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PM News - May 20, 2026
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26.5% Amid Inflation Battle
he Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has retained the country’s T benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent, as monetary authorities moved to sustain efforts aimed at stabilising inflation, exchange rate pressures and overall
kAzeem ugBodAgAPage 1 - Read →
Arrested In Massive Ogun Forest Raid
transnational drug syndicates ever uncov- ered in Nigeria, arresting a notorious drug baron, three Mexican meth “cooks” and six Nigerian collaborators during coordi - nated operations in Ogun and Lagos states.
a massive clandestine laboratory hiddenPage 1 - Read →
$2.5Bn Investment
ling Nigeria’s worsening challenges.
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party leaders and members that his admin- sistant on Public Communication, Mr. Phrank Democratic Congress, ADC, where he Windfall At Mega
istration would prioritise aggressive action Shaibu, who described the engagement as unveiled plans for sweeping economic against insecurity, economic decline and and security reforms aimed at tack- Continued on pg.2
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Global Summit
he Lagos State Government has an- nounced plans to attract $2.5 billion T in local and foreign investments at the forthcoming Invest in Lagos 3.0 Summit, as part of aggressive efforts to strengthen the state’s position a
kAzeem ugBodAgA toria Island, from June 8 to 10, 2026,Page 1 - Read →
Peter Obi On Jonathan: ‘I’m Focused On
Continued from pg.1 “This translates to over ₦480 billion.
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Building Nigeria, Not Who Is Contesting’
Recovered exhibits also included vehicles Lagos, where the alleged kingpin of the allegedly used for the cartel’s operations, includ- cartel, Anochili Innocent, was arrested.
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leaders of nations, governors of Nigerian Lagos Targets Withdraws From Primary Midway
states, heads of international finance Continued from pg.1 and multilateral agencies, captains of n a stunning twist that has upended on Wednesday at the Paddington Mini ers access to the polling venue.
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I The commissioner also highlighted sev-
party’s primary was actively underway.
the ministry to strengthen Lagos’ busi-Page 2 - Read →
Massive Air Strikes
group to sustain operations in in the killing of several senior ISIS fig - Nigeria and the wider region.
Ayorinde oluokunPage 3 - Read →
Apapa LG Rolls Out Another N30m Cash Palliative For 300 Residents
residents.
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T ous welfare schemes.
are giving out ₦100,000 to 4,000 people 300 residents in the third phase of the She said the council was targeting the Under the ar- in our local government and we cannot Apapa Constituency Residents’ Palliative enrolmen
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Targets Africa’s Tourism Crown
“As one of the critical drivers of so - reinforcing Lagos’ indigenous identity.
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he Lagos State Government has After Oyo Abductions
cio-economic growth and cultural iden- According to her, Lagos hosted more intensified efforts to position the T tity, the Ministry remains committed to than 40,000 participants and visitors dur - state as Africa’s leadi
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Nigeria Cannot Afford Another Ebola Nightmare
n 2014, Nigeria stared death in the face.
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Candidate Selection Or Civilian Coup?
does not ensure harmony, but it lends defeat legitimacy.
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N breeds bitterness, wounded ambition, suppressed grievance. The excluded
2027 elections, the APC, ADC, NDC, and PDP set the price of their presi - as proof of democratic progress; a tool to avoid divisive primaries, may wear smiles, but resentment surfaces as apathy, sabotage, defections, den
private deals, wealth networks, and elite bargains.Page 4 - Read →
gress, APC, Senate and House of Repre- APC Primaries: Titans Fall,
T sentatives primaries across Nigeria have dramatically reshaped the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, produc - ing a cocktail of political upsets, high-profile
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New Power Blocs Rise victories, shocking disqualifications and bitter
internal crises that exposed deep cracks within the ruling party.
Lagos to Rivers, Delta to Kogi, and OndoPage 5 - Read →
With 11 Billion Spotify Streams
reportedly generated more than igerian Afrobeats su- 685,000 global Spotify streams perstar Wizkid has ex - N within its first 24 hours.
fans and industry colleagues to surpass 11 billion streams onPage 6 - Read →
AY Calls For Accountability, Afrobeats and African music The platform highlighted the
globally, reflecting the genre’s singer’s continued dominance
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Shared Responsibility
growing international appeal across major Spotify milestones,
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and commercial strength. stating: In Relationships
Over the years, Wizkid has “First African artists to reach igerian comedian and media entrepreneur Ayo Makun, popularly known built a strong global presence major Spotify milestones: N as AY, has spoken about the importa
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Shock As Singer Niniola
latest collaboration with DJ Tun- to perform strongly across in- “Maybe relationships would survive more if accountability was shared instead of outsourced,” he said.
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‘Ungrateful Human!’ - Toke Makinwa message shared on her Instagram Stories.
Michael Ndika, before his death, was the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform known for promoting Afro-house music
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Slams Sandra over leaked conversation
and contemporary African sounds.
these hoes because you guys willPage 6 - Read →
‘I Refuse To Be Tagged Unfaithful Wife’ - Sandra Fires Frank Edoho
Sandra also accused the TV host of allegedly enter- the wishes of my family.” andra Onyenucheya, ex-wife of media person - taining different women during their marriage, claiming Sandra claimed she had access to Frank’s
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Begins Indefinite Strike Over Welfare Crisis
₦300 million as subvention from the of check-off dues owed to the UniCross cademic activities at University of government and would require an addi- ASUU branch and the national body, Cross River State have been thrown A
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The union accused authorities of failing components of the 2025 ASUU-Federal Excitement On OAU Campus As
Top among the grievances are the to pay arrears linked to the 35 per cent and Government renegotiated agreement as non-implementation of the new salary
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25 per cent wage awards approved for public well as increased funding for the institution. Varsity Launches Fully Online
structure for lecturers, unpaid welfare university workers since January 2023.
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Appointment Of First Professor changing future of
university life and how technology is ership positions within the university, xcitement and pride swept reshaping higher ed- including Acting Head of Biological through the campus of Trinity
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E ucation in Nigeria.
Sciences, Acting Dean and Director University on Tuesday after the For some under- of Academic Planning.
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A and institutional development within - Food Microbiologist and Mycotoxi
sity, following the launch of “OAU experience an OAU education remotely.
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Silence Replaces Lectures As Strike Grounds lectures of medical students, tutorial teach-
the institution’s history and evidence ing, seminar teaching, case-based learning, ma- that the university was steadily clinical teaching in the clinics, the wards and
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Activities At UNILAG College Of Medicine turing academically.
theatres,” the union stated.
academic, clinical and research duties quickly to prevent prolonged disruption toPage 7 - Read →
produc- him among the Premier League’s most Ready To Lead England’s Attack At
tive attackers, reinforcing his ability to consist- ently influence matches at the highest level.
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mates also remained one of the club’s World Cup After Impressive Season
greatest attacking strengths, especially dur- ing fast transitional movements where his s England national football favourites, Saka is expected to play a nal and England remains undeniable.
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Two-Time Winner Alcaraz Out rect running, composure and proven abil- a wide forward alongside captain Harry rying enormous expectations week after week.
ity to deliver on football’s biggest stages.
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Police Probe Nigerian Athlete Killing In US Robbery
However, the Italian has also ad- also miss the entire grass-court swing, mitted he may skip grass-court warm- including Queen’s Club and Wimbledon.
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