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global.ariseplay.com/amg/www.thisda… 2027: As Deadline Looms, Obi, Kwankwaso, Atiku Drift Apart Verheijen: Tinubu Secured $60bn Energy Sector Investments, Commitments in Three Years NMDPRA: Dangote’s Disclosure of Aviation Fuel Price Will Ensure Market Stability… Page 5 Adeboye Vows RCCG Won’t Bow to Pressure to Remove Oluremi Tinubu as Pastor

Police Nab 20-Year-Old Suspected Kidnapper in Adamawa . Daji Sani in Yola The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded a breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping after its operatives arrested a 20-year-old suspected member of a syndicate... ow.ly/aXqI106y1oK

Osun 2026: No Room for Bloodshed, Says APC Candidate, Oyebamiji. Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji(AMBO), yesterday assured residents... ow.ly/pkWZ106y1nN

VDL Technologies Marks 10th Anniversary in Lagos. Mobile-first digital solutions provider VDL Technologies officially marked its 10th anniversary with a glamorous celebratory event held at The Anthonia by Civic Centre, Ikoyi, on Friday. The milestone... ow.ly/6Clr106y1nM

Ogalaw Unveils New Business Series. Nigerian-born, Canada-based lawyer and businessman, George Ekundayo, popularly known as Ogalaw, has released a five-volume book series titled ‘Success in Business.’ The book is a structured guide to building and ow.ly/hoha106y1nL

Ondo APC Primaries: Former Speaker Cautions Against Division, Set to Parley Aggrieved Contenders. Amid activities leading to the Ondo State national and state Assemblies’ primaries in ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, a former Speaker of the... ow.ly/HeyK106y1mP

Obi, Kwankwaso Formally Declare for NDC, Set Stage for 2027 Presidential Battle. *Warn against litigation, urge Nigerians to rally behind new platform *Ex-Anambra gov exits ADC amid alleged toxic political environment *Insists decision not linked to... ow.ly/y73G106y188

Banks Deposit with CBN Slumps to N92.32trn on MPR Cut. Kayode Tokede   Following the reduction in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 26.50 per cent from 27 per cent by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria ow.ly/c3Ib106y145

25 Blue-Chip Firms Account for 89.96% of NGX N155.99tn Market Capitalisation. Kayode Tokede A total of 25 listed companies on Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), led by MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, accounted for 89.96 per cent of the bourse’s total... ow.ly/1wlY106y144

IN PRAISE OF KAYODE FAYEMI. In a time when political loyalty is often fleeting and leadership is frequently measured by short-term gains, the story of John Kayode Fayemi stands out as a compelling case study ow.ly/PyE6106y143

COPING WITH THE HEAT WAVES. There is need to heed the NiMet advice To survive the current heat wave that is cutting across the country, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has suggested some tips which include drinking more ow.ly/uzIk106y12X

Al Hajeri: UAE–Nigeria Partnership Defined by Resilience and Shared Vision for Growth. In this interview, the Minister of State, United Arab Emirates, Saeed Al Hajeri speaks on UAE-Nigeria trade, UAE’s economic linkages with Africa and why the war in... ow.ly/PVRm106y12W

2025FY: Shareholders Laud NGX  Results, Urges Continued Focus on Growth.  Kayode Tokede The shareholders of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), have commended the board and management for the group’s performance and strategic direction, urging... ow.ly/EjAs106y124

Spotlight on CP Fatai’s Crackdown on Crime in Lagos . In April 2026, the Lagos State Police Command intensified its offensive against criminality, recording a wave of arrests and recoveries across key flashpoints in the state. From dismantling street crime ow.ly/SoM1106y123

OPEC Announces 188,000 Bpd Oil Output Increase for June . Fitch sees no near-term impact of UAE exit from cartel  Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja  The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) alongside its allies OPEC+ has agreed an increase in oil ow.ly/qisS106y122

Net-Zero Shipping: Oyetola Advocates Fairness, Equity for Developing Countries . Kasim Sumaina in Abuja  Nigeria has called on the global maritime community to prioritise fairness, equity, and adequate support for developing economies in the push... ow.ly/Bq7i106y121

Exxon, Chevron’s Q1 Earnings Down 46%, 37% Despite Soaring Oil Prices. Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja  Amid stalled crude oil deliveries and supply disruptions in the Middle East, oil giants, Exxon Mobil and Chevron have reported drops in profit in the... ow.ly/cXbC106y10Q

Ewalefoh: MMA2 Dispute Resolution Signals New Era for PPPs, Boost to Investor Confidence. James Emejo in Abuja The Director-General,  Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, has commended President Bola... ow.ly/nT8X106y10P

Cleric Seeks Good Governance, Urges Nigerians to be Patient . The founder of Dominion Chapel International Churches, JohnPraise Daniel, has called on Nigerians to remain patient amid current economic challenges while urging political leaders to... ow.ly/alVS106y10O

At Induction, CITN Urges Integrity, Competence to Drive Tax Reforms. James Emejo in Abuja The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has charged newly inducted members to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and play a central role in ow.ly/Lojq106y0Zy

ATCON Moves to Boost Local Content Development for Sustainable Growth. Emma Okonji The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has stressed the need for local content development in Nigeria in order to enhance sustainable... ow.ly/qyQA106y0Zx