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Atiku Abubakar Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate Ahead of 2027 Race
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Atiku Abubakar Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate Ahead of 2027 Race

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after winning the party’s primary election, a result that is already shaking up Nigeria’s political conversations ahead of 2027. The primary, conducted across thousands of wards nationwide using the Option A4 voting system, saw Atiku defeat former Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi and businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to secure the party’s ticket. According to official results announced by the party, Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes, while Amaechi received 504,117 votes and Hayatu-Deen secured 177,120 votes.

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Ibrahim Traoré Sparks Reactions After Reports of Salary Cuts for Politicians and Pay Rise for Workers
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May 28, 2026 • 104 views

Ibrahim Traoré Sparks Reactions After Reports of Salary Cuts for Politicians and Pay Rise for Workers

Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traoré, is once again dominating conversations across Africa after reports emerged that his government reduced the salaries of ministers and politicians while increasing workers’ pay. The reports, which have gone viral on social media, claim that Traoré cut politicians’ salaries by 30% and raised workers’ salaries by 50%, a move many online users described as “a message to African leaders.”

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Professor Segun Aina Appointed New JAMB Registrar
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Professor Segun Aina Appointed New JAMB Registrar

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), bringing a new face and a fresh chapter to one of Nigeria’s most important education institutions. The appointment was announced on 21 May 2026, with Professor Aina set to officially take over from Professor Ishaq Oloyede when his tenure ends on 31 July 2026. At 39 years old, Professor Aina is expected to become the youngest person ever appointed to lead JAMB, a detail that has already sparked conversations within academic and education circles.

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Atiku Abubakar Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate Ahead of 2027 Race
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Atiku Abubakar Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate Ahead of 2027 Race

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after winning the party’s primary election, a result that is already shaking up Nigeria’s political conversations ahead of 2027. The primary, conducted across thousands of wards nationwide using the Option A4 voting system, saw Atiku defeat former Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi and businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to secure the party’s ticket. According to official results announced by the party, Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes, while Amaechi received 504,117 votes and Hayatu-Deen secured 177,120 votes.

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Ibrahim Traoré Sparks Reactions After Reports of Salary Cuts for Politicians and Pay Rise for Workers
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Ibrahim Traoré Sparks Reactions After Reports of Salary Cuts for Politicians and Pay Rise for Workers

Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traoré, is once again dominating conversations across Africa after reports emerged that his government reduced the salaries of ministers and politicians while increasing workers’ pay. The reports, which have gone viral on social media, claim that Traoré cut politicians’ salaries by 30% and raised workers’ salaries by 50%, a move many online users described as “a message to African leaders.”

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Professor Segun Aina Appointed New JAMB Registrar
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Professor Segun Aina Appointed New JAMB Registrar

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), bringing a new face and a fresh chapter to one of Nigeria’s most important education institutions. The appointment was announced on 21 May 2026, with Professor Aina set to officially take over from Professor Ishaq Oloyede when his tenure ends on 31 July 2026. At 39 years old, Professor Aina is expected to become the youngest person ever appointed to lead JAMB, a detail that has already sparked conversations within academic and education circles.

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EFCC Arrests Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman After Weeks of Evasion
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EFCC Arrests Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman After Weeks of Evasion

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman in Kaduna State, days after he was sentenced to 75 years imprisonment over a multi-billion naira fraud case linked to major power projects. The arrest took place in the early hours of Tuesday in the Rigasa area of Kaduna, according to EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, who confirmed that operatives tracked the former minister to a property where he had allegedly been hiding. Two other individuals found with him were also arrested as investigations continue into claims that he was being shielded from authorities.

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Uganda’s Museveni Extends Historic Rule, Sworn In for Seventh Term After Nearly Four Decades in Power
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Uganda’s Museveni Extends Historic Rule, Sworn In for Seventh Term After Nearly Four Decades in Power

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has officially begun another term in office, extending a political reign that has shaped the East African nation for almost 40 years. Having first taken power on January 26, 1986, after leading a guerrilla war that ended years of political instability, Museveni’s continued leadership marks one of the longest presidential tenures on the African continent. His latest swearing-in for a seventh term reinforces his place as a dominant figure in Uganda’s modern political history.

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Nigeria is Now Airtel’s Most Valuable Growth Engine
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Nigeria is Now Airtel’s Most Valuable Growth Engine

Nigeria is no longer just a 'big' market; it is a 'valuable' one. For years, the story was told through the lens of sheer numbers, but recent financial shifts at Airtel Africa prove that the real story is now Average Revenue Per User (ARPU). Driven by a 70% explosion in data revenue, the Nigerian consumer is proving that even amidst economic headwinds, the hunger for digital connectivity is transforming the nation from a volume-play into a high-value tech powerhouse

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Silent Threat: Understanding Hantavirus Infection
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Silent Threat: Understanding Hantavirus Infection

A rare but dangerous disease spread by infected rodents, Hantavirus Infection can attack the lungs and kidneys, causing severe breathing problems and other life-threatening complications. The virus spreads through contaminated dust, urine, saliva, and droppings, making proper hygiene, rodent control, and early medical treatment essential for prevention and survival worldwide today.

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Oshiomhole calls for MTN, DStv licence review over Xenophobic attacks
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Oshiomhole calls for MTN, DStv licence review over Xenophobic attacks

Adams Oshiomhole, a senior Nigerian lawmaker has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to consider reviewing the operating licences of South African-owned companies including MTN and DStv, amid rising anger over the treatment of Nigerians in South Africa. Senator Adams Oshiomhole made the remarks during a heated discussion on xenophobic attacks and reported hostility faced by Nigerians living in South Africa, arguing that Nigeria must take stronger diplomatic and economic measures when its citizens are threatened abroad.

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Obi, Kwankwaso’s Move to NDC Reshapes Nigeria’s Opposition Politics Ahead of 2027
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Obi, Kwankwaso’s Move to NDC Reshapes Nigeria’s Opposition Politics Ahead of 2027

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in a political development that could significantly alter Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. The two prominent opposition figures were officially received at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Sunday, where they were presented with membership cards after a series of consultations with party leaders, including former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson. Their entry into the NDC follows weeks of speculation over their political future amid growing instability within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where both had recently been linked to coalition efforts.

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Peter Obi Leaves ADC, Citing Internal Crisis as Opposition Politics Faces Fresh Uncertainty
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Peter Obi Leaves ADC, Citing Internal Crisis as Opposition Politics Faces Fresh Uncertainty

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has announced his decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying deepening internal divisions, legal disputes and what he described as a “toxic” political climate made it increasingly difficult for him to remain. Mr Obi made the announcement on Sunday, 3 May 2026, in a statement shared on his official X account, ending weeks of speculation about his future within the party. His departure came just hours after the ADC released its timetable for party primaries ahead of the 2027 elections, including a presidential primary scheduled for 25 May.

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Tinubu swears in New Minister of Housing, signals push for Development
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Tinubu swears in New Minister of Housing, signals push for Development

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Dr. Muttaqha Darma as Nigeria’s new Minister of Housing, setting out expectations for the role in driving national development. At the swearing-in ceremony, the president highlighted the importance of the housing sector, describing it as central to economic growth, infrastructure expansion and improving living standards. He urged the new minister to focus on practical results, particularly in addressing housing shortages and expanding access to affordable homes across the country.

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