Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Rivers Governor Fubara walked out of his APC screening alone on Sunday, without comment, as 65 of his loyalists were simultaneously disqualified while all 33 Wike-aligned aspirants were cleared.
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas declared his bid for a fifth consecutive term, having sat in the House since 2011 and presided over passage of Nigeria's sweeping 2025 Tax Act.
Nigeria's Tax Act 2025 took effect on 1 January 2026, raising the top income tax rate to 25% and taxing Nigerian residents on worldwide income for the first time.
The Federal Government warned MTN, Airtel, and Glo to fix networks or face sanctions, framing poor service as an operator problem while the government's own grid forces telecoms onto diesel.
Reform UK's Glenn Gibbins was elected to represent Sunderland's Hylton Castle ward while under investigation for a 2024 post targeting the local Nigerian community, with no suspension issued.
Tottenham drew 1-1 with Leeds on Monday night, conceding a 74th-minute equaliser after leading, leaving Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City with three games remaining.
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