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President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, on Saturday participated in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary at Ward E, Ikoyi, Lagos, as the ruling party commenced its nationwide exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections. The couple arrived at the venue in a motorcade and were received by a large crowd of party supporters, security personnel, and members of the press. Video footage from the primary showed Tinubu and Oluremi navigating through dense crowds of APC members dressed in traditional attire as they moved through the venue. The exercise is part of the party’s May 2026 ward-level primaries, through…

Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is evaluating a new investment structure that could introduce Chinese partners into the ownership and long-term management of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries as part of efforts to reposition the facilities for sustainable commercial operations. The proposed arrangement follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding between NNPC […] The post NNPC Considers Chinese Equity Partnership for Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries appeared first on Investors King. Source link

.marks 23rd coronation anniversary .Advocates support for Tinubu, says integrity, fear of God remain key to leadership By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwanu Akiolu, has recalled how he rejected a ₦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 ultimately yield positive results for the country. Akiolu, who is also Chairman of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs in Lagos State,…

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 DRC, 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 approved vaccines or treatments. The WHO is prioritising certain existing treatments to see how effective…

Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League Player of the Season after an outstanding campaign with Manchester United F.C. The Portugal midfielder recently won the Football Writers’ Association Men’s Player of the Year award and has now added another major honour to his collection. Fernandes matched the Premier League record for most assists in a single season after providing his 20th assist in United’s match against Nottingham Forest F.C. last weekend. The 31-year-old has also scored eight goals in 37 league appearances to help Manchester United finish third and qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League. Fernandes created 132…

Premium tequila brand, Don Julio, took centre stage at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards as the headline sponsor, using the platform to celebrate excellence, creativity and craftsmanship in African film and television. Held in Lagos, the AMVCA brought together some of the continent’s biggest stars, filmmakers and entertainment personalities, with Don Julio introducing “The Don’s Table,” a symbolic experience designed to honour individuals whose dedication and years of commitment have shaped their careers. A statement shared with Saturday Beats noted that the initiative, which was inspired by the legacy of Don Julio González, celebrated professionals…

Recently returned from a visit to the devastated enclave, Dr. Renee Van de Weerdt, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s representative in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, told reporters in Geneva, “Nothing prepares you for Gaza.”“I thought going in the second time would make things easier. But it just doesn’t,” she said.Dr. Van de Weerdt underscored that since the October 2025 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, at least 880 people have been killed in the Strip and more than 2,600 injured.“There is perhaps less fire, but the violence continues,” she said. “We hear bombs nearby. There is gunfire every day.”Half of hospitals…

The history of Nigerian football pre- and post-colonial is very well documented. In the colonial era, our affiliation was with the English FA, and their records and archives are intact. The Nigerian takeover of football post-colonial era was via the Nigerian Olympic movement led by Sir Justice Adetokunbo Ademola, supported by Israel Adebajo. They financed the process and got the English FA to back Nigeria’s application for FIFA affiliation as a requirement for Nigeria’s planned Football participation in the 1960 Rome Olympics. The FIFA Affiliation Application went in through CAF in 1959 and was ratified in the FIFA Congress in…

The Nigerian Communications Commission has wrapped up its two-day Stakeholders’ Policy Review Workshop, convening regulators, operators, civil society, and industry players to do what should have happened years ago: formally retire the National Telecommunications Policy of 2000 and begin constructing the architecture that will govern Africa’s largest digital economy for the next generation. Dr. Aminu Maida, NCC’s executive vice chairman/CEO, framed the challenge with unusual candor. The communications sector, he argued, has fundamentally transformed from a standalone industry vertical into the connective tissue of the entire economy, and Nigeria’s regulatory architecture has yet to fully reflect that shift. “The sector…

Major news stories Saturday morning include a report that Oyo kidnappers have opened talks with the state government, insisting on speaking only with the governor. This comes as the political gamble by ex-ministers Adebayo Adelabu and Yusuf Alkali backfired after their APC primary bids faltered. Also in the headlines, US President Donald Trump has directed green card applicants, including Nigerians, to return to their home countries to apply. Below are the top headlines dominating Nigeria this morning: Oyo schools kidnap: Terrorists open talks, give condition Suspected terrorists who abducted schoolchildren and teachers from three schools in Oyo State have initiated…