Senate Tightens Rules For Leadership Positions Ahead Of 11th Senate
Barely a year to the inauguration of the 11th National Assembly, the Senate on Tuesday moved to tighten its internal rules, effectively narrowing the path to its most powerful offices and edging out a class of incoming lawmakers, including serving governors and former senators eyeing leadership positions. In a move widely seen as pre-emptive, the…
18 Lawmakers Join NDC From ADC After Obi And Kwankwaso’s Exit
The exits of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have weakened the African Democratic Congress across both chambers of the National Assembly. The National Democratic Congress, which received Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso on Sunday, recorded its biggest gains on Tuesday, adding 17 House members and a senator. Weeks earlier, its ranks expanded when Seriake Dickson,…
President Tinubu Engages Global Investors In Paris
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, held a high-level closed-door meeting withprominent global investors and fund managers in Paris, France, as part of the first leg of his officialthree-nation tour. The engagement, which took place at a leading venue in the French capital, brought together topexecutives from major international financial institutions. Among…
Oshiomhole Calls for Revocation of MTN and DSTV Licences Over Xenophobic Attacks
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has called on the FederalGovernment to revoke the operating licences of major South African companies in Nigeria, specificallyMTN and DSTV (MultiChoice), in response to renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The senator made the strong remarks on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, during plenary at the…
Tinubu Congratulates New Kano Deputy Governor Murtala Garo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his swearing-in as the newDeputy Governor of Kano State.Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo was officially sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Tuesday, May 5, 2026,at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano.The ceremony followed his confirmation by the Kano State House of Assembly after…
Michael Jackson Biopic Debuts Atop North America Box Office
The Michael Jackson biopic titled “Michael” debuted at the top of the North America box office thisweekend, earning an estimated $97 million in its opening frame.The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson (nephew of the late pop icon) in the titlerole, opened in North American theaters on Friday, April 24, 2026. It…
On Becoming Abegistan: When Survival Becomes Entitlement.
“Abeg” used to be a soft appeal. Today, in Nigeria, especially Lagos, it has become a language of survival.It slips into conversations, softened with humor or wrapped in politeness. “Abeg, help me.” “Show me love.” “Anything for the weekend?” “Send something.” What once carried hesitation now moves freely across social and economic spaces.But begging is…
Ex Arsenal Star, Eboué Opens Up On Family Issues
Former Arsenal and Ivory Coast defender, Emmanuel Eboué has spoken emotionally about his ongoingpersonal struggles and the pain of being separated from his three children following his divorce.In a recent appearance on The 5th House Podcast, Eboué revealed that he has not seen his children,daughters Clara (14) and Maeva (12), and son Mathis (9) —…
Man City Set New Record With Fourth Successive FA Cup Final Spot
Manchester City have set a new record by reaching the FA Cup final for the fourth successive seasonafter a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Southampton in the semi-final at Wembley Stadium onSaturday, April 25, 2026. Jeremy Doku equalised in the 82nd minute and Nico Gonzalez scored a stunning long-range winner inthe 87th minute to overturn…
Trump Cancels Envoys Pakistan Trip For Peace Talks With Iran
President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned trip by his special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-lawJared Kushner to Pakistan for indirect peace talks with Iran.The announcement came on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Trump stated on Truth Social that he called off thevisit to Islamabad, citing excessive travel time, high costs, and “tremendous infighting and confusion”within…
