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Xenophobia: Oshiomhole, Rufai disagree over South African investments in Nigeria
Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole on Tuesday clashed with Arise New anchor, Rufai Oseni over his opinion on South African investmentsin Nigeria. Oshiomhole, during the interview stated that Nigeria should nationalise South African businesses over the killings of Nigerians in South Africa The lawmaker said he was aware that MTN was quoted on the stock exchange, noting that Nigerian shareholders can hold on to their shares and take away South African control. “We should re-privatise it so Nigerians can take it over, and there would be no repatriation of funds to South Africa. During the campaign of President Ramaphosa, a major shareholder…
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Alexx Ekubo Passes Away at 40 After Private Cancer Battle
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of popular Nollywood actor and model, Alexx Ekubo. The award-winning star passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the age of 40. According to family sources and reports from The Sun Nigeria, the actor died after a prolonged and private battle with cancer, which had kept him away from the spotlight for several months. Ekubo’s absence from the public eye had been a subject of significant concern for fans and colleagues alike throughout 2025 and early 2026. His last major social media activity dated back to…
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Akpabio not supposed to be Senate President, fight not yet over – Oshiomhole
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole has said the current Senate Standing Order prohibits Godswill Akpabio from being Senate President. Oshiomhole stated this on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’. He said the position of Sen Adeniyi Adegbonmire, SAN, about the Senate Standing Order amendment is correct, adding that the fight is not over. “The current Senate President served a 4-year term, lost his reelection bid, served as a minister, and returned this term to become Senate President again. “If you add his first term to his current term, he still has not served 8 years. If 8 years is…
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‘I am well, focused, at peace’ – Frank Edoho speaks on second failed marriage
Media personality Frank Edoho has spoken about the end of his second marriage, saying he has gone through the separation privately and has gradually reached a place of emotional calm and acceptance. In a post shared on Instagram on Tuesday, the veteran television host thanked fans and supporters for their prayers, concern and goodwill following reports about his marital situation. “Over the past few days, I’ve received an outpouring of kind messages, prayers, concern, and goodwill regarding my separation and ongoing divorce proceedings. I truly appreciate the empathy,” he wrote. Edoho said although many members of the public were only…
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Appeal Committee Upholds Disqualification of Fubara Loyalists in Rivers APC
The Rivers State APC House of Assembly Screening Appeal Committee has confirmed the disqualification of 65 aspirants linked to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Following the initial screening exercise held on Saturday, only 33 aspirants were cleared to participate in the upcoming party primaries, while the vast majority—identified as the Governor’s loyalists—were barred. The Committee, led by Chairman Abdul Mahmud, addressed journalists on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to provide an update on the internal party process. Despite the mass disqualification, the committee noted that the window for recourse remains open. Mahmud confirmed that 19 formal appeals have already been submitted by dissatisfied…
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Lagos Needs 40,000 Doctors, Has Only 7,000 — Health Commissioner
The Lagos State Government has revealed that the state needs about 40,000 doctors to meet its growing healthcare demands but currently has only 7,000. Health Commissioner Akin Abayomi disclosed this during a ministerial briefing marking Governor Sanwo-Olu’s seventh year in office, noting that Lagos also faces a shortage of about 40,000 nurses and other healthcare workers. “For every doctor we have in Lagos, they are doing the job of ten,” he said. Abayomi explained that the shortage is part of a global healthcare workforce crisis but added that the state is introducing reforms to reduce brain drain and attract Nigerian…
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“Oyo Deserves More” — Ex-Power Minister Adelabu Declares for Governorship Race
Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has officially declared his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship election under the APC. Speaking at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, Adelabu said he joined the race because he believes the state deserves greater dividends of democracy. “Oyo deserves more,” he said while promising policies and projects aimed at improving residents’ living conditions. The declaration event was attended by several APC leaders and party stakeholders in the state. He said, “Firstly, I want to thank Almighty Allah. We started this journey in 2019 and I believe 2027 will be our own time. We…
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Jigawa Assembly Approves ₦84bn Infrastructure Facility for Governor Namadi
The Jigawa State House of Assembly has approved Governor Umar Namadi’s request to access an ₦84 billion Federal Government-backed facility for infrastructure development. Speaker Haruna Dangyatin said the intervention package is part of a federal arrangement that will provide states with ₦7 billion monthly over one year. According to the Assembly, the funds will support projects in road construction, healthcare, education, water supply, agriculture, and rural electrification. The facility will be accessed through commercial banks, while the Federal Government handles repayment.
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Nollywood Actor, Alex Ekubo Reportedly Dies After Illness
Popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has reportedly passed away after battling health complications. According to reports, the actor was rushed to the hospital on Monday and later placed on life support before reportedly dying on Tuesday afternoon. Sources claim Ekubo had been battling kidney cancer, although there had been no official public confirmation prior to his death. Concerns about his health had surfaced in 2025 following his prolonged absence from social media, with his last known post dating back to December 30, 2024.
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Court remands Nasarawa APC chieftain for allegedly threatening to kill police officers
A prominent stakeholder of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Mallam Dadda’u Mamuda, has been remanded in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Service. The order was issued on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, by the Federal High Court sitting in Lafia, following Mamuda’s arraignment on a two-count charge related to alleged death threats directed at law enforcement officers. The charges stem from a recent political gathering in Lafia where Mamuda, a chieftain from the Lafia Local Government Area, reportedly vowed to kill any police officer who attempted to arrest supporters of his preferred gubernatorial aspirant. Mamuda is a…
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“My Daughter Wanted Me to Work With Obi” — Kwankwaso Opens Up on 2023 Election
Former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has revealed that his daughter urged him to team up with Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election. Speaking in an interview on Arise TV, Kwankwaso said the conversation reflected the growing political mindset among younger Nigerians. “Even in my own house, my daughter was telling me to go and work with Peter Obi,” he said. He added that support for both the Kwankwasiyya movement and Obi cuts across regions and social groups more than many people realise. Kwankwaso used the moment to highlight what he described as a widening gap between older…
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ASUU Warns of Fresh Strikes as 2025 Agreement Implementation Stalls
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that Nigeria’s public university system faces a “new wave of industrial unrest” due to the government’s failure to fully implement the December 2025 agreement. Following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Modibbo Adama University, Yola, on May 9 and 10, 2026, the union expressed deep dissatisfaction with the “distorted and uncoordinated” execution of the deal, which was officially presented only four months ago in January.In a statement released on Monday, May 11, 2026, ASUU President Chris Piwuna noted that the momentum from the agreement is “fast waning.” The union…
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