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PM News - May 4, 2026
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General
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Dangote Refinery
illionaire businessman Femi Otedo- project owned by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote.
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Abuja Court Over Planned
ension flared at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday as protesters stormed the
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Deregistration Of
eral opposition political parties, warning that such actions could undermine Nigeria’s democracy.
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Opposition Parties
ing what they described as an attempt to weak- en opposition voices ahead of future elections.
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• Suit Seeks INEC Action Against ADC, Accord, Others
tional Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister parties including the African Democratic Congress
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• Coalition Rejects Move To Scrap Opposition Parties - (ADC), Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party and Ac
tion Alliance over alleged constitutional breaches.
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Continued from pg.1 Makinde-Backed PDP Appoints tional provisions requiring political
parties to meet certain operational Addressing journalists, one of the benchmarks or risk deregistration.
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interfer- protest leaders warned against Feder- The Attorney-General of the Turaki As National Chairman
ence in the judicial process, urging the ation has also backed the suit, arguing inde- Federal Government to respect the that enforcing compliance is necessary pendence of both the courts and INEC.
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Real Reason I Dumped be backed by verifiable evidence. cation of the Ibadan convention that
ga or myself.
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Opens Up
and the unauthorised use of Dangote’s interim NWC to steer the affairs of He described the claims as “calculated name and image in AI-generated adver- the party pending further decisions.
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N276bn Profit Amid Sector Headwinds
• Peter Obi he Nigerian National Petroleum tenance work at the OML 118 Bonga expanding role in driving revenue growth.
the African Democratic Congress actions that weaken opposition parties.Page 2 - Read →
2027 Aspirants’ Forms,
registrars, and admission officers from he Joint Admissions and Ma- different institutions.
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Representatives from regulatory Revises Screening Dates hold its 2026 admission policy
bodies such as the National Univer- meeting on Monday, May 11.
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2027: LP releases Primaries Timetable, Fixes N100m For Presidential Form
sitions will hold on May 27, while those for national assembly and presidential e-registration and register.
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T positions will take place on May 29.
He further said that the final list of May 3 to midnight of May 4, ahead of pay the sum of N50 million fixed form and ¦ 7,500,000 for the nomination He also said that the LP was calling cleared aspirants would be publish
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Nigeria Immigration Service Flags
primary elections on Monday.
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Fraud In Passport Payment Claims
governor elected on the platform of LP, bringing the total to ¦ 50,000,000,’’ he said.
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Stock Market Boom: Who Is Really Benefiting?
igeria’s stock market had a spectacular run in April.
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inflation continues to pressure households. N
Share Index climbed by more than 20 per cent.
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To Our Beloved Brothers In South Africa (Part 1) I have no doubt that the South African Government,
which is a responsible and civilised government rooted illiam Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is, in my in the most noble and sacred traditions and heritage of By FeMi FaNi-KayOde view, one of his best plays ever written by
a loved one. sacked and burnt, Nigerian diners are being thrown out President Olusegun Obasanjo (who at that time was ourPage 4 - Read →
Of 16-Year-Old Girl In Kwara
esidents storm Kwara siola, fled after the report police station to pro- and had already been under R test the alleged deten- surveillance.
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LASTMA Moves To Curb
distorted account of events.
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Dispatch Rider Accidents
Monday, police spokes- The command maintained person Adetoun Ejire-Ad- that her detention was lawful
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On Lagos Highways
eyemi said the action taken and brief, dismissing sugges- followed due process and tions in the viral footage that he Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has was linked to an ongoing she had been held improperly.
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T criminal investigation.
It described the circulating of crashes involving dispatch riders on major roads Public concern had grown narrative as misleading and across the state.
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NDLEA Arrests Six In Kano
together unions, logistics firms and other stakeholders to tackle recurring safety concerns and strengthen observance of traffic laws.
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Campus Drug Crackdown The LASTMA chief also highlighted the agency’s school-
based advocacy initiative, which is designed to instil road he National Drug main vigilant and report According to Ya- safety awareness and responsible conduct among young stitution.
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Items believed to be T
According to him, the programme is a deliberate effort ment Agency stressing that public sup- pects were picked up connected to the unlaw- to shape attitudes early, noting that the agency is mandated (NDLEA) in Kano port
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strates our commitment Police Arraign Man Over Alleged
The arrests were con- “Operation Sharar Mafa- to ensuring a drug-free firmed by the Kano ka”, which was launched environment where stu-
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Child Disappearance
Strategic Command’s after the university au- dents, staff and their Commander, Mr Da - thorities lodged a formal Lagos Magis- families can live and hiru Yahaya-Lawal, in complaint.
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Deal - Skales
dictable and seasonal, • Seun Kuti and Wizkid football offers finan- cial stability through
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globally famous to make Is For Life – Seun Kuti
serious money.
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they no dey bench you, A
ing feud with fellow Nigeri- compared the pop star to Fela Kuti, and you go dey make an musician Wizkid, asserting that a comparison that Seun viewed as money,” Skales said.
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Showdown To Fight Iyabo Ojo
Okoye had first floated the idea of the celebrity boxing match ollywood actress Lizzy between Anjorin and Ojo, with a Anjorin has accepted a
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N N10million prize for the winner.
N10million boxing chal- The feud between the actresses lenge issued by show promoter intensified in 2025 when Ojo filed and Iyabo Ojo’s lover, Pau- a N1billion defamation lawsuit lo Okoye, reigniting the bitter against A
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Nigerian Stocks Soar As Investors Gain N26.2trn In April Rally
oil and gas stocks led the rally, buoyed structural improvements, including the banking stocks gained traction on the a.m.
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N Similarly, Oando and Eterna shed deals, reflecting heightened market
to close at 242,277.81, underlining the in April, with investors raking and the tail end of the earnings season.
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Nigeria Demands Fairness
during the period.
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In Global Maritime Net-Zero
rities Ltd., David Adonri, described ₦129.809 trillion at the start of the and pre-election uncertainties remain April as an exceptional month, noting month to ₦155.994 trillion, represent - potential downside risks.
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Gains N38 Amid Improved Forex Inflows
On the global front, the Pound continues to he Nigerian na- draw support from a firm monetary stance by ira strengthened T the Bank of England, which has maintained modestly against its benchmark interest rate at 3.75 pe
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operations. He, however, cautioned that Presco Profit Hits N177.9bn After
maritime governance and acknowledged such ambitions must reflect the realities of the country’s efforts in tackling piracy in emerging economies grappling with infra-
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the Gulf of Guinea. Stunning 57% Growth In 2025
structure deficits and economic constraints.
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nal of Nigeria’s commitment to the sector. P
tries already confronting economic and doubling by 109.6 per cent year-on-year to tax rising by 57.1 per cent, driven by per cent to ₦10.6 billion.
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Amid Club Struggles
struggles for rhythm and the increased He has remained heavily involved defensive attention he now attracts.
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could be another disappointing season or supporting striker, adds significant CAF Appoints AFCON Final Referee
without Champions League football value to England’s evolving system.
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For Champions League Final club form, “Ice Cold” Cole Palmer has there is growing appreciation for his
cemented his status as a key creative versatility and decision-making in The experienced official remains he Confederation of African option for England ahead of the World tight spaces.
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Cup, impressing during international dominant, Palmer has shown an ability T
despite the controversies surround- has appointed controversial duty with his ability to spark attacks.
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Athletes Turn Pressure Into Power
On his part, Chidera Ezeakor attrib - gainst the backdrop of early uted the team’s success to faith, team- criticism and a shaky start, a A work and the guidance of their coaches.
doubt to distinction, their are home-based and not fully exposed, we Her remarks reflected the mind- At the heart of this inspiring turn-Page 8