at improving passenger clearance, compliance and&nbsp; operations.The platform, designed to simplify baggage declaration for inbound international passengers, is expected to reduce manual bottlenecks, improve transparency in revenue assessment and enhance operation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/customs-digitises-airport-declaration-process-to-end-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/customs-digitises-airport-declaration-process-to-end-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How leaders can manage religious differences to stabilise Nigeria — Dansadau]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chioma Gabriel, Editor Special FeaturesAfter taking his seat in the&nbsp;Senate in June 1999, Saidu&nbsp;Mohammed Dansadau was appointed to committees on Public Accounts, Health, Labour, Commerce (chairman), National Planning, and Internal Affairs. For several years, he was secretary-general of the Northern Senators&rsquo; Forum. In March 2005, Dansadau was a strong opponent of then President Olusegun Obasanjo&rsquo;s alleged third term ambition. As a member of the National Assembly Joint Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-leaders-can-manage-religious-differences-to-stabilise-nigeria-dansadau/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-leaders-can-manage-religious-differences-to-stabilise-nigeria-dansadau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davido, Atiku, Keyamo, others react to Arsenal EPL victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal F.C. have been crowned champions of the English Premier League, EPL for the first time since their famous &ldquo;Invincibles&rdquo; campaign under Ars&egrave;ne Wenger in the 2003/04 season.The North London club sealed the 2025/26 league title on Tuesday after closest challengers Manchester City F.C. were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.Mikel Arteta&rsquo;s side had done their part a day earlier with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley F.C.. The result m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/davido-atiku-keyamo-others-react-to-arsenal-epl-victory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/davido-atiku-keyamo-others-react-to-arsenal-epl-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Videos: Arsenal fans in Nigeria celebrate first EPL trophy in 22 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal F.C. supporters across Nigeria erupted in celebration after the North London club secured their first Premier League title in 22 years.<br />
Boys hostel after arsenal won EPLpic.twitter.com/pBXsT1vQIy&mdash; arsenal kid (@Mosman01) May 20, 2026<br />
Videos shared on social media showed jubilant fans in cities including Lagos, Abuja, Benin and Port Harcourt dancing in the streets, waving Arsenal flags and setting off fireworks to mark the historic triumph.<br />
Nigerian comedian AY celebrating Arsenal&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/videos-arsenal-fans-in-nigeria-celebrate-first-epl-trophy-in-22-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/videos-arsenal-fans-in-nigeria-celebrate-first-epl-trophy-in-22-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘God took him’ – Singer Niniola loses husband]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigerian afro-house singer, Niniola Apata, has announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika.The Grammy-nominated artiste shared the heartbreaking news in a series of emotional posts on her Instagram account early Wednesday.Ndika was the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform focused on afro-house and contemporary African music.In one of the posts, Niniola wrote, &ldquo;God took him.&rdquo; In another, she added, &ldquo;My husband died.&rdquo;In a third post, the sing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/god-took-him-singer-niniola-loses-husband/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/god-took-him-singer-niniola-loses-husband/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital market: T+1 settlement cycle takes off June 1 — SEC]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peter EgwuatuThe Securities and&nbsp;Exchange Commission, SEC has announced the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle for equities and commodities transactions with effect from Monday June 1, 2926.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Commission in a notice, outlined&nbsp; a comprehensive framework that all capital market operators and relevant stakeholders are encouraged to adopt in preparation for this significant change.The Commission stated that the migration to a T+1 settlement cycle forms part of the commiss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/capital-market-t1-settlement-cycle-takes-off-june-1-sec/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/capital-market-t1-settlement-cycle-takes-off-june-1-sec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s oil exploration declines 41.7% as rig count falls — OPEC]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Udeme AkpanNigeria&rsquo;s oil exploration&nbsp;and drilling activities declined by 41.7 per cent in April 2026, following reduced upstream operations and investment activities.According to the May 2026 Monthly Oil Market Report, MOMR, of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Nigeria&rsquo;s rig count &ndash; a major indicator of upstream oil and gas activities &ndash; dropped to 12 in April 2026 from 17 recorded in March 2026.The decline came amid persistent upstream invest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-oil-exploration-declines-417-as-rig-count-falls-opec/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-oil-exploration-declines-417-as-rig-count-falls-opec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian naira traded with mixed performance against the United States dollar on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market amid continued demand for foreign exchange.Data published by the&nbsp;Central Bank of Nigeria&nbsp;showed that the naira closed at about &#8358;1,373.65 per dollar at the official NFEM window, compared to &#8358;1,373.50 recorded in the previous session, indicating a marginal depreciation of 15 kobo.At t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-may-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-may-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother seeks help to raise N14.5m for injured son’s surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several months after sustaining severe injuries in a workplace accident, 31-year-old John Harrison Bodzah remains in critical condition and urgently needs financial support for life-saving treatment.<br />
Speaking to Sunday Vanguard, his mother, Mabel Bodzah, said the accident left her son with serious injuries to his left arm and severe complications affecting his bladder and kidneys.<br />
&ldquo;He badly injured his left arm and was moved from one hospital to another before he was finally admitted to a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/mother-seeks-help-to-raise-n145m-for-injured-sons-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/mother-seeks-help-to-raise-n145m-for-injured-sons-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG suspends planned closure of Eko Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAGOS&mdash;THE Federal&nbsp;Government, yesterday, disclosed that it will not close the Eko Bridge in Lagos State, as it had earlier planned.The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, made the disclosure during an inspection of the bridge.Umahi said: &ldquo;We directed that this bridge be closed. That was about two weeks back, but our caring President Bola Tinubu is very much concerned about the closure of this Eko Bridge.&ldquo;He has asked me to come back here and take a second look at that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-suspends-planned-closure-of-eko-bridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-suspends-planned-closure-of-eko-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marital crisis: I refused to be tagged unfaithful wife, prostitute —Frank Edoho’s wife ]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash;Says: &lsquo;I was constantly humiliated, physically abused, traumatised&rsquo;By Benjamin Njoku&nbsp;The last is yet to be heard of&nbsp;the ongoing marital crisis between veteran broadcaster, Frank Edoho, and his estranged wife, Sandra Onyenucheya, as the latter has alleged that her ex-husband subjected her to domestic violence and sold her property without her consent.Addressing online backlash following their highly publicised separation, she expressed her frustration at being brande]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/marital-crisis-i-refused-to-be-tagged-unfaithful-wife-prostitute-frank-edohos-wife/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/marital-crisis-i-refused-to-be-tagged-unfaithful-wife-prostitute-frank-edohos-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lagos APC primaries: Group, Elliot bicker over planned violence in Surulere]]></title><description><![CDATA[&bull;I thought Tinubu approved Obasa&rsquo;s removal &mdash; ElliotBy Dapo AkinrefonLAGOS &mdash; A political pressure&nbsp;group, Surulere Accountability Front, SAF, has alleged a plot by supporters of the lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, to cause chaos during Wednesday&rsquo;s All Progressives Congress, APC, assembly primaries in the constituency.The group, in a statement by its Chairman, Mr Olanrewaju Badmus, alleged that El]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-apc-primaries-group-elliot-bicker-over-planned-violence-in-surulere/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-apc-primaries-group-elliot-bicker-over-planned-violence-in-surulere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s N40trn revenue target under threat from tax leakages —NRS]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABUJA&mdash;The Nigeria&nbsp;Revenue Service, NRS, has warned that persistent tax leakages, delayed remittances and weak compliance by some government institutions and sub-national entities could threaten its target of generating about N40 trillion in revenue for the federation in 2026.The agency raised the concern at the National Workshop on Strengthening Tax Compliance Under the New Tax Regime in Abuja, yesterday.Speaking at the event, Executive Director, Large Taxpayer and Government Directo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-n40trn-revenue-target-under-threat-from-tax-leakages-nrs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-n40trn-revenue-target-under-threat-from-tax-leakages-nrs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atiku’s US lobbyist alleges political intimidation, threatens to brief Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[A United States-based lobby&nbsp;firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., hired by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said it was engaging the US government over alleged human rights concerns in Nigeria, including claims of political intimidation, arrests of government critics, and weakening democratic freedoms, ahead of the 2027 elections.In a statement posted on its official X handle on Monday, the firm alleged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu was &ldquo;increasingly disp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/atikus-us-lobbyist-alleges-political-intimidation-threatens-to-brief-trump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/atikus-us-lobbyist-alleges-political-intimidation-threatens-to-brief-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Jonathan gets PDP waiver, emerges Turaki camp sole presidential candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeABUJA &mdash; The Peoples&nbsp;Democratic Party, PDP, faction led by Kabiru Turaki, SAN, yesterday granted former President Goodluck Jonathan a waiver from its presidential screening process, ahead of the 2027 election, as party officials confirmed he was currently the party&rsquo;s only presidential aspirant.Former Niger State governor, Babangida Aliyu, who represented former Vice President Namadi Sambo, chairman of the screening committee, said the party saw no need to sc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-jonathan-gets-pdp-waiver-emerges-turaki-camp-sole-presidential-candidate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-jonathan-gets-pdp-waiver-emerges-turaki-camp-sole-presidential-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[They told Tinubu I planned to kill him, become president after our inauguration — Shettima]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Johnbosco Agbakwuru&nbsp;Vice-President&nbsp;Kashim&nbsp;Shettima&nbsp;said yesterday some people attempted to create bad blood between him and President Bola Tinubu three months after their inauguration, warning his principal to stop wearing traditional attire he gave him during the 2023 campaign.Speaking in Abuja at the public presentation of the autobiography of former military head of state Yakubu Gowon, in Abuja yesterday,&nbsp;Shettima&nbsp;said those behind the plot claim that the gar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/they-told-tinubu-i-planned-to-kill-him-become-president-after-our-inauguration-shettima/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/they-told-tinubu-i-planned-to-kill-him-become-president-after-our-inauguration-shettima/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo school abduction: 2-yr-old toddler among 46 victims ]]></title><description><![CDATA[&bull;Communities list names, ages of victims&nbsp;&bull;25 pupils, teachers still missing in Oyo &mdash; PoliceBy Kingsley Omonobi, Dapo Akinrefon, Adesina Wahab, Omeiza Ajayi, Olayinka Ajayi, Adeola Badru &amp; Juliet UmehIBADAN&mdash;A two-year-old&nbsp;toddler, Christianah Akanbi, of Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School, is among the 46 persons kidnapped by terrorists in some communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State last Friday.According to community leaders, a total of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-abduction-2-yr-old-toddler-among-46-victims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-abduction-2-yr-old-toddler-among-46-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC Primaries: 70 NASS members lose return tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ndash;Senators Nwoko, Daniel, Izunaso, Udende, Zam, Mustapha, others stumble<br />
&ndash;Protests, trail exercises as Adegbonmire escapes death in Ondo&ndash;Omo-Agege, Ize-Iyamu, Zailani, Arise, others reject resultsBy our reportersLAGOS &mdash; While the final results of the House of Representatives and Senate primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC, are awaited, no fewer than 70 of the party&rsquo;s 330 serving lawmakers in the National Assembly will not return in 2027.APC has 242 Reps a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-70-nass-members-lose-return-tickets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-70-nass-members-lose-return-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kwara gov poll: AbdulRazaq names preferred successor]]></title><description><![CDATA[AHEAD of the All&nbsp;Progressives Congress, APC&lsquo;s governorship primaries, tomorrow, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, yesterday, unveiled Ambassador Abdulfatai Seriki as his preferred candidate.Seriki, a mining magnate with networks across Nigeria and beyond, has been a longstanding political insider with extensive goodwill in every part of the state. He is the chairman of the multimillion dollar Kursi Group.&nbsp;Governor Abdulrazaq, in a statement, said he endorsed the as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwara-gov-poll-abdulrazaq-names-preferred-successor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwara-gov-poll-abdulrazaq-names-preferred-successor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Nigerian, Oluchukwu Hyginus wins King’s Trust Global award in London celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young Nigerian entrepreneur, Oluchukwu Hyginus, has been honoured with the King&rsquo;s Trust Global Young Achiever Award at a prestigious ceremony held at London&rsquo;s Royal Albert Hall.The award, sponsored by World Wide Technology, recognises an outstanding young person from a King&rsquo;s Trust programme anywhere in the world. The event formed part of celebrations marking the charity&rsquo;s 50th anniversary and its continued support for young people globally.At the ceremony held on 11 M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/young-nigerian-oluchukwu-hyginus-wins-kings-trust-global-award-in-london-celebration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/young-nigerian-oluchukwu-hyginus-wins-kings-trust-global-award-in-london-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tension in Kwara APC as Ilorin Emirate leaders reject Abdulrazak’s annointed candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is palpable tension in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital as political stakeholders, elite and opinion leaders in Ilorin rose in unison to reject the purported endorsement of Ambassador Abdulfatah Yahaya Seriki-Gambari as the preferred governorship candidate of Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, ahead of the 2027 general elections.In a statement issued on Tuesday after consultations with political leaders, elders, technocrats, professionals, and other critical stakeholders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tension-in-kwara-apc-as-ilorin-emirate-leaders-reject-abdulrazaks-annointed-candidate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tension-in-kwara-apc-as-ilorin-emirate-leaders-reject-abdulrazaks-annointed-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zamfara APC Senatorial primaries: Shinkafi vows to challenge process in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Idris Salisu, GusauFor his exclusion to clear off in the Senatorial Primary, the Zamfara North Senatorial aspirant of All Progressive Congress (APC), Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, vowed to challenge the process in court.Shinkafi, raised concerned over excluding cleared aspirants and opted for the affirmation of anointed candidates, describing the move as political banditry in the state.Addressing newsmen on Tuesday in Gusau on Tuesday, Dr Shinkafi described the process as &ldquo;imposition of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/zamfara-apc-senatorial-primaries-shinkafi-vows-to-challenge-process-in-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/zamfara-apc-senatorial-primaries-shinkafi-vows-to-challenge-process-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden Ewa wins APC Cross River Central senatorial ticket, hails Otu, party members]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Jimoh BabatundeOden Ewa has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Cross River Central Senatorial District after securing victory in the party&rsquo;s primary election held on Sunday ahead of the 2027 general elections.<br />
The results were announced by the Returning Officer, Barrister Eyo Nsa Ekpo, following the collation exercise conducted at the Ikom Local Government Area Council Hall.<br />
Ewa polled 32,426 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Barrister Mary Ekpere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oden-ewa-wins-apc-cross-river-central-senatorial-ticket-hails-otu-party-members/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oden-ewa-wins-apc-cross-river-central-senatorial-ticket-hails-otu-party-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OAU dons describes Elebuibon as repository of Yoruba tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;holds maiden lecture in his honourBy Shina Abubakar, OsogboRenown scholars of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife Osun State, have described the renown Ifa priest, Ifayemi Elebuibon as a repository of Yoruba tradition.The scholars spoke at the Maiden annual lecture held in honour of the cultural enthusiast by the Institute of Cultural Studies of the University at the Oduduwa hall on Tuesday.Delivering the lecture titled, &ldquo;Osundagbonu Ifayemi Elebuibon: The Man, The Myth a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oau-dons-describes-elebuibon-as-repository-of-yoruba-tradition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oau-dons-describes-elebuibon-as-repository-of-yoruba-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC Primary: Party members in Osogbo jubilate as Adegoke, ITK clinch party tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Shina Abubakar, OsogboMembers of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osogbo capital of Osun State on Tuesday thronged the major roads to celebrate the emergence of Mr. Kunle Adegoke, SAN and Ibrahim Taofeek (ITK) as candidates of the party for the Senate and House of Representatives respectively.The duo clinched the senatorial and House of Representatives tickets of the APC in the just concluded primaries in the State.The jubilation rally, which was lead by former Commissioner for Environment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primary-party-members-in-osogbo-jubilate-as-adegoke-itk-clinch-party-tickets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primary-party-members-in-osogbo-jubilate-as-adegoke-itk-clinch-party-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALGON donates 30 operational vehicles to security agencies in Osun]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Shina Abubakar OsogboThe Association Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON in Osun State has donated 30 patrol vehicles to security agencies to bolster security operations across the State.Among the security agencies that benefitted from the pick up patrol vehicles are the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Nigeria Immigration Service among others.Speaking at the distribution exercise, ALGON chairman in Osun, Mr Samuel Id]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/algon-donates-30-operational-vehicles-to-security-agencies-in-osun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/algon-donates-30-operational-vehicles-to-security-agencies-in-osun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBN&rsquo;s reforms and S&amp;P global rating for Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Michael NwadikeCiting improved foreign&nbsp;exchange liquidity, stronger fiscal revenues, and rising external reserves, global ratings agency S&amp;P Global Ratings recently upgraded Nigeria&rsquo;s long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings to &lsquo;B&rsquo; from &lsquo;B-&rsquo;.It acknowledged that improvement in Nigeria&rsquo;s credit profile reflected gains from three years of structural reforms, particularly the FX liberalisation programmes driven by Central Bank of Nigeria,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cbnrsquos-reforms-and-sampp-global-rating-for-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cbnrsquos-reforms-and-sampp-global-rating-for-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DSO: Before euphoria blinds reason and pain, by Rotimi Fasan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerning DSO, there is&nbsp;fresh excitement, optimism and great expectation preceding the July launch, and I am happy to share in all the euphoria. After blowing over N60bn on a project that smaller African nations have since concluded but which remains in a convoluted suspense here, you won&rsquo;t blame anybody for hoping once more.The word from the seat of government gives us hope, especially from a Minister who has worn humility as a badge, and performance as a deal with destiny; a Minis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dso-before-euphoria-blinds-reason-and-pain-by-rotimi-fasan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dso-before-euphoria-blinds-reason-and-pain-by-rotimi-fasan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Nigeria and a likely APC government in 2027: Negotiation or surrender? (Part 2), by Usman Sarki]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Constant in nothing but inconstancy&rdquo;&mdash; Marcus AureliusIn an earlier installment of this&nbsp;essay, we established the urgency of Northern Nigeria&rsquo;s predicament and the necessity for strategic engagement. The logical next step is to define the principles upon which such engagement must rest. For without a clear doctrine guiding its political choices, the region will repeat the very patterns that have led to its current condition. At the heart of this doctrine must be a f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/northern-nigeria-and-a-likely-apc-government-in-2027-negotiation-or-surrender-part-2-by-usman-sarki/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/northern-nigeria-and-a-likely-apc-government-in-2027-negotiation-or-surrender-part-2-by-usman-sarki/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan’s miserable déjà vu moment, by Ochereome Nnanna]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you read this, former&nbsp;president, Goodluck Jonathan (GCFR), may have swallowed the poisoned chalice of filing to run for president in 2027. As at yesterday, everything pointed in that direction. Indications were that he would run on the platform of the People&rsquo;s Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Tanimu Turaki, his former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs. Turaki was billed to head the committee to screen his former boss to stand as the sole candidate for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/jonathans-miserable-dj-vu-moment-by-ochereome-nnanna/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/jonathans-miserable-dj-vu-moment-by-ochereome-nnanna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The feasibility of fixing Nigeria automatically]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Victor-Bandele DadaThe persistent developmental crisis in Nigeria has generated decades of political reforms, economic interventions, and institutional restructuring without producing sustainable national transformation. This article argues that Nigeria&rsquo;s deeper challenge lies not merely in corruption, leadership failure, or resource limitations, but in the absence of an integrated framework for organizing sustainable prosperity.<br />
The paper traces the emergence of a feasibility framewor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/the-feasibility-of-fixing-nigeria-automatically/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/the-feasibility-of-fixing-nigeria-automatically/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whither the fuel subsidy savings?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When President Bola Tinubu declared the end of the fuel subsidy regime in May 2023, Nigerians were asked to absorb immediate pain in exchange for a promise. The savings, estimated at several trillions of naira annually, would be redirected into healthcare, education, infrastructure and social protection. Nearly three years later, that promise has not been accounted for, and the silence surrounding it is becoming impossible to ignore.The case for subsidy removal was strong. The scheme had degene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/whither-the-fuel-subsidy-savings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/whither-the-fuel-subsidy-savings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry Nnanna Okeke congratulates Enugu APC National Assembly candidates, calls for unity ahead of 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hon. Barr. Henry Nnanna Okeke<br />
Convener, New Enugu Group for Gov Peter mbah has congratulated all the winners of the Enugu State National Assembly primaries of the All Progressives Congress in Enugu State, describing the exercise as one of the most peaceful, transparent and well-coordinated primary elections ever conducted in the history of the state.<br />
Barr. Okeke commended the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for providing an enabling environment that ensured a peaceful an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/henry-nnanna-okeke-congratulates-enugu-apc-national-assembly-candidates-calls-for-unity-ahead-of-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/henry-nnanna-okeke-congratulates-enugu-apc-national-assembly-candidates-calls-for-unity-ahead-of-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eleanya Eke named judge for SEDC Venture Capital Programme Pitch Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Nwafor SundayEleanya Urum Eke, Founder and CEO of Risevest, has been unveiled as one of the virtual interview judges and leading faces of the South East Venture Capital Programme Pitch Competition, a flagship initiative of the South East Development Commission focused on accelerating entrepreneurship, innovation, and venture creation across Nigeria&rsquo;s South-East region.<br />
The programme, organised under the SEDC&rsquo;s broader economic development agenda, was created to identify high-pote]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/eleanya-eke-named-judge-for-sedc-venture-capital-programme-pitch-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/eleanya-eke-named-judge-for-sedc-venture-capital-programme-pitch-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC primaries: Sanwo-Olu’s aide hospitalised after peace meeting turn bloody]]></title><description><![CDATA[.As monarchs storm secretariatBy Olasunkanmi AkoniA truce meeting by the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alimosho Local Government Area over the House of Representatives primaries in Lagos has turned violent after suspected political thugs allegedly attacked and inflicted machete injuries on Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe.Ajigbotafe, popularly known in political circles as &ldquo;AB Ajigbotafe,&rdquo; who sustained deep injuries was quic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-sanwo-olus-aide-hospitalised-after-peace-meeting-turn-bloody/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-sanwo-olus-aide-hospitalised-after-peace-meeting-turn-bloody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria will not fall — Gowon]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeFormer Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, on Tuesday declared that Nigeria &lsquo;will not fall&rsquo; despite mounting political, economic and security pressures, as the country&rsquo;s political, military and traditional elite gathered in Abuja for the public presentation of his autobiography, &lsquo;My Life of Duty and Allegiance.&rsquo;What began as the unveiling of a memoir quickly evolved into a wider national conversation about leadership, memory, reconciliation and the an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-will-not-fall-gowon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-will-not-fall-gowon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FCC to enforce sanctions for recruitment violations]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry ObettaThe Federal Character Commission, FCC, has warned that heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, that violate approved recruitment procedures or breach the Federal Character Principle risk prosecution and other legal sanctions.The warning was issued on Tuesday by the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mrs Hulayat Omidiran, during a press briefing on new recruitment reforms for the Federal Public Service.According to the Omidiran, any MDA that fails to comply with c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fcc-to-enforce-sanctions-for-recruitment-violations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fcc-to-enforce-sanctions-for-recruitment-violations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASUU UNICROSS embarks on indefinite strike over welfare, agreement breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABARThe Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Cross River (UNICROSS) chapter, has commenced an indefinite strike over the failure of the institution&rsquo;s management to implement the salary structure and other welfare benefits of academic staff.In a statement by its Chairman, Dr Patrick Ushie, the union listed several demands, including the implementation of the non-financial components of the 2025 ASUU-FG renegotiated agreement without further delay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/asuu-unicross-embarks-on-indefinite-strike-over-welfare-agreement-breach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/asuu-unicross-embarks-on-indefinite-strike-over-welfare-agreement-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC senatorial primaries: Suswam floors Udende as Benue SSG’s husband defeats Zam]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peter Duru, MakurdiFormer Governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswam, on Monday staged a political comeback after emerging winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial primary election for Benue North East Senatorial District.Suswam, who represented the district in the 9th Senate, secured a landslide victory with 131,083 votes, overwhelmingly defeating the incumbent Senator Emmanuel Udende who polled 1,374 votes.The result marked one of the biggest upsets in the APC primarie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-senatorial-primaries-suswam-floors-udende-as-benue-ssgs-husband-defeats-zam/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-senatorial-primaries-suswam-floors-udende-as-benue-ssgs-husband-defeats-zam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: NDC screens Peter Obi for presidential primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;The process remains open and democratic, Peter ObiBy Henry UmoruABUJA &ndash; AHEAD of 2027 Presidential and general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, ADC has screened Peter Obi, as a presidential aspirant for the forthcoming election.Obi arrived at the party&rsquo;s national secretariat shortly after the chairman of the screening committee and former governor of Ebonyi State, Senator Sam Egwu entered the venue for the exercise.Speaking with Journalists after the screening, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-ndc-screens-peter-obi-for-presidential-primaries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-ndc-screens-peter-obi-for-presidential-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US to let DR Congo team in for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States will ensure that the Democratic Republic of Congo&rsquo;s team are able to travel to play in the World Cup, making an exemption to an entry ban over Ebola, a US official said Tuesday.&ldquo;We expect the DRC team to be able to attend the World Cup,&rdquo; a senior State Department official said on condition of anonymity.The United States has banned non-Americans who have been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan in the previous 21 days from visiting due to the deadly outbreak of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-to-let-dr-congo-team-in-for-world-cup-despite-ebola-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-to-let-dr-congo-team-in-for-world-cup-despite-ebola-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizkid sets record as first African artiste to reach 11 billion Spotify streams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has set a new record as the first African artiste to hit 11 billion streams on Spotify, marking another milestone in his global music career.The announcement was made on Tuesday by music data handle @ChaftsAfrica on X, (formerly Twitter) naming him the first African artiste to reach the milestone.The post reads: &ldquo;First African artists to reach major Spotify milestones:&ldquo;1 billion &mdash; Wizkid, 2 billion &mdash; W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/wizkid-sets-record-as-first-african-artiste-to-reach-11-billion-spotify-streams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/wizkid-sets-record-as-first-african-artiste-to-reach-11-billion-spotify-streams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALGON donates 30 operational vehicles to enhance security in Osun]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Shina Abubakar, OsogboThe Association Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, in Osun State has donated 30 patrol vehicles to security agencies to bolster security operations across the State.Among the security agencies that benefitted from the pick up patrol vehicles are the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Nigeria Immigration Service among others.Speaking at the distribution exercise, ALGON chairman in Osun, Mr Samuel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/algon-donates-30-operational-vehicles-to-enhance-security-in-osun/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/algon-donates-30-operational-vehicles-to-enhance-security-in-osun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG moves to unlock affordable housing through cooperatives, digital finance]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled fresh plans to drive affordable housing delivery through cooperative societies, digital finance and strategic partnerships, declaring that conventional mortgage systems alone can no longer solve Nigeria&rsquo;s housing crisis.Speaking at the 2026 Cooperative Housing Summit Africa (CHOSA) in Abuja, top government officials and stakeholders said millions of low and middle-income Nigerians remained locked out of home ownership due t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-moves-to-unlock-affordable-housing-through-cooperatives-digital-finance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-moves-to-unlock-affordable-housing-through-cooperatives-digital-finance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Obi arrives NDC headquarters for presidential screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry UmoruABUJA-THE 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi has arrived at the headquarters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC in Abuja for the party&rsquo;s presidential screening ahead of the 2027 general election.The former Anambra State governor, widely seen as a leading contender and the sole candidate for the party&rsquo;s ticket, arrived at about 6:45 p.m. dressed in his usual black kaftan and cap.He was accompanied by Senator Victor Umeh, NDC, Anambra Cen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/peter-obi-arrives-ndc-headquarters-for-presidential-screening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/peter-obi-arrives-ndc-headquarters-for-presidential-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest son, accomplice over father’s kidnap, ₦6m ransom]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;recovers AK-47 RifleBy Kingsley OmonobiThe Force headquarters has recorded another operational breakthrough with the arrest of two suspects, a son and his nephew and collected over N6million Ransom in separate extortion from their family.Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid in a statement on Tuesday said they have been charged for criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms linked to a violent syndicate operating within Kaduna S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-arrest-son-accomplice-over-fathers-kidnap-6m-ransom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-arrest-son-accomplice-over-fathers-kidnap-6m-ransom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal win Premier League title after 22 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth.City had to win to take the title fight to the final day, but the Cherries extended their unbeaten streak to 17 league games, a run which has secured European football for the first time in the club&rsquo;s history.After finishing second for the past three seasons, Mikel Arteta&rsquo;s Gunners have finally made it over the line to end a six-year trophy drought.Ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/arsenal-win-premier-league-title-after-22-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/arsenal-win-premier-league-title-after-22-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police foil kidnap, cattle rustling attempts, rescue 11 in Katsina]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Katsina State Police Command says it has foiled attempted kidnappings and cattle rustling in Kankara and Malumfashi Local Government Areas.The command also said it rescued 11 kidnapped passengers and recovered 25 rustled cows.Command spokesman DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Katsina.He said the first incident occurred on Monday at about 8:45 p.m. when the Divisional Police Officer of Kankara Division received a distress call that armed bandits had]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-foil-kidnap-cattle-rustling-attempts-rescue-11-in-katsina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-foil-kidnap-cattle-rustling-attempts-rescue-11-in-katsina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Over 200 defect from PDP to APC in Abia, endorse Deputy Speaker Kalu for another term]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 200 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across the 13 electoral wards of Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State on Monday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Led by the current Abia North Zonal Deputy Chairman of the PDP and former Chairman of Bende Local Government Area, Hon. Gabriel Okereke Elendu, the defectors unanimously endorsed the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, for another term in office during a courtesy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-over-200defect-from-pdp-to-apc-in-abiaendorse-deputy-speaker-kalu-foranotherterm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-over-200defect-from-pdp-to-apc-in-abiaendorse-deputy-speaker-kalu-foranotherterm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PDP zones Bayelsa East senate ticket to Brass LGA]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emem Idio, YenagoaThe Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bayelsa State has upheld the existing rotation and zoning arrangement in Bayelsa East Senatorial District with the zoning of its senatorial ticket to Brass Constituency II.Meanwhile, the party has also zoned the party&rsquo;s senatorial ticket to Nembe Constituency II in 2031. Bayelsa East comprises Brass, Nembe and Ogbia Local Government Areas.The decisions were reportedly reached during a strategic meeting of party leaders and stakeho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/pdp-zones-bayelsa-east-senate-ticket-to-brass-lga/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/pdp-zones-bayelsa-east-senate-ticket-to-brass-lga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IGR: Lagos moves to block leakages, boost revenue n 80 agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Lagos State Government has intensified oversight and performance monitoring across its parastatals and government-owned agencies, aimed at blocking leakages and boosting revenue generation, enforcing accountability and strengthening institutional governance across the state.Permanent Secretary, Parastatals Monitoring Office, PMO, Dr. Olugbemiga Aina, made the remarks on Tuesday, during the 2026 ministerial press briefing to commemorate the seventh anniversary of Governor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/igr-lagos-moves-to-block-leakages-boost-revenue-n-80-agencies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/igr-lagos-moves-to-block-leakages-boost-revenue-n-80-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCAA issues Ebola protocol for airlines, airport operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dickson OmobolaFollowing the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has directed airlines and airport operators to deepen public health surveillance measures.NCAA stated that while no confirmed case linked to the outbreak has been recorded in Nigeria, it was collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, Port Health Services and international heal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ncaa-issues-ebola-protocol-for-airlines-airport-operators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ncaa-issues-ebola-protocol-for-airlines-airport-operators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudden Death: Lagos govt charges pilgrims to prioritise health ahead of Hajj]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos State Government has urged the pilgrims performing the 2026 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prioritise their health ahead of the major spiritual exercise.The Special Adviser to the Governor on Islamic Matters and Chairman of the 2026 Hajj Ad-hoc Committee, Dr. Abdullahi Jebe stated this during the visit of the historical sites in Makkah with the pilgrims being organized by the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board.Jebe said that &ldquo;it is imperative for p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/sudden-death-lagos-govt-charges-pilgrims-to-prioritise-health-ahead-of-hajj/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/sudden-death-lagos-govt-charges-pilgrims-to-prioritise-health-ahead-of-hajj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lagos expands climate protection, data-driven governance to boost SDGs]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olasunkanmi AkoniThe Lagos State Government has said to strengthen climate resilience across vulnerable communities it embarked on flood risk insurance scheme in 2023 through extensive data gathering, funding arrangements and collaboration with development partners, financial institutions and relevant state agencies.Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, Dr Oreoluwa Finnih, disclosed this on Tuesday, during the Annual Ministerial Press Briefing to commemorate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-expands-climate-protection-data-driven-governance-to-boost-sdgs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-expands-climate-protection-data-driven-governance-to-boost-sdgs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insecurity: Sunday Igboho demands urgent approval for ’Iru Ekun’ security network]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruAmid growing insecurity in the South-West, following the abduction of pupils and teachers at Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has urged the Federal Government and governors of the South-West states to urgently approve the operation of a proposed regional security outfit aimed at flushing criminal elements out of forests across Yorubaland.Igboho disclo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-sunday-igboho-demands-urgent-approval-for-iru-ekun-security-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/insecurity-sunday-igboho-demands-urgent-approval-for-iru-ekun-security-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final over spying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton were Tuesday expelled from the Championship play-off final after admitting to spying on a training session of semi-final opponents Middlesbrough.Middlesbrough have been reinstated and are set to face Hull at Wembley on Saturday for a place in the Premier League.Southampton will also be docked four points next season after admitting to multiple breaches of regulations related to the &ldquo;unauthorised filming of other clubs&rsquo; training&rdquo; sessions, according to a statement f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/southampton-expelled-from-championship-play-off-final-over-spying/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/southampton-expelled-from-championship-play-off-final-over-spying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian man extradited to US over alleged romance fraud scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Favour UleborA Nigerian man, Samuel Ugberaese, has been taken to the United States over alleged involvement in a romance scam and money laundering case targeting elderly victims.In a press statement on Tuesday, the United States Department of Justice said the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, arrested Ugberaese after he was brought from Nigeria to the United States.The statement said a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina filed charges against him on January 22, 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerian-man-extradited-to-us-over-alleged-romance-fraud-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerian-man-extradited-to-us-over-alleged-romance-fraud-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Area boys’ can’t disturb registered filmmakers – Agbo, DGN President; ‘Not true’ – AMVCA winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Area boys&rsquo; can&rsquo;t disturb registered filmmakers &ndash; Agbo, DGN President; &lsquo;Not true&rsquo; &ndash; AMVCA winner appeared first on Vanguard News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/area-boys-cant-disturb-registered-filmmakers-agbo-dgn-president-not-true-amvca-winner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/area-boys-cant-disturb-registered-filmmakers-agbo-dgn-president-not-true-amvca-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: PDP clears Jonathan as sole presidential candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeThe Peoples Democratic Party, PDP faction led by Kabiru Turaki, SAN, on Tuesday granted former President Goodluck Jonathan a waiver from its presidential screening process ahead of the 2027 election, as party officials confirmed he is currently the party&rsquo;s only presidential aspirant.Former Niger State governor Babangida Aliyu, who represented former Vice President Namadi Sambo, chairman of the screening committee, said the party saw no need to screen Jonathan given th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-pdp-clears-jonathan-as-sole-presidential-candidate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-pdp-clears-jonathan-as-sole-presidential-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apapa ports: Extortion returns to access roads 24hrs after PEBEC enforcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olasunkanmi AkoniBarely 24 hours after Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, PEBEC, led by<br />
the Director-General, Princess Zahra Audu, concluded special raid operation to dismantle illegal checkpoints and extortion hotspots at Apapa ports axis, Lagos, the illegal activities have returned as usual.Audu had led other senior officers of PEBEC last Thursday, on a clean-up exercise of the corridor following series of complaints over illegal activities by security personnel and touts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apapa-ports-extortion-returns-to-access-roads-24hrs-after-pebec-enforcement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apapa-ports-extortion-returns-to-access-roads-24hrs-after-pebec-enforcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 safest countries in Africa 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Africa has a wide mix of safety conditions, but several countries consistently rank as the safest on the continent according to the Global Peace Index (GPI).<br />
These countries typically benefit from political stability, relatively low levels of violent crime, and growing tourism sectors that support safer environments for residents and visitors.Below are the top 10 safest countries in Africa based on the latest GPI rankings.1. MauritiusMauritius ranks as the safest country in Africa and among the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/top-10-safest-countries-in-africa-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/top-10-safest-countries-in-africa-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria-US joint airstrikes kill 175 ISIS fighters – DHQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria&rsquo;s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says joint counterterrorism airstrikes carried out with the United States Africa Command have killed 175 ISIS terrorists in the North-East.In a statement issued on Tuesday, Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the coordinated operations have dealt a major blow to ISIS and its affiliate, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).According to the military, the strikes, which began a few days ago, have destroyed terrorist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-us-joint-airstrikes-kill-175-isis-fighters-dhq/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-us-joint-airstrikes-kill-175-isis-fighters-dhq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’re not closing down because of banditry – LAUTECH]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adesina WahabThe management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, has debunked rumours that the university has been shut down because of the fear that bandits want to invade the institution.In a statement on Tuesday evening signed by Olalekan Fadeyi on behalf of the Registrar, Mrs Olayinka Balogun, the management of the university called on the public to disregard such claims.&ldquo;This is to strongly debunk the rumour making the rounds that the Management of the L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/were-not-closing-down-because-of-banditry-lautech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/were-not-closing-down-because-of-banditry-lautech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two women escape jungle justice in Akwa Ibom]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Uko EtimUYO&mdash;Two women narrowly escaped jungle justice in Uyo after an irate mob stripped them naked, brutally assaulted them, and attempted to subject them to unlawful execution over allegations yet to be verified.It was gathered that the incident occured along Ring Road 3 in Uyo metropolis on Tuesday at around 9:00 am.This was revealed in a statement by the Akwa Ibom State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John on Tuesday in Uyo.John said the state Commissioner for Health, D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/two-women-escape-jungle-justice-in-akwa-ibom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/two-women-escape-jungle-justice-in-akwa-ibom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 World Cup: Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for record sixth appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adegboyega AdeleyeCristiano Ronaldo is set to make history after being named in Portugal&rsquo;s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he could become the first male player to feature in six different editions of the tournament.According to&nbsp;the BBC, Portugal coach Roberto Mart&iacute;nez included the 41-year-old captain in his final squad as the Sele&ccedil;&atilde;o prepares for another attempt to win the World Cup for the first time in their history.Ronaldo already holds the men&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2026-world-cup-ronaldo-named-in-portugal-squad-for-record-sixth-appearance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2026-world-cup-ronaldo-named-in-portugal-squad-for-record-sixth-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria won’t fall – Gowon; leadership proved in crisis – Jonathan]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJAFormer Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, on Tuesday declared that Nigeria &lsquo;will not fall&rsquo; despite mounting political, economic and security pressures, as the country&rsquo;s political, military and traditional elite gathered in Abuja for the public presentation of his autobiography, &lsquo;My Life of Duty and Allegiance&rsquo;.Also speaking at the event, former President Goodluck Jonathan said people can appear to be good leaders, but that it is moments of cris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-wont-fall-gowon-leadership-proved-in-crisis-jonathan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-wont-fall-gowon-leadership-proved-in-crisis-jonathan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission clears Mikano International Limited of Financial Liabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has confirmed that Mikano International Limited has fully complied with the Commission&rsquo;s Order and Notice issued on December 16, 2025, thereby discharging the company from all financial obligations and liabilities arising from the matter.In a letter dated February 9, 2026, addressed to the Chief Executive of Mikano International Limited and signed by the Head of Legal Services, Nsitem Chizenum, on behalf of the Executive V]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/federal-competition-and-consumer-protection-commission-clears-mikano-international-limited-of-financial-liabilities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/federal-competition-and-consumer-protection-commission-clears-mikano-international-limited-of-financial-liabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some people told Tinubu I charmed him with clothes I gave him — Shettima]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday revealed that some people from Borno State once warned President Bola Tinubu to stop wearing traditional outfits he received from Shettima during the 2023 election campaign, claiming the clothes had been used to charm him and could lead to his death.According to Shettima, Tinubu dismissed the allegation and deliberately wore the outfits for an entire week to prove there was nothing mystical about them.The Vice President made the disclosure in Abuja whil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/some-people-told-tinubu-i-charmed-him-with-clothes-i-gave-him-shettima/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/some-people-told-tinubu-i-charmed-him-with-clothes-i-gave-him-shettima/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerians divided over Ahmed Musa-Neymar World Cup call comparison]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbultawabNigerians on social media have been divided over comparisons between Ahmed Musa and Neymar following the Brazilian star&rsquo;s inclusion in Brazil&rsquo;s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The debate started after X user @asiwajulerry argued that many Nigerians supporting Neymar&rsquo;s call-up would heavily criticise the Nigeria Football Federation if Musa were included in a World Cup squad under similar circumstances.&ldquo;The same Nigerians defending Neymar&rsquo;s World]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerians-divided-over-ahmed-musa-neymar-world-cup-call-comparison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerians-divided-over-ahmed-musa-neymar-world-cup-call-comparison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IG deploys additional detectives as police move to secure release of kidnapped students in Oyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruThe Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has deployed additional detectives from the Force Headquarters to collaborate with a joint security team in efforts to secure the safe release of kidnapped students drawn from both private and public schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducted on Friday.The deployment, according to reliable security sources, is aimed at ensuring the rescue of the abducted students unhurt.A source stated: &ldquo;More detectives have b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ig-deploys-additional-detectives-as-police-move-to-secure-release-of-kidnapped-students-in-oyo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ig-deploys-additional-detectives-as-police-move-to-secure-release-of-kidnapped-students-in-oyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Togo sixth African country to grant visa-free entry to Africans]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a major boost for continental integration, Togo has opened its borders to all African citizens, allowing passport holders from across the continent to enter the country visa-free.<br />
The new policy, which took effect on Monday, grants African travelers a 30-day visa exemption, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Security early Tuesday.In an official statement, Security Minister Calixte Madjoulba emphasised that the decision reflects the Togolese government&rsquo;s commitment to fost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/togo-sixth-african-country-to-grant-visa-free-entry-to-africans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/togo-sixth-african-country-to-grant-visa-free-entry-to-africans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No terrorist base in south-west, says DHQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims of the existence of a terrorist base in the South-West, assuring Nigerians that ongoing operations are targeted at rescuing abducted victims and neutralising criminal elements.The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, made the clarification in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.Onoja said the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, extended condolences to the government and people of Oyo State as well as familie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/no-terrorist-base-in-south-west-says-dhq/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/no-terrorist-base-in-south-west-says-dhq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[300-level Theatre Arts UNIUYO student kidnapped in Akwa Ibom ]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;We paid N.5m ransom to abductors without release- Family&nbsp;By Uko Etim&nbsp;UYO&ndash; A 300-level Theatre Arts student of the University of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, Mr Utibe Asian, has reportedly been kidnapped.It was gathered that Asian, who hails from Obio Etoi in Uyo Local Government Area, went missing from home after he was called by a friend on 09066935255 on 2 December last year.&nbsp;A family source said N500,000 ransom was paid to his abductors in Uyo metropolis, but he was n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/300-level-theatre-arts-uniuyo-student-kidnapped-in-akwa-ibom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/300-level-theatre-arts-uniuyo-student-kidnapped-in-akwa-ibom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kwara stakeholders petition APC national chairman over unauthorized primary result]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash;As party chairman faces vote of no confidenceBy Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA&mdash;The All Progressives Congress, APC, stakeholders in Ekiti Local Government Area, Kwara State, have passed a vote of no confidence in local chairman Mr. James Ajibola for the alleged &ldquo;unauthorized&rdquo; release of Federal House of Representatives primary results &mdash; an act the party elders described as a direct challenge to national authority and party procedures.This is as a broad coalition of the A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwara-stakeholders-petition-apc-national-chairman-over-unauthorized-primary-result/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kwara-stakeholders-petition-apc-national-chairman-over-unauthorized-primary-result/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: EFCC nabs convicted ex-minister Mamman over N33bn fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA<br />
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, said it had arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, days after he was sentenced in absentia over the alleged diversion of more than N33 billion meant for the Mambilla power project and other electricity schemes.Read Also: Civil War: We turned to Soviets for weapons after US, UK snub &mdash; GowonMamman&rsquo;s arrest came less than a week after a court ordered security agencies to apprehend him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/video-efcc-nabs-convicted-ex-minister-mamman-over-n33bn-fraud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/video-efcc-nabs-convicted-ex-minister-mamman-over-n33bn-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phone-tapping charge: Why we took El-Rufai into custody, DSS tells court]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;tenders video evidence, as judge adjourns case to June 22By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA&ndash; The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday explained before the Federal High Court in Abuja why the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El&#8209;Rufai was relocated to its custody.It will be recalled that the embattled former governor was moved to the security agency&rsquo;s detention facility in Abuja on Monday after he appeared before the court for the continuation of his trial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/phone-tapping-charge-why-we-took-el-rufai-into-custody-dss-tells-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/phone-tapping-charge-why-we-took-el-rufai-into-custody-dss-tells-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: Samuel Ajose steps down for Hamzat in Lagos APC race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samuel Ajose, a 2027 Lagos State governorship aspirant, has stepped down from the race ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, declaring support for Obafemi Hamzat.<br />
Ajose announced his decision on Tuesday, admitting it was a difficult choice but one made in the interest of the party and broader political stability within Lagos APC.Dr Samuel Mawuyon Ajose, 2027 Lagos State governorship aspirant, steps down from the governorship race today ahead of the APC primary elections]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/video-samuel-ajose-steps-down-for-hamzat-in-lagos-apc-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/video-samuel-ajose-steps-down-for-hamzat-in-lagos-apc-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak worry WHO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Health Organization on Tuesday voiced concern about the &ldquo;scale and speed&rdquo; of an Ebola outbreak that has killed an estimated 131 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo and warned it could be lengthy.The UN health agency has declared the surge of the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever an international health emergency and called an urgent meeting on the crisis.No vaccine or therapeutic treatment exists for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola which is responsible for the out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/scale-and-speed-of-ebola-outbreak-worry-who/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/scale-and-speed-of-ebola-outbreak-worry-who/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FGN bonds record 32% oversubscription in May auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Elizabeth AdegbesanStrong investors demand for the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) debt instrument continues in May as the government&rsquo;s bond auction in May 2026 recorded a 32.8% oversubscription.The Debt Management Office (DMO) disclosed this today.Investors bid N797.17 billion (including a N280 billion non-competitive bid) for bonds worth N600 billion with total allotments rising sharply by 122 percent to N614.51 billion in May, down from N276.8 billion in April.<br />
Two instruments w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fgn-bonds-record-32-oversubscription-in-may-auction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fgn-bonds-record-32-oversubscription-in-may-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civil War: We turned to Soviets for weapons after US, UK snub — Gowon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has disclosed that the refusal of the United States and Britain to supply arms to Nigeria during the civil war forced his administration to seek military assistance from the Soviet Union and a Lebanese black-market businessman.Gowon said the intervention from both sources eventually helped Nigeria turn the tide during the three-year civil war, which lasted from July 1967 to January 1970.The revelations are contained in Chapter 15 of his 859-page autobiography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/civil-war-we-turned-to-soviets-for-weapons-after-us-uk-snub-gowon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/civil-war-we-turned-to-soviets-for-weapons-after-us-uk-snub-gowon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: ‘I did not buy ADC form to be vice-president’ – Amaechi]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Mary AgbabiakaFormer minister of transport, Rotimi Amaechi has dismissed speculations that he is seeking a vice-presidential position, insisting that his political ambition is focused solely on the presidency amid ongoing conversations surrounding the ADC presidential ticket battle.Speaking recently on the podcast Daily Politics on Trust TV, Amaechi addressed issues concerning party leadership, consensus arrangements, and reports linking him to a possible vice-presidential role.&ldquo;I did]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-i-did-not-buy-adc-form-to-be-vice-president-amaechi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-i-did-not-buy-adc-form-to-be-vice-president-amaechi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[João Pedro named Chelsea best player after Brazil World Cup snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adegboyega AdeleyeChelsea forward Jo&atilde;o Pedro has been named the club&rsquo;s Player of the Season for 2025-26, just hours after suffering the disappointment of being left out of Brazil&rsquo;s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Chelsea confirmed the award on their official website after the Brazilian attacker dominated the supporters&rsquo; vote, receiving more than 60 per cent of ballots cast by fans following an outstanding debut season at Stamford Bridge.Midfield duo Enzo Fernandez]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/joo-pedro-named-chelsea-best-player-after-brazil-world-cup-snub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/joo-pedro-named-chelsea-best-player-after-brazil-world-cup-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danjuma donates N3bn, Dangote N500m at presentation of Gowon’s autobiography]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Minister of Defence, Retired Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, on Tuesday in Abuja, donated N3 billion at the public presentation of the autobiography of former Head of State, Retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon.&#8203;The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of the Dangote Group, also supported the book launch with a donation of N500 million.&#8203;NAN also reports the presentation of the 20-Chapter autobiography, titled &ldquo;My Life of Duty and Allegiance,&rdquo; was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/danjuma-donates-n3bn-dangote-n500m-at-presentation-of-gowons-autobiography/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/danjuma-donates-n3bn-dangote-n500m-at-presentation-of-gowons-autobiography/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full draw of AFCON 2027 qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria will head into the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducted the official draw for the qualifying stage of the tournament.The draw, which determines the road to the expanded 2027 finals co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, saw 48 nations divided into four pots of 12 teams each. Each group contains one team from each pot, with the top two nations in every]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-draw-of-afcon-2027-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-draw-of-afcon-2027-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Super Eagles draw Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and Tanzania in Group L of the qualification series for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The draw was conducted on Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt, setting up another competitive qualifying campaign for the three-time African champions.Nigeria find themselves in a familiar group, with all three opponents having crossed paths with the Super Eagles in recent CAF competitions.Guinea-Bissau met Nigeria in the group stage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/afcon-2027-qualifiers-super-eagles-draw-madagascar-guinea-bissau-tanzania/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/afcon-2027-qualifiers-super-eagles-draw-madagascar-guinea-bissau-tanzania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Order: ADC state chairmen threaten contempt proceedings on Mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ugochukwu AlaribeUMUAHIA &ndash; State chairmen of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, have threatened to file contempt proceedings against the national chairman of the party, Senator David Mark and other principal officers over alleged violation of the April 29, 2026, order of the Federal High Court, which declared that the tenure of the state chairmen has not expired.They accused Senator Mark of acting in violation of the order of the Federal High Court which preserved their tenure until]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-order-adc-state-chairmen-threaten-contempt-proceedings-on-mark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-order-adc-state-chairmen-threaten-contempt-proceedings-on-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Falcons star Oladipo named Serie A best defender]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabNigeria international Shukurat Oladipo has been crowned the Best Defender of the Season in Italy&rsquo;s Serie A Femminile after an impressive campaign with AS Roma Women.The 21-year-old defender received the award during a gala ceremony held on Monday night following her standout performances throughout the season.Oladipo was also named in the league&rsquo;s Team of the Season after helping Roma secure their third league title in four years.The Super Falcons star joined Rom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/super-falcons-star-oladipo-named-serie-a-best-defender/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/super-falcons-star-oladipo-named-serie-a-best-defender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zailani rejects Kaduna APC Senate primary, demands fresh election]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoKaduna &mdash; The campaign council of former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly and Kaduna Central senatorial aspirant, Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani, has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Kaduna Central, insisting that no valid primary election took place across the zone.The council described the exercise held on Sunday as flawed, non-transparent and inconsistent with the guidelines of the party.Addressing jour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/zailani-rejects-kaduna-apc-senate-primary-demands-fresh-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/zailani-rejects-kaduna-apc-senate-primary-demands-fresh-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor AbdulRazaq announces Seriki as successor in Kwara]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Demola Akinyemi, ILORINAhead of Wednesday governorship primaries, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has<br />
endorsed Amb. Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki (MFR) as his preferred successor in 2027 gubernatorial election.This is contained in a statement he personally made available to journalists in ilorin Tuesday afternoon.The statement reads:&rdquo;Following extensive consultations with party structures and leadership, I am pleased to endorse Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki (MFR) as my prefer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/governor-abdulrazaq-announces-seriki-as-successor-in-kwara/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/governor-abdulrazaq-announces-seriki-as-successor-in-kwara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I thought Tinubu approved Obasa’s removal — Desmond Elliot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Desmond Elliot, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere Constituency I, has explained why he signed the impeachment notice against Speaker Mudashiru Obasa during the January 2025 leadership crisis in the Assembly.Speaking during an interview on Channels Television&rsquo;s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, the actor-turned-politician said he was outside the country when the impeachment took place and believed the move had the backing of the presidency.Elliot&rsquo;s remarks c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-thought-tinubu-approved-obasas-removal-desmond-elliot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-thought-tinubu-approved-obasas-removal-desmond-elliot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City set to replace Guardiola with Maresca — Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adegboyega AdeleyeManchester City are reportedly preparing for a managerial transition, with former assistant coach Enzo Maresca emerging as the leading candidate to replace Pep Guardiola at the end of the season.According to the BBC, Guardiola is expected to step down following Sunday&rsquo;s game against Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium, their final match of the season. He leaves after what would be a decade in charge, despite still having a year left on his contract.The report states that Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/man-city-set-to-replace-guardiola-with-maresca-reports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/man-city-set-to-replace-guardiola-with-maresca-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPL: How Arsenal can be crowned champions before Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal could be crowned English Premier League, EPL champions as early as Tuesday night after moving a step closer to their first league title in 22 years.Arsenal F.C. boosted their title hopes with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley on Monday, with Kai Havertz&rsquo;s first-half header proving decisive in a tense encounter.The result leaves Mikel Arteta&rsquo;s side five points clear at the top of the table, with just one game remaining against Crystal Palace.Their closest challengers, Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/epl-how-arsenal-can-be-crowned-champions-before-sunday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/epl-how-arsenal-can-be-crowned-champions-before-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYSC member stabs father to death in Abuja]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Efe OnodjaeA 53-year-old businessman, Mr. Adimike Godwin, has allegedly been killed by his son, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Friday night following a heated argument at their home in the Guzape area of Abuja.A source, who is an executive member of the Electrical Dealers Association of Nigeria (EDAN), described the deceased as a prominent electrical dealer and respected union member.The source told Vanguard that Godwin owned houses in Lekki, Lagos, and in Guzape and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nysc-member-stabs-father-to-death-in-abuja/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nysc-member-stabs-father-to-death-in-abuja/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 top AI-powered phones for a smart mobile experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI phones refer to a device that integrates artificial intelligence into its core functions, using technologies such as machine learning and large language models (LLMs). These systems may run directly on the device, rely on cloud-based processing, or combine both approaches.AI has rapidly transformed the smartphone industry, improving user experience across communication, photography, productivity, and accessibility. Voice assistants such as Siri and Google Assistant already demonstrate how na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-top-ai-powered-phones-for-a-smart-mobile-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-top-ai-powered-phones-for-a-smart-mobile-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank Edoho’s estranged wife makes fresh claims amid infidelity controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabSandra Edoho, estranged wife of media personality Frank Edoho, has made fresh claims as controversy surrounding her alleged relationship with singer Chike continues to stir reactions online.Sandra, who has faced criticism over claims of an alleged extra-marital affair, pushed back against the accusations in a series of Instagram posts on Tuesday, insisting she would not accept being labelled an unfaithful woman.&ldquo;I refuse to be tagged an unfaithful wife, a prostitute, o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/frank-edohos-estranged-wife-makes-fresh-claims-amid-infidelity-controversy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/frank-edohos-estranged-wife-makes-fresh-claims-amid-infidelity-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natasha’s camp mocks APC over Bello’s clearance despite EFCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[By John Alechenu<br />
Abuja &ndash; Loyalists of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have criticised the All Progressives Congress, APC, over the conduct of its House of Representatives and Senate primaries in Kogi State, describing the exercise as rancorous and poorly managed.Speaking to journalists, in Abuja, yesterday, Media Adviser to Senator Natasha, Samuel Idoko, said the crisis that followed the primaries had exposed the ruling party as disorganised and unprepared to continue leading the state.&ld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/natashas-camp-mocks-apc-over-bellos-clearance-despite-efcc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/natashas-camp-mocks-apc-over-bellos-clearance-despite-efcc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court judgment raises concerns about civic freedoms in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Anietie EwangOn May 5, a Nigerian high court ordered the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), a prominent local human rights organization, to pay 100 million naira (about US$72,000) in damages to two Department of State Services officials. The court also directed the organization to publish public apologies and pay litigation costs.The Department of State Services officials filed the civil case against SERAP following the latter&rsquo;s September 2024 allegations that of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-judgment-raises-concerns-about-civic-freedoms-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-judgment-raises-concerns-about-civic-freedoms-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian athlete shot dead days before MBA graduation in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian sporting community is mourning the death of Oluwabukola Pereira, who was shot dead in the United States, US just days before she was due to graduate with a Master of Business Administration degree.Pereira was reportedly killed on Friday, May 8, during an apparent robbery at Arise Auto Center, where she worked.According to local reports, the Hamilton County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office is investigating the incident, although authorities have not officially confirmed a motive.A worker at t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerian-athlete-shot-dead-days-before-mba-graduation-in-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerian-athlete-shot-dead-days-before-mba-graduation-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson, McGinn in Scotland squad bidding for FIFA World Cup breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool defender Andy Robertson and Aston Villa captain John McGinn were among the players named on Tuesday by manager Steve Clarke in Scotland&rsquo;s first World Cup finals squad for 28 years.The Scots last featured at the showpiece tournament in 1998 and Clarke&rsquo;s men are looking to break new ground in North America by becoming the first Scotland side to get out of the group stage at a World Cup.Full-back Robertson, 32, will leave Liverpool at the end of the season following a nine-ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/robertson-mcginn-in-scotland-squad-bidding-for-fifa-world-cup-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/robertson-mcginn-in-scotland-squad-bidding-for-fifa-world-cup-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plateau 2027: I’ll defeat Mutfwang in free, fair primary — Yilchin Jan Bida]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Golok NanmwaA governorship aspirant in Plateau State, Commander Yilchin Jan Bida, rtd, has expressed confidence that he would defeat Governor Caleb Mutfwang in a free and fair primary election ahead of the 2027 polls.Bida, who declared his intention to contest in the forthcoming primaries scheduled for Thursday, said he was fully prepared for the race and not merely joining to make up the numbers.Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, he said, &ldquo;I am fully committed to contesting in the pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/plateau-2027-ill-defeat-mutfwang-in-free-fair-primary-yilchin-jan-bida/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/plateau-2027-ill-defeat-mutfwang-in-free-fair-primary-yilchin-jan-bida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFN condemns abduction of school children, beheading of teacher in Oyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olayinka AjayiThe Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has condemned in strong terms the abduction of school children and the brutal beheading of Mr. Michael Oyedokun, one of the teachers at Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.In a statement, PFN&rsquo;s National President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, expressed disappointment in the Federal Government over the heart-wrenching acts of insurgency spreading across Nigeria, despite the government&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/pfn-condemns-abduction-of-school-children-beheading-of-teacher-in-oyo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/pfn-condemns-abduction-of-school-children-beheading-of-teacher-in-oyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC Primaries: No consensus governorship candidate in Lagos, aspirant tackles naysayers]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olayinka AjayiGovernorship aspirant ahead of the All Progressives Congress primaries, Otunba Olarenwaju Jim-Kamal, has urged naysayers to desist from calling the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, the consensus governorship candidate.Jim-Kamal, while addressing newsmen in Lagos insisted that the Electoral Act 2026 ruled out room for anointed candidate.He explained that President Tinubu did not anoint anybody as the next governor of the state.According to him, &ldquo;I have absol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-no-consensus-governorship-candidate-in-lagos-aspirant-tackles-naysayers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-no-consensus-governorship-candidate-in-lagos-aspirant-tackles-naysayers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Sam Egwu, Galadima, others included in NDC screening committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry UmoruThe Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has appointed a 17-member screening committee for presidential, governorship and National Assembly aspirants with former governor of Ebonyi State, Senator Sam Egwu, as the chairman.In a statement on Tuesday by the NDC National Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Enekweizu, the party said that Barrister Reuben Egwuaba, the NDC National Legal Adviser, will serve as secretary of the committee.Other members of the committee are Comrade Babatunde Ali as the de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-sam-egwu-galadima-others-included-in-ndc-screening-committee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-sam-egwu-galadima-others-included-in-ndc-screening-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natasha’s camp mocks APC over Bello’s clearance despite EFCC case]]></title><description><![CDATA[By John AlechenuLoyalists of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have criticised the All Progressives Congress, APC, over the conduct of its House of Representatives and Senate primaries in Kogi State, describing the exercise as rancorous and poorly managed.Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Media Adviser to Senator Natasha, Samuel Idoko, said the crisis that followed the primaries had exposed the ruling party as disorganised and unprepared to continue leading the state.&ldquo;The irregula]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/natashas-camp-mocks-apc-over-bellos-clearance-despite-efcc-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/natashas-camp-mocks-apc-over-bellos-clearance-despite-efcc-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: Two construction workers fall from rooftop during site fight, one feared dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[A disturbing video circulating widely on social media has sparked concern after showing two construction workers falling from the roof of an unfinished building during a violent altercation, with one of the workers feared dead.<br />
The footage, which gained traction on Monday, captures one worker dressed in an orange outfit and another wearing a white shirt and trousers exchanging blows while standing on the exposed roof frame of a building under construction.<br />
Trending Video: Two workers fighting a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/video-two-construction-workers-fall-from-rooftop-during-site-fight-one-feared-dead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/video-two-construction-workers-fall-from-rooftop-during-site-fight-one-feared-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damaturu Specialist Hospital performs first lower jaw surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ndahi Marama, DamaturuThe Yobe State Specialist Hospital, Damaturu, has successfully carried out a highly specialized segmental mandibulectomy with reconstruction &mdash; a major maxillofacial surgical procedure performed for the first time at any state-owned facility and the first in North-eastern Nigeria.The surgery aims to remove a small or large part of your lower jawbone (mandible). Often, surgeons perform a mandibulectomy to remove a tumor or diseased section of the human jaw.This succ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/damaturu-specialist-hospital-performs-first-lower-jaw-surgery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/damaturu-specialist-hospital-performs-first-lower-jaw-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You can’t govern’ — Atiku slams Tinubu over rising killings, abductions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso and the killing of innocent Nigerians in Katsina State, including a pregnant woman, saying the incidents show Nigeria is bleeding under a government that has reduced leadership to post-tragedy press statements.In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said he was particularly heartbroken by the murder of one of the teachers abducted in Og]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/you-cant-govern-atiku-slams-tinubu-over-rising-killings-abductions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/you-cant-govern-atiku-slams-tinubu-over-rising-killings-abductions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You cannot govern’ — Atiku slams Tinubu over rising killings, abductions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso and the killing of innocent Nigerians in Katsina State, including a pregnant woman, saying the incidents show Nigeria is bleeding under a government that has reduced leadership to post-tragedy press statements.In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said he was particularly heartbroken by the murder of one of the teachers abducted in Og]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/you-cannot-govern-atiku-slams-tinubu-over-rising-killings-abductions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/you-cannot-govern-atiku-slams-tinubu-over-rising-killings-abductions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School abduction: 25 pupils, teachers still missing in Oyo — Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Juliet UmehOyo State Police Command has confirmed that 25 pupils and teachers remain missing following attacks on two schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State by suspected kidnappers.The Command&rsquo;s Public Relations Officer, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this while speaking on Channels Television, saying the incident has heightened concerns over worsening insecurity and rising cases of mass abductions across the country.According to him, &ldquo;The attackers invaded the sc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/school-abduction-25-pupils-teachers-still-missing-in-oyo-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/school-abduction-25-pupils-teachers-still-missing-in-oyo-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 superstar coaches attracted by FIFA World Cup glory into international battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Cup has bucked the trend of international football&rsquo;s struggles to compete with the riches of the club game when it comes to securing some of the world&rsquo;s best coaches.We look at five of the big names who have been lured by the quest for World Cup glory:Thomas Tuchel (England)TuchelThe former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss has become the English Football Association&rsquo;s latest gun for hire in a bid to end a wait to win a major tournament that st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/5-superstar-coaches-attracted-by-fifa-world-cup-glory-into-international-battle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/5-superstar-coaches-attracted-by-fifa-world-cup-glory-into-international-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: João Pedro’s family heartbroken after Brazil’s World Cup squad exclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabChelsea forward Jo&atilde;o Pedro was left disappointed after missing out on selection for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with an emotional video showing his family gathered together in anticipation of hearing his name announced by Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti.The viral clip captured relatives and close associates of the Brazilian striker watching the squad announcement live, hoping Pedro would make the final list for the tournament, only for his name not to be called.Reports from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/video-joo-pedros-family-heartbroken-after-brazils-world-cup-squad-exclusion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/video-joo-pedros-family-heartbroken-after-brazils-world-cup-squad-exclusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunmen kill vigilante in fresh attack on Plateau community]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Golok NanmwaJos &ndash; Suspected gunmen have killed a 25-year-old vigilante, Daniel Danladi Choji, during an attack on Tanjol village in Jol District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.The incident, which occurred on Monday night threw the community into panic .Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed the Vwak and Tanjol areas in more than five groups, shooting indiscriminately before they were repelled by a combined team of Operation Rainbow and security operatives.Confirming t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gunmen-kill-vigilante-in-fresh-attack-on-plateau-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gunmen-kill-vigilante-in-fresh-attack-on-plateau-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neuer set for return to Germany World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set for a surprise return to Germany&rsquo;s World Cup squad as the number one option two years after announcing his international retirement, German media reported on Tuesday.German tabloid Bild claimed coach Julian Nagelsmann had informed players, including prospective number one Oliver Baumann, that the 40-year-old would be included in the World Cup squad, which will be announced on Thursday.In an appearance on German TV on Saturday, Nagelsmann refused to a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/neuer-set-for-return-to-germany-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/neuer-set-for-return-to-germany-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey manhunt ends as shooter takes own life after killing 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[A massive manhunt for a gunman who killed six people in southern Turkey ended early Tuesday when he turned the gun on himself after being cornered by police, the IHA news agency reported.The 37-year-old suspect had fled to a forested area after going on a rampage with a gun near Tarsus, which lies between the southern cities of Mersin and Adana, in which he shot dead six people and wounded another eight.The Anadolu state news agency said the man had reportedly shot dead his ex-wife before headi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/turkey-manhunt-ends-as-shooter-takes-own-life-after-killing-6/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/turkey-manhunt-ends-as-shooter-takes-own-life-after-killing-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India nabs four Nigerians for alleged online romance scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[No fewer than four Nigerians have been arrested in India over alleged fraud and impersonation offences linked to social media scams.According to separate reports by The Times of India on Monday, three suspects identified as Chinedu, Sunday and Jules were arrested by the Gurugram police for allegedly posing as women online to deceive victims and obtain money fraudulently.A fourth suspect, 49-year-old Uchenwa, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force on Friday over a related cyber fra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/india-nabs-four-nigerians-for-alleged-online-romance-scam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/india-nabs-four-nigerians-for-alleged-online-romance-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFCC vows punishment for officers linked to UUTH operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has vowed that any operative found to have violated professional standards during a controversial operation at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) will face disciplinary action.The incident, which occurred on May 12, involved armed operatives of the commission visiting the teaching hospital, amid allegations that they assaulted the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee, Professor Eyo Ekpe, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/efcc-vows-punishment-for-officers-linked-to-uuth-operation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/efcc-vows-punishment-for-officers-linked-to-uuth-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo school abduction: Two-year-old girl among victims; communities list names, ages]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adesina WahabA toddler, Christianah Akanbi, aged 2, of Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School is among the 46 persons kidnapped by terrorists in some communities in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State last Friday.According to community leaders a total of 46 persons &ndash; seven teachers and 39 students &ndash; were abducted from Community High School Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School. Four motorcycles were also snatched from villagers (three from Yawota com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-abduction-two-year-old-girl-among-victims-communities-list-names-ages/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-abduction-two-year-old-girl-among-victims-communities-list-names-ages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wembanyama dazzles as Spurs top Thunder in double-overtime thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama outdueled Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an epic 122-115 double-overtime triumph over the Oklahoma City Thunder in game one of the NBA Western Conference finals on Monday.Wembanyama scored 41 points and pulled down 24 rebounds, forcing the second overtime with a dazzling three-pointer and delivering nine of the Spurs&rsquo; 14 points in the second overtime as San Antonio handed the defending champion Thunder their first defeat of these playoffs.&ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/wembanyama-dazzles-as-spurs-top-thunder-in-double-overtime-thriller/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/wembanyama-dazzles-as-spurs-top-thunder-in-double-overtime-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardiola shuts down Man City exit report]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emmanuel OkogbaManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has firmly rejected speculation that he is planning to leave the club at the end of the season, insisting he remains fully committed to his role at the Etihad Stadium.The Spaniard moved quickly to quell growing rumours during his pre-match press conference ahead of Tuesday&rsquo;s Premier League clash against Bournemouth.Recent reports had suggested that Manchester City were already making internal preparations for life after Guardiola, wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/guardiola-shuts-down-man-city-exit-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/guardiola-shuts-down-man-city-exit-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full List of Oyo Kidnap Victims: 2-yr-old girl among]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adesina WahabA toddler, Christianah Akanbi, aged 2, of Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School is among the 46 persons kidnapped by terrorists in some communities in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State last Friday.Read Also: How informants helped Oyo kidnappers during, after operation &ndash; Police<br />
According to community leaders a total of 46 persons &ndash; seven teachers and 39 students &ndash; were abducted from Community High School Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-of-oyo-kidnap-victims-2-yr-old-girl-among/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-of-oyo-kidnap-victims-2-yr-old-girl-among/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police trace Oyo school abduction suspects through phone calls with bandits]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruFresh facts have emerged over the abduction of school pupils and the killing of two teachers alongside an okada rider in Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as investigators uncovered how suspected informants allegedly maintained communication with the abductors through telephone conversations.The Oyo State Police Command disclosed that investigators traced the suspects through calls believed to have been exchanged with the bandits during and after the operat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-trace-oyo-school-abduction-suspects-through-phone-calls-with-bandits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-trace-oyo-school-abduction-suspects-through-phone-calls-with-bandits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Next pandemic could be worse than COVID’]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chioma ObinnaA decade after the Ebola outbreak exposed critical weaknesses in global health systems and six years after COVID-19 crippled economies and overwhelmed healthcare services worldwide, global health experts have warned that the world is now even more vulnerable to another devastating pandemic.The warning came in a new report released by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board, GPMB, titled &ldquo;A World on the Edge: Priorities for a Pandemic-Resilient Future&rdquo;, launched on t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/next-pandemic-could-be-worse-than-covid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/next-pandemic-could-be-worse-than-covid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNILAG medical lecturers begin indefinite strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chioma ObinnaAcademic activities at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, may face major disruption following the commencement of an indefinite industrial action by medical and dental lecturers under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics, UNILAG chapter (NAMDA-UNILAG).<br />
In a press statement, the union announced that its members have withdrawn from all academic, clinical and research activities after negotiations with the university management reportedly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/unilag-medical-lecturers-begin-indefinite-strike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/unilag-medical-lecturers-begin-indefinite-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lagos Assembly: Inside Gbajabiamila, Elliott’s face-off in Surulere ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dapo Akinrefon &amp; Ebunoluwa Sessou&nbsp;THE fourth term ambition of&nbsp;Nollywood actor, Desmond&nbsp;Elliot to represent Surulere 1 Constituency in the&nbsp;Lagos&nbsp;State House&nbsp;Assembly&nbsp;is not sitting well with Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, and this has caused a wide gulf between them.Read Also: Lagos Assembly: Why we want incumbents&rsquo; seats &mdash; New aspirantsAlready, Gbajabiamila has thrown his weight behind the immediate past&nbsp;Lagos&nb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-assembly-inside-gbajabiamila-elliotts-face-off-in-surulere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lagos-assembly-inside-gbajabiamila-elliotts-face-off-in-surulere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cartoon: Your turn next time with Renewed Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanguard News<br />
The post Cartoon: Your turn next time with Renewed Hope appeared first on Vanguard News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cartoon-your-turn-next-time-with-renewed-hope/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cartoon-your-turn-next-time-with-renewed-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG targets N250bn savings in local paper production boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Nkiruka NnoromThe Federal Government has commenced moves to address fiscal and policy bottlenecks undermining Nigeria&rsquo;s paper manufacturing industry, as part of efforts to boost local production, create jobs and reduce the country&rsquo;s dependence on imported educational materials.Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, disclosed this during a factory tour and stakeholders&rsquo; roundtable with major paper manufacturers, Nixin Paper Mill Nigeria and Speciality Group.The c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-targets-n250bn-savings-in-local-paper-production-boost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-targets-n250bn-savings-in-local-paper-production-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How informants helped Oyo kidnappers during, after operation – Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruFresh facts have emerged over the abduction of school pupils and the killing of two teachers alongside an okada rider in Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as investigators uncovered how suspected informants allegedly maintained communication with the abductors through telephone conversations.Read Also: Oyo school kidnap: Teachers, students protest colleagues&rsquo; abduction, killingsThe Oyo State Police Command disclosed that investigators traced the suspe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-informants-helped-oyo-kidnappers-during-after-operation-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-informants-helped-oyo-kidnappers-during-after-operation-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AfDB unveils $200m support package for Nigeria’s industrial sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Yinka KolawoleThe African Development Bank Group has approved a $200 million financing facility for the Bank of Industry (BoI), aimed at boosting industrial growth and strengthening private sector productivity across key sectors of the Nigerian economy.AfDB disclosed this in a statement, noting that the facility would provide medium- and long-term financing support for businesses seeking expansion capital.According to the bank, the intervention is targeted at critical sectors including infra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/afdb-unveils-200m-support-package-for-nigerias-industrial-sector/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/afdb-unveils-200m-support-package-for-nigerias-industrial-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian naira recorded a slight depreciation against the United States dollar across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, amid continued demand pressures in the foreign exchange market.Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the naira traded at about &#8358;1,373.5 per dollar at the NFEM window, compared to &#8358;1,372 recorded in the previous session. The movement represents a marginal weakening of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-may-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-may-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG unveils plans to revive textile sector, targets 1.5m jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;As Nigeria&rsquo;s cotton output crashes by 95%By Yinka KolawoleThe Federal Government has intensified efforts to revive Nigeria&rsquo;s Cotton, Textile and Garment, CTG, industry, following a 95 percent decline in the country&rsquo;s cotton production from about 200,000 metric tonnes in 2001 to roughly 10,000 metric tonnes in 2025.Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, disclosed this at the National CTG Value Chain Activation Pilot Milestone Event, where the government unve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-unveils-plans-to-revive-textile-sector-targets-15m-jobs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-unveils-plans-to-revive-textile-sector-targets-15m-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncontrolled hypertension leads to stroke, heart failure, cardiologist warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chioma ObinnaAs Nigerians join the rest of the world to mark this year&rsquo;s World Hypertension Day, May 17, a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, Dr. Ramon Moronkola, warned that millions of Nigerians may be living with high blood pressure unknowingly, raising concerns over the increasing burden of hypertension and its deadly complications across the country.In a chat with Vanguard, Moronkola who noted that in Nigeria about 30 to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uncontrolled-hypertension-leads-to-stroke-heart-failurecardiologist-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uncontrolled-hypertension-leads-to-stroke-heart-failurecardiologist-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG opens new veterinary centres  to expand  livestock healthcare ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Cynthia Alo&nbsp;The Federal&nbsp;Government, in a bid to improve livestock healthcare delivery, has completed and handed over new Veterinary Primary Health Centres in Lagos and Ogun states.The centres, located in the Epe area of Lagos and Ijebu Igbo in Ogun State, are part of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development&rsquo;s nationwide plan to establish 774 Veterinary Primary Health Centres across the country&rsquo;s local government areas.At the handover ceremony in Epe, Minister of Li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-opens-new-veterinary-centres-to-expand-livestock-healthcare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-opens-new-veterinary-centres-to-expand-livestock-healthcare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAICOM charges insurers to adopt customer-centric business model]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Rosemary IwunzeThe National Insurance&nbsp;Commission, NAICOM, has called on insurers to&nbsp; transition from a product-centric approach to a customer-centric model.Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, who stated this at the opening ceremony of the Insurance Week 2026, explained that customer-centric model entails actively involving clients in the product development process seeking their input, understanding their expectations, and designing solutions that align with thei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/naicom-charges-insurers-to-adopt-customer-centric-business-model/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/naicom-charges-insurers-to-adopt-customer-centric-business-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria, others commit $27bn to port infrastructure expansion — PMAWCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Efe Onodjae&nbsp;Nigerian and other&nbsp;countries in West and Central Africa have committed over $27 billion to port infrastructure expansion projects aimed at strengthening regional trade integration, improving maritime logistics and driving economic growth across the sub-region.Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed this yesterday during the opening of the Mid-Year Session of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa, PMAW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-others-commit-27bn-to-port-infrastructure-expansion-pmawca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-others-commit-27bn-to-port-infrastructure-expansion-pmawca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugar industry key to addressing unemployment, insecurity — NSDC boss ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Sugar Development Council, NSDC, Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has said that developing Nigeria&rsquo;s sugar industry could significantly address unemployment, insecurity and rural community underdevelopment by creating massive jobs and attracting investments to rural communities.Bakrin stated this during a strategic meeting between the NSDC and the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja.Speaking to the Comptroller-General of Customs,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/sugar-industry-key-to-addressing-unemployment-insecurity-nsdc-boss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/sugar-industry-key-to-addressing-unemployment-insecurity-nsdc-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diaspora remittances stabilises at $21.8bn in 2025 amid global pressures ]]></title><description><![CDATA[&bull;Sub-Saharan Africa remains&nbsp; most expensiveBy&nbsp; Babajide KomolafeDiaspora remittances&nbsp;into Nigeria stabilised at $21.8 billion in 2025 despite mounting global economic pressures, tighter immigration policies in major economies and rising transfer costs across Sub-Saharan Africa.Vanguard analysis of&nbsp; data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Quarterly Statistical Bulletin for fourth quarter 2025, Q4&rsquo;25, showed that remittance inflows stood at $21.806 billion in 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/diaspora-remittances-stabilises-at-218bn-in-2025-amid-global-pressures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/diaspora-remittances-stabilises-at-218bn-in-2025-amid-global-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phone-tapping charge: Court grants el-Rufai N100m bail, allegedly re-arrested by DSS]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash;He has been moved to ICPC &ndash; Security sources&mdash;Court order not licence for unrestricted access &mdash; ICPC lEl-Rufai&rsquo;s ordeal political persecution, not prosecution &mdash; ADCBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Omeiza Ajayi &amp; Luminous JannamikeABUJA&mdash; The Federal&nbsp;High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday granted N100 million bail to the detained immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, who is facing trial over the alleged unlawful interception of the phone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/phone-tapping-charge-court-grants-el-rufai-n100m-bail-allegedly-re-arrested-by-dss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/phone-tapping-charge-court-grants-el-rufai-n100m-bail-allegedly-re-arrested-by-dss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obi emerges NDC’s sole presidential aspirant]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry UmoruABUJA &mdash; The Nigeria&nbsp;Democratic Congress, NDC, has closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket amid indications that only 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, bought the forms.The party, however, extended by one week the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest Forms for other elective positions, including governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly seats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/obi-emerges-ndcs-sole-presidential-aspirant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/obi-emerges-ndcs-sole-presidential-aspirant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola fears: Nigerian scientists want emergency border surveillance]]></title><description><![CDATA[*Ask FG to activate rapid response system<br />
By Chioma Obinna<br />
Nigeria&rsquo;s medical&nbsp;scientists yesterday raised fresh alarm over the risk of Ebola slipping into the country, warning that the deadly virus spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, and Uganda could trigger a major public health emergency if urgent preventive measures were not activated immediately.The warning came as the Academy of Medical Sciences, Nigeria, urged the federal government to tighten border surveill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-fears-nigerian-scientists-want-emergencyborder-surveillance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ebola-fears-nigerian-scientists-want-emergencyborder-surveillance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N118bn saved, N19.72bn lost to Lagos fires in 2025 —Govt]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olasunkanmi Akoni<br />
LAGOS &mdash; THE Lagos State&nbsp;government, yesterday, disclosed that properties valued at N118.32 billion were saved from fire incidents in 2025, while properties worth N19.72 billion were lost to various fire outbreaks across the state.The Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr Olugbenga Oyerinde, disclosed this during the 2026 ministerial press briefing to commemorate the seventh anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, held at Alausa,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/n118bn-saved-n1972bn-lost-to-lagos-fires-in-2025-govt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/n118bn-saved-n1972bn-lost-to-lagos-fires-in-2025-govt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo school kidnap: Teachers, students protest colleagues’ abduction, killings]]></title><description><![CDATA[&bull;Tinubu condemns killing of abducted teacher&nbsp;<br />
&bull;We won&rsquo;t give in to terror &mdash; Makinde &bull;When children are hunted in classrooms, silence becomes complicity &mdash; CAN&nbsp;<br />
By Adesina Wahab, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Ebun Sessou, Adeola Badru &amp; Luminous JannamikeIBADAN&mdash; THE reported killing of one of the teachers abducted along some students in some schools in Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has raised serious concerns among relatives]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-kidnap-teachers-students-protest-colleagues-abduction-killings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-kidnap-teachers-students-protest-colleagues-abduction-killings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naira depreciates to N1,395/$ in parallel market]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Elizabeth AdegbesanThe&nbsp; Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,395 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,390 per dollar last Friday. Likewise, the local currency depreciated to N1,373.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market,&nbsp; NFEM .Data&nbsp; from the Central Bank of Nigeria,&nbsp; CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the market rose to N1,373.5 per dollar from N1,372 per dollar last week Friday,&nbsp; reflecting&nbsp; N1.5 depreciation for the naira. Conse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/naira-depreciates-to-n1395-in-parallel-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/naira-depreciates-to-n1395-in-parallel-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC Senate primaries: Okowa, Abiodun, Uzodimma win; Ned Nwoko, Goje, others lose]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash;Barau, Bello, Oshiomhole, Kalu, others clinch return tickets<br />
&mdash;Jack-Rich, Banigo, Danagogo, 41 others disqualifiedBy Clifford Ndujihe, Henry Umoru, Demola Akinyemi, Wole Mosadomi, John Alechenu, Peter Duru, Omeiza Ajayi, Ozioruva Aliu, Boluwaji Obahopo, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ugochukwu Alaribe, Ibrahim Hassan, Emma Una, Haruna Aliyu, Daniel Abia, Uko Etim, Idris Salisu, Musa Ubandawaki, Ndahi Marama, Adeda Badru &amp; James OgunnaikeLAGOS &mdash; The All Progressives Congress, APC, senat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-senate-primaries-okowa-abiodun-uzodimma-win-ned-nwoko-goje-others-lose/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-senate-primaries-okowa-abiodun-uzodimma-win-ned-nwoko-goje-others-lose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s oil production: We must do more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria&rsquo;s slow rebound in crude oil production to around 1.66 million barrels per day is good news, but it should not be treated as a major victory. After years of painful decline caused by oil theft, pipeline attacks, the departure of foreign oil companies and policy confusion, the recovery simply means the Federal Government has started doing what it should never have abandoned. Any praise offered must be restrained and should come with conditions.The gains reflect the effect of tighter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-oil-production-we-must-do-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-oil-production-we-must-do-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comrade Edwin Madunagu’s long march to 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[By SOLAR CollectiveMay 15, 2026, marked the 80th&nbsp;birthday of one of Nigeria&rsquo;s most enduring revolutionary intellectuals &mdash; Edwin Ikechukwu Madunagu: mathematician, journalist, Marxist theorist, archivist, teacher, agitator, and organiser.For more than five decades, Edwin Madunagu has stood firmly on the side of workers, students, women, peasants, and the oppressed. While governments changed, dictators rose and fell, and many abandoned radical politics, he remained unwavering in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/comrade-edwin-madunagus-long-march-to-80/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/comrade-edwin-madunagus-long-march-to-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elite capture and death of democracy, by Dakuku Peterside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democracy does not always die&nbsp;with the sound of boots, bullets, or decrees. Sometimes it dies quietly, under the cover of legality, procedure, and familiar political language. The constitution remains intact. Party offices remain open. Primaries are announced. Delegates assemble. Leaders speak solemnly of unity. Yet, behind the ceremony, the substance of democracy may already have been stolen. That is the danger now confronting Nigeria&rsquo;s party politics, and Rivers State offers one of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/elite-capture-and-death-of-democracy-by-dakuku-peterside/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/elite-capture-and-death-of-democracy-by-dakuku-peterside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US to screen for Ebola at airports, one American infected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States said Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travelers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services.The measures shared by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) come as the World Health Organization has declared the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) an international health emergency.In a briefing, Satish Pillai, the health agency&rsquo;s Ebola response incide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-to-screen-for-ebola-at-airports-one-american-infected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-to-screen-for-ebola-at-airports-one-american-infected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar included in Brazil World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country&rsquo;s World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team after a near three-year absence.The inclusion of Neymar, Brazil&rsquo;s all-time leading goalscorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances, was the biggest surprise in the 26-man squad named by coach Carlo Ancelotti.Ancelotti announced Neymar&rsquo;s selection at a gala ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, with loud cheers ringing out as the veteran attacker&rsquo;s call-up was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/neymar-included-in-brazil-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/neymar-included-in-brazil-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How police foiled violence at APC senatorial primary in Lagos]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos Police Command on Monday, rescued at least 15 persons who sustained injuries in a fracas that erupted during the Alimosho All Progressives Congress, APC West Senatorial District primary on Monday.The Officer in Charge of the Command Tactical Team, Egbeda, Chirf Superintendent of Police, CSP, Aduroja Olurotimi, confirmed the incident.Olurotimi said the injured persons had been rushed to the hospital for medical attention.While he said the clash involved members of rival]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-police-foiled-violence-at-apc-senatorial-primary-in-lagos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/how-police-foiled-violence-at-apc-senatorial-primary-in-lagos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, two attackers dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shooting at a mosque complex in California killed three people Monday, with two suspected teenage gunmen later found dead in a car from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said.Police said emergency response teams found the victims outside the sprawling Islamic Center of San Diego, before later finding the shooters, aged 19 and 17, also dead.TV footage from a helicopter showed armed response teams gathered outside a building, with one unidentified person lying in a pool of blood.Dozens of p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/three-killed-in-san-diego-mosque-shooting-two-attackers-dead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/three-killed-in-san-diego-mosque-shooting-two-attackers-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardiola to leave Man City at end of the season – Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola is set to bring his trophy-laden decade in charge of Manchester City to an end this weekend, according to multiple reports on Monday.Guardiola, 55, has won six Premier League titles and City&rsquo;s first Champions League among 20 trophies since arriving in England in 2016.He could add one more to his tally if City win their final two matches of the season against Bournemouth and Aston Villa and Arsenal fail to beat Crystal Palace on Sunday&rsquo;s final round of Premier League fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/guardiola-to-leave-man-city-at-end-of-the-season-reports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/guardiola-to-leave-man-city-at-end-of-the-season-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open up a five-point lead at the top.Kai Havertz headed in the only goal but was also lucky to avoid a second-half red card that could have swung the title race back in Manchester City&rsquo;s favour.The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday should City fail to win at Bournemouth.Even if City do end the Cherries&rsquo; 16-game unbeaten run and beat Aston Villa, Ars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/arsenal-on-the-brink-of-premier-league-title-after-nervy-burnley-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/arsenal-on-the-brink-of-premier-league-title-after-nervy-burnley-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Senator Lawan secures APC ticket for Yobe North]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry UmoruFormer President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has been named the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Yobe North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.In a statement by his Media Adviser, Ezrel Tabiowo, he said that sequel to his nomination on Monday, Senator Lawan expressed gratitude to the APC&rsquo;s national and state leadership, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni and the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-senator-lawan-secures-apc-ticket-for-yobe-north/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-senator-lawan-secures-apc-ticket-for-yobe-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ekiti APC: Bamidele, Fasuyi, Adaramodu emerge senatorial candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Rotimi Ojomoyela&nbsp;The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday concluded its senatorial primary elections across the three senatorial districts in Ekiti State, producing Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, Senator Cyril Fasuyi and Senator Yemi Adaramodu as candidates for the 2027 general elections.The results of the primaries, held on May 18, 2026, were officially declared by the chairman of the senatorial primary election committee, Asipa Wasiu.In the Ekiti Central Senatorial District, Se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ekiti-apc-bamidele-fasuyi-adaramodu-emerge-senatorial-candidates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ekiti-apc-bamidele-fasuyi-adaramodu-emerge-senatorial-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neglected and Isolated: The untold story of Uzuakoli leprosy colony inmates]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Steve OkoEstablished in 1932 as a sanctuary for the sick and abandoned leprosy patients, the Uzuakoli Leprosy Colony once stood as a beacon of hope for people afflicted with leprosy. For decades, it offered treatment, dignity, and a second chance at life to Tuberculosis and leprosy patients drawn from across the old Eastern Region including parts of the present -day South-South zone plus the entire states in the South East geopolitical zone.Today, that hope lies in ruins.<br />
What used to be a r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/neglected-and-isolated-the-untold-story-of-uzuakoli-leprosy-colony-inmates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/neglected-and-isolated-the-untold-story-of-uzuakoli-leprosy-colony-inmates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Police kill active shooter at Islamic center in San Diego]]></title><description><![CDATA[US police said Monday that &ldquo;the threat has been neutralized&rdquo; after an active shooter was reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego mosque complex, without giving further details.&ldquo;The threat at the Islamic center has been neutralized,&rdquo; police said on X.AFP<br />
The post US Police kill active shooter at Islamic center in San Diego appeared first on Vanguard News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-police-kill-active-shooter-at-islamic-center-in-san-diego/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/us-police-kill-active-shooter-at-islamic-center-in-san-diego/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Year Into OPay’s ₦1.2 billion 10-year Scholarship Initiative, What’s Next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting into a tertiary institution is only half the journey. Staying in school, paying fees on time, and having the right support system can be the bigger challenge. Over the past year, OPay has stepped into that gap, not just as a fintech company, but as a partner in the ambition and aspirations of thousands of students.Through its long-term scholarship initiative, OPay has committed &#8358;1.2 billion over 10 years to support outstanding and indigent students across more than 20 partner tert]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/one-year-into-opays-12-billion-10-year-scholarship-initiative-whats-next/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/one-year-into-opays-12-billion-10-year-scholarship-initiative-whats-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uzodimma defeats Okorocha, clinches APC Imo West senatorial ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo, on Monday, emerged the candidate of APC Imo West Senatorial District after polling 230,464 votes.Retired Rear Adm. Williams Kayoda, the Chairman and Returning Officer of the 2026 Imo APC National Assembly Primary Election Committee, declared the result at Orlu Local Government Area headquarters.Kayoda said Uzodimma defeated former governor of the state, Sen. Rochas Okorocha, who garnered 1,098 votes at the party primary election held across 12 local government areas&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uzodimma-defeats-okorocha-clinches-apc-imo-west-senatorial-ticket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uzodimma-defeats-okorocha-clinches-apc-imo-west-senatorial-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okowa defeats Nwoko, Ali for APC Delta North senatorial ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Delta North ahead of the 2027 general elections.Okowa defeated incumbent senator, Sen. Ned Nwoko, and Dr Maryam Ali during the party&rsquo;s primary election conducted across the district&rsquo;s nine local government areas.Announcing the results, the APC Returning Officer, Prof. Johnbull Tonukari, declared Okowa winner after polling 113,309 votes in the exercise.Tonukari said Nwoko]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/okowa-defeats-nwoko-ali-for-apc-delta-north-senatorial-ticket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/okowa-defeats-nwoko-ali-for-apc-delta-north-senatorial-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shehu Sani wins Kaduna Central APC senatorial ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Shehu Sani has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District.Sani defeated former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Zailani, and another aspirant, Shettima, in the APC senatorial primary conducted on Monday.Announcing the results, the Returning Officer, Sameera Ibrahim, said Shehu Sani polled 9,105 votes to secure the APC ticket for Kaduna Central Senatorial District.According to Ibrahim, Zailani secured]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/shehu-sani-wins-kaduna-central-apc-senatorial-ticket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/shehu-sani-wins-kaduna-central-apc-senatorial-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFCC hands over recovered N837m to Katsina governor]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Florencemary NwabuezeThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kano Zonal Directorate, has officially handed over recovered monetary exhibits totalling &#8358;837,485,389.00 to the Katsina State Government.The EFCC announced this via its Facebook page on Monday, noting that the handover, which took place on Monday at the Kano Zonal Directorate, followed two separate investigations into major cases of stolen public funds belonging to the state.Presenting the recovered funds to Abdul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/efcc-hands-over-recovered-n837m-to-katsina-governor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/efcc-hands-over-recovered-n837m-to-katsina-governor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I’m delaying attack on Iran – Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump said he was postponing a planned attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday at the request of Gulf leaders amid &ldquo;serious negotiations&rdquo; with Tehran.Trump&rsquo;s sudden announcement on social media on Monday came after Iran said it had responded to a new US proposal aimed at ending the war.Trump said he would &ldquo;hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow,&rdquo; in a message on his Truth Social net]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-im-delaying-attack-on-iran-trump/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-im-delaying-attack-on-iran-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ogun Police arrest 23-year-old over alleged N10m fake bank transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[By James OgunnaikeThe Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, identified as Adeshola Muyiwa, for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting residents and traders through fake bank transfer alerts in the Agbado area of the state and adjoining communities.The suspect was arrested by detectives attached to Agbado Division under the leadership of the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Adesanya Oyekanmi.According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the suspect was appr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ogun-police-arrest-23-year-old-over-alleged-n10m-fake-bank-transfer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ogun-police-arrest-23-year-old-over-alleged-n10m-fake-bank-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police bust human trafficking syndicate in FCT, rescue 30 foreigners]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kingsley OmonobiThe Force said on Monday that it has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against transnational organised crime following the dismantling of a human trafficking and fraudulent exploitation syndicate operating within the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring communities.Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid said, &ldquo;The operation led to the rescue of thirty (30) foreign nationals and the arrest of thirteen (13) suspects linked to the criminal n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-bust-human-trafficking-syndicate-in-fct-rescue-30-foreigners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/police-bust-human-trafficking-syndicate-in-fct-rescue-30-foreigners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo abduction: Face insecurity or own failure, PDP tells Tinubu]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeThe Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, aligned with Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday told President Bola Tinubu to either confront the country&rsquo;s worsening insecurity head-on or accept responsibility for what it described as the Federal Government&rsquo;s failure to protect Nigerians, following the killing of a mathematics teacher abducted during attacks on three schools in Oyo State.The party said the latest killing had once again exposed the growing fear surrounding schoo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-abduction-face-insecurity-or-own-failure-pdp-tells-tinubu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-abduction-face-insecurity-or-own-failure-pdp-tells-tinubu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ojugbele clinches Ogun West APC senatorial ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[By James OgunnaikeA former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Jimoh Ojugbele, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary for Ogun West Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.Ojugbele, who previously represented Ado-Odo/Ota-Igbesa Federal Constituency, secured the party&rsquo;s ticket after polling 85,552 votes to defeat three other aspirants in the keenly contested primary.The Presiding Officer for Ogun West, while announcing the resu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ojugbele-clinches-ogun-west-apc-senatorial-ticket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ojugbele-clinches-ogun-west-apc-senatorial-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG introduces mandatory tax ID for all Nigerians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), has introduced a new Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) system for all taxable persons in the country as part of efforts to modernise tax administration and improve compliance.The announcement was made in a public notice posted on the agency&rsquo;s X handle on Monday.According to the NRS, the initiative is backed by Sections 6, 7, and 8 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, which mandates every taxable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-introduces-mandatory-tax-id-for-all-nigerians/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-introduces-mandatory-tax-id-for-all-nigerians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Akpabio emerges APC Akwa Ibom North West senatorial candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry UmoruSenate President Godswill Akpabio has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.In a statement from his Media Office on Monday, constituents and party faithful turned out en masse for the affirmation of Senator Akpabio as the candidate for the senatorial district.Akpabio, who was returned unopposed as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, took part in the prim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/akpabio-emerges-apc-akwa-ibom-north-west-senatorial-candidate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/akpabio-emerges-apc-akwa-ibom-north-west-senatorial-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Too late’ – Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal jury ruled Monday that Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its co-founders, delivering a decisive victory to the ChatGPT startup and ending one of Silicon Valley&rsquo;s most closely watched courtroom battles.The swiftly reached decision caps a three-week trial that saw a parade of tech titans take the stand, with Musk arguing that OpenAI&rsquo;s pivot to a profit-driven business betrayed its original nonprofit mandate.The jury in Oakland federal court found that Musk&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/too-late-musk-loses-blockbuster-openai-suit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/too-late-musk-loses-blockbuster-openai-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo school: We’ll listen to abductors’ demands – Makinde]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruOyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that his administration will not surrender to terror following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, even as he said the government was prepared to listen to the demands of the abductors to secure the safe release of the victims.Makinde made the declaration while addressing Governor&rsquo;s Office correspondents at his Kolapo Ishola residence, Ibadan, on Monday, on the ongoing rescue efforts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-well-listen-to-abductors-demands-makinde/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-well-listen-to-abductors-demands-makinde/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Borno will deliver Tinubu, APC candidates in 2027 polls – Zulum]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ndahi Marama, MaiduguriBorno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed the commitment of the people of the state to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to come out victorious in the forthcoming 2027 general elections.Governor Zulum made the commitment and vowed on Monday during the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senatorial District Primary Election for Borno Central, in Maiduguri.The governor also commended Presi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/borno-will-deliver-tinubu-apc-candidates-in-2027-polls-zulum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/borno-will-deliver-tinubu-apc-candidates-in-2027-polls-zulum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo Kidnap: Empower monarch with security votes, logistics – Oluwo tells Tinubu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has said that if President Bola Tinubu empowers traditional rulers with security votes and logistics support, Yorubaland can be secured from bandits&rsquo; activities.Oluwo said this in a statement on Monday by his Press Secretary, Ibrahim Alli.The monarch suggested the provision of security votes, security vehicles, and other logistics to enhance the coordination of local security outfits in Yorubaland.He made the call against the backdrop of bandits&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-kidnap-empower-monarch-with-security-votes-logistics-oluwo-tells-tinubu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-kidnap-empower-monarch-with-security-votes-logistics-oluwo-tells-tinubu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Deputy Senate President Barau emerges APC candidate for Kano North]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry UmoruDeputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Kano North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.The affirmation exercise took place at the APC headquarters in Bichi Local Government Area, amid thousands of party members drawn from the 13 local government areas that make up the Kano North Senatorial District.Also present were officials from the national headquarters of the APC and r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-deputy-senate-president-barau-emerges-apc-candidate-for-kano-north/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-deputy-senate-president-barau-emerges-apc-candidate-for-kano-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo school attack: Ooni, Oluwo make case for security ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Shina Abubakar Osogbo&nbsp;Following the attack on school in Oyo State, the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has called for swift security action to tackle the growing menace.Also, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi tasked the Federal Government to empower traditional rulers to tackle the trending menace.Ooni in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Moses Olafare, on Monday, described attack on schools as a direct assault on the future of the nation, stressing that children and teac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-attack-ooni-oluwo-make-case-for-security/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-attack-ooni-oluwo-make-case-for-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo, Borno Abductions: ‘No nation thrives when children are hunted’ — Gbenga Hashim]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeABUJA&nbsp;&mdash; Former presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Hashim, has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren in Borno State and the coordinated attacks on schools in Oyo State, warning that repeated attacks on learning institutions were pushing fear deeper into communities and putting the future of thousands of children at risk.The attacks, which targeted Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State and several schools in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-borno-abductions-no-nation-thrives-when-children-are-hunted-gbenga-hashim/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-borno-abductions-no-nation-thrives-when-children-are-hunted-gbenga-hashim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria losing up to ₦20trn annually to revenue leakages  – Agbakoba]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;..says debt servicing now gulps 70% of earnings&hellip;..faults oil sector financing arrangements, refinery spendingBy James Ogunnaike, AbeokutaFormer President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA),&nbsp; Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN, has raised alarm over what he described as massive structural leakages in Nigeria&rsquo;s public finance system, warning that the country could be losing as much as &#8358;20 trillion annually through weak fiscal governance, oil sector manipulations and institu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-losing-up-to-20trn-annually-to-revenue-leakages-agbakoba/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-losing-up-to-20trn-annually-to-revenue-leakages-agbakoba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okowa, Dafinone, clinch APC senatorial tickets ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Egufe Yafugborhi &amp; Ochuko AkuophaASABA &ndash; IMMEDIATE past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has emerged as flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Delta North Senatorial district for the 2027 general election.Okowa defeated the incumbent, Senator Ned Nwoko in the party&rsquo;s direct primaries held in the various wards across the nine local government areas in the senators district.Okowa won in by a wide margin in the primary election, polling 113, 309]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/okowa-dafinone-clinch-apc-senatorial-tickets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/okowa-dafinone-clinch-apc-senatorial-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osun: Accord fumes over ‘second attack’ on Adeleke campaign office]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeThe Accord Party on Monday raised alarm over what it described as a &lsquo;second attack&rsquo; on Imole House, the Osogbo campaign office of Ademola Adeleke, alleging that armed men opened fire on the premises and damaged parts of the building ahead of the 15 August governorship election in Osun State.The allegation comes amid growing political tension ahead of the poll, with fears that the campaign atmosphere in the state could become increasingly volatile in the weeks le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/osun-accord-fumes-over-second-attack-on-adeleke-campaign-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/osun-accord-fumes-over-second-attack-on-adeleke-campaign-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senatorial primaries: APC bars Jack-Rich, 43 others; reinstates Murray-Bruce]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza AjayiNo fewer than 44 senatorial aspirants have been disqualified from participating in the All Progressives Congress APC Senate primary elections, with prominent names including Rivers politician Tein Jack-Rich among those who did not scale the party&rsquo;s screening exercise.This was even as the party has now deleted the names of former Bayelsa East Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, Anambra North aspirant Chimzobam Kingsley Nnalue, from the &ldquo;not cleared&rdquo; list.The APC released t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senatorial-primaries-apc-bars-jack-rich-43-others-reinstates-murray-bruce/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senatorial-primaries-apc-bars-jack-rich-43-others-reinstates-murray-bruce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soludo swears in 22 SEC members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, on Monday, swore in 18 commissioners, in addition to four other appointees as members of the State Executive Council.The brief ceremony took place at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Awka.The list of the new commissioners and their portfolios includes Mr Ben Odoemena (Agriculture), Mr Chukwukadibia Okoye (Budget and Economic Planning), Mr Udoji Amedu (Culture, Entertainment and Tourism), and Dr Ekene Ogugua (Education).Others are Dr Clem Agu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/soludo-swears-in-22-sec-members/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/soludo-swears-in-22-sec-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury begins deliberations in trial of Diezani Alison-Madueke]]></title><description><![CDATA[The jury in the trial of Diezani Alison-Madueke began &#8203;their deliberations after nearly four months at London&rsquo;s &zwnj;Southwark Crown Court, Reuters reported on Monday.Alison-Madueke, Nigeria&rsquo;s minister for petroleum resources between 2010 and 2015 under then-President Goodluck Jonathan, has pleaded not guilty to five &#8203;counts of accepting bribes and one count of &#8203;conspiracy to commit bribery.Prosecutors allege Alison-Madueke, 65, led &#8288;a &ldquo;life of luxury&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/jury-begins-deliberations-in-trial-of-diezani-alison-madueke/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/jury-begins-deliberations-in-trial-of-diezani-alison-madueke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ogun govt dismisses Gbenga Daniel’s violence allegation]]></title><description><![CDATA[By James OgunnaikeOgun State Government has dismissed allegations by Senator Gbenga Daniel over perceived or planned violence ahead of the Ogun East senatorial primaries, describing the claims as hypocritical, baseless and a desperate attempt to create unnecessary tension within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).The Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, in a statement on Monday, said it was ironic that Daniel, whose tenure as governor wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ogun-govt-dismisses-gbenga-daniels-violence-allegation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ogun-govt-dismisses-gbenga-daniels-violence-allegation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC removes Ben Murray-Bruce from updated list of disqualified aspirants]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabThe All Progressives Congress (APC) has released an updated list of senatorial aspirants disqualified from participating in its primary elections, removing former Bayelsa East Senator Ben Murray-Bruce from the earlier list.Read Also: APC Senatorial Primaries: Ben Murray-Bruce, Jack-Rich, 45 others &lsquo;not cleared&rsquo;The party had initially announced that 47 aspirants were disqualified following its screening exercise conducted by party committees in line with establish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-removes-ben-murray-bruce-from-updated-list-of-disqualified-aspirants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-removes-ben-murray-bruce-from-updated-list-of-disqualified-aspirants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSG’s Dembele to undergo treatment for leg issue before UCL final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele needs treatment for a right calf issue, the French club said Monday, ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal later this month.The Ballon d&rsquo;Or winner was substituted after half an hour during Sunday&rsquo;s 2-1 Ligue 1 defeat against Paris FC &ldquo;as a precaution&nbsp;after experiencing some discomfort in his right calf,&rdquo; PSG said in a statement.&ldquo;Dembele will be having treatment over the next few days,&rdquo; the club ad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/psgs-dembele-to-undergo-treatment-for-leg-issue-before-ucl-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/psgs-dembele-to-undergo-treatment-for-leg-issue-before-ucl-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orji Kalu wins Abia North APC Senate primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry UmoruChairman of the Senate Committee on South East Development Commission, SEDC, Senator Orji Kalu, has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election, clinching the party&rsquo;s ticket for the Abia North 2027 Senatorial election.The former Abia State Governor won with a commanding margin over his lone challenger, Philip Nto.In a statement from his Media Office on Monday, the direct primary election, conducted across the five local government ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/orji-kalu-wins-abia-north-apc-senate-primary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/orji-kalu-wins-abia-north-apc-senate-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFCC probes two Kano airport passengers over undeclared $461,600 from Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabThe Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation into two suspects arrested with a total of $461,600 in undeclared cash at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.The suspects, identified as Jamilu Shuaibu Waya and Usman Namadi, were intercepted by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, after arriving from Dubai aboard Ethiopian Airline ET941 on Friday, May 8, 2026.According to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/efcc-probes-two-kano-airport-passengers-over-undeclared-461600-from-dubai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/efcc-probes-two-kano-airport-passengers-over-undeclared-461600-from-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DSS picks up El-Rufai after court grants bail; family kicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJAThe family of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, on Monday, raised the alarm after the Department of State Services, DSS, officials allegedly took him into custody following a court sitting at the Federal High Court in Abuja.Read Also: El-Rufai gets bail; court adjourns to April 21According to the family, the action was in apparent breach of existing court orders directing that he remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Relate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dss-picks-up-el-rufai-after-court-grants-bail-family-kicks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dss-picks-up-el-rufai-after-court-grants-bail-family-kicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‎’Battle line is drawn’ – Senator Jibrin dares Ododo after losing Senate return ticket]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lrm;By Boluwaji Obahopo<br />
&lrm;The Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Jibrin Isah has declared that &ldquo;the battle line has been drawn&rdquo; between himself and the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, following his loss at the Kogi East Senate primary election.<br />
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&lrm;Jibril, who is one of the seven aspirants contesting for the senatorial ticket, alleged irregularities during the exercise, accusing government agents of hijacking electoral materials meant for the p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/battle-line-is-drawn-senator-jibrin-dares-ododo-after-losing-senate-return-ticket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/battle-line-is-drawn-senator-jibrin-dares-ododo-after-losing-senate-return-ticket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire outbreak forces evacuation at Abuja National Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabA fire outbreak on Monday disrupted activities at the oncology department of National Hospital Abuja, forcing the emergency evacuation of patients and medical personnel from the affected unit.Vanguard learnt that the incident, which was reportedly triggered by an electrical fault, was quickly contained before it could spread to other sections of the hospital.Patients receiving treatment at the oncology unit, including those undergoing chemotherapy and emergency care, were mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fire-outbreak-forces-evacuation-at-abuja-national-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fire-outbreak-forces-evacuation-at-abuja-national-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yahaya Bello wins APC Kogi Central Senate primary, sweeps all 5 LGAs]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lrm;By Boluwaji Obahopo&lrm;Former governor Yahaya Bello has recorded a landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Kogi Central Senatorial District, winning across all five local government areas of the district.&lrm;Results collated from the five local government areas which were in favour of the former governor are: Adavi &ndash; 18,341, Ajaokuta &ndash; 10,298, Ogori &ndash; 5,146, Okehi &ndash; 8,943, and Okene &ndash; 29,621. Total &ndash; 72,399.Results]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/yahaya-bello-wins-apc-kogi-central-senate-primary-sweeps-all-5-lgas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/yahaya-bello-wins-apc-kogi-central-senate-primary-sweeps-all-5-lgas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo: ‘We’re working to rescue all victims’ — President Tinubu assures]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Oyo State that the Federal Government is working closely with state authorities and security agencies to secure the release of pupils, students and teachers abducted by gunmen in Esiele community, Oriire Local Government Area.The President also condemned the reported killing of one of the kidnapped teachers, describing the act as &ldquo;barbaric.&rdquo;In a statement issued on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-were-working-to-rescue-all-victims-president-tinubu-assures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-were-working-to-rescue-all-victims-president-tinubu-assures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UUTH, EFCC end face-off in Akwa Ibom]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lrm;By Uko Etim, &lrm;UYOThe industrial action embarked upon by workers of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, has been suspended following a truce between the hospital management and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Akwa Ibom State.Read Also: EFCC alleges operatives were attacked, trapped inside Uyo Teaching Hospital&lrm;The suspension became possible following the intervention by the Akwa Ibom State Government.&lrm;The resolution was reached at the end of a J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uuth-efcc-end-face-off-in-akwa-ibom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uuth-efcc-end-face-off-in-akwa-ibom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list: Nigerians who have won golden boots in Europe’s top leagues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Onuachu has added his name to an exclusive list of Nigerian footballers to finish as top scorer in a major European league after sharing the Turkish Super Lig Golden Boot with Eldor Shomurodov.The Nigeria international enjoyed a prolific campaign for Trabzonspor, scoring 22 league goals to finish level with Shomurodov, who plays for Istanbul Ba&#351;ak&#351;ehir.By claiming the award, Onuachu also made club history as the sixth Trabzonspor player to win the individual scoring accolade, fur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-nigerians-who-have-won-golden-boots-in-europes-top-leagues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/full-list-nigerians-who-have-won-golden-boots-in-europes-top-leagues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players with most assists in a single Premier League season [Full List]]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adegboyega AdeleyeBruno Fernandes has joined an elite list of Premier League legendary playmakers after equalling the record for the most assists in a single season.The Manchester United captain registered his 20th assist of the 2025-26 campaign during United&rsquo;s dramatic 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest over the weekend, drawing level with Thierry Henry (2002-03) and Kevin De Bruyne (2019-20), who previously shared the record.Fernandes now heads into the final round of matches with the ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/players-with-most-assists-in-a-single-premier-league-season-full-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/players-with-most-assists-in-a-single-premier-league-season-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owo/Ose APC Primary: Arobo rejects result, alleges subversion of voters’ will]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash;-Claims landslide victoryBy Dayo Johnson AkureAn aspirant for the Owo/Ose House of Representatives seat, in Ondo state, Ghani Rotimi Arobo, has rejected the outcome of last Saturday&rsquo;s APC primary, describing it as an attempt to subvert the will of the people.In a statement, the Director-General of the Ghani Rotimi Arobo Campaign Organisation, Hon. Ayo Ilevare, said the announced results were a &ldquo;sham deliberately cooked up to subvert the sovereign will of the people.&rdquo;&ld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/owoose-apc-primary-arobo-rejects-result-alleges-subversion-of-voters-will/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/owoose-apc-primary-arobo-rejects-result-alleges-subversion-of-voters-will/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal to leave club after 23-year career]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adegboyega AdeleyeReal Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an end to a historic 23-year spell with the Spanish giants.The Spanish giants confirmed the decision in an official statement on Monday, describing the veteran defender as &ldquo;one of the greatest legends of our club and world football.&rdquo;<br />
Comunicado Oficial: Carvajal.&mdash; Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) May 18, 2026<br />
The 34-year-old leaves the Santiago Bernab&eacute;u as one of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/real-madrid-captain-dani-carvajal-to-leave-club-after-23-year-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/real-madrid-captain-dani-carvajal-to-leave-club-after-23-year-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ondo APC Primaries: Adu alleges gun-brandishing, imposition by thugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash;- Alleges primaries were hijackedBy Dayo Johnson AkureOndo Central Senatorial aspirant, Olumuyiwa Adu, has accused armed thugs of hijacking the All Progressives Congress primaries in Ondo State, alleging widespread intimidation and imposition of candidates.Speaking to journalists during the exercise, Adu said the process could not be described as a democratic election.He alleged that armed men took over voting areas and threatened supporters of aspirants not aligned with the governor&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-apc-primaries-adu-alleges-gun-brandishing-imposition-by-thugs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-apc-primaries-adu-alleges-gun-brandishing-imposition-by-thugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owo/Ose APC Primary: Aspirant rejects result, alleges no voting took place]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash;Demands fresh primaryBy Dayo Johnson AkureAn All Progressive Congress aspirant, Ajibola Adetula Oludasa has rejected the outcome of the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency primary, alleging that no voting took place in any ward and that results were fabricated.In a letter to the APC National Chairman, Oludasa said party members were mobilized and ready to vote, but instead of allowing voting, the committee announced concocted results in public.Oludasa said that &ldquo;There were irregularities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/owoose-apc-primary-aspirant-rejects-result-alleges-no-voting-took-place/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/owoose-apc-primary-aspirant-rejects-result-alleges-no-voting-took-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG Financial Transparency: Assent to Audut Service Bill, CSOs pressure Tinubu]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;Say assent &rsquo;ll build public confidence in fiscal reformsEmma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefA group of seven Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have commenced a campaign aimed at pressuring President Bola Tinubu into giving his assent to the Audit Service Bill passed by the National Assembly.<br />
The CSOs are: Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), Action Aid Nigeria, Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative, Accountability Lab, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, The Statecraft Rep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-financial-transparency-assent-to-audut-service-bill-csos-pressure-tinubu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-financial-transparency-assent-to-audut-service-bill-csos-pressure-tinubu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ondo APC Primary: thugs attack Senator Adegbonmire at polling unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash;Gunshots, panic as armed men disrupt primariesBy Dayo Johnson AkureSenator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, SAN, representing Ondo Central, narrowly escaped harm after armed thugs attacked him and his supporters at his polling unit during the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary.The attack occurred at Okilisa Ward 5 in Akure. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen stormed the venue, fired sporadically, and shot at the senator&rsquo;s vehicle after it became clear he was leading the vote count.Party me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-apc-primary-thugs-attack-senator-adegbonmire-at-polling-unit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-apc-primary-thugs-attack-senator-adegbonmire-at-polling-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 footballers who nearly quit before playing at the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[For millions of footballers around the world, appearing at the FIFA World Cup is the ultimate dream. But for some stars, that dream almost never happened.Long before they became household names, several players considered walking away from the game entirely. Some were plagued by injuries, others battled rejection, homesickness, poverty, or crushing self-doubt. In a few cases, they were just one bad decision away from choosing a completely different life.Yet they persevered&mdash;and eventually]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-footballers-who-nearly-quit-before-playing-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/10-footballers-who-nearly-quit-before-playing-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ondo APC Primaries: 6 Reps incumbents lose tickets as disqualified candidates’ votes voided]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash; Adefarati, Makinde, Ehindero win return ticketsBy Dayo Johnson, AkureOnly three of the nine serving All Progressives Congress members of the House of Representatives from Ondo State won their primaries and secured tickets to return to the Green Chamber after last Saturday&rsquo;s election.Chairman of the National Assembly Primary Election Committee for Ondo State, Hon. Iboroma Harry Dabibi, announced the results hours after thugs disrupted the announcement at the party secretariat in Ak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-apc-primaries-6-reps-incumbents-lose-tickets-as-disqualified-candidates-votes-voided/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ondo-apc-primaries-6-reps-incumbents-lose-tickets-as-disqualified-candidates-votes-voided/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Presidency: Court sets May 26 to determine Jonathan’s eligibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA &ndash; The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, fixed May 26 to deliver judgment in the suit challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan&rsquo;s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.Justice Peter Lifu fixed the matter for judgment after all parties had adopted their briefs of argument.While the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), who was listed as a defendant in the matter, aligned with ex&#8209;President Jonathan in seeking dismissal of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-presidency-court-sets-may-26-to-determine-jonathans-eligibility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-presidency-court-sets-may-26-to-determine-jonathans-eligibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Properties worth N118bn saved, N19.72bn lost in Lagos fire – Govt]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olasunkanmi AkoniLagos State Government on Monday disclosed that properties valued at N118.32 billion were saved from fire incidents in 2025, while properties worth N19.72 billion were lost to various fire outbreaks across the State.Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr. Olugbenga Oyerinde, disclosed this during the 2026 ministerial press briefing to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, held at A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/properties-worth-n118bn-saved-n1972bn-lost-in-lagos-fire-govt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/properties-worth-n118bn-saved-n1972bn-lost-in-lagos-fire-govt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerians slam Sheikh Gumi over ransom-for-kidnappers comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabControversial Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has come under heavy criticism from Nigerians on social media after he appeared to suggest that armed groups involved in kidnapping rely on ransom payments to finance their operations.In the comments that sparked outrage, Gumi was quoted as saying that criminals involved in banditry were under pressure from security operations and therefore needed funds to sustain their activities.&ldquo;The terrorists need all the money they&rsquo;re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerians-slam-sheikh-gumi-over-ransom-for-kidnappers-comments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerians-slam-sheikh-gumi-over-ransom-for-kidnappers-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plateau APC: Committee declares Gagdi winner, disowns earlier results]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Golok Nanmwa, JosThe Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Plateau State Primaries Electoral Committee, Stella Okotete, has dismissed earlier results announced in the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam (PKK) House of Representatives primary election, describing them as unauthorized.The committee also declared Hon Yusuf Gagdi as the winner of the primary election.Okotete who addressed newsmen in Jos on Monday clarified that only the officially appointed returning officer, Nandom Andrew Kura, has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/plateau-apc-committee-declares-gagdi-winner-disowns-earlier-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/plateau-apc-committee-declares-gagdi-winner-disowns-earlier-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo: When children are hunted in classrooms, silence becomes complicity — CAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Luminous JannamikeThe Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren, teachers and school officials during coordinated attacks on schools in Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, warning that the growing wave of kidnappings and attacks on schools is spreading insecurity into parts of the country once considered relatively safe.The Christian body said the broad daylight invasion of multiple schools showed how r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-when-children-are-hunted-in-classrooms-silence-becomes-complicity-can/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-when-children-are-hunted-in-classrooms-silence-becomes-complicity-can/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senatorial primaries: APC bars Ben Murray-Bruce, Jack-Rich, 45 others]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza AjayiNo fewer than 47 senatorial aspirants have been disqualified from participating in the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senate primary elections, with prominent names including former Bayelsa East Senator Ben Murray-Bruce and Rivers politician, Tein Jack-Rich, among those who did not scale the party&rsquo;s screening exercise.The APC released the list on Monday in a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, saying the screening was conducted by the party&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senatorial-primaries-apc-bars-ben-murray-bruce-jack-rich-45-others/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/senatorial-primaries-apc-bars-ben-murray-bruce-jack-rich-45-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Sokoto Senator declines re-election bid, says NASS  lacks powers to tackle insecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Musa Ubandawaki, SokotoSOKOTO:- The Senator representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, Ibrahim Lamido, has explained his decision not to seek re election to the National Assembly, declaring that the legislative office lacks the executive authority required to effectively confront the worsening insecurity affecting communities in his constituency.Speaking in an interview with with journalists over the week, Lamido said his decision to pursue the governorship position was informed by growin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-sokoto-senator-declines-re-election-bid-says-nass-lacks-powers-to-tackle-insecurity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-sokoto-senator-declines-re-election-bid-says-nass-lacks-powers-to-tackle-insecurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court grants activist Justice Crack N5m bail in cybercrime charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabThe Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to social media activist Justice Chidiebere aka Justice Crack in the sum of N5 million, with one surety in like sum.Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, while delivering ruling on Monday, held that the surety must reside within the court&rsquo;s jurisdiction at a fixed address for at least four years and must provide valid proof of residence, including either a tenancy agreement or certificate of occupancy.The court further ruled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-grants-activist-justice-crack-n5m-bail-in-cybercrime-charges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-grants-activist-justice-crack-n5m-bail-in-cybercrime-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel subsidy savings insufficient for Nigeria’s annual infrastructure deficit – IMPI]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe Independent Media and Policy Initiative, IMPI, is of the view that funds saved from the removal of fuel subsidy annually are not enough to bridge the country&rsquo;s infrastructure shortfall.In a policy brief signed by its Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, IMPI argued that Nigeria&rsquo;s annual capital needs far outweigh what was spent on fuel subsidy, while justifying the debt for the infrastructure policy of the President Bola Tinubu administration.It said: &ldquo;Thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fuel-subsidy-savings-insufficient-for-nigerias-annual-infrastructure-deficit-impi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fuel-subsidy-savings-insufficient-for-nigerias-annual-infrastructure-deficit-impi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins back-to-back NBA MVP awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Enitan AbdultawabShai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive year, becoming only the 14th player in history to win back-to-back MVP awards.The reigning NBA champion comfortably led voting, receiving 83 of a possible 100 first-place votes. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Joki&#263; finished third in the race, while San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama placed third overall in voting.Gilgeous-Alexander&rsquo;s late]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/shai-gilgeous-alexander-wins-back-to-back-nba-mvp-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/shai-gilgeous-alexander-wins-back-to-back-nba-mvp-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyetola flags off PMAWCA meeting in Lagos]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;as Dantsoho announces $27bn Port projects in West, Central AfricaBy Efe OnodjaeThe Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday, flagged off the Mid-Year Session of the Board of Directors of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa, PMAWCA, in Lagos, reaffirming Nigeria&rsquo;s commitment to expanding port infrastructure and strengthening its position as a leading maritime hub in the region.Speaking at the conference in Lagos themed &ldquo;Por]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyetola-flags-off-pmawca-meeting-in-lagos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyetola-flags-off-pmawca-meeting-in-lagos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo Students’ Abduction: Makinde confirms teacher’s killing, arrest of six suspects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Seyi Makinde has confirmed the killing of one of the teachers and the arrest of six suspects related to the kidnapping incident at Ahoro-Esinele Community, Oyo State.Makinde said this in a statement issued by his special adviser on media, Dr Suleimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan on Monday.He expressed his condolences to the victim&rsquo;s family and assured his government would explore both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to rescue others in the kidnappers&rsquo; den.He equally sympathised wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-students-abduction-makinde-confirms-teachers-killing-arrest-of-six-suspects/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-students-abduction-makinde-confirms-teachers-killing-arrest-of-six-suspects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opposition leader congratulates Faleke on successful primary victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[*Says his Victory at the 2027 polls guaranteedAn outspoken opposition leader, the President of Pan-Nigerian Civil Society and Opposition Alliance, PANCSOA, who also doubles as the national spokesperson of the Coalition of United Political Parties and Patriots, CUPPP, Comrade Mark Adebayo, has congratulated the House of Representatives member representing the Ikeja Federal Constituency, Honorable James Faleke, for winning the APC primary election to fly the Party&rsquo;s flag again in 2027.In a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/opposition-leader-congratulates-faleke-on-successful-primary-victory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/opposition-leader-congratulates-faleke-on-successful-primary-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo school kidnap: Gruesome killing of teacher sends fear across community]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruTension has continued to mount across the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after reports emerged that one of the teachers kidnapped during the attack on schools in the Ahoro-Esinele community has allegedly been killed by the abductors.Information circulating within the community indicated that one of the teachers abducted during the school invasion was murdered while being held captive.The development has deepened concerns among relatives of the remaining kidnapped teach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-kidnap-gruesome-killing-of-teacher-sends-fear-across-community/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-kidnap-gruesome-killing-of-teacher-sends-fear-across-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyo School Kidnap: Bandits kill teacher; panic grips community]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruTension has continued to mount across the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after reports emerged that one of the teachers kidnapped during the attack on schools in the Ahoro-Esinele community has allegedly been killed by the abductors.Information circulating within the community indicated that one of the teachers abducted during the school invasion was murdered while being held captive.The development has deepened concerns among relatives of the remaining kidnapped teach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-kidnap-bandits-kill-teacher-panic-grips-community/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/oyo-school-kidnap-bandits-kill-teacher-panic-grips-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins wow Cannes with ‘mesmeric’ tale of Nigeria’s rich]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lagos of Arie and Chuko Esiri&rsquo;s Cannes Film Festival hit &ldquo;Clarissa&rdquo; is not one that has ever been seen on the big screen.The lives, loves, petty snobberies and private torments of some of Nigeria&rsquo;s most privileged people would not seem the stuff to solicit much sympathy in a megacity where the rich&nbsp;float over so much human misery.But critics at Cannes have found the brothers&rsquo; sly post-colonial take on Virginia Woolf&rsquo;s novel &ldquo;Mrs Dalloway&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/twins-wow-cannes-with-mesmeric-tale-of-nigerias-rich/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/twins-wow-cannes-with-mesmeric-tale-of-nigerias-rich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peluxiv Review 2026: Truth Explained!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visit Peluxiv Official Website&nbsp;What if you could relax and invest in profitable crypto, stocks, forex, commodities, futures, and other valuable assets? This is exactly what the Peluxiv investment platform promises to traders and investors across the world.&nbsp;This system combines the latest AI technology with sophisticated algorithms to automate the whole investment process and ensure profits in different market conditions. It aims to level the playing field for all investors. This revie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/peluxiv-review-2026-truth-explained/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/peluxiv-review-2026-truth-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court grants El Rufai N100m bail in DSS charges of alleged National Security Breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[*May remain in ICPC custody following denial of bail application by Kaduna high courtThe Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100 million with one surety in like sum.The former governor, who admitted on national television to wiretapping the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, is being charged by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly breading national security.Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, while]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-grants-el-rufai-n100m-bail-in-dss-charges-of-alleged-national-security-breach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/court-grants-el-rufai-n100m-bail-in-dss-charges-of-alleged-national-security-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imoke, Ahmed lead ADC presidential primary committees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former Cross River and Kwara governors, Liyel Imoke and Abdulfatah Ahmed, to lead its presidential primary committees.This is contained in a statement on Monday in Abuja by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.Abdullahi said that Imoke would chair the Presidential Screening Committee, while Ahmed would head the Presidential Election Committee.Other members of the Presidential Screening Committee include Cyril]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/imoke-ahmed-lead-adc-presidential-primary-committees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/imoke-ahmed-lead-adc-presidential-primary-committees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran says responded to latest US peace proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran said Monday it had responded to a new US proposal aimed at ending the war, adding that exchanges were continuing despite Iranian media reports describing Washington&rsquo;s demands as excessive.Washington and Tehran have been swapping proposals in an effort to end the conflict which broke out on February 28. The two sides have held a single round of talks so far amid a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8.&ldquo;As we announced yesterday, our concerns were conveyed to the American side]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-says-responded-to-latest-us-peace-proposal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-says-responded-to-latest-us-peace-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phone-Tapping Charge: Court grants El-Rufai N100m bail, seizes passport]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJAThe Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday granted N100 million bail to the detained immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, who is facing trial over the alleged unlawful interception of the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.As part of the bail conditions, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered the defendant to produce a surety who must be a federal civil servant not below Grade Level 17.According to the court, the s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/phone-tapping-charge-court-grants-el-rufai-n100m-bail-seizes-passport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/phone-tapping-charge-court-grants-el-rufai-n100m-bail-seizes-passport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India’s Growing Infertility Crisis: Why More Young Couples Are Struggling to Conceive]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decade ago, infertility in India was largely discussed in silence. It was often associated with couples who had been trying for many years, usually in their mid or late thirties. In most cases, the assumption was that a pregnancy takes time and will eventually happen. Today, that assumption is changing.Across fertility clinics in India, doctors are reporting a steady rise in younger couples seeking help for conception. Many of them are in their late twenties or early thirties, a stage of life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/indias-growing-infertility-crisis-why-more-young-couples-are-struggling-to-conceive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/indias-growing-infertility-crisis-why-more-young-couples-are-struggling-to-conceive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Video] ‘Help us’ – Abducted Ogbomoso school principal, teacher beg FG, Makinde]]></title><description><![CDATA[Videos showing a school principal and a teacher abducted during attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have surfaced online, as families and residents continue to await updates on the victims&rsquo; rescue.Gunmen had attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Esiele; and LA Primary School in Ogbomoso on Friday.The Oyo State Police Command confirmed that two people were killed during the attacks, while reports indicated that at least 4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/video-help-us-abducted-ogbomoso-school-principal-teacher-beg-fg-makinde/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/video-help-us-abducted-ogbomoso-school-principal-teacher-beg-fg-makinde/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran’s World Cup football team leaves for Turkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran&rsquo;s national football team was headed to Turkey on Monday to play a final friendly match and apply for visas to fly to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, Iranian media reported.The team plan to participate in the tournament despite co-host Washington having launched a war against Iran with a massive wave of attacks alongside ally Israel on February 28.The fighting has been on hold for weeks thanks to a ceasefire, but peace talks have failed to make a breakthrough and new drone a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/irans-world-cup-football-team-leaves-for-turkey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/irans-world-cup-football-team-leaves-for-turkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran&rsquo;s top security body announced on Monday the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse.On its official X account, the Supreme National Security Council shared a post for the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) saying it would provide &ldquo;real&#8209;time updates on the #Hormuz_Strait operations and latest developments.&rdquo;The account of the Revolutionary Guards navy shared the same post.It wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-officially-announces-new-body-to-manage-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/iran-officially-announces-new-body-to-manage-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t ‘abduct’ El-Rufai from court, Timi Frank warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Omeiza AjayiFormer spokesman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Timi Frank, has cautioned against an alleged plot by some intelligence operatives to take former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, into custody from the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday.Frank, in a statement issued in the early hours of Monday, said he received information from sources alleging that the operatives might attempt to arrest el-Rufai when he appears before Justice M.B. Idris of the Federal High]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dont-abduct-el-rufai-from-court-timi-frank-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dont-abduct-el-rufai-from-court-timi-frank-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just in: Mourinho set to return as Madrid coach – Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portuguese manager Jos&eacute; Mourinho is set for a sensational return to Real Madrid, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.Romano posted on X on Monday that all terms had been verbally agreed between Mourinho and the Spanish giants, with only the signing of official documents remaining before the deal is completed.The report added that Mourinho is expected to sign an initial two-year contract and travel to Madrid after Real Madrid&rsquo;s clash with Athletic Bilbao.Mourinho p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/just-in-mourinho-set-to-return-as-madrid-coach-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/just-in-mourinho-set-to-return-as-madrid-coach-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDC closes sale of presidential forms, extends others by one week]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Henry Umoru, ABUJAThe Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has closed the sale of its expression of interest and nomination forms for the position of president.The party has, however, extended the deadline for the collection of its Expression of Interest Forms for key elective offices ahead of the 2027 general election, giving aspirants an additional one week to complete the process.In a statement in Abuja and signed by the party&rsquo;s National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the NDC anno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndc-closes-sale-of-presidential-forms-extends-others-by-one-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndc-closes-sale-of-presidential-forms-extends-others-by-one-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria, US carry out new strikes on ISIS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria and the United States have carried out fresh strikes against Islamic State jihadists in northeast Nigeria, the US military said on Monday.The strikes were conducted on Sunday, US Africa Command (Africom) said in a statement. &ldquo;Intelligence confirmed the targets were ISIS militants. Complete assessments are ongoing. No US or Nigerian forces were harmed,&rdquo; it said.The new strikes came two days after the United States and Nigeria announced that a joint operation in the west Afric]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-us-carry-out-new-strikes-on-isis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigeria-us-carry-out-new-strikes-on-isis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I don’t hate Igbos’, UCTH CMD denies ethnic bias in House Officers recruitment]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;.we cater for over 5 million patients in C&rsquo;River, others from Cameroon, Equatorial GuineaBy Ike Uchechukwu, CALABARThe Chief Medical Director(CMD) of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Prof. Ikpeme Ikpeme, has dismissed as false and misleading allegations of ethnic discrimination in the recruitment of house officers.Prof. Ikpeme, who spoke during a facility tour of the hospital by journalists weekend, insisted that the institution does not operate any policy targe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-dont-hate-igbos-ucth-cmd-denies-ethnic-bias-in-house-officers-recruitment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/i-dont-hate-igbos-ucth-cmd-denies-ethnic-bias-in-house-officers-recruitment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDPHC plans additional 1,500MW supply for Lagos]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Udeme AkpanThe Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, has said the company is ready to supply an additional 1,500 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Lagos.She disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Mrs. Temitope George, in Lagos.According to her, the company currently has about 2,000MW of stranded generation capacity.She st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndphc-plans-additional-1500mw-supply-for-lagos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndphc-plans-additional-1500mw-supply-for-lagos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says ‘clock ticking’ for Iran as peace negotiations stall]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump threatened &ldquo;there won&rsquo;t be anything left&rdquo; of Iran if no peace deal is reached, as their truce came under further strain with drone attacks on US allies in the Gulf.Washington, locked in a war with Iran since US and Israeli forces launched strikes in late February, has struggled to break an impasse in negotiations and end the conflict, which has shaken the Middle East and sent energy prices climbing.&ldquo;For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trump-says-clock-ticking-for-iran-as-peace-negotiations-stall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/trump-says-clock-ticking-for-iran-as-peace-negotiations-stall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cartoon: Generational renewable debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanguard News<br />
The post Cartoon: Generational renewable debt appeared first on Vanguard News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cartoon-generational-renewable-debt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/cartoon-generational-renewable-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2,800 ex-textile workers die while awaiting unpaid entitlements]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Ibrahim Hassan-WuyoNo fewer than 2,800&nbsp;former textile workers and their family members have reportedly died while awaiting payment of N35 billion in unpaid gratuities and compensation owed by four collapsed textile companies in Kaduna State.Read Also: FG rolls out free healthcare for pensioners earning below N70,000The affected workers, under the aegis of the Coalition of Closed Unpaid Textile Workers of Nigeria, Kaduna State chapter, appealed to President Bola Tinubu, state governors an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2800-ex-textile-workers-die-while-awaiting-unpaid-entitlements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2800-ex-textile-workers-die-while-awaiting-unpaid-entitlements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FG rolls out free healthcare for pensioners earning below N70,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Victor Ahiuma-Young&nbsp;The National Pension&nbsp;Commission,&nbsp;PenCom, has inaugurated a free healthcare initiative for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, targeting pensioners earning less than N70,000 monthly.The programme, known as PenCare, is aimed at improving access to healthcare for low-income retirees and reducing the burden of medical expenses among elderly Nigerians.In a statement, PenCom said the pilot phase of the initiative is open to retirees who are at le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-rolls-out-free-healthcare-for-pensioners-earning-below-n70000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fg-rolls-out-free-healthcare-for-pensioners-earning-below-n70000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial institutions race to meet CBN deadline on new cyber-security standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emeka Anaeto, Business EditorNigeria&rsquo;s financial&nbsp;institutions are fighting to meet the deadline of June 10, 2026 set by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, for onboarding to a new cyber-security baseline.But industry sources told Financial Vanguard that though most of the commercial banks are already on track to the deadline almost all operators below them are not ready yet and this situation exposes the entire system to the risk the new baseline was set to prevent.Financial Vanguar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/financial-institutions-race-to-meet-cbn-deadline-on-new-cyber-security-standard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/financial-institutions-race-to-meet-cbn-deadline-on-new-cyber-security-standard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEC warns Nigerians against rising Ponzi schemes on social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Securities and&nbsp;Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against investing in unregistered online investment schemes being aggressively promoted on social media platforms, cautioning that many of them exhibit characteristics of Ponzi schemes.The warning was contained in a public notice dated May 8, 2026, and published on the Commission&rsquo;s official communication channels.According to the apex capital market regulator, several of the online platforms promising guaranteed or unr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/sec-warns-nigerians-against-rising-ponzi-schemes-on-social-media/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/sec-warns-nigerians-against-rising-ponzi-schemes-on-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manufacturing export stagnates despite rising trade value ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The contribution of&nbsp;manufactured goods to&nbsp;Nigeria&rsquo;s export basket has stagnated for four consecutive years despite a sharp rise in the country&rsquo;s total export value, latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have shown.The NBS data indicated that though total export value rose by 9.93 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to N85.13 trillion in 2025, manufactured exports stood at N2.5 trillion, accounting for 2.94 per cent of the total exports, a decline from 2.96 pe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/manufacturing-export-stagnates-despite-rising-trade-value/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/manufacturing-export-stagnates-despite-rising-trade-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian naira traded with slight fluctuations against the United States dollar across the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Monday, May 18, 2026, as demand pressure for forex persisted.Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) showed the official exchange rate hovering around &#8358;1,371 per dollar, according to the latest figures published by the Central Bank of Nigeria and market trackers. The market recorded intraday movements between approximately &#8358;1,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-may-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-may-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertiliser Plants: Dangote vows to ensure food security in Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Udeme AkpanPresident of the&nbsp;Dangote Group, Aliko&nbsp;Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to boosting food security across Africa through large-scale fertiliser investments, declaring that the continent has the capacity to feed itself and become a net exporter of agricultural products.Dangote made this known while addressing journalists in Gode, in Ethiopia&rsquo;s Somali region, during a high-profile visit hosted by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.The Prime Minister personally received Da]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fertiliser-plants-dangote-vows-to-ensure-food-security-in-africa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/fertiliser-plants-dangote-vows-to-ensure-food-security-in-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock market extends rally as investors reap N3.3trn ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peter EgwuatuThe Nigerian stock market&nbsp;extended its bullish run last week, as investors reaped N3.34 trillion gain, with sustained buying interest in banking, consumer goods and selected industrial stocks, which outweighed pockets of profit-taking witnessed across some other sectors of the market.&nbsp;The positive close on the Nigerian Exchange, NGX, further reinforced investor confidence in the market as institutional and retail investors continued to reposition portfolios in anticipa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/stock-market-extends-rally-as-investors-reap-n33trn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/stock-market-extends-rally-as-investors-reap-n33trn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidnappings: Senate vows to fast-track state police as IGP visits Oyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Kingsley Omonobi, Henry Umoru &amp; Adeola BadruIBADAN&mdash; THE Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, over the weekend, paid a visit to Oyo State following the tragic terrorist attack and abduction incident that occurred in Oriire Local Government Area of the state on May 15, 2026.The IGP expressed deep concern over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during the attack.He condemned the attack as cruel and unacceptable, rei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kidnappings-senate-vows-to-fast-track-state-police-as-igp-visits-oyo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/kidnappings-senate-vows-to-fast-track-state-police-as-igp-visits-oyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The toxic stew: Street food vendors take to ‘esa’ as cost of whole tomatoes rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Elizabeth AdegbesanBefore, in most cities&nbsp;&nbsp;around the country, there were usually heavy, humid air around the areas with smells of rice, fried plantains and rich aromatic tomato stew.But Economy&amp;Lifestyle discovered lately, a sharp, sour undertone cuts through the air. At&nbsp; popular roadside canteens,&nbsp; large aluminum pots bubble violently over an open gas flame.&nbsp;Food vendors stir the deep-red mixture with a long wooden paddle.&nbsp;To the untrained eye, it is Niger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/the-toxic-stew-street-food-vendors-take-to-esa-as-cost-of-whole-tomatoes-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/the-toxic-stew-street-food-vendors-take-to-esa-as-cost-of-whole-tomatoes-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herbalist’s wife bathes co-wife with hot water]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Emma UnaOGOJA &mdash; A woman, identified&nbsp;as Blessing, said to be the wife of a herbalist known as Dr. Respect Ogar, allegedly bathed her husband&rsquo;s second wife, Mary, with hot water, at the weekend.The incident occurred on Saturday morning in Wodah village, Yala Local Government Area of Northern Cross River State.According to a village source, the first wife became angry after her husband allegedly paid the bride price and conducted the traditional marriage rites for the second wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/herbalists-wife-bathes-co-wife-with-hot-water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/herbalists-wife-bathes-co-wife-with-hot-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloodbath in Enugu: Man beheads mother, another kills sister, niece]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dennis Agbo &amp; Alumona UkwuezeENUGU&mdash;Residents of&nbsp;Ukehe and Agu-Ekwegbe communities, in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, have been thrown into shock and mourning, following two gruesome murder incidents involving family members.The Enugu State Police Command confirmed that the incidents occurred on May 15, 2026, and involved alleged beheadings carried out by two male suspects.Police spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, said a 40-year-old man, Anikwe Onyebuchi, allegedly use]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/bloodbath-in-enugu-man-beheads-mother-another-kills-sister-niece/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/bloodbath-in-enugu-man-beheads-mother-another-kills-sister-niece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power sector: Biggest scam in Nigeria — Ajaero, NLC President]]></title><description><![CDATA[DESPITE decades of reforms, huge public spending, and the privatisation of Nigeria&rsquo;s power sector, millions of citizens and businesses continue to grapple with poor electricity supply, rising tariffs, and failing infrastructure. More than a decade after the unbundling of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, the crises persist. In this interview, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and General Secretary of the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, Joe Aja]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/power-sector-biggest-scam-in-nigeria-ajaero-nlc-president/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/power-sector-biggest-scam-in-nigeria-ajaero-nlc-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC Primaries: Powerful 50 Reps among losers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BEFORE the first shot&nbsp;of the 2027 elections is fired, no fewer than 50 current members of the 10th House of Representatives will not be in the 11th House.Why? At press time yesterday, no fewer than 48 All Progressives Congress, APC Reps have lost at the primaries held nationwide, over the weekend.&nbsp;Two legislators in Bayelsa did not join the race because they are seeking higher political offices.The figures are expected to be higher because APC is yet to release full results of the pri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-powerful50-reps-among-losers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primaries-powerful50-reps-among-losers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neglected, isolated: Untold story of Uzuakoli leprosy colony inmates]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESTABLISHED in 1932 as a sanctuary for sick and abandoned leprosy patients, the Uzuakoli Leprosy Colony once stood as a beacon of hope for people afflicted with leprosy. For decades, it offered treatment, dignity, and a second chance at life to tuberculosis and leprosy patients drawn from across the old Eastern Region, including parts of the present-day South-South zone and all the states in the South-East geopolitical zone.Dilapidated structureToday, that hope lies in ruins. What used to be a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/neglected-isolated-untold-story-of-uzuakoli-leprosy-colony-inmates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/neglected-isolated-untold-story-of-uzuakoli-leprosy-colony-inmates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s pension crisis: Debt we owe our retirees]]></title><description><![CDATA[For millions of Nigerian workers, retirement has become not a season of rest after decades of service but a fearful descent into uncertainty and abandonment. From the tragic plight of former Nigeria Airways workers, many of whom have waited over two decades for their pensions, to the widespread failure of state governments to activate the Contributory Pension Scheme, the condition of pensioners in Nigeria remains one of the nation&rsquo;s most serious and enduring moral failures.The Nigeria Air]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-pension-crisis-debt-we-owe-our-retirees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nigerias-pension-crisis-debt-we-owe-our-retirees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov Mbah inspects 40km dual carriageway, multiple projects ahead of their inauguration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, at the weekend, inspected various major road and other infrastructural projects executed by his administration preparatory to their inauguration in a matter of weeks.Projects he inspected include the 40km Owo-Ubahu-Amankanu-Umualor-Neke-Ikem dual carriageway, 14.5km Amechi Idodo-Oruku-Amagunze Road, the New Enugu Smart City, and the Enugu International Hospital on Rangers Avenue, Enugu.Mbah, who clocks three years as governor of Enugu State on 29th May, said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gov-mbah-inspects-40km-dual-carriageway-multiple-projects-ahead-of-their-inauguration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gov-mbah-inspects-40km-dual-carriageway-multiple-projects-ahead-of-their-inauguration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC commends Enugu Reps primary elections as free, fair and exemplary]]></title><description><![CDATA[&hellip;As Mbah participates in Owo Ward, advertises APC&rsquo;s achievementsThe All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Enugu State chapter of the party for what it described as free, fair, credible, and exemplary House of Representatives primary elections in the state.This was even as Governor Peter Mbah joined other party faithful in Owo Ward, Nkanu East LGA, to affirm the Member representing Nkanu East/Nkanu West Federal Constituency, Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, who was the only aspirant s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-commends-enugu-reps-primary-elections-as-free-fair-and-exemplary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-commends-enugu-reps-primary-elections-as-free-fair-and-exemplary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5th Season of FMN Prize for Innovation produces first female winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drives Cassava Innovation Through SME SupportCompany Chairman Doubles Prize Money for Innovators<br />
FMN, a leading diversified Pan-African Food and Agro-allied Group, and the convener of the renowned FMN Prize for Innovation (PFI) initiative has successfully concluded the 5th season of the FMN PFI. And for the first time in 5 years emerged a Female winner of the FMN Prize Money from over 2700 entries garnered for the 5th season of FMN PFI. The live event of the Grand Finale is being aired on FMN TV]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/5th-season-of-fmn-prize-for-innovation-produces-first-female-winner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/5th-season-of-fmn-prize-for-innovation-produces-first-female-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Boy Movement empowers 1,000 FCT women, backs Tinubu’s re-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Peter Oyedele, AbujaNo fewer than 1,000 women in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have benefited from an empowerment programme organized by the Women Wing of the City Boy Movement, CBM, as the group reaffirmed support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The large-scale empowerment initiative, organized by the FCT Chapter of the City Boy Movement Women Wing under the Office of the National Coordinator for Women Affairs, was aimed at boosting economic act]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/city-boy-movement-empowers-1000-fct-women-backs-tinubus-re-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/city-boy-movement-empowers-1000-fct-women-backs-tinubus-re-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Rivers Assembly Speaker, Amaewhule, Hart, 11 Others Win APC Reps Tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, the member representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency of the State, Hon. Hart Cyril Godwin and 11 other aspirants have clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) tickets for House of Representatives seats following Saturday&rsquo;s primaries.Chairman of the APC primary election committee for the House of Representatives, Hon. Wahab Owokoniran, announced the results Saturday after the exercise.Amaewhule who will be co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-rivers-assembly-speaker-amaewhule-hart-11-others-win-apc-reps-tickets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-rivers-assembly-speaker-amaewhule-hart-11-others-win-apc-reps-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thugs disrupt Ondo APC primary Collation]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash;Disqualified aspirants fingered&mdash;Security evacuates, primary committee after thug invasionBy Dayo Johnson AkurePolitical thugs allegedly sponsored by a disqualified All Progressives Congress House of Representatives aspirant disrupted the collation and announcement of results of last Saturday&rsquo;s primaries at the party&rsquo;s state secretariat in Akure.The incident forced security personnel to evacuate the seven-member National Assembly Primary Election Committee, led by Hon. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/thugs-disrupt-ondo-apc-primary-collation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/thugs-disrupt-ondo-apc-primary-collation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tension in Ondo APC over undelivered House of Reps primary results]]></title><description><![CDATA[&mdash; Committee split, halts declarationBy Dayo Johnson AkureAnxiety is rising in the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress after the seven-member National Assembly Primary Election Committee failed to announce results of last Saturday&rsquo;s House of Representatives primaries.Party sources said disagreements among committee members stalled the process. The panel, led by Hon. Iboroma Harry Dabibi, is reportedly under pressure to declare certain aspirants winners, including some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tension-in-ondo-apc-over-undelivered-house-of-reps-primary-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/tension-in-ondo-apc-over-undelivered-house-of-reps-primary-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Agba chides Nigerian politicians on leadership failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chris OnuohaChief Emeka Agba, a business mogul and presidential aspirant under the platform of Young Progressive Party (YPP) have taken a swipe on the failures of the current Nigeria leadership, stating that what the country need is visionary and purposeful leadership that can build people, industries, create opportunities, and secure the future of generations yet unborn.Chief Agba lamented that leadership in Nigeria have not done much in the core areas of development, but rather spend humon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-agba-chides-nigerian-politicians-on-leadership-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-agba-chides-nigerian-politicians-on-leadership-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I left ADC to NDC – Akuma]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Chris Onuoha<br />
A former prominent member of African Democratic Congress(ADC), in Ebonyi State, Chief Nelson Ahamefula Akuma has explained the reason why he had to leave the party he helped to make formidable.Speaking in an interview with the media, he said that he had hoped that ADC would be the vehicle that would unite the opposition to bring about the much needed change of government at the centre.However, he said that since that is now clearly no longer the case, he has to move on to Nigeri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-i-left-adc-to-ndc-akuma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/why-i-left-adc-to-ndc-akuma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC Primary: Odigbo youths, women warn against tampering with results]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dayo Johnson AkureYouths and women of the All Progressives Congress in Odigbo have called on the party leadership not to tamper with the outcome of the House of Representatives primary held last Saturday.The supporters converged on Odigbo, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area, insisting that the votes cast must be protected and the will of APC members across the constituency respected.Most of them backed aspirant Simisola Fajemirokun Ajayi.They alleged attempts to suppress and manipu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primary-odigbo-youths-women-warn-against-tampering-with-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/apc-primary-odigbo-youths-women-warn-against-tampering-with-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WISTA Nigeria celebrates, Ani on ICAN merit award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Executive Committee, Diamonds and members of Women&rsquo;s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria have congratulated their President, Dr. (Mrs.) Odunayo Ani, ACA, FCTI, on her conferment of the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Merit Award in the Members&rsquo; Diamond Category, describing the recognition as a fitting tribute to a distinguished professional and transformational leader.<br />
In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/wista-nigeria-celebrates-ani-on-ican-merit-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/wista-nigeria-celebrates-ani-on-ican-merit-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAMB: Grundtvig student records Nigeria’s 5th highest UTME Score in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adesina WahabA student of Grundtvig International Secondary School, Oba, Anambra State, Michael Offorkile, has emerged as the 5th highest scorer in this year&rsquo;s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, with a score of 367.In a statement, the school praised Offorkile&rsquo;s performance, saying it reflects the strong academic foundation and training given to him and other students.&ldquo;We proudly celebrate the outstanding performance of our Class of 2026 in the 2026 JAMB/UTME.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/jamb-grundtvig-student-records-nigerias-5th-highest-utme-score-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/jamb-grundtvig-student-records-nigerias-5th-highest-utme-score-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Civil Service conference 2026 to deepen public service reforms – HCSF]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has called on public service leaders, policymakers, development partners, academia, and private sector stakeholders from across the world to actively participate in the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) 2026, describing the event as a strategic global platform for advancing public sector reforms, institutional resilience, and transformative governance.Speaking ahead of the conference, whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/international-civil-service-conference-2026-to-deepen-public-service-reforms-hcsf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/international-civil-service-conference-2026-to-deepen-public-service-reforms-hcsf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lady Motara shines in London stage debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Benjamin Njoku<br />
Popular content creator, Grace Akanni-Lawrence, known as Lady Motara, has earned rave reviews following her stage debut in the Nollywood comedy production, &lsquo;No Wahala Therapy,&rsquo; staged in London over two nights.The play, directed by Mofe Duncan and produced by M54 Productions, explored themes of migration, identity and the struggles associated with the popular &ldquo;Japa&rdquo; movement among Africans abroad.Lady Motara shared the stage with notable Nollywood stars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lady-motara-shines-in-london-stage-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/lady-motara-shines-in-london-stage-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damian Chibuikem Abraham redefines global trade through green practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global trade has a reputation problem. Over the years, moving crude, minerals, and industrial goods across borders meant that there will be extract, ship, and profit. Sustainability was just an afterthought.Damian Chibuikem Abraham thinks that model is expired.He believes that &ldquo;Trade doesn&rsquo;t have to be extractive to be profitable.&rdquo; the CEO of GAC-DIO International Services Limited says from his Lagos Mainland office, that &ldquo;If we build responsibility into the supply chain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/damian-chibuikem-abraham-redefines-global-trade-through-green-practices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/damian-chibuikem-abraham-redefines-global-trade-through-green-practices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasarawa speaker, two sitting house of reps members lost APC primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Edwin Philip, LafiaSpeaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr. Danladi Jatau, a member representing Wamba, Akwanga and Nasarawa Eggon in the House of Representative Hon. Jeremiah Umaru and Ali Abdul-Mumin Muhammad, member representing Nasarawa/ Toto federal Constituency have been defeated in the All Progressive Congress( APC) primaries conducted on the Saturday, 16, May 2026.Announcing the results on Sunday night, the chairman of the House of Representatives Primary Election Committee,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nasarawa-speaker-two-sitting-house-of-reps-members-lost-apc-primaries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/nasarawa-speaker-two-sitting-house-of-reps-members-lost-apc-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greizmann apologises to Atleti fans for departure to Barcelona in farewell speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antoine Griezmann bade farewell to Atletico Madrid fans on Sunday after playing his final home match for the club, and apologised again for his decision to leave for Barcelona in 2019.The 35-year-old is joining MLS side Orlando City at the end of the season after 10 seasons with the Rojiblancos, split in two by an ill-fated move to join the Catalan giants.Griezmann gave a speech on the pitch after Atletico beat Girona 1-0 in La Liga, with the French forward setting up the only goal for Ademola]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/greizmann-apologises-to-atleti-fans-for-departure-to-barcelona-in-farewell-speech/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/greizmann-apologises-to-atleti-fans-for-departure-to-barcelona-in-farewell-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia says has intercepted three drones from Iraq]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia said Sunday it had intercepted and destroyed three drones that had entered from Iraqi airspace.Defence ministry spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the drones had entered on Sunday morning and that the ministry &ldquo;reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place&rdquo;.<br />
The post Saudi Arabia says has intercepted three drones from Iraq appeared first on Vanguard News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/saudi-arabia-says-has-intercepted-three-drones-from-iraq/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/saudi-arabia-says-has-intercepted-three-drones-from-iraq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gbenga Daniel camp distances itself from APC senate primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters of Sen. Gbenga Daniel (APC- Ogun East) on Sunday, advised its members to boycott the party&rsquo;s primaries for the 2027 senatorial&nbsp; election,&nbsp; billed for Monday, May 18.They also advised Daniel to distance himself from the primaries.In a statement jointly signed by the supporters across the senatorial zone, on the aegis of BATOGD Movement, they stated that all members of the party in the zone supporting Daniel should stay away from venues of the primaries for Senate for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gbenga-daniel-camp-distances-itself-from-apc-senate-primary/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/gbenga-daniel-camp-distances-itself-from-apc-senate-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to isolate nine contacts after exposure to Hantavirus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine people were due to fly into Britain Sunday from UK overseas territories after coming into contact with a person with hantavirus, Britain&rsquo;s health security agency said.The UKSHA confirmed in a statement that &ldquo;nine asymptomatic contacts from St Helena and Ascension Island are expected to arrive in the UK this evening&rdquo;.They will be transferred to an isolation facility at Arrowe Park Hospital, near Liverpool in northwest England, the statement added.A medic from Ascension Isl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uk-to-isolate-nine-contacts-after-exposure-to-hantavirus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/uk-to-isolate-nine-contacts-after-exposure-to-hantavirus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia calls drone attack at UAE nuclear site ‘threat’ to region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s foreign ministry on Sunday condemned the drone strike that triggered a fire near a nuclear power plant in the neighbouring United Arab Emirates.The ministry said in a statement that the attack was &ldquo;a threat to the security and stability of the region&rdquo; and expressed its solidarity with the UAE, saying it would &ldquo;support all measures taken to preserve the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity&rdquo; of the country.<br />
The post Saudi Arabia calls drone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/saudi-arabia-calls-drone-attack-at-uae-nuclear-site-threat-to-region/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/saudi-arabia-calls-drone-attack-at-uae-nuclear-site-threat-to-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDC appoints Osa Director as national publicity secretary, names Ekele, Ibrahim deputies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed veteran journalist, lawyer and pro-democracy advocate, Osa Director, as its new National Publicity Secretary as part of efforts to strengthen the party&rsquo;s communication structure ahead of future political engagements.<br />
The party also announced the appointment of seasoned media professionals, Peter Agbo Ekele and Lawal Sabo Ibrahim, as Deputy National Publicity Secretaries.<br />
In a statement issued by the National Working Committee on May 16,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndc-appoints-osa-director-as-national-publicity-secretary-names-ekele-ibrahim-deputies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/ndc-appoints-osa-director-as-national-publicity-secretary-names-ekele-ibrahim-deputies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amotekun launches forest operation to rescue 45 abducted Oyo pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Adeola BadruThe Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps) has launched an intensive forest and community-wide operation following the abduction of dozens of pupils and a teacher during coordinated attacks on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.Commandant of the corps, Col. Olayanju Olayinka (retd.), confirmed that Amotekun operatives are at the forefront of ongoing rescue efforts, working in close coordination with local hunters, vigilantes, and other security]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/amotekun-launches-forest-operation-to-rescue-45-abducted-oyo-pupils/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/amotekun-launches-forest-operation-to-rescue-45-abducted-oyo-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027: Desmond Elliott laments intimidation, withdrawal of security aides ahead primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Olasunkanmi AkoniAn embattled member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliott, has accused some leaders of the All Progressives Congress,APC, in Surulere of intimidation, political victimisation and attempts to manipulate the party&rsquo;s forthcoming primaries.In a viral video circulated on Sunday, the lawmaker alleged that party members were being coerced and threatened to support a preferred aspirant ahead of the APC primaries scheduled for May 20, 2026.Elliott claimed that s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-desmond-elliott-laments-intimidation-withdrawal-of-security-aides-ahead-primaries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/general-news/2027-desmond-elliott-laments-intimidation-withdrawal-of-security-aides-ahead-primaries/</guid></item></channel></rss>