Politics

CENTCOM: ‘Safe path’ through Hormuz is US priority in ‘Project Freedom’

US CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins says the main priorities in Hormuz are securing safe routes & blockading Iran.

Al Jazeera•5/5/2026

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ACF, police trade words over Kaduna secretariat as NEC meeting sparks tension

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and police clash over the alleged sealing of its Kaduna HQ ahead of a meeting, citing factional tension as the cause. Read More: https://punchng.com/acf-police-trade-words-over-kaduna-secretariat-as-nec-meeting-sparks-tension/

PUNCH•5/5/2026

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‘Enugu ready for new direction’ – NDC welcomes Obidient, Kwankwaso supporters

The Enugu State chapter of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, has announced the admission of new members into the party, including supporters of the Obidient Movement and followers of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Enugu, the party leadership, led by Johnpaul Anih, said the development would strengthen […] ‘Enugu ready for new direction’ – NDC welcomes Obidient, Kwankwaso supporters

Latam Airlines Changes Guidance on Fuel Cost Despite Profit Jump

LATAM Airlines Group SA posted quarterly earnings that exceeded expectations, but updated their full-year guidance to reflect higher jet fuel prices as Latin America’s largest carrier by market value starts to see the impact of rising costs.

Bloomberg•5/5/2026

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N155m: ‘You have case to answer’ – Court tells El-Rufai’s ex-Chief of Staff, one other

The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has ordered former Kaduna State Commissioner of Finance and Chief of Staff to the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, Mr. Bashir Mohammed Saidu, and his co-defendant, Mr. Ibrahim Murktar, to open their defence in an ongoing N155 million money laundering trial instituted by […] N155m: ‘You have case to answer’ – Court tells El-Rufai’s ex-Chief of Staff, one other

Mauritania’s plan to close private schools sparks backlash

Mauritania’s plan to shut most private primary schools and move students into free public schools is sparking backlash.

Al Jazeera•5/5/2026

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Assault: Delta Teaching Hospital doctors begin indefinite strike

For slapping the former president of Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, Delta State University Teaching Hospital, DELSUTH, Oghara, Delta state, Dr. Adja Harrison, doctors in the hospital have commenced an indefinite strike. The strike may not be unconnected to an alleged assault on one of them, Harrison, by a group, with ARD demanding a written […] Assault: Delta Teaching Hospital doctors begin indefinite strike

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Ipswich Returns to Premier League in Dominant Fashion

Ipswich has been out of Premier League play for the previous seven years. Kasey McAteer's goal emphatically put Ipswich back into the Premier League. The return to dominance comes after an up-and-down 2025 season.

Tori News•5/5/2026

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TASUED alumni pledge collaboration with new VC

The TASUED Alumni Association pledges collaboration with new Vice Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Oladipo, to advance the university’s academic excellence. Read More: https://punchng.com/tasued-alumni-pledge-collaboration-with-new-vc/

PUNCH•5/5/2026

FCTA launches nine cancer care projects to improve diagnosis, treatment access

The projects, developed under the City Cancer Challenge (C/Can) programme, are the outcome of a process that has stretched over two years, involving government agencies, hospitals, civil society organisations and development partners The post FCTA launches nine cancer care projects to improve diagnosis, treatment access appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•5/5/2026

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Attendant injured as gas explosion triggers fire in Lagos

A gas explosion on Adeleye Street, by the Doyin area of Orile-Iganmu in Lagos on Tuesday caused a fire outbreak that left a gas attendant injured and affected two shops. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said it received a distress call at about 12:23 p.m. and arrived at the scene by 12:34 p.m. […] Attendant injured as gas explosion triggers fire in Lagos

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Business Day Nigeria•5/5/2026

NIESV urges FG to establish property data bank to unlock N500trn wealth

The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) has called on the Federal Government to establish a mandatory national read more NIESV urges FG to establish property data bank to unlock N500trn wealth