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NIGERIA-UNITED STATES JOINT STRIKES ELIMINATE 175 ISIS TERRORISTS, DESTROY WEAPON CACHE
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 20, 2026 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that recent joint military strikes carried out by Nigerian and United States forces have eliminated 175 ISIS terrorists, including Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and three other top commanders.In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the military said battle…
BREAKING: Rivers Governor Fubara Withdraws From APC Primaries, Pledges Support For Party Candidate
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA – MAY 20, 2026 Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries scheduled to hold on Thursday in Rivers State. In a personally signed statement titled “My Decision to Withdraw from the Rivers State Gubernatorial Primaries,” released on Wednesday night, the Rivers State governor announced his decision to…
Dangote Refinery Targets $2bn Investments From Private Investors Ahead of IPO
LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 20, 2026 President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that the company is targeting about $2 billion in investments from private investors for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery ahead of its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO). Dangote made the disclosure on Wednesday during a visit by Femi Otedola, chairman of…
NAHCON DEPLOYS CLOUD-BASED CALL CENTRE FOR PILGRIMS’ SUPPORT
Makkah, Saudi Arabia – May 20, 2026 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has deployed a cloud-based Call Centre system to strengthen pilgrims’ welfare services during the 2026 Hajj operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Speaking during the unveiling of the facility in Makkah, the Head of ICT at NAHCON, Shehu Raji, explained that…
Dr. Kana Calls for Stronger Continental Collaboration on Digital Public Infrastructure for Economic Development
Abuja, Nigeria – May 20, 2026 Dr. Aminu Maida Kana has called for stronger collaboration among African nations in the development and deployment of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a catalyst for economic growth, financial inclusion and sustainable development across the continent. Speaking at a regional stakeholders’ forum on digital transformation in Abuja, Dr. Kana…
Anti-corruption Fight: NLNG Boss Applauds Olukoyede for Giant Strides
Abuja, Nigeria – May 20, 2026 The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, Leye Falade, has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, for what he described as impressive achievements in the fight against corruption, economic sabotage and financial crimes in Nigeria.Falade gave…
Lagos Suspends Loading of Goods on BRT Buses
LAGOS, NIGERIA — MAY 20, 2026 The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has announced the immediate suspension of the movement and loading of goods on all regulated public transport buses, popularly known as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses, across Lagos State.According to the transport authority, the directive is aimed at improving passenger safety, ensuring comfort,…
US Trade And Development Agency To Fund Wireless Project For West Africa
WASHINGTON D.C., USA – May 20, 2026 The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has announced plans to support the expansion of wireless connectivity across West Africa through a major telecommunications infrastructure project targeting underserved and off-grid communities.According to the United States Embassy in Abuja, the agency has approved funding for a feasibility study…
BREAKING: Pantami Withdraws From APC Governorship Primaries, Citing Protest Over Electoral Process Infringements
Gombe, Nigeria — May 20, 2026 Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in Gombe State, citing alleged violations of the Electoral Act 2026. Pantami announced his decision amid growing concerns over what he described as infringements in the conduct of…
NIGERIA DRAWN IN GROUP L OF 2027 AFCON QUALIFIERS
CAIRO, EGYPT – MAY 19, 2026 Nigeria national football team have been drawn in Group L of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), alongside Madagascar national football team, Guinea-Bissau national football team and co-hosts Tanzania national football team.The draw ceremony, which took place in Cairo, paired 48 nations into 12 groups…