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MTN Remits N879bn Taxes Amid Revenue, Profit Growth

MTN Nigeria paid N878.7bn in taxes and levies in 2025, driven by strong revenue and profit growth, as the company expanded infrastructure investment and increased support for local suppliers.

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N105bn Cash Returns to Banks After February Rate Cut

Cash held outside Nigeria’s banking system dropped by N104.76bn between February and April 2026 after the Central Bank reduced interest rates, indicating stronger liquidity retention within banks despite rising money supply.

May 28, 2026 23

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Tinubu’s Daughter Threatens Protest Over Lagos APC Primaries

Folashade Tinubu-Ojo has threatened protests over disputed Lagos APC primary results, alleging manipulation in favour of the Justice Forum bloc and warning that unresolved grievances could deepen internal party tensions.

May 28, 2026 68

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NDC Insists Primaries Hold May 29 Despite Eid-el-Kabir Holidays

The Nigeria Democratic Congress says its nationwide primaries will proceed on May 29 despite Eid-el-Kabir disruptions, citing transportation challenges and warning against unauthorised activities outside approved party guidelines.

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ADC Primary Proved Democracy Can Work in Nigeria — David Mark

ADC chairman David Mark says the party’s presidential primary showed democracy can thrive peacefully in Nigeria, as Atiku Abubakar defeated Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in the contest.

May 28, 2026 51

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Atiku Wins ADC Ticket, Seeks Unity With Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the ADC presidential candidate for the 2027 election, defeating Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in the party’s nationwide primary.

May 28, 2026 24

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2027: ADC Is Atiku’s Vehicle to Truncate Southern Presidency — APC Chieftain

APC chieftain Ayekooto Akindele alleged that the ADC was Atiku Abubakar’s platform to end the southern presidency, while criticising Peter Obi’s reported political realignments ahead of 2027.

May 27, 2026 27

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No One Deserves to Die, Senate Leader Warns Against Electoral Violence

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele warned against electoral violence ahead of 2027, saying no Nigerian should die for political ambitions while urging peace, stronger laws, and action against insecurity.

May 27, 2026 23

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ADC Suspends Jigawa Primaries Collation Indefinitely Over Violence, Irregularities

ADC suspended Jigawa primary collation indefinitely after violence, irregularities and factional disputes disrupted voting, with officials set to resume the process after the Eid break.

May 27, 2026 27

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2027 Election: Voters, Not Me, Will Decide Oyo Leaders — Olubadan

Olubadan Rashidi Ladoja said voters not his influence will decide Oyo’s 2027 leaders, stressing that politicians’ popularity and performance will determine electoral outcomes.

May 27, 2026 23

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Children’s Day Offers Little Joy While Students Languish in Captivity — Peter Obi

Peter Obi said Children’s Day brings little joy in Nigeria as 82 schoolchildren remain abducted, describing the situation as a national shame and a failure to protect vulnerable citizens.

May 27, 2026 22

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AfDB Appoints Keyamo Champion of Aviation Programme for Africa

The African Development Bank appointed Festus Keyamo as African champion for a $7bn aviation transformation programme aimed at modernising Africa’s aviation sector and expanding investment across the continent.

May 27, 2026 17